This vivid crazy-quilt block by SharonB shows off cast-on stitch at its best in the variegated flowers on the vine at the upper right. To see more of Sharon’s beautiful work, go to her Pin Tangle blog.
How to make powder room appropriate Christmas trees
I believe I can say that I have never read and then wrote the phrase “p0wder-room-appropriate” but thanks to Donatella of the blog Inspiration and Realisation I have! If your powder rooms are in need of a Christmas tree she … Read More...
Learn embroidery techniques with Karen Ruane
You could take a class led by our beloved Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery. Embroider, embellish, create begins on line in January. Karen says,
… Read More...Join me on an amazing journey in which you will create a unique, individual and
Judo Cross Stitch
Metallic Wedding Cakes
Silver and gold metallics add glam and sparkle to these jaw-droppingly gorgeous wedding cakes featured at Belle the Magazine! For part II click here, and for part I click this link.
DIY Use Cookie Cutters to make Needle Felted Ornaments
Meg of (Mega Crafty) is sharing her darling Needle Felted Ornaments tutorial with us. Today she has mad sweet little mittens to hang on your tree or use and gifts or package topper. Meg is giving us a step-by-step pictorial … Read More...
Snowman Bottles with Printable
Quite possibly, the cutest Winter party bottles ever. Make adorable snowmen bottles with the how-tos and link to free printable HERE at Holiday with Matthew Mead, created by Amy of Living Locurto. Be sure to check out the other … Read More...
The legacy of Ann MacBeth
John Hopper has posted a fascinating article on The Textile Blog about Ann Macbeth’s early 20th century efforts to use embroidery education to empower women. He says in part,
… Read More...During her teaching period embroidery was still considered a potentially profitable
Angels to Top the Tree
A Modern Christmas Tree
Marshmallow Wreath
On my to-do list for when my life is less crazy: Make a million jillion marshmallow wreaths. Find tips to make the marshmallow wreath and to use other candies and food to make wreaths HERE at the Food Network.
Tutorial: Needleturn applique
Lynette Anderson shows us her favorite technique for flawless needleturn applique. See her tute.
Tutorial: iPhone fabric Christmas ornament
PharMa shows how to use printable fabric to create a fun Christmas ornament that will appeal to the gadget geek. It’s a soft fabric iPhone ornament! You could also do this for an iPod or mp3 player, handheld game systems, … Read More...
Calvin and Hobbes Snowmen Truffles
I certainly hope the memories of Calvin and Hobbes stay as strong as the comic strip itself. Anybody else cut out the last strip, that wintery scene in the Sunday comics, and frame it? Make Calvin and Hobbes-inspired truffles snowmen … Read More...
Disney Princess Gingerbread Cookies
Remember these Superhero gingerbread men? How about the flip side now. Disney Princess Gingerbread ladies. Find them HERE at Sugar Swings!. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
Tutorial: Easy knotted fleece boa
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make a knotted fleece fluffy boa. It’s a no-sew, super-easy project. If you can cut a straight line and tie a knot, you can make this cute scarf. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric Christmas trees
Virginia from Gingercakeguest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make her Trimmed Trees. They’re soft fabric Christmas trees decorated with covered in ribbon, ric rac, and other pretty trims. You can get the fabric you … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty pincushion with piped edges and button center
Melissa from 100 Billion Stars shares a downloadable tutorial on the Free Spirit Fabrics blog for making this pretty pincushion. The edges are piped, and the top is gathered and embellished with a button center. I’m loving it out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s fleece ear warmers and mitten set
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopand Naptime Crafters shows how to make a fleece ear warmer and mitten set for a child. This would make a nice stocking stuffer gift! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Naptime Crafters]
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Inspiration: Ruth O’Leary
The front of Ruth O’Leary‘s most recent St. Cuthbert’s Banner has come together at last. I know there’s more work to be done, but it is spectacular already. Browse back through her blog to enjoy the whole process. Or … Read More...