Christmas Duds by jennyauer
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Winner: Jewish Threads
The winner of Jewish Threads: A Hands-On Guide to Stitching Spiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric Crafts by Diana Drew with Robert Grayson is commenter 26, Susan Berk. Susan, I’ve sent you an email. Please respond with your mailing address … Read More...
Pull the loose thread
I know knitting is outside my beat; but this is so freakin brilliant, I can’t pass up the chance to post about it. This wall calendar, designed by Patrick Frey and marketed by the Victoria and Albert Museum, is made … Read More...
Holiday Candle Ring Idea
This candle ring project gives you a wonderful way to use up your old Christmas ornaments. It would make a lovely display for a holiday table, and it’s not too late to prepare your décor for the New Year.
Stevie … Read More...
Chinese Gongs quilt blocks
Lesly from Stitch Literate drafted the pattern for these blocks using a compass. Called Chinese Gongs, she created them in three sizes, then used fabric in her stash to make some up. To see the drawing that inspired this block … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Java Cup Jackets
Sew4Home shows how to make their Java Cup Jackets edged with frilly girly ruffles. The fabric coffee sleeves don’t require very much fabric to make – you probably have what you need in your scrap bin. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Winter Wedding
This cozy winter wedding featured at Love and Lavender has so many gorgeous DIY details, it’s hard to believe it was put together in just 3 weeks! Be sure to visit the website of Kristin {the creative bride herself!} by … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby Boy Snap Cargo Pants, now in 6-12 month size
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy recently shared a free pattern and tutorial for her Baby Snap Cargo Pants. The pattern was sized for an infant 3-6 months, which was the size that she created for her baby boy. But … Read More...
Good Luck Gifts
Couldn’t we all use some good luck? Give lentils and black-eyed peas, symbols of prosperity and good fortune, for New Year’s HERE at Martha Stewart.
Tutorial: Ruffles and fleece scarf
Fleece Fun shows how to make a scarf that’s all ruffles on the front, and all snuggly fleece on the back. It’s quick to make, too, since the ruffles come courtesy of ruffle fabric. Get the how-to.
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FREE Tea Cosy Patterns, From Patons!
I know you love your tea cosies, it’s one of the most asked for patterns. So here is a whole page of them, Free, from Patons!
Click HERE to enjoy and then start clicking your needles!
Looking for more Tea … Read More...
Printable seed packet PDF
Knitted Teddy Hat
Freebie: Circles Doodlebat Font
Beeswax Acorn Candles DIY
Caroline lives in Humlebæk, Frederiksborg, Denmark and is into felting. Carolyn is a charming young lady and sent me this incredible tutorial on acorn candles made from beeswax. And she tells us that they do not burn for a long … Read More...
Free Cable Knitting Ebook, From Knitting Daily!
7 free patterns for a cable knit sweater, scarf, pullover and more in this FREE ebook from Knitting Daily.
Now’s your chance to learn how to do simple and advanced cable patterns, and the pros show you how.
Download it … Read More...
Malka’s 30-day challenge
Malka Dubrawsky from A Stitch in Dye isn’t waiting for New Year’s Day to start making positive changes. This photo represents a first for one of her 30-day goals. She would love for you to join her by creating your … Read More...
‘Shot’ threads collector
Leah from The Free Motion Quilting Project admits she keeps all her stray threads from her sewing projects. Do you keep bits and pieces that others throw away like this or fabric selvages? Get ready for her to persuade you … Read More...
QAL 2012: Civil War Diary Sampler
Heather from House of A La Mode – along with friends Pink Punk and Madame Cupcake – are hosting a Quilt Along (QAL) in 2012. It’s not for the faint of heart – you will need to draft your own … Read More...
Handmade Felt Ornaments tutorial
This is a project that may encourage you to teach your little ones to sew. My daughter is married with a child and is still having me sew on their buttons. I always sewed; knit, crocheted, painted, felted, did graphic … Read More...