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...
Ornament Tutorial
Freebie: Girl in Santa Suit Digi
Here’s a cute free digital stamp from Digi With It (what a cute name too!), click here to download this little girl in a Santa suit.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, with 36 … Read More...
Free ebook from Funk & Weber
Check out this sweet note I received from Jen of Funk & Weber Designs:
… Read More...The question I am most often asked by Stitching for Literacy participants is, “How do I finish my bookmarks?”
I’ve been answering that question for
Tutorial: Pattern applique on a cardigan
Khadija of Creative Mind shows us how to amp up a simple cardigan with thin leather appliques. Her technique uses fabric glue, but she notes that the leather designs could be stitched to the sweater. See her tutorial.
Tutorial: Shabby chic stars
If your Christmas tree is still looking a little bare, you can whip up a bunch of these shabby chic stars in no time. Aleka of Fishes Make Wishes shows us how it’s done. See her tute.
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DIY Wrapping Paper Mani
I just can’t get enough of Chloe’s Nails nail art, now I am not sure what you think of when you look at these nails, for me personally I think of wrapping paper. You will need OPI La Paz-itively Matte, … Read More...