Jessica Levitt from Juicy Bits shows how she made a checker game out of fabric. The gameboard is pieced from squares of contrasting fabric and the pieces are itty bean bags. A fabric pocket on the back holds all of … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing pattern tissue Christmas ornaments
When people find out that I like to sew, they often try to pawn off some old, unstylish, already cut, wrong size sewing pattern on me. Does this happen to you? If so, Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how you … Read More...
Illuminated stitching
Terry of And Sew It Goes recommends this little finger light as a stocking stuffer for stitchers. It becomes a little headlight for the finger that guides the needle. I’m not totally confident about how well this would work. But … Read More...
Freebie: Reindeer Tags
Inspiration: Schindermania!
Why did schinders stitch this child in a sock monkey costume? Because he’s a real kid, and that was his real Halloween costume, and this is a portrait pillow. I said: portrait pillow. She takes commissions. Just sayin… Go to … Read More...
Holiday inspiration: The Cotton Floozy
OMG! This little hoop by the Cotton Floozy made me snort laugh. If you don’t get it, you definitely need to rent and watch A Christmas Story. Go to Cotton Floozy’s blog.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check … Read More...
Folded Ruler Christmas Tree
Fun! I love a funky Christmas tree, don’t you? These twist on holiday cheer is right up my rustic alley. Check it out at My Salvaged Treasures: Repurposed Folding Rulers.
Looking for DIY Christmas tree decorations and crafts? Check … Read More...
Totally. Love. These – From Vickie Howell’s Sheep(ish)!
I totally HEART the funky colors.
I LOVE the abstract design, and wrist warmers are the new sliced bread as far as I’m concerned.
So put them together with Vickie Howell’s Sheep(ish) yarn and you’ve got perfection. The only thing
… Read More...Tutorial: Petite purse ornaments
Michele of michele made me created this little purse ornament as a novel way to deliver a gift of Christmas cash. So smart and pretty! And, unless the recipient steals away with the ornie, you can reuse it year after … Read More...
Fun With Filet Crochet
I’ve never mastered filet crochet. I’ve attempted it several times and have had inconsistent results. I actually finished a pretty filet doily that ended up being my own design! It started as a legit filet pattern, but it kinda devolved … Read More...
Win some first-class shears
Collette of Serendipity Handmade is spreading holiday cheer by giving away a pair of Gingher dressmaker shears. Go to her blog post for entry rules. Deadline: December 24.
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Stirrers
Doesn’t this edible hot cocoa stirrer just look extra decadent? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Knitter’s Brewing Company is Doing Another Mystery Sock Knit-Along!
They’re doing it again! Mystery Sock Knit-Along IV is scheduled to start on 1.13.12. This year’s theme is Lucky Charms.
I’ve done these before and they are fun, the idea of not having a clue what you’re knitting until it’s … Read More...
Mystery Sock IV Knit-Along, Starting Soon at the Knitter’s Brewing Company!
Giveaway: Dragon pattern
Get a chance to win epattern Wingless Wyrm by Jennifer at Fandom In Stitches. Winners announced December 17, 2011. Go HERE for details.
Fabric Swatch: Shalom Hanukkah
From the Judaica collection from Michael Miller Fabrics. Love it.
Holiday Candle Making Workshop for Kids in NJ
Grounds For Sculpture, a public sculpture park in Hamilton NJ is offering two holiday candle making workshops for kids on Saturday, December 17. The first is at 12 pm and the children will make aluminum foil molds before they create … Read More...
Magnetic Scrabble Board
This is a great idea, a fun way to leave messages for family or have an ongoing scrabble game hanging on the wall! You can see how it’s made over at The Twice Remembered Cottage — A Cottage Transformation Journey… Read More...
Free pattern: Carousel Crib quilt
Currently, this *Carousel Crib quilt pattern is free to download when you sign up for Quiltmaker magazine’s eNewsletter. The quilt finishes 36″ x 36″ and is super easy – it’s one block blown up. Go HERE to get yours.… Read More...
Perfect For Your Christmas Party – It’s Isabella!
Isabella! Elegant, beautiful and a bit on the fun side. Take a handful of wire, a sprinkling of beads and look what you can make! This is so pretty. While the instructions aren’t here, you can certainly buy the … Read More...
