By combining clear embossing, ink pads and stains from Ranger Wendy from Studio 490 has come up with a unique resist technique, the combinations are endless and the results are really cool!
-Heather
Cat Love
Mandy from Thread and Thrift made this applique quilted cloth from pieces of her family’s clothing. Her inspiration was a couple of lucky black cats. Visit her blog Post: Cats to learn more.
Eye candy: Spider Web quilt
This candy will not increase your waistline. Kristin Shields from Stitching Hands Studio/Etsy made this spider web quilt she described as colorful and happy. I agree, just looking at it made me smile. I also enjoy her blog by the … Read More...
pencil shavings skirt – front view | Flickr – Photo Sharing!
Saw this pencil shavings fabric skirt on flickr the other day. How adorable is that?! The fabric was made using spoonflower by weavingmajor. You should go check out all her fabrics. Love the love legos. 🙂
Free Felted Hat Pattern by Twiss & Weber
This type of hat is so popular in today’s fashion world and I know I would like one. Today you can make one from a pattern by Twiss & Weber and Cascade 220 was the yarn of choice.  Twiss & … Read More...
Tutorial: Antique-style rolled hem
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments shows us how to do an antique-style rolled hem on linen fabric that incorporates a drawn-thread detail. Beautiful! See her tute.
New columnists for Mr X
You probably already know that Mr X Stitch blog is much more than the writing of Jamie Chalmers (Mr X, himself). Jamie has always recruited columnists who are accomplished at both needlearts and writing and who are savvy about what’s … Read More...
Win Evertite stretcher bars
Check out the prize for today’s giveaway in Mary Corbet‘s 12 Days of Christmas extravaganza: a set of Evertite stretcher bars! Go to Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post to enter before January 9.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery … Read More...
Lacey postage
Russia is honoring its lacemaking tradition by featuring handmade lace on four sets of postage stamps. Each block–the full image–separates into four triangular stamps. Love it. Find out more from the Lace News post.
Food Trends of 2011 and Food Predictions for 2012
Freebie | Printable Quotation
The Rebel Crafter created this printable quotation in a 5×7 size for framing. It is also available in pink Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Make a toddler’s apron from a Dollar Store pot holder and dish towel
Seamingly Smitten shows how to make an apron for a toddler out of items you can pick up at the dollar store. The bib is made from a pot holder, and the apron from a dish towel. Ruffled fabric or … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron welt pockets
Patty from The SnugBug created this fabulous chevron pocket detail for her Lotus Blossom Skirt. She shares a tutorial telling how she did created this swoony (yes, I made up that word) welt pocket. She also gives a run-down on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a brimmed cap out of an old sweater
Beth Huntington shares a tutorial at Refashion Co-op showing how to make a brimmed cap out of an old sweater. This would be a great project for a sweater that has staining or damage. Get the tutorial.Â
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Tutorial: Ruffled zippered pouch
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a ruffled zippered pouch. This is such a cute little bag! And it’s fully lined, too. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Punk Projects]
Make a winter wreath
A sumptuous wreath like this one by Claire of Needle Book is a worthy addition to your decor all winter long. Claire started with a tube of felt, then added felt leaves, a few layered felt flowers, and handmade pompoms. … Read More...
2012 Scrapbooking Idea | A DIY Take on Project Life
Technique: Colored Paper Piecing
I love using patterned papers for paper piecing my stamped images, it can add a lot of texture and color but sometimes it’s not quite enough. Beth over at Sunflowers and Dragonflies adds color to her pattern paper pieces for … Read More...
Tatting Tutorial – Flowers and plowshares
Marilee Rockley (Yarnplayer) was inspired by a scripture to create this stunning tatted necklace. Find out more from her blog post.
Make a Year in Review Page
Kim from A Real-Life Housewife shares this idea for making a page to quickly review the year. She created the page using My memories Software Suite. She is also offering a discount code for 10% off the purchase price of … Read More...