Each year I look forward to Tim Holtz’ 12 Tags of Christmas, he shares the most amazing tips, techniques and ideas! All the tags have been posted and you can visit his blog and scroll through the posts and enjoy … Read More...
Oreo Snowman Cupcakes
Seriously, have you ever seen a sweet version of a snowman that isn’t adorable? Learn to make these snowman cupcake toppers from mini marshmallows and mini Oreos 
and other fun things HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
Food Brains
I know this is more Halloween than Christmas or Hanukkah, but I couldn’t resist sharing these food works of art. Find these amazing food sculptures by Sara Asnaghi from the series What have you got in your head? .
Cookie Decorating Kits for Kids
Such a timely idea for the kiddos… Find tips to assemble cookie decorating kits for kids HERE at Glorious Treats.
400 Christmas Crafts for Kids!
You’ve got to head over to Sassy Sites to see the amazing gathering of Kid’s Crafts for the Christmas Season. The list is compiled of some of the best kid craft sites out there…including, Sassy Sites, Kid Spot, Fave Crafts, … Read More...
Perfect cast-on stitch
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.