If you’ve been obsessively hunting down edible gift ideas, Chow has their very own teaser. It’s an Advent Calendar of DIY holiday food gifts. Click on each day to see the how-tos. It really is a teaser, too, you … Read More...
Tatting tip: If your stitch won’t flip
If your stitch won’t flip, Heather of Tatted Treasures has the solution. See her tip.
Vespa Riders
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Giveaways from Beadaholique and Strung Out
Julie from Beadaholique and Strung Out a beaders blog is hosting a series of giveaways – “The 12 Giveaways of Christmas. ” See Julie’s post about the giveaways to find out more about the contest, how to win, and the … Read More...
Know your digits
If you have little ones who haven’t mastered memorizing your phone number, this is a fabulous idea! This idea comes from Pinterest. My apologies to the creative soul who thought of this idea. I wasn’t able to trace the repins … Read More...
Enter your homely stitching
Schinders of Schindermania is curating an exhibition of stitched art for Pop tART, an experimental arts venue in Los Angeles. She says,
… Read More...Home – a place of safety or danger?
A haven, a place full of shame, where you want
Inspiration: LimeRiot
Panta!!! LimeRiot posted the cutest holiday stitchery so far this season over on Craftster. Just check out that candy-cane bamboo! Go to her Craftster post.
And many thanks to Faster Kittykill! Blog! Blog! for sharing this find.
Painted Burlap Christmas Tree
When I first saw this I thought it was a fun idea. When I took a closer look I fell in love with it. Why? Take a look for yourself. See who did the painting. I just love it. 🙂 … Read More...
Newsy: STITCHED 2012 workshop series
What a cool concept. Blogger, Alma Stoller, gives us STITCHED 2012, a series of online video workshops showcasing the talents of 20 different designers. If you took workshops at local craft or quilt stores from each teacher, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron
Lark Crafts shares a free tutorial for making the Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron. This project is an excerpt from the eBook Pretty In Patchwork: Holidays. Get the tutorial.
They’re also giving away a bundle of sewing books filled … Read More...
What you need to get started
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has come out with a new product just in time for stuffing Christmas stockings. Her Super Stitch Kit includes everything a beginner needs to start embroidering. Go to her blog to find out what’s … Read More...
Solids-Only Tote Challenge now open for voting
The voting phase has begun in the Solids-Only Tote Challenge. Go to Sew La Vie to check out all of the entries (and perhaps get inspired to make a tote of your own) and vote for your favorite tote!
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{DiY Tutorial} Owl Wedding Lanterns
An owl motif is a bit unusual for wedding lanterns, but I think you’ll agree that these are so fun! You’ll find a step by step tutorial for making your own at Rock and Roll Bride.
A Site Devoted to Edible Color Palettes
If one could run across a meadow of wild flowers in the golden sun, arms outstretched to a web site, for me, I think it might be Design Seeds. Filled with page after page of palettes for edible color. … Read More...
Tutorial: Twinkle Toes! sequined Christmas stocking
Bridgit from Wag Doll shares a tutorial for making her Twinkle Toes! Christmas stocking that’s all sparkle and fabulousness. The stocking is made from sequined fabric, with a shiny satin lining. Love! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Matryoshka ornament and key cover
Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to make a matryoshka ornament and key cover. This is so cute!! It looks like a simple fabric ornament, but holes at the top and bottom allow it to slip over a … Read More...
Engagement Ring Cookies
A little break from the holidays, but still a celebration… Find step-by-step instructions to decorate these lovely engagement ring cookies, including the silver luster dust to make them shine, HERE at Bake at 350.
Snowman Cello Bag Treats
All you need is some Sharpies, cello bags and donuts. How so very clever to decorate the packaging instead of the treats themselves. Learn to make snowman cello bag treats HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.
Tutorial: Soft fabric baby shoe with ruffles
Fleeting Thing shares a free pattern on their blog for making a pair of soft fabric shoes for a baby. The ruffles around the front are such a pretty detail! The pattern is for a size 3 months – perfect … Read More...