(1) Chain stitch with variations from My Sweet Prairie
(2) Backstitch, stem stitch, double-threaded backstitch, French knot from My Sweet Prairie
(3) Needles and tension (needlepoint) from Be Stitched
(4) Updated chain stitch video from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(5) Outlining … Read More...
Cute Little Siren Cross Stitch Pattern
A cute little siren that reminds me of the Little Mermaid. I loved that movie – I watched it with kids I was baby-sitting and they loved to watch it over and over again. The first time I saw it, … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Tiny Halloween Witch
Blackwork Halloween Pumpkin
Recent tatting tutorials
Enjoy these tatting tutes from Tatted Treasures:
Keeping Tension After a Reverse
Reading Patterns and Making Projects, Part 2
Spider-y Things
These simple but very effective Spider Napkin Rings would be a big hit for any Halloween party, especially with school age kids. I actually like spiders and am trying to think of other ways I can use this pattern. Would … Read More...
Creativ Festival in Toronto this fall
I wanna go, I wanna go. Fairy God Mother can you pay my way to the Creativ Festival coming up October 21,22, and 23? Probably not, she already said NO to Houston IQF, a mere 10 hr car drive. … Read More...
Recent Fiber Arts Calls for Entry
(1) Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF), Small Works Exhibition
(2) Lark Books: Book Proposals
(3) Textile Arts Center: Exhibition Proposals
(4) Cheraw State Park: Artist-in-Residence Program
(5) Rocky Mountain National Park: Artist-In-Residence Program
(6) Valcellina … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled growth chart
Sara from Craft Snob shows how to make a ruffled growth chart. A long ruffled strip goes down one side of the growth chart. The other side is a place to mark the child’s measurements. This is sooo cute!! It … Read More...
Mad sale on quilt backing fabrics
Flannel, fleece and corduroy, oh my! That’s the fabric Mad About Patchwork has on sale all this month – 30% off. She says they are great for using for quilt backs. She adds,
… Read More...If you’re planning to pick some up
Tutorial: No-sew candy corn pom pom tee
Heather from 60Minute Housewife shows how she made a fun candy corn shirt for her daughter for Halloween. She created the candy corn out of craft store pom poms. Cute! She used hot glue to attach all of the pom … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Mystery Critters, plus a free pattern
Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew shows the art dolls she made for her Mystery Critters swap. These little dolls are SOOO cute!! The mermaid and turtle dolls were both made from the same basic pattern. (The mermaid doll has … Read More...
Project: Stamped Halloween Treat Bag
Lawn Fawn shares a how to Youtube video for making a fun stamped Halloween Treat Bag. I love the Polaroid stamp!
-Heather
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Free hand-embroidery patterns
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid-sized chef’s hat
Smurfing Time shows how to make a kid-sized chef’s hat. This would be so much fun for a child to wear while playing kitchen, or perhaps when helping prepare real food in the big kitchen. Get the tute.
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Hanging Crooked Frames
Here’s a cool tutorial that shows you how to hang crooked frames. While this display is for Halloween, there’s no rule that says you can’t do this any time that you want! Get the how to over at The Shabby … Read More...
Quick Thanksgiving Candle Centerpiece
With all the cooking and planning for Thanksgiving, sometimes the décor gets left until last. If you have pretty napkins and a jar candle, you’re good to go for this Thanksgiving candle centerpiece.
The fun thing about this candle jar … Read More...
Free embroidery design from UT
This awesome design is free from Urban Threads through Sunday, October 23, in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats. Download it now.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy and … Read More...
Process: Leather Feathers art quilt
The artist behind Ferret Fabrications created this art quilt; she calls it Leather Feathers. I call it amazing. Click HERE to read about Ferret’s design process for this quilt and others.
Pay It Forward campaign
Catherine at Blue Square Quilting is looking for two more bloggers to take part in her Pay It Forward campaign. She explains,
… Read More...You don’t have to reside in Ireland to participate, I am happy to ship my little gift anywhere