These stamped clay ornaments are really lovely. Find complete how to directions over at the Pine is Here blog.
-Heather
What’s new in needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint gives a rundown of new needlepoint products in the offing. See her post.
Gifts on the Fly: Patchwork scarf by Loralei
Wow, this scarf is gorgeous. Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how she made it as part of her Gifts on the Fly series. Get the know-how, go to the tutorial.
Image credit: Whimsical Mermaid
2012 Wall Calendar from Interweave!
SQUEEEEE! I’m so excited. I got my copy of the 2012 Interweave Wall Calendar. The one I had from last year is almost used up! 😉
What I love about the calendar… It’s a standard 12×12 size, and the squares … Read More...
Win Carolyn Pearce’s new book
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is giving away two copies of Carolyn Pearce‘s Home Sweet Home: An Embroidered Workbox, courtesy of Country Bumpkin. Go to her blog post to enter before December 6.
Christmas Blue Tree Display
This beautiful display of trees is made from thrifted sweaters and recycled fabric. I love the felt wreath above it all, and the beautiful Christmas blue is stunning. Check it out at Wise Craft — value village & savers holiday … Read More...
More Little Christmas Crochet Ideas For You!
Here’s another collection of what I think are great gifting ideas in crochet. I want to support those creative souls who design these beauties and offer them to the rest of us.
For your own table or as a hostess … Read More...
Tutorial: Woodland Santa pillow
The First Friday Freebie from Kaaren of The Painted Quilt is this sweet embroidered holiday pillow. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.
Favors {Wedding Details}
Seeking ideas for wedding favors? You’ll find lots of creative inspiration at A Lowcountry Wedding!
TuTu Christmas Tree
What little girl wouldn’t love this pretty little TuTu Christmas Tree? For about $5.00 you can make one of these in pink, or any color you like. Thanks to Jean for sending the link! Quilted Cupcake: TuTu Tree Tutorial.… Read More...
Decorate Your Christmas… in Clay
My public service – in the sense that I’m always looking so I’m going to share – advertisement: this is based on a quick search for polymer clay Christmas decorations.
Freebie: Paper pieced wreath pattern
Trish from All Things Crafty made this pretty Christmas Wreath block using a paper pieced quilt pattern she created. Impressive. Go HERE to get the pattern.
Image credit: All Things Crafty
Sale and giveaway at Samelia’s Mum
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum is having a sale this week on Deb Strain’s Meadow Friends. Visit her online store to shop this deal, limited time. She’s also hosting a charm pack giveaway. You have until December 7, 2011 to enter. … Read More...
Amish Diamond block for quilt along
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini posted her second block – Amish Diamond – as part of her Video Sampler Quilt Along. She says it’s a good beginner block. Click HERE to get the video tutorial.
If you still want to … Read More...
Verena magazine – Fall in Love With Fall Colors
Verena isn’t just a knitting magazine, it’s a whole site full of fun, fresh, funky, and classic patterns. (Last I checked there was like 839 patterns!) That’s a lot of knitting. Better get at it, but first, get over to … Read More...
EQ7 review and giveaway at Gen X
AnneMarie at Gen X Quilters shares her thoughts on the Electric Quilt 7 software
, a gift from her husband. She is paying it forward with a giveaway. Contest ends Dec 3, 2011. Click HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Reversible table runner
You get two great looks with this reversible patchwork table runner. Jen at Sew Happy Geek made one side with a charm pack and the other with half square triangles to make the zig zags. Brilliant! Get the know-how.… Read More...
Christmas Coal Candy
On my to do list: Make a list of anyone I know deserving coal this year. Make coal candy. Give coal candy to the meanies. No, forget it. This coal candy from Sprinkle Bakes looks way to gorgeous to give … Read More...
Apple-a-Day Advent Calendar
My daughter is currently obsessed with apples (and unicorns and rainbows and her horsey boots and whether or not it will snow), so I’m pretty sure this healthy Advent calendar would work on her. And bonus, there are also little … Read More...
Hello Kitty Candy
It seems about right that Hello Kitty should be a candy. Make honey and grenadine Hello Kitty candy HERE at Prunille fait son show. By the way, I found a mold HERE at amazon, though can’t tell if … Read More...