Mandy Pattulla, who blogs at Thread and Thrift, is offering a heart-themed textile collage course February 4th, 2012 at the Pele Tower in Corbridge (UK). Visit her blog to see more of her work with hearts. Plus, she’ll provide … Read More...
“Hedgehog spotting kit” Help the Hedgehogs!
Holly of “holloughby” blog out of the UK made up this darling tutorial for a felt bag with ribbon strap, button closure and cute hedgehog appliqué. Holly is concerned that the climate change she heard about on the news might … Read More...
Felt Valentine “You’re “The Bomb!”
Kristen of “Make the best of everything!” made this “You’re “The bomb!” she made this for her friend Sandra because they always send each other little trinkets like this. I love Kristen’s sense of humor, she is so cute. How … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Grid Card
Julie Korber made this pretty in pink floral card by stamping overtop cardstock that had grid lines dry embossed on it with a scoring board. This makes for a really cool tile looking effect! See more about her project on … Read More...
Red Box movie gift set
Kristen of “Make the best of everything!” made this Red Box movie gift set for her nephews 6th birthday and I am sure he will love it. What little guy would not want free movies and treats? Get over … Read More...
I Love You Collage on Canvas
I saw this on Pinterest last night and immediately a million ideas starting swirling through my head. In similar fashion to subway art, this type of project could be used for so many different occasions and reasons. While there isn’t … Read More...
How to make photo booth style photos perfect for a party activity
Over at the aptly named blog Party Craft Secrets there is a fun idea and tutorial on how to take faux photo booth style photos. Pop on over to the link Linda B. sent in where she shares her tutorial … Read More...
Brooching the subject
So many pretty new brooches by Cathy Cullis in her signature, improvisational, machine-embroidery style. Go to her blog post to find out how to make them your own.
Ed. note: No, no, no. She didn’t ask me. She didn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawn-thread hem
Carolyn of Caro-Rose-Creations shares her technique for creating a beautiful drawn-thread hem on linen. See her tute.
Take a class from Vetty
Yvette Stanton will be teaching this Elizabethan Strawberry Roundel at Beating Around the Bush in April. If you live near or can travel to Adelaide, South Australia, for this event, don’t pass up this chance to take a live class … Read More...
Shield to Stitch
Folk Doll to Stitch
Pastel Heart Sampler for January
Tutorial: Shaggy Heart Dress with matching knee-pad leggings
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Shaggy Heart Dress with matching knee-pad leggings. The large ruffled heart embellishment on the little girl’s dress reminds me of a fancy … Read More...
Farewell to old stitchy friends
Last year, Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles introduced us to Hari-Kuyo, the Japanese Festival of Broken Needles, which is celebrated February 8. This year, she adds to her observations. She says,
… Read More...The sewers and kimono makers of Japan will
Tutorial: Favourite Dress, no pattern required
Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh and Live shows how to make her Favourite Dress, no pattern required. It’s made from rectangles of fabric and requires only straight seams to make. The long, full dress will look best when made out … Read More...
Giveaway | My Memories Suite Software
Jenilyn from Grits and Giggles is giving away a copy of the My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking software. She also has a coupon code to share as well as two free printables made with the software. Entries close February … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic tote bag
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make a basic tote bag. This would make a great first project for someone wanting to learn to sew! She used fabric from an old pair of pants (brilliant!) but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Tone on Tone Hearts tee with reverse applique
Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to make her Tone on Tone Hearts tee using a reverse applique technique. The hearts in her design make this a fun shirt for Valentine’s Day, but you could also wear it year round. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet Pea layered knit dress for baby
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern for making her Sweet Pea Dress for babies. It’s made like a pillowcase dress, but out of soft knit fabric (recycled from old t-shirts). The pattern is for a baby 6-12 … Read More...