Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a throw pillow cover with rows and rows of ruffles. She made each ruffle from a different fabric in a Christmas color scheme for a … Read More...
Candle Shack’s Best Selling Candle Scents
It looks like vanilla and lavender are no longer in the lead for best selling candle scents according to Candle Shack.
They’re a family run business with four core values: “Hurt Nobody, Stand Out, Enjoy Life and Be the Best.” … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded fabric scrap Christmas tree
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to use your scrap fabric to make a pretty Christmas tree. There’s no sewing required; instead you fold and pin the fabrics to a polystyrene cone form. Her example has greens at the bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Primitive Angel of Domesticity doll
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an Angel of Domesticity doll to watch over you while you make your Christmas preparations. She shows her sitting on a shelf, but the angel doll would also be … Read More...
Robbie the Robin Christmas decoration tutorial
Who would not love this darling little Robin hanging on your Christmas three or as a special teacher gift? Dazie of “Dazie Delights” is sharing her creative tutorial with us. She tells us that it takes about 20 minutes and … Read More...
Project and Free Pattern: Advent Calendar
Advent calendars seem to be all the rage this year, I keep finding great project ideas for them. There She Goes stamps is sharing instructions and a free printable for make the boxes for there cute version of an advent … Read More...
Aluminum Duct Tape Garden Markers
I realize that gardening season is over, but when I saw this I knew I had to show you so you could save the instructions for next year. I love the look of these and they are so easy! This … Read More...
Many layers add to interest
Pearl at the Beading Gem recently posted about the work of Desiree Bigard know as PeacockTresChic on Etsy. By layering brass and sterling-plated brass filigree, Desiree creates pieces that are rich with texture and visual interest. Take a look at … Read More...
Lark Jewelry & Beading book winner
The winner of Lark’s fabulous title Color, Texture, & Casting for Jewelers: Hands on Demonstrations & Practical Applications
goes to Jusa!
Package Bow Wreath
Here’s a fun idea for a quick wreath! Pull out a package of shiny gift bows and create this sparking wreath for your door. Get the how to at Crafts ‘n things — Package Bow Wreath.
Free embroidery patterns: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Begin a Christmas craft with these Embroidery designs in various Christmas themes.
Some cross-stitchers prefer planning their Christmas work all year, while others enjoy the rush of a time … Read More...
Sequin Christmas Trees
I love all the creative and inspiration ways to make Christmas trees and these are no exception. Check these pretty decorations out at Sweet C’s Designs — {give great gifts} Sequin Christmas Trees |.
Looking for DIY Christmas tree … Read More...
Fabulous Mr. Fox
Free embroidery patterns…for next year
I’m so sorry. I thought I had published this post, but I found it lurking in my draft folder. Maybe these sweet patterns will come in handy for next year:
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt … Read More...
Vintage Glam Winter Wedding
This dreamy inspiration board from Green Wedding Shoes captures all the sparkly glamour for a beautiful winter wedding! Click here for all the details.
Recent stitch tutorials
Holiday Painted Rug
Welcome friends and family this year with a cheerful, hand painted holiday welcome mat! Heather shows you exactly how she made this over at Twenty Something — Christmas Typography Painted Rug and Plates.
Tutorial: Frame pouch using a sew-in frame
Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to make a frame pouch using a sew-in frame. The metal frame shapes the top of pouch and includes the ball clasp closure. The little pouch has such a sweet vintage charm. … Read More...
Finish the tatted turkey
Heather of Tatted Treasures has a bit of a challenge for you. She began duplicating one of her favorite family crafts–a yoyo turkey–in tatting. But she can’t come up with a finish. Follow her free pattern and post your suggestions … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern :: Baby sleep sack
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a baby’s sleep sack. The sleep sack will keep baby warm while she sleeps, but unlike a blanket she can’t kick it off. The pattern is sized for … Read More...