Bascom Hogue‘s needle art never fails to amaze me. We’ve seen lots of Bascom’s intense hand embroidery. Here is an example of his take on free-motion machine embroidery. Wow. See more at his Corndogs for the Devil blog.
Kitties in Love
Framed quilt from repurposed paper
Liz at Linda & Harriett made this quilt on her mantel – not from fabric – but from paper. She cleverly used material from their misprint bins (paper they could not sell). Go HERE to read more about it.… Read More...
Tutorial: SRE bees and ladybugs
Carol Daisy shows us how to make tiny silk-ribbon bees and ladybugs. Try one (or all of them) on your next crazy-quilt block. See Carol’s tutorial.
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Tutorial: Little Cheerleader Uniform
Megan from She Creates It All shows how to make a cheerleader outfit for a toddler girl. This is SO stinkin’ cute!!! This would be so much fun for a little girl to wear during playoffs and Superbowl. It’s made … Read More...
The Wave Cross Stitch Pattern
Tutorial: Little Birdie sweater tote bag
Sara from Craft Snob shows how to use an old sweater to make a cute tote bag. It’s lined with a pretty cotton print, with a matching birdie applique on the front. Get the tute.
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Pattern and tutorial: Modular snowman
Mollie of Wild Olive has created a pattern and tutorial for a little felt snowman softie that you can decorate and accessorize however you like: The pattern includes a variety of faces and embellishments. You also could use the image … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Favor Box
This printable favor box is available as a free download from My Grafico. Great for all that Valentine’s candy! Click here to go to the download.
Looking for more digital papers? Check these out over at Design bundle
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Tutorial: T-shirt dress that looks like separates
Kimberly from Shop Bugaboo and Bugaboo, Mini, Mr., & Me shares a tutorial for making this cute dress. It looks like you’re wearing separates, but it’s really a comfy one-piece dress made from a t-shirt, yardage (for the skirt), and … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Travel art desk with pockets and pouches
Merrilee from Tuesday Mourning and Mer Mag created this travel art desk for her young child to keep him busy on a long road trip. She came up with the design after trying to find a lap desk in the … Read More...
Dresden made modern | antique blocks
See what Pat Sloan is doing with some antique quilt blocks she dug out of her stash. I like where she’s going with these scrappy Dresden Plate’s. Click HERE to read more.
Image credit: Pat Sloan Blog
Tutorial: Sew a lined bodice
I’ll admit it. Every time I make a lined bodice or vest, my brain turns to mush trying to figure out which seams to sew in which order so that I can turn it all inside out. Happy for me, … Read More...
Free pattern: Love You Forever
Here’s a gift for all of us from Heidi of Speckless: Two pages of valentine flourishes and frames that you can fill with personal messages. Download the free PDF embroidery pattern from her blog post.
Tutorial | 52 Reasons I Love You Card Book
Project: Snowman Card for Kids
Here’s a great stamping idea to do with your kids. Nap Time Crafters shares how to make a simple stamp from a thread spool and felt (how clever!) for a fun snowman card. Click here for directions.
-Heather
Valentine tutorial round-up
Laura of Bugs and Fishes has put together a round-up of former posts with tutorials for valentine-worthy projects. So many awesome possibilities! Enjoy her post.
Tutorial and Freebie | S.W.A.K Notecards
The Rebel Crafter shares a free note card printable for this SWAK card, and shows you exactly how to make them. Three different colors are available. Click here to go to the tutorial and freebie.
A Fun New Site – to spend your money and your time!
Here are but a few of the many offerings in this new site aimed at crocheters and knitters (and, I suppose, others who use and love yarn). It’s marketed as a site to find just the right yarn for your … Read More...
Stitch a doodle heart
I love love love this Doodle Heart design from DMC Threads. Fun to stitch; fun to receive as a valentine gift. Get links to this and several other great free seasonal designs at DMC’s blog post.
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