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Christmas Freebie
Free Italian designs
Jeanine in Canada of Italian Needlework gives us the heads-up about a vintage Italian stitchery book that is now available free online. She quotes the book’s title page:
… Read More...82 plates, designs for alphabets, monograms, companies, insignias, initials, symbols, heraldic decorations,
Project: Stamped and Framed Santa
This lovely vintage inspired home decor project comes from Karen McAlpine of Dreaming and Creating. Click here to find out how she transformed a boring photo frame into a wonderful stamped canvas.
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a slipcover for an ottoman
Sew4Home shows how to breathe new life into an old ottoman by making a slipcover. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Make a handy tool
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to make an easy, inexpensive pounce tool. Brilliant! See her post.
Tutorial: Make an iPad stand
Jen from bettycrockerass shares a tutorial for sewing up a handy iPad stand. The triangular stand holds the iPad at an angle for hands-free reading. This would make an awesome gift!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from bettycrockerass]
Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift sack
Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how to make a reusable gift sack for Christmas gift giving. It’s fully lined with a batting interlining so it keeps its shape (and won’t spoil the surprise of what’s inside). The rustic fabric on … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a cutout design to the back of a dress bodice
Cindy from Cation Designs shows how to adapt the bodice of a dress to add a cut-out design at the back. Her method allows for the insertion of a zipper underneath the design, and you can use just about any … Read More...
Tutorial: Whimsical patchwork elf stocking
Jamie from DIY Home Sweet Home shows how to make a patchwork elf stocking with a curled up toe and a zig-zag-y cuff. The mix of bright colors in her patchwork gives it a whimsical feel. The patchwork is fabulous, … Read More...
Free pattern: Needlepoint ornament
Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher shared this beautiful ornament design over the past several weeks. It may be too late to work it as a mystery project, but it’s not too late to stitch the design. See her posts:
Nick Cave’s Sound Suit
I saw a picture similar to this in the November 21, 1011 issue of Time Magazine. It’s certainly an amazing work of art.
Nick Cave was a name unknown to me. After I saw this crazy picture, I had to … Read More...
Black Friday Special | Making Memories Slice Elite
Today only, Friday November 25th, 2011, the Black Friday Special on Making Memories is the Slice Elite package on sale for $189.99 instead of the usual $294.94. Plus get an additional 10% off, making the final cost $170! Click … Read More...
Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees
I just glanced over at my drawer full of cupcake liners for this one. Learn to make a cupcake liner Christmas tree (easily!) HERE at Tatertots and Jello, from guest blogger Desiree of The 36th Avenue. And learn to … Read More...
Sugary Snowmen
Geez, it’s almost impossible to make a snowman not look adorable. Make sugary edible snowmen HERE at Curbly, from Matthew Mead.
December issue: Crazy Quilt Gatherings
The December issue of Pat Winter‘s Crazy Quilt Gatherings is available. Copies are available at a discounted shipping rate from Pat’s Etsy shop. Go to her blog post for details and links.
Ed. note: Pat Winter neither requested … Read More...
Call for Entries – Glassline Magazine
Glassline Magazine is planning a special issue with the best of the best beadmakers and they are putting out a call for submissions. Got to the site for details. This will be for their June/July 2012 issue and you have … Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I’m stuffed. How about you? But the pie is about to come out of the oven…Happy Thanksgiving!! Time to get ready for…never mind that. Just enjoy the rest of the evening and think about what you have to be thankful … Read More...
Oh, Thank Cuteness
This is my entry in the O’ Thank Cuteness project at GenQ. I hope all you bloggers out there got to spend time today with your family and friends. After all, if not for them, why craft at all?… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Patchwork gingerbread men snack mat
Oh goodness, do you ever stumble across something online and instantly feel like it needs to become part of your holiday traditions? That’s exactly how I felt when I rediscovered this charming blog post from Rosina Huber — a delightful … Read More...