Lucky Jackson shares the story behind this little stitchery. She says,
… Read More...My husband made me a mixed tape and played it for me just after we started dating. I knew then and now that he is the man for me.
The largest independent craft review site since 2007
Lucky Jackson shares the story behind this little stitchery. She says,
… Read More...My husband made me a mixed tape and played it for me just after we started dating. I knew then and now that he is the man for me.
Rachel Griffith from ps i quilt is appearing on American Patchwork and Quilting Radio October 3, 2011 – 4 pm EST. She’s an avid quilter and quilt designer. One of her quilts Summer Sorbet appeared in the book Fresh Fabric … Read More...
How could I NOT post about a Gossip Bench Revamp on Craft Gossip?? Beckie of Infarrantly Creative is always rescuing something from the side of the road and turning it into a treasure. Here’s her latest — Gossip Bench at … Read More...
Here’s something new from Mary’s Granddaughter: Art dolls embellished with Victorian needlework. So individual and dear, each one gives me little tears. And this, she says, is her first attempt at working with clay. Amazing. See more wonderful photos … Read More...
ShanShan of tinytoadstool has branched out from her awesome felted and embroidered berets. The mittens and collar shown here are made with the same incredible workmanship, originality, and whimsy as her berets. Soon we’ll be able to dress head to … Read More...
Shari Jensen dropped us a note to let us know that the Stitchmap Yahoo Group is collecting needlework items to share stash and hope with stitchers of eastern Texas who lost their homes in recent fires. She says,
… Read More...There is
by Anne Weaver
Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make her Fisherboy Shorts – long shorts that are gathered on to cuffs at the hem. Her tutorial shows how to alter a basic shorts pattern, and then how to sew it … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Contrasting piping is a good way to add a pop of color to a sewing project, though the selection of prepackaged piping at the fabric store tends to be less than inspiring. Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness is … Read More...
Ricochet invites you to stop by and vote for your favorite in the Retro Pillow Challenge featured on her Ricochet and Away blog. The victor will win bragging rights, mostly; so vote to encourage these stitchers to keep innovating! Go … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Tater Tots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her She Wears Flowers embellished cardigan. She started with a plain cardigan and added a bouquet of colorful dimensional fabric flowers. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple rosette embellished tee. The rosettes are easily made from stacks of circles cut from fabric sprinkled around the neckline of a plain tee. Lovely! Get the tutorial.
[photo … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a woven ribbon throw pillow cover. The mix of colors and textures and sizes of the different ribbons creates a lovely pillow front. On the back, a simple tie … Read More...
Visit Blockheads Stamps for some cool tips on using permanent markers (such as Copic) and a blender pen for cool winter effects like a snowy background.
-Heather
Don’t miss the huge sale at Country Bumpkin October 3 through 8. The retail store will be closed October 3 in observance of Australia’s Labour Day. But the web site will be open all week. Go there now.
Ed. … Read More...
Amy Anderson, the queen of Mod Podge and one of my BFFs 😉 made these awesome looking decorations for Halloween. She’ll show you how she did it on her blog – Mod Podge Rocks! DIY Mod Podged Halloween blocks.
An awesome announcement from Urban Threads’ e-newsletter:
… Read More...With Halloween just a month away (yay!), you might be needing some creepy-cool embroidery designs. Spooky Sale to the rescue! Pick up some haunted and fallish favorites on sale this weekend — just
Martha Stewart’s Holiday Crafts ISBN: 978-0-307-58690-2 RRP $22.95
Martha has lot’s of books, but this one covers all the holiday’s making it the perfect go-to book for projects. With over 225 projects including cards, decorations, party crafts and gifts. This … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
Including the brand new Cricut Expression 2? What about all the cartridges, images and trimmers? Yes?
We thought so!
And to get that 20% off code, you have to do one simple thing.
Go to our sister site, Craftbits.com … Read More...
… and the Etsy Russian Team shows us how with their quick and easy tutorial. Make sure and check out the contributor, Dariami, on Etsy. She makes lovely pieces.
by Anne Weaver
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a football-inspired shirt for a little boy. The appliqued numbers and mock shoulder pads look just like a grown-up jersey, but they’re sewn … Read More...