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.
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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...
Champagne JellO
I didn’t even know JellO made sparkling white grape. Has anyone seen or tried this? Or do they still make this? Make Bubble JellO Parfaits for New Year’s Eve HERE at Family Fun.
Quilty fun: New Year’s Eve Twitter Party
Nichole from Stitchin’ Heaven is hosting her second New Year’s Eve Twitter Party on her blog so quilters can properly ring in the new year. Like last year, party goers get a chance to win prizes from the event sponsors. … Read More...
Winner of “Fleece and Fiber Source Book”!
Farmlady #11 is the winner of this amazing book giveaway the “Fleece and Fiber Source Book”! Congratulations Farmlady and I will be emailing you for your full name and address. Thanks to everyone that entered this giveaway and stay tuned … Read More...
Tutorial: Angry Birds Blanket
Care from Obsessively Stitching used her fleece applique technique to create this Angry Birds Blanket. The blanket went to one of her kid’s friends as a birthday gift. Her secret ingredient is using tissue paper to make the fleece templates. … Read More...
Red Velvet Snowman Macaron Cake
I know Christmas is now over, but this cake is most certainly worthy to continue on. I love the red velvet contrast to the snowy outside and the adorable snowman macarons sitting on top. Find the recipe for snowmen macarons … Read More...
Design principle: ‘Threes’ for baby quilt
The talent behind Twin Cities Quilting shares her design process for creating a baby quilt, see the pieces on her design board, left. She explains she used the Rule of Threes. I found a definition at EverythingInThrees:
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Free Kitty Pattern
Modern Ornament
Christmas Tree Quartet
Tutorial: Lined drawstring bag
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how to make a lined drawstring bag. The lining finishes off the inside beautifully while also strengthening the bag. Her method for creating the drawstring closure has you stitching the casing over the ribbon … Read More...
More Make It Snow!
Except in this case it’s Make The Snow. This would make quite an interesting pendant. You could also use a smaller circular extruder die and form your flake on a lovely blue glitter clay background. The navy granite would … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hooded infinity scarf from a cowlneck sweater
The Cheese Thief shows how to turn an unwanted cowlneck sweater into a hooded infinity scarf. I love this idea!!! The scarf keeps your neck AND your ears warm, and looks stylish doing it. The hooded scarf uses the cowl … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy applique using fusible webbing
Fusible webbing applique is a quick and easy way to embellish a plain tee or onesie. Jolen from Love of Sewing shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Her tutorial includes photos of each step, making this a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple coloring wallets
Emily from Joyful Abode made these handy little coloring wallets for her young daughter, and she wrote up a quick tutorial telling how she did it. The construction of the coloring wallets is simplified by using fusible webbing to create … Read More...
Boozy Animal Cracker Fudge
Um, the perfect treat for kids and adults? Maybe just adults with kid-like cookie tastes. And the animals wandering (drunkenly) in the sea of fudge seems about right. Make (yum) Amaretto Animal Cracker Fudge HERE at Steph Chows.
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