Collette of Serendipity Handmade is spreading holiday cheer by giving away a pair of Gingher dressmaker shears. Go to her blog post for entry rules. Deadline: December 24.
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Stirrers
Doesn’t this edible hot cocoa stirrer just look extra decadent? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Knitter’s Brewing Company is Doing Another Mystery Sock Knit-Along!
They’re doing it again! Mystery Sock Knit-Along IV is scheduled to start on 1.13.12. This year’s theme is Lucky Charms.
I’ve done these before and they are fun, the idea of not having a clue what you’re knitting until it’s … Read More...
Mystery Sock IV Knit-Along, Starting Soon at the Knitter’s Brewing Company!
Giveaway: Dragon pattern
Get a chance to win epattern Wingless Wyrm by Jennifer at Fandom In Stitches. Winners announced December 17, 2011. Go HERE for details.
Fabric Swatch: Shalom Hanukkah
From the Judaica collection from Michael Miller Fabrics. Love it.
Holiday Candle Making Workshop for Kids in NJ
Grounds For Sculpture, a public sculpture park in Hamilton NJ is offering two holiday candle making workshops for kids on Saturday, December 17. The first is at 12 pm and the children will make aluminum foil molds before they create … Read More...
Magnetic Scrabble Board
This is a great idea, a fun way to leave messages for family or have an ongoing scrabble game hanging on the wall! You can see how it’s made over at The Twice Remembered Cottage — A Cottage Transformation Journey… Read More...
Free pattern: Carousel Crib quilt
Currently, this *Carousel Crib quilt pattern is free to download when you sign up for Quiltmaker magazine’s eNewsletter. The quilt finishes 36″ x 36″ and is super easy – it’s one block blown up. Go HERE to get yours.… Read More...
Perfect For Your Christmas Party – It’s Isabella!
Isabella! Elegant, beautiful and a bit on the fun side. Take a handful of wire, a sprinkling of beads and look what you can make! This is so pretty. While the instructions aren’t here, you can certainly buy the … Read More...
Free pattern: Swedish Dala Horse
This Swedish Dala Horse applique pattern is a web extra from Quiltmaker magazine. Adorable! Go HERE to download.
Freebie: December desktop wallpaper
Mollie from Wild Olive offers the story of The Stable – free wallpaper for your computer. Click HERE to download.
Gracie gets her own quilt
Blair from Wisecraft made this charming quilt for Gracie. Who you say is Gracie? Her cat. Go HERE to read more.
Maddy Laine’s Newest Pattern – Topper Special Request
First released in girl’s sizes, this much requested pattern has now been modified for adults.
Written in 6 sizes, it is moss stitch throughout in worsted weight.
This looks like something that would be a really nice spring knit. Maybe … Read More...
Knit Handy – Interweave’s New Iphone App!
Knit Handy – Easy Yarn Calculator.
Simple! Decide whether you want Metric or American, select a project type, choose gauge and size and wa-la! Your yarn amount is calculated. But, there’s more.
Are you a newbie? This little app has … Read More...
iPhone love for quilters
Red Feedsack iPhone 4/4s Speck Case for $39.99 at Zazzle. Have your own quilt you want to look at? Create your own Speck Case also at Zazzle.
Image credit: Zazzle
Free pattern: Vintage-inspired Road Cape
ThunderLily shares a free pattern on BurdaStyle for making a vintage-inspired Road Cape. The short cape has a zig zag front with button closure and a wide tie at the neck. Get the free pattern.
[photo from ThunderLily on … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a wine bottle gift bag
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a fabric gift bag to present a bottle of wine. The simple sack is quick and easy to sew. Just slide in a bottle of wine, tie it … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a little boy’s bowtie
Malinda from Dahlhart Lane shows how to make a bow tie for a little boy. The faux bow tie makes your guy look like a dapper young gentleman. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Dahlhart Lane]
Felt Lollipop Christmas Ornament tutorial
These sweet little lollipops by Rachel of “Lines across My Face” are so darling. They would also make wonderful gift toppers. Pick your colors and go to town with these and have and awesome lollipop Christmas tree. Rachel has a … Read More...