Cut Out + Keep user Sonya N. shows how to make a clutch purse out of a map. It’s laminated with fusible vinyl to give it strength. She used a map of Paris, but you could easily use a map … Read More...
Tutorial: Petersham ribbon waistband
Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a petersham ribbon waistband to a skirt. Petersham is a ribbon that looks like grosgrain, but the differences in fiber content weave make it softer … Read More...
12 Brilliant Ways to Wrap with Kraft Paper
I am more than slightly obsessed with kraft paper, so when I spotted 12 Brilliant Ways to Wrap with Kraft Paper posted at Emmaline Bride, of course I had to share it with you! Kraft paper is so versatile … Read More...
Driftwood Nautical Christmas Tree
See the construction of this Christmas tree made from driftwood as well as some up close shots of the pretty ornaments. Head over to the space between — Homemade Christmas Tree Finale.
Looking for DIY Christmas tree decorations and … Read More...
Fun with Felt: Patchwork Pillow Tutorial
Kathleen Cubley; the editor of “Knitting Daily” has this great idea for felting your old wool sweaters and making a cute pillow. She did do some additional knitting to get the blue for her pillow and this was a … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt nesting dolls
You’ll love the tutorial from vintage umbrella for these sweet nesting doll ornaments. I even love them without the ricrac. Go to the tute.
Best Wedding Sites
Brenda’s Wedding Blog has long been a wonderful resource for anyone planning a wedding. I often share links to projects and ideas from the site, so I wanted to let everyone know that Brenda’s Wedding Blog has moved to Best … Read More...
The new Stitch and Thimble is out!
Kelly Fletcher shares this news:
… Read More...Just to let you know that the latest issue of my e-mag, The Stitch and Thimble, is now available for sale on my website. I think it’s one of my best yet. Issue 06
How to make a recycled can Christmas ornaments and recycled sweater bottle scarves
Soda and other cans have such pretty colors and graphics these days. Why not use them to make Christmas ornaments like Tricia and Kristen did. Pop on over to the link they sent in to their blogs Sips Etc. for … Read More...
Winner of “Felt Friends from Japan”
I am pleased to announce that “superstitches” lucky #79 is the winner of our book giveaway “Felt Friends from Japan”! Thanks to everyone that entered this giveaway. Please enter the one running now and I hope to have a truly … Read More...
Christmas Tree Cupcake Toppers
What is most impressive is just how very tall this edible Christmas tree is atop the cupcake. That and the candy presents under the tree. Find the step-by-steps HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Frosted Votive Centerpiece
This pretty centerpiece is easy to make and will look stunning on your holiday table. Perfect for New Year’s as well! Get the scoop over at GardenMama: Frosted Votive Centerpiece~Tutorial :..
Texas fire relief continues
Back in October, I mentioned the efforts of Shari Jensen and the Stitchmap Yahoo Group to gather and share stitchy stash with women in eastern Texas who lost their homes to widespread wildfires. This week, Shari filled me in on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make fabric gift sacks to wrap Christmas books
Toni from Design Dazzle shows how to make simple fabric sacks to wrap up a special Christmas book. They’re quick and easy to make – just 15 minutes start to finish to make one bag. She made enough of the … Read More...
DIY Monogrammed Leather Keychain
I think I’m one of those people that Jenny from Hank + Hunt says would run when “leather working” is mentioned! But when I saw how cute these mongrammed leather keychains are, and how easy they are to make, I … Read More...
Christmas Biscornu
Tutorial: Stitched paper Merry KISSmas treat pouches
PharMa shares a tutorial for making these cute Merry KISSmas treat pouches out of stitched scrapbook paper. She includes a free pattern for the pouch shape and a printable for the Merry KISSmas tag that peeks out of the top. … Read More...
12 Days of Christmas Download Give-a-way Update
Update: The Random Number Generator chose comment #13 – Karen who said, “I would do them as a sampler and finish it off as a wall hanging. That would be easier to store with the rest of my Christmas decorations.” … Read More...
