Connie of the blog Crafty Goodies has a feature called “Try It Tuesdays” and she whipped up a whole bunch of great designs that feature recycled flash cards. (She also points out a great use of a cone of … Read More...
little lamb cake balls
How dare I neglect to share with you these little lamb cake balls. I made these for my new book (um, did I mention I have a new book? I did? Enough times to drive you crazy?) Find the how-tos … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Candy Hearts
I love these hearts with a pocket that hold some Valentine candy. Molly relates “This year I’m revisiting that homey, straight-from-the-heart kind of Valentine gift with these hand stitched little Felt Candy Hearts. They’re great for storing candy, notes and … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery pattern
Enjoy this beautiful Friday Freebie pattern from SharonB of PinTangle. Get the free image.
Our faves are All Dolled Up
The All Dolled Up art show at Vincennes University, curated by Nichol Brinkman of Pink Cheeks Studios, is now open! It features work by some of our all-time favorite needle artists: Jess Quinn , Mimi Kirchner, Jennifer Strunge, … Read More...
Tutorial: Cherry pie pin cushion
Christy of Sweet Tidings teaches us how to make this cherry pie pin cushion, complete with cherry and leaf pins. Wouldn’t this make a charming gift for a stitcher you know? For the perfect finishing touch, build it in a … Read More...
A pillow to love
This appliqued and embroidered pillow by Tasha of A Little Sweetness makes me so happy! She says, “Who doesn’t like a reason to use as many cute fabrics as possible in one project?” Indeed! She explains how she did it–with … Read More...
The perfect workshop
The artist known as Guerilla Embroidery led a recycling workshop recently at a British grammar school. Her approach:
… Read More...I was given free rein to decide on what to cover. I thought that my ‘fabric collage’ idea would be a great
Free hand-embroidery pattern: Valentine Dutch girl
Sarah of Gingerbread Cottage is sharing this sweet vintage pattern. You still have time to stitch it for Valentine’s Day! Get the free image.
The beauty of chevron stitch
The TAST challenge for week 6 is chevron stitch, and lots of stitchy goodness is emerging from participants’ experiments. Here are a couple of examples. Top: Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations stitched a freeform design. How did she get the … Read More...
Love Arrow 14 Wreath for Valentine’s Day
Amy from Mod podge Rocks shares a fun tutorial for this great arrow wreath! She makes everything look so easy! Head over to Amy’s for the tutorial –> Valentine’s Day love arrow 14 wreath. – Mod Podge Rocks!.
Sewing Tutorial: 10 Minute Cowl
Marissa, the talented creator behind Rae Gun, introduces a delightful crafting project with her 10 Minute Cowl tutorial. With just a few materials and a spare moment, you’ll be able to fashion a cozy and stylish accessory that’s perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Flag Bunting
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Be Mine Bonanza at At Home with K with a tutorial showing how to make a flag bunting with a Valentine’s theme. Get the tute.
[photo from Gwenny Penny on At … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a small woven fabric basket
Usually it’s Katie who posts at Punk Projects. (After all, it’s her blog.) But today her mother shares a tutorial there, showing how she created this cute little woven fabric basket. She shows it made from Valentine’s fabrics (cute!), … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick fix for a gaping cardigan
Have you noticed that a fitted cardigan tends to gape between the buttons? This is one reason why I avoid wearing cardigans that fit snugly to my figure. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking came up with a solution for the … Read More...
Tutorial | Triple Heart Card
The Rebel Crafter sent along this Valentine card that was made by her friend Laura Sampson. She explains how Laura made the card, and shows other examples using a variety of colour schemes. Click here to see more.
Free Sewing pattern: Newborn diaper cover from ruffle fabric
Babies’ bottoms are cute. Babies’ bottoms covered with ruffles are even cuter. Sew Much Ado used this principle – and ruffle fabric – to create her Ruffled Diaper Covers. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it, and gives … Read More...
