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...
Thanksgiving Chevron Wheat Frame
Ohhhh so pretty. Love. I really like the projects I have been seeing lately using wheat and other natural materials. Combine that element with the ever growing popularity of the chevron design and you have a truly winning combination. See … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tote Bag
Looking for a cute tote bag to take your books to the library or carry home your groceries? Why not stamp one! Find instructions for this cute tote bag over at the Stampington and Co. site.
-Heather
Tutorial: My Little Butterfly Infant Romper
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how she made her My Little Butterfly Infant Romper. This is such a sweet little dress!! It’s open at the front, with edges trimmed in contrast-y ruffles. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s vest with mitten pockets from an adult sweatshirt
Tara from comfy & pretty shows how she refashioned an adult-sized sweatshirt into a little boy’s vest with mitten pockets on the front. The original sweatshirt had a zipper all the way down the front, but her clever cutting avoided … Read More...
Free pattern: Sock rag doll with separate sleeper and hat
CreateBabyStuff.com shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this soft and sweet rag doll out of a sock. The tutorial also shows how to make a sleeper and hat for the doll to wear. The doll body is made … Read More...
40+ Martha Stewart Decorative Paint Line Projects
Back in September several bloggers, including myself, participated in a product testing campaign for Martha Stewart new paint line and associated products. There are over 40 projects listed here, so be sure to peruse all the different tutorials! 40+ Martha … Read More...