Remember when Manya of Kézzel és Lélekkel shared this sweet daisy-wreath embroidery pattern? Here’s how she worked it up for a ring-bearer pillow. The woven-picot petals and pearl accents add dimension and delicacy that flat embroidery could never achieve. … Read More...
CQ giveaway from Nicki Lee
We’re so lucky that Nicki Lee received a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day! Why do we care about the gift her sweetheart gave her? Because, now that the box is empty of candy, she is refilling it with crazy-quilting … Read More...
Tutorial: Detached-chain shisha embroidery
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery tried an interesting, successful experiment with this week’s TAST challenge stitch, detached chain stitch. Ina uses it to anchor a mirror in shisha style. Awesome! She’s sharing a tutorial for how she did it. See … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroider on styrofoam
Don’t throw away those styrofoam trays! Embroider on them (or let your kids practice their stitches). You’ll wind up with a self-framed bit of art. Sara of Creative Jewish Mom explains how it’s done. See her tute.
Farewell, sweet friend
Tatting Goddess Gina Brummet passed away on February 13. What a loss for all of us who loved not only her tatting, but also her spirit and personality. Tributes are popping up on tatting blogs all around the web. I … Read More...
Tine De Ruysser
Beautiful and functional. Can jewelry get any better than that? Take a look at Susan Lomuto’s post at Daily Art Muse to read more about the work of Tine De Ruysser. Then see more of Tine’s imaginative and beautiful creations … Read More...
Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers goes to
Red Carousel Lion! Congratulations on your win. I have more giveaways coming this week, so hurry back.
Mardi Gras Beads Cookies
Six days til Mardi Gras. Got your beads ready? No? Perhaps these cookies will inspire you. Learn to make and decorate them HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Tutorial: 3-step infinity scarf
It took Rachel from Maybe Matilda just $3 and 3 steps to create this infinity scarf. Quick and easy and inexpensive. This would be a great project for a beginning sewer! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Maybe Matilda]
Self-Glazing Anise Cookies
Those who know Edible Crafts know I rarely post on straight recipes, that is, recipes that may be delicious but may not qualify as “craft”like. But this is one of those rare recipes that fit in the “huh, now that’s… Read More...
Cool idea: Zippers as headbands
Do you have an overabundance of zippers? I do. I find them for a song at estate sales and can’t leave them behind.
Stars for Streetlights shows how to turn one of them into a temporary headband. And yes, the … Read More...
Useful Mini Cross Stitch Patterns
Cross Stitch Pattern – Vitamin C
Little Rascals
From Frimousse, these little rascals have tied up Granny, but just for fun, of course. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: How to create a button placket for Henley style tee
Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to create a button placket for a Henley style tee. Awesome! Get the tute.
[photo from Melly Sews]
Tutorial: Hemming knits without creating waves and puckers
I find that sewing with knits to be very easy – until you get to the hemming. And then the bottoms go all wavy and wonky and much cussing ensues. Sound familiar? If so, check out this post over at … Read More...
Freebie: Airplane Digital Stamp
Melon Headz shares a fun digital airplane stamp for free. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired Fitzgerald dress for girls
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shows how she created her lovely Fitgerald dress. The vintage-inspired girl’s dress has a straight shape, puff sleeves, and a Peter Pan collar. It’s hard to see in this photo, but her example … Read More...
Freebie | All You Need is Love Poster
Yes, Valentine’s Day is over but this sentiment is true every day! This printable from No Time To Be Bored comes in five different colors. Click here to go to the download.
Did You Amigurumi Today?
Aren’t these little egg covers just the cutest things? If you like amigurumi, you’ll like this new site .
Joke and her boyfriend are both crocheters and fans of amigurumi. The decided to gather all the free amigurumi patterns online … Read More...