So many pretty new brooches by Cathy Cullis in her signature, improvisational, machine-embroidery style. Go to her blog post to find out how to make them your own.
Ed. note: No, no, no. She didn’t ask me. She didn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawn-thread hem
Carolyn of Caro-Rose-Creations shares her technique for creating a beautiful drawn-thread hem on linen. See her tute.
Take a class from Vetty
Yvette Stanton will be teaching this Elizabethan Strawberry Roundel at Beating Around the Bush in April. If you live near or can travel to Adelaide, South Australia, for this event, don’t pass up this chance to take a live class … Read More...
Shield to Stitch
Folk Doll to Stitch
Pastel Heart Sampler for January
Tutorial: Shaggy Heart Dress with matching knee-pad leggings
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Shaggy Heart Dress with matching knee-pad leggings. The large ruffled heart embellishment on the little girl’s dress reminds me of a fancy … Read More...
Farewell to old stitchy friends
Last year, Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles introduced us to Hari-Kuyo, the Japanese Festival of Broken Needles, which is celebrated February 8. This year, she adds to her observations. She says,
… Read More...The sewers and kimono makers of Japan will
Tutorial: Favourite Dress, no pattern required
Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh and Live shows how to make her Favourite Dress, no pattern required. It’s made from rectangles of fabric and requires only straight seams to make. The long, full dress will look best when made out … Read More...
Giveaway | My Memories Suite Software
Jenilyn from Grits and Giggles is giving away a copy of the My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking software. She also has a coupon code to share as well as two free printables made with the software. Entries close February … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic tote bag
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make a basic tote bag. This would make a great first project for someone wanting to learn to sew! She used fabric from an old pair of pants (brilliant!) but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Tone on Tone Hearts tee with reverse applique
Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to make her Tone on Tone Hearts tee using a reverse applique technique. The hearts in her design make this a fun shirt for Valentine’s Day, but you could also wear it year round. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet Pea layered knit dress for baby
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern for making her Sweet Pea Dress for babies. It’s made like a pillowcase dress, but out of soft knit fabric (recycled from old t-shirts). The pattern is for a baby 6-12 … Read More...
Stitch a little mystery
A new Mini Mystery Monday design is taking shape over at Laura‘s Two-Handed Stitcher blog. See the chart and instructions for the first layer.
New Online Tool for Cricut Uses
This website My Cut Search, is set up to help you find which Cricut cartridge has which image. Just enter your search term and the results will show you the Cricut cartridges that contain that image or word, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Napkin Holder
Ode to Inspiration has a fun home decor idea. Stamps some scraps of wood and glue together a quick napkin holder. Imagine the fun things you could write! I think mine would be an ode to Wierd Al….. “EAT IT” … Read More...
Tutorial: The easiest heart
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make a heart with just two stitches! Check out her tute.
Tutorial | Valentine Heart Tree
Mariska from No Time To Be Bored came up with this heart tree design for her decor this year. She used an electronic die cutting machine to cut out the hearts, but you can use a regular machine, punches, or … Read More...
Petals Pearls and Lace
I had the good fortune to run across this crocheters impressive baby hats today while walking at the mall. There are at least two shops at Chesterfield Mall that sell the wares of local artists. I always go in, looking … Read More...
Hearts galore Embroidery Patterns
As Valentine’s Day approaches, rockin hearts are popping up all over the web. Here are some of my faves:
(1) Embroidered felt pendants by WindyRiver
(2) Hearts of the Ocean from Fog and Swell
(3) An intricately beaded purse from … Read More...