I think seeds are a nice gift and I love these simple, printable seed packets from BBC Magazine.
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...
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...