Amanda from Simply Homemade shows how to make pair of cute shirred leg warmers topped with pretty bows. The shirring creates an adjustable fit, and also a ruffled cuf effect at the hem. Love!!! Get the tutorial.
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Compete for the 2012 Hand and Lock prize
Hand and Lock has put out the call for entries for the 2012 Prize for Embroidery. The announcement page says,
… Read More...This years HAND & LOCK prize for Embroidery brief is inspired by celebration. With an exciting year ahead in the
Free pattern: Fur-trimmed trapper hat with earphone pockets
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a fur-trimmed fleece hat with hidden earphone pockets. The warm fleece earflaps will keep your ears warm while you’re rocking out to your favorite tunes. If you want to make a hat … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique snowman stocking
Haley Pierson-Cox of Craftzine.com shows us how to make a cuddly Christmas stocking with hand applique and embroidery. The trees and snowman just beg for your special customization. Go to her tute.
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Tutorial: Make a fabric checkers game
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.
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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.
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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.