Kathy at Pink Chalk Studios shares a tutorial on her blog for a quilted Valentine hearts pillow by Ellie Roberts of Craft Sew Create!. It’s the fifth project in the I Heart February series. Get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Silk Ribbon Embroidery herringbone stitch
Allie Aller demos how to create dimensional herringbone stitch with silk ribbon. See her tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European silk Embroidery Ribbons. You … Read More...
Add wire hearts to embroidery
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog has posted a simple but awesome valentine idea over on the &Stitches blog. The project incorporates couched Memory Wire by DMC. See the post.
Win a Mary Thomas embroidery book
Floresita of Feeling Stitching is giving away two embroidery books by Mary Thomas. Hurry over to her blog post to enter. The contest ends today, February 5.
Make a pouch for mini business cards
Jodi of Sew Fearless shows us how to make a beautiful, practical embroidered felt pouch for mini business cards. See her tute.
And many thanks to Haley of Craftzine.com for pointing out this find.
Win a stitchy tool pouch by Orna
Here’s an awesome giveaway from Orna Willis! She says,
… Read More...There are two types of bags I can never have too many of… a small cosmetic bag for lipstick and a small tool pouch for stitching doodads. You must feel
Free projects from Lark Jewelry & Beading
If you missed any of these recent free projects from Lark Jewelry & Beading, here’s a round-up of links. While you are at Lark Jewelry & Beading, be sure to read about the fabulous books these projects came from and … Read More...
Apple Counting Sampler
Say Howdy to Hamtaro
Conversation Heart Wreath
This might be better over at Home and Garden since it’s not technically edible with all the glue, but it took a lot of candy. I made this … Read More...
Tutorial: Add elbow patches to plain jacket or sweater
Ashley from Distractions guest blogs at Clothed Much with a tutorial showing how you can add elbow patches to any jacket or sweater. Elbow patches are trendy this season, and they’re easy enough to add to an existing garment. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Create an inventory system for your fabric stash
Staci from Crafty Stacirecently took inventory of her fabric stash. She needed a solid accounting of all the fabric she had purchased for her sewing business – including the purchase price, the amount of yardage, and its intended use … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Candy and Popcorn “Sundaes”
All candy and popcorn (cleverly attached to the top). Bonus: They don’t melt! Learn to make these candy and popcorn “sundaes” HERE at Cute as a Fox.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s appliqued argyle hoodie
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making a little boy’s argyle hoodie. The argyle design on the back of the jacket (and on the front and the arm patches) is created by applique and contrast stitching. She created … Read More...
Tutorial: How to shorten a pair of sweatpants
If the hems of all of your sweatpants are ragged and torn from being stepped on over and over, then check out this tutorial by Stephanie from The Petite Sewist. In it, she shows how to shorten a pair … Read More...
Tutorial: “It’s a Cinch” large tote bag
Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how to make her “It’s a Cinch” bag. The large tote bag can can be put to many practical purposes – a diaper bag, a book bag, a pool bag, or just a large purse. … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Framed Art
This stamped work of art is simply amazing! Karen Motz made this terrific piece with stamps, pattern papers, felt and die cuts. See more of this inspiring work over on her blog Paper Playhouse.
-Heather
Cute Crochet For Girls
Cute Crochet For Girls by Lisa Naskrent is one of the latest offerings of Annie’s Attic Crochet. These 8 designs are adorable, sure to please the girls and their moms.
Included in this collection for sizes 2T to … Read More...
Tutorial: Puffy herringbone stitch
Allison from Allie’s in Stitches shows how she made this puffy ribbon herringbone border around this patchwork heart. One of her tools will have you hunting through your tool box/drawer or making a trip to Home Depot. Go to tutorial… Read More...
Wonky to wacky house blocks
This is Annie’s wacky quilt block that should have been wonky for a swap. She talks about how difficult doing wonky turned out to be on her blog Annie’s Musings. Whatever her goal this is a happy fun block. Go … Read More...