Susan from Living with Punks shows the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)Floor Cushion that she made. She followed the tutorial by Pink Please over at Moda Bake Shop, but with some adaptations along the way. Among the changes are the bottom … Read More...
Doodle while you stitch
Alice of BeStitched advises needlepointers to keep a doodle canvas handy. What’s a doodle canvas? Go to her post to find out.
Sewing Pattern :Wearable blanket or sleep sack for baby
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wearable blanket or sleep sack for a baby. Made from fleece, it keeps baby snug and warm while she sleeps. And unlike … Read More...
Tutorial: “Vest of Friends” little boy’s vest
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial for making the little boy version of her “Vest of Friends” vest. She added an argyle applique down one side of the pinstriped vest. Cute!! Get the tute.
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A wit in wool
Oscar Wilde as a wee little DeriDoll. Need I say more? Go to Deri’s post.
Video tutorial: Tie a quick, neat knot at the end of your thread
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares her trick for creating quick, neat knots at the end of your thread. Her method is so much faster than mine, and looks so much cooler. It’s a video tutorial so you can … Read More...
Free pattern: Graceful Kelly Bag
Lisa from U Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Graceful Kelly bag. It’s made to go with the Grace Kelly purse frame available from her shop. Inside the bag is a row of pockets with … Read More...
Tutorial: Button wreaths
Raid your button stash to create simple, colorful wreath ornaments. Jenni of Vintage Umbrella shows us how. See her tute.
Tutorial: Wired-ribbon roses
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl shows us how to make these delicious wired-ribbon roses. Go to her tute.
Project: Four-Sided Stamped Ornaments
Learn how to diecut and stamp some cute 4- sided holiday ornaments for your tree. Instructions and tips are on the Blockheads Blog.
-Heather
Vary your thread to create contrast
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demonstrates how you can create subtle contrast in an embroidered work by switching to a slightly thicker, darker thread. See her post.
Paint Stick Scarecrow
This is actually one of my projects. I made this several years ago, but unfortunately left him out in the elements last winter and he was done for in the spring. Time to make another one! Here’s the tutorial if … Read More...
Hankies go subversive
A new product line from schindermania is cracking me up: sweet hand-stitched hankies with irreverent monograms. (Yes, the monogram in the image is PMS.) Wear an inside joke in your pocket at your next business meeting. Go to the blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand-stitched card
Jules of Adventures in Thread shows us how to make this gorgeous hand-colored and embroidered greeting card. See her tute.
Free Pattern – Ruffled Scarf
I’m not a fan of scarves, as you know, but as I know, you are! When I found this ripply, kinky, curly, ruffly creation this morning in my inbox, well, here you have it!
It’s touted as a skill building … Read More...
Did Someone Say “Free Yarn?”
6 Ways to win! Go over to t he Nobleknits Blog to find out how to score some free yarn. Please read, this isn’t a CraftGossip giveaway, you have to click on the link below to have a chance at … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork blanket from sweaters
Michelle from Yellow Suitcase Studio created this patchwork blanket using thrifted wool sweaters. She how she did it, go to the tutorial.
Subway Art Table Runner
We’ve seen tons of subway art projects all over the internet in the past couple of years. Here’s one that I must admit I haven’t seen yet, and that’s a table runner adorned with festive subway art. Love it! You … Read More...
Tutorial: Scallop Flower Headband
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her pretty Scallop Flower Headband. The headband is made out of decorative elastic, and the flower embellishment from scraps of fabric. Get the tutorial.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
It’s Christmas Time at Knit Picks!
KnitPicks has rolled out these awesome patterns, also in the form of kits to make your home sparkle this holiday season.
On the left, Winter Wonderland, HERE and on the right, Hearthwarming Stockings.
Speaking of KnitPicks, I scored two … Read More...