Allison of Little Lovelies is sharing a great tutorial. She says,
… Read More...As I was working on this, I realized that it was actually looking a little too simple with only two colors and the wood hoop…Wrapping an embroidery hoop is
Tips for stitching on the road
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik has some excellent tips for stitching while traveling in a car. Funny…but true! See her post.
Free pattern: Rock ‘n’ Roll Falcon
If, like me, you love the rock ‘n’ roll falcon on a certain fast-food commercial, then you’ll adore this original embroidery design by Leah of Zombies Wearing Helmets. Best of all, the pattern is free (for personal use, of course) … Read More...
Tutorial: Stumpwork beaded blackberry
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love created this gorgeous stumpwork blackberry by embroidering beads on a slip and then attaching it to her ground cloth. Sounds hard, right? Not so much. Especially if you follow the excellent tutorial she’s sharing … Read More...
Embroidery bonanza at The Making Spot
Don’t miss the week of awesome embroidery posts over on The Making Spot in honor of Embroidery Month. Posts so far include an interview with Emily Peacock, a reprise of Floresita‘s couching post from Feeling Stitchy, an interview … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Be*mused photos
Jan at Be*mused shares photos she took at the 2012 Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival. She talks about her trip on her blog HERE, saying she had been draggin’ (cute play on words) getting all the photos out for all … Read More...
DIY Sugar Doilies
I know Valentine’s is over, but I still have to share this beautiful cake because you can also find some quick and easy how-tos to make edible doilies. Find the how-tos HERE at Half Baked.
Tutorial: Sweet Little Capelet
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Sweet Little Capelet. This is such a pretty accessory for springtime! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Spring cleaning in your sewing room
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You (Leafy Treetop Spot) shares a tutorial on her blog showing what you need to do to give your sewing machine, serger, and iron a good spring cleaning. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron infinity scarf
Chevrons are EVERYWHERE this season. You can have them on a scarf, too, with a tutorial from Fleece Fun. The chevron pattern is pieced from two colors of t-shirt knit. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Fleece Fun]
DIY: Orange Facial Mask
You have to love a facial mask this is not only good enough to eat but you can actually eat it…if you felt like it! Proving that cooking and body products have all that kitchen chemistry in common, the lovely … Read More...
Technique: Weathered Wood Background
Betsy Veldman shares a great background technique using an embossing plate and some paint for a great shabby weathered wood look. Find directions on her blog Paper, Scissors and Superheros.
-Heather
Rooster and Hen Cross Stitch Chart
Bass Instrument Cross Stitch Chart
Felt Cupcake Pincushion Tutorial: Two Delicious Options
Charlyn is offering us two ways to make these adorable pincushions. Charlyn is the host of “The Starter Home” that she and her hubby still lives in five years and three children later. Her blog is about “no moving plans” … Read More...
Quilt the trend – chevrons
The chevron is everywhere now and we quilters are stitching the trend. Others are wearing it. This image is from Novella Royale; it’s a section of a pair of cotton black dog shorts. Wouldn’t it be cool to see a … Read More...
How to make recycled paper ephemera feathers
Feathers are all the rage right now so it goes to reason a recycled crafter is going to come up with a way to make them out of something recycled. That is just what Angie of the blog Country Chic … Read More...
Complete those quilts | Reveal Mar 5
Jennifer, host of the Modern Mini Challenge at Ellison Lane Quilts, is alerting quilters they have just under a week to get their mini quilts sewn. She explains,
… Read More...Quilters are challenged to enter a mini quilt or a mug
Tutorial: Little girl’s Elinor top with curved ruffle tab
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Elinor top for little girls. This sweet little top has a curved ruffle tab stitched down the front. Love!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a narrow hem on delicate fabrics
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a narrow hem on delicate fabrics. Get the how-to.
[photo from Two Butterflies]