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Check out this heads-up about a worthy stitchy opportunity from Susan Brubaker Knapp of Blue Moon River.
… Read More...Virginia Spiegel is at it again! This woman is simply unstoppable. Her “Fiberart For a Cause” has already raised more than $215,000
How about a little break from all the holiday stuff? Learn how to make these utterly fab-u-lous and sparkly microphone cupcakes HERE at iVillage, adapted from What’s New Cupcake?. {spotted by Amanda}
Are looking for more Microphone … Read More...
I’m lovin this stitch-o-gram by Emma of Stitch Therapy. In a personal note, she said,
… Read More...I have a passion for vintage papers such as old books and post cards. This post card is from the early 1900’s. I like
I love the retro vintage look of Pink Persimmon stamps! Over on their website they are sharing a great chalk board project, adding stamped images and stickers to a picture frame for a great home decor project.
-Heather
I adore the colorful, bohemian flair of these flannel lanterns spotted at Green Wedding Shoes! These vibrant beauties were created by Free People who generously shared a video tutorial so you can make your own, and add some drama … Read More...
Dala horses are the rage around the web lately, so I know you’ll enjoy the latest ornament in vintage umbrella‘s handmade Christmas series. And she shows you how to add a little dala horse to a knitted hat, too! … Read More...
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin makes some seriously cute little girl clothes. I’ve linked to her tutorials more times than I can count. Now, she’s opened a shop and is selling her patterns. How awesome is that! The Claire top… Read More...
Vintage tea tins and cans of all sorts add a graphic appeal and rustic charm to floral centerpieces! Glitter Weddings features inspiring photos of pretty posies arranged in a vareity of vintage cans. Click this link to see more.
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows a way to make bias tape that doesn’t involve seaming together a thousand strips of fabric. Instead, you first sew your fabric into an offset tube, and then cut it apart into a long bias … Read More...
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make appliqued Christmas art framed in an embroidery hoop. The simple silhouette of a dove is surrounded by a circle of bright red buttons. Total holiday cuteness!! She used an AccuQuilt … Read More...
?Ros Made Me’s tutorial on creating matching tea and egg cozies adorned with appliquéd gingerbread men is a delightful project that combines practicality with festive charm. Both cozies are crafted using a similar process, differing primarily in the dimensions … Read More...
Ansie of Sol y Sombra shares a quick tutorial for modifying a scanned image so you can use it as an embroidery pattern. See her tute.
Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how to make a pieced wristlet keychain. You can make one in less than hour, which makes this a great last minute gift. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Whimsical Mermaid]
There are actually three separate tutorials on The Ivy Cottage Blog for some great holiday candles. These Ice Crystal Candles, Glitter Striped Candles and Tissue Paper Candles. Be sure to check them all out at The Ivy Cottage Blog: Three … Read More...
I love this cake. I don’t ever envision my daughter finding a passion for fire trucks, so I might not ever get to try it, but this fire-y cake seems so do-able to recreate with frosting, yes? Wait, things get … Read More...
Here’s a rockin special from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...They may be made of metal, but these festive robots have a lot of heart! A new collection of Robot Christmas embroidery designs are ready to make this year’s holiday decor
Beth Watson takes you through the steps to make this turkey place card for Thanksgiving Dinner. This is a great project to make with older kids. Click here to go to the tutorial. Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these … Read More...
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How utterly perfect are these pink chocolate chip cookies that were made for Breast Cancer Awareness last month? And already my mind is soaring beyond pink (though my little pink-loving princess would tell me unless rainbows are involved, there IS … Read More...
Soda Lime Times is becoming a great source for lampwork and bead making information. This month they’re giving a video tutorial on how to make vine cane. For beginners this tutorial is essential for taking your beads to the next … Read More...
