I am pleased to announce that Sue lucky number 13 is the winner of our book giveaway “Making Felted Friends”. Thanks to all of you that joined in this giveaway.
Sue’s Early Bird Thread Cutter
This is Day 4 of Sue Spargo‘s Twelve Days of Sweet Stocking Stuffers event. This item is by far my favorite so far. Go HERE to learn more about this silver Early Bird Thread Cutter.
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Tutorial: Keep layers from shifting
When you’re stitching through two layers of fabric on a large embroidery project, how do you keep the layers from shifting? The answer is a technique that quilters and embroiderers have in common. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demonstrates. … Read More...
Family Portrait in Cross Stitch
Christmas projects and recipes | Canadian Blog Hop
The Canadian Christmas Blog Hop is in its next to last week. What makes this 9-week blog hop unique is the blogger shares a favorite Holiday recipe alongside their free project. Here they are, go and enjoy.
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Here come the owls
If there’s a bride and groom on your Christmas list, they probably need a pair of owl ornaments by Faith of ordinary mommy design. Go to her post for details.
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Glittered Card Stock Trees
These beautifully intricate trees are pretty and colorful and come together with pins and glittered card stock. Get the how to over at Landee See, Landee Do: Festival of Trees: Glitter Cardstock Trees.
Tutorial: Little sock ornaments
Oh, the cuteness! Hillary Lang of Wee Wonderfuls shows us how to make Tomten ornaments from little socks. Go to her tute.
Gift idea: Lavender sachets / eye pillows
Heather from House of A La Mode is ahead of the curve – she’s already whipped up these handmade teacher’s gifts. Naturally, the nine-patch and hexagon fronts caught my eye. Quilters might want to follow her lead; keep your designs … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible reusable fabric gift sack
Rather than wrapping a gift in paper that will get torn up and thrown away, a fabric gift sack can be used and reused year after year. Stephanie from Sewing Steph shows how to make a reversible reusable fabric gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Peasant dress for a Cabbage Patch Doll
Cabbage Patch Dolls were all the rage when I was a kid, and they’re still popular today with little girls. It’s hard to find clothes for them, though. Alida from GiggleBug Designs and I Make Stuff gives the cutting dimensions … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding a button to your blog
Karen from Sew Many Ways shares how to add a button to your blog as part of her Blog Buddy series. Go HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: Sew Many Ways
Technique: Embossed Color Blocking
This is a really cool technique from Blockheads! Combining color blocking with Distress Stains and sanded embossing you can get a really unique look for your card backgrounds. Find complete details here.
-Heather
Tutorial: Gingerbread house ornament
I’m loving this little Stashbustin’ Ornament from The Trouble with Crafting. Just imagine the embellishment possibilities for wee gingerbread houses. Go to Troublet’s blog post for the pattern and tutorial.
Snowman Push Pops, and 11 More
Remember allllll the way back to November (seems so long ago now), when I mentioned the 12 Days of Push Pops going on at The Partiologist? And all I had to share then were these cutie gingerbread guys? … Read More...
Giveaway: Stitchy mags
Susan Brubaker Knapp of Blue Moon River is giving away two publications that art quilters will love–recent issues of Quilting Arts and Stitch. Go to her blog post to enter before December 10.
Christmas Present Advent Calendar
I love this advent calendar made from miniature Christmas presents! What a great idea, one of the more unique advents I have seen. Check it out at Creation Corner: Christmas Present Advent Calendar.
Tutorial: Perfect bows
Make beautiful gift bows using an unexpected tool: your embroidery hoop! Rachel of Lines Across My Face shows us how. See her tute.
Fun Scents at The Lit Wick Candle Company
If you can’t get enough of spicy or masculine scents, The Lit Wick Candle Company might be worth checking out.
According to The Candleman, their newest fragrances include Bacon, Blackberry Fizz, Cinnamon Stick, Mulled Cider and Tusk (cucumber, cilantro and … Read More...
Chic + Pretty DIY Clutches for Your Bridesmaids
If you’re handy with a sewing machine, your bridemaids will thank you for whipping up some adorable felt and lace clutches! You’ll find a tutorial along with a free template at The Knotty Bride. This adorable project was created … Read More...