I must admit I am always jealously impressed with Molly’s amazing ideas. I agree with her on always bringing your hostess a gift when they entertain you and this is a quick and incredible project that you can whip-up in … Read More...
More on Coloring Back Stitch Motifs
Jeanne’s been doing more coloring on blackwork projects with Colored Pencils
Creative Sufganiyot
For some twists on the jelly doughnut, check out this collection of reinvented jelly doughnut recipes HERE at Chow, such as (yum) apple cider Sufganiyot with salted caramel.
December Birdhouse
Perpetual Mario Embroidery Chart
DIY Whimsical Cake Stand
Make a colorful statement for your bridal shower or reception dessert table with a whimsical cake stand you make yourself! Visit One Lovely Day for all the instructions.
The prettiest Silk Ribbon Embroidery Christmas wreath
Maureen of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions embellished this gorgeous crazy-quilt block as part of a round robin. The silk-ribbon wreath just stuns me. How I wish she’d give us a tutorial showing how it was done. Maybe if we all comment … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater monogram ornament
I am getting warm and fuzzy (just like this ornament) thinking about all the cool letters I could make. Check out the awesome tutorial that Mary shared at her blog Craft Buds on how to make a recycled sweater monogram … Read More...
Surfing Sunset Wall Mural
Amanda over at Burlap & Denim painted this wall mural for her son’s bedroom, which just so happens to have a surfing theme. She used an airbrush technique and did finishing touches with small brushes. See more detail at Burlap … Read More...
Inspiration: Lucky Jackson
It’s Domestic Bliss Week on Lucky Jackson’s blog, and I’m loving every minute of it. Go to her blog to see more almost-naughty stitched scenes.
Tutorial | Origami Christmas Wreath
Learn how to make an origami Christmas wreath from Sandy Ang. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy.
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Lookie what she made: Wedding dress remade into a cute top and matching clutch purse
It wasn’t long ago that I pointed you to a project by Pam from Threading My Way. At her daughter’s request, she remade her daughter’s wedding dress into a semi-formal day dress. Now, the wedding dress has undergone another … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch to hold travel documents
Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how to make a zippered pouch to hold important travel documents. The size is just right to hold 4 passports, folded papers, a pen, and a small notepad. If travel isn’t in your near future, … Read More...
Freebie: 2012
For several years Hetty over at Craft Chaos has made fun dimensional yearly calendars, adding stamped images and a tiny calender, these would look great on anyone’s desk. She shares a free template for the “2012” numbers along with some … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric folio organizer
Katie from Crafted by KatieB guest blogs at Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric organizer folio. The pockets on the inside can be used to hold greeting cards, a small address … Read More...
Free pattern: Hedgehog ornament
Kalidarling is sharing her pattern for this cute little hedgehog ornament. Go to her flickr post for the link to the download.
Many thanks to Craftzine.com for highlighting this little sweetie.
25 Tags of Christmas
Melissa Thiesse is showcasing 25 Tags of Christmas on her blog this month. Each day she will share a new tag and explain the techniques she used to create them. Click here to see more.
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Tutorial: Vintage Storybook Coinpurse
Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a page from a vintage storybook and clear vinyl to make a super cute little coin purse. It’s made with just a couple of seams and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Maternity pencil skirt from stretch knit fabric
Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make a maternity pencil skirt out of stretch knit fabric. It’s made from stretch knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt window ornaments
Megan Noel shares a nifty idea for thoughtful but quick ornaments, good for last-minute decorating or gifts. Fussy-cut little images from fabric prints to peek out through the felt window. Go to the tute.