Blue Ribbons Designs has a free Cardinals for a Cure design available.
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
Oooooooooo, pretty! Appliqued and embroidered zippered pouches by Rachel of Roxy Creations. Go to her blog.
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Tutorial: Crewel tree ornament
Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More...
Tutorial: From scraps to elegant ornaments
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Leather obi belt with flower embellishment
Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a fabulous leather obi belt with a flower embellishment. The wide belt has narrow ties that wrap around the waist and tie together right in the center of the flower. If you … Read More...
Ending couched goldwork threads
When you couch metallic threads, you wind up with some stiff little cut ends poking out. What are you supposed to do with that? The answer is simple. Mary Corbet demonstrates. See her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.
Tutorial: Apple mug rug and pot holder
Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shares a tutorial for making a mug rug shaped like an apple. There’s a slit on the back so it can also be used as a pot holder. Cute!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Faux leather or fabric firewood carrier
Head over to the Fiskars website to find out how you can stitch up a firewood carrier out of fabric or faux leather. The carrier makes it easy to bring in the logs you’ll need to build a cozy winter … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky neck pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make a neck pillow out of a soft minky fabric. The pillow is shaped to help support your neck while reading or watching TV in bed. If you don’t have any minky fabric, they’d also be … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew knotted knit scarf
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how you can make a quick and easy knotted knit scarf, no sewing required. It takes just 15 minutes to make one – perfect for last minute gifts! Get the how-to.
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Project: Snow Globes
Adding a pretty stamped silhouette image, some fake snow and glitter inside a jar makes a wonderful snow globe. Find more info on this cool project on the Red Lead blog.
-Heather
Shots of Boston Cream Pie
Watch out, rest of dessert world. The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen is coming our way, infusing more than just JellO with liquor. They are now embarking on an Eat Your Drink™ campaign to turn cocktails into cake, ice cream, mousse… … Read More...
Attend HGA’s Convergence
Here’s some interesting news posted on the Textile Arts Center’s blog:
… Read More...The Handweaver’s Guild of America have issued a call for entries for their Convergence Conference in July of 2012 in Southern California.
Exhibit: July 18-21, 2012,
Crepe Paper Dreidel and Stocking Favors
Find the templates, how-tos and video instructions to make these candy-filled, crepe paper dreidel favors (or a Christmas stocking) HERE at Martha Stewart.
Racaire goes steampunk
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework departs from her usual medieval-style embroidery to make her first steampunk garment–a cloak with a gorgeously ornate embroidered design. Go, Racaire! See more at her blog post.
Gift Wrap Idea | Toilet Paper Tubes
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how you can use toilet paper tubes for gift wrapping. This is a great solution for class treats. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Candy Tree
Candy ornaments? How do they not disappear before Christmas? Love the peppermint stick base, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.
Embroidered Mason Jar Toppers for Food Gifts
Just to make your homemade food gifts even mooooore crafty, embroider a mason jar topper. I love this idea. Find the how-tos HERE at Make and Takes (spotted on babble).