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There are 12 new scents in the collection and some of them sound quite different. For example, Emberlight offers a combo of pine, charcoal and balsam. The … Read More...
Cables are not hard, but they do take a tiny bit of finesse. And nerve. Yeah, nerve if you’re moving stitches in front of and behind the working row without losing them. There are cable needles to help you do … Read More...
Knit it Now is one of the leading sites for machine knitting. There have webinars, stitch libraries, a learning library, online classes and challenges.
From their learning library, Calculating Shoulder Shaping, HERE
Adrienne In addition to sewing sweet/strange things from recycled materials, she does some graphic design and illustration (portfolio). Together with Z’s dad, Adrian (the first A), She made Rainboot Cove an online educational series for kids. Today Adrienne has a … Read More...
Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make a bound buttonhole. It takes a few more steps than making a simple machine-stitched buttonhole, but the look is so much more polished. If you think it’s too complicated, take a look … Read More...
Terra from Mama Says So shows how she created this fabulous scalloped pencil skirt. Love!! Get the tute.
[photo from Mama Says So]
If you’re in the mood for a wintry stitching project, make this sweet felt-applique-and-embroidery snowflake by Kimara of Wee Folk Art. Go to her blog post for the link to the pattern.
Ashley of “Distractions” is holding and coaching us on a Valentine’s Day Tic-Tac-Toe Tutorial and Giveaway. She not only demonstrates how to make the Valentine’s Day Tic-Tac-Toe, but then she is giving the ones she made away. To join in … Read More...
Melody at The House on the Side of the Hill finished this quilt top she calls Henrietta Whiskers. It’s full of the whimsy with squirrels and birds throughout. She credits the pattern to Anne Sutton at Bunny Hill Designs… Read More...
You’ll want to get in on this: Lucky Jackson is giving away the winner’s choice of any piece in her shop! If you’ve been following her 365 Lucky Days series, then you know any hoop she’s created would deserve an … Read More...
I found this adorable Valentine’s Day quilt on Craftsy, via their newsletter this morning. The maker, 3Patch, used a paper piecing technique to create the hearts and L-O-V-E letters, with one exception. The first heart top left (1A) is a … Read More...
Brandi from Crafty Girl Squared shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a vintage pillowcase to make a pair of pajama pants for a toddler. The fabric in a vintage pillowcase is typically very soft. And if … Read More...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to take advantage of the grain in ground fabric. She says, “When you’re setting up a hand embroidery project, the way you cut your fabric makes a big difference in the … Read More...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to take advantage of the grain in ground fabric. She says, “When you’re setting up a hand embroidery project, the way you cut your fabric makes a big difference in the … Read More...
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a lightweight shirred scarf. Using elastic thread makes quick and easy work of the gathers that run the length of the scarf. I’m loving it in the sheer fabrics that she … Read More...
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a snuggling blanket. You know, the large fleece blankets with sleeves? They’re really not so expensive to buy, but making one yourself means you have a greater choice of colors and … Read More...
