I don’t know about you, but my scrap bin is in a constant state of overflow. This scrappy patchy heart brooch by Patchwork Posse might be just the project for me to make this weekend, then. It’s made from itty … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine mini-hoop
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shares the pattern and tutorial for this sweet heart embroidery sized for a 3-inch mini-hoop. If you’re not in the mood for Valentine’s Day, imagine how cute it would be stitched in other colors for … Read More...
Tutorial: Victorian Valentine ruffle and lace skirt
Nancy from Nancy’s Couture guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous skirt for little girls. The skirt is covered in rows of ruffles trimmed in lace. I’m loving the different shades of white … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and cute matchbook needlebooks
Calli from Make It Do shows how to make a simple little matchbook needlebook out of scrapbooking cardstock. They’re a handy way to bring your needles with you when you take a stitching project to the park, a friend’s house, … Read More...
Tutorial: Add feather stitch to a scarf
Diana Rupp shares a tutorial on The Storque for upgrading a store-bought scarf with a touch of apt embroidery. See the post.
Learn about Suzani
Get a brief education in Suzani–“an embroidery technique, practiced across Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, the northern regions of India and other central Asian countries.” Pallavi‘s post on the Textile Arts Center’s blog will have you scouring the web for … Read More...
Meeow WOW!
These amigurumi cats are just the cutest things ever! I used to have a collection of china cats – because I loved cats but couldn’t get close to them without a terrible allergic reaction. So, these kitties are certainly ones … Read More...
New: Sundance Sparkles mesh tubing
If you love to stitch with mesh tubing, I’ve got great news for you. And if you’ve never stitched with mesh tubing: heads-up! Everybody’s talking about a product from Sundance Designs introduced at the January TNNA: Sparkles. It’s flexible mesh … Read More...
Freebies: Two heart quilt patterns
Terri at Quilternity’s Place is sharing a couple of free heart quilt patterns on her blog. Go HERE to read more.
Images credit: Quilternity’s Place
My Sweet (clay) Heart
While I’m posting these because Valentine’s is right around the corner, polymer clay hearts are great ANYTIME of the year. Just check these out:
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| Textured Heart Pendant by TudorRoseDesigns | Mixed Media Heart by SheGeekOnline |
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| Heart Buttons by NKDesigns | Heart Cane |
BOM: Hearts
Dawn at Spring Water Designs made this block for a challenge held at her local quilt guild. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Spring Water Designs
Real or Fantasy?
You gotta check out this amazing crochet art work. Simply amazing! Just click on that link and you’ll see the picture! Hope you enjoy it!
A Travel Themed Engagement
Love is in the air at Glamour & Grace with a week-long celebration of stylish engagement shoots and real love stories! Nico and Sue’s travel themed e-session featuring vintage suitcases, postcards, and adorable hanging paper planes stole my heart! Not … Read More...
Inspiration: Diane Rose quilts, though blind
Diane Rose, talks to Texas Country Reporter about her hobby and business – making quilts. What makes her sewing an anomaly is she’s blind. Sort of makes me think I should have no excuses for all the UFOs in … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro-inspired Bright Side Apron
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land guest blogs in the Pink Week series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make her Bright Side Apron. With a ruffled bib and doily embellishments, the retro-inspired apron was inspired … Read More...
Lilly Mo
Lilly Mo is one of those quaint craft shops you just have to step into to fully appreciate the ambiance. Lilly Mo is run by 2 sisters Sandra and Karen who have filled Lilly Mo with, what can only be … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s twirly skirt with matching ruffle tuxedo shirt
Kyla from Funky Polkadot Giraffe shares a pair of tutorials showing how she created this super cute outfit for her little girl. The skirt is her Isabella Pleated Flounce Skirt and the matching shirt is her Ruffled Tuxedo Front Shirt… Read More...
Stunning Animal Portraits Drawn with a Bic Pen
okay, this is more art than craft but still… how amazing are these lovely detailed drawings done with bic pens? I will never diss the lowly Bic pen ever again. 🙂
See more at This is Colossal: Stunning Animal Portraits … Read More...
DIY: Peacock Swirl Soap Made Easy
Now this is what I call one very striking soap…and once you read through the tutorial, you see it’s quite do-able, despite looking so completely professional (actually what I really mean is it looks intimidating — in a good way!) … Read More...
All chocolate, all the time — tutorials!
You don’t need the excuse of Valentine’s Day to just want to slather your body in chocolate. Cocoa and Vanilla Body Polish…sounds divine doesn’t it? But don’t stop there…keep scrolling down to find Chocolate and Ylang Ylang Massage Oil, and … Read More...
