Here is a Thanksgiving candle centerpiece you can make in a hurry, especially if you happen to have lentils around.
HGTV created these by using double side adhesive sheets, but you could also press the lentils into warmed wax. Visit … Read More...
Tutorial: Whimsical Felt Christmas Trees
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make her Whimsical Felt Trees, inspired by similar items she saw in a Garnet Hill catalog. The felt trees are sooo cute, and are easily made from inexpensive materials. Get the tute to … Read More...
A Simple Truth
Erin Prais-Hintz has been using polymer clay to create her line of simple truth pendants. This one, I felt, was appropriate for Thanksgiving. Where I am, Thanksgiving was six weeks ago but the sentiment is appropriate any day.
SUSAN KARE ICONS ART BOOK | Susan Kare Prints
39.95 for a bit of computer history. This book is a collection of Susan Kare’s favorite icons created between 1983 and 2011. You’ll recognize her work even if you don’t know her name. She created many of the original and … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny ornaments
Julia of Julia’s Place shows us how to make these sweet, tiny Christmas ornaments–from bottle caps! Find out how she does it.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books … Read More...
Felt Muppet Finger Puppet Tutorial
Mollie of “Wild Olive” is sharing one of her favorite things “Kermit-y” from the Muppets. She has a neat tutorial for us to follow to create your own Muppet Finger Puppet. Maybe you have some children staying over during … Read More...
Kid Craft: Thanksgiving Place Setting
Don’t even get me started on Martha Stewart and her different place settings… her ideas are amazing. This ship place setting is no exception. In fact, why not let the kids make their own place setting while waiting for the … Read More...
Join the Bead Journal Project
The 2012 Bead Journal Project will kick off soon. Join other stitchers around the world in making a work of beaded embroidery each month for a year. The project’s site says,
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Thanksgiving Placemat
I’ve been doing a little Pinterest hunting today, and I thought throughout the day I would share some cute craft! You can make this adorable apple placemat for each child’s place setting. You can find the idea over at Parents.com… Read More...
Save on needlepoint supplies
Orna Willis is having a 30%-off Black Friday sale. Don’t miss it! Get the details from her blog post.
Ed. note: Orna neither requested nor compensated this post.
Fabric mats for your stitchery
Amy of Delightful Distractions shows us how to cover a mat with fabric–a perfect touch for framing some needlework projects. See her tute.
And many thanks to Christie of The Fabric Shopper for pointing out this find.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Stitching for the win
feeling stitchy has announced the winners of the Covered in Stitches contest. All of the finalists were awesome, and the top three are epic. Shown here: the third-place winner, Wynken, Blynken and Nod by Lisa Leggett, which features applique … Read More...
Giving Thanks
Today at my house, we celebrate Thanksgiving. I am thankful for friends, family, a warm home, and so much more. My thoughts inevitably turn to cross-stitch since that is how I spend much of my time. So I thought I’d … Read More...
An exclusive Interview with the Mouse himself
With Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival set to tour Australia these summer holidays, TRAVEL is a BIG BIG thing for Mickey and the team. And the Mouse himself sat down and gave us some insider tips on travel!
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Brisbane (Australia) Marriott presents a fun family escape
Just in time for the school holidays, the Brisbane Marriott has released a family pack to inspire out-of-towners to spend a fun filled night in the city. Called the “Fun Family Escape”, this package is inspiration to come to the … Read More...
Stitch a candy village
Aimee Ray‘s design sense is undeniably sweet. So what could be more perfect than an Aimee Ray pattern for a felt-softie candy village. Go to to her little dear tracks blog post for more photos and the link to … Read More...
Wire Christmas trees
These simple wire Christmas trees are such a versatile project! Stylish and modern, this design could easily be used for earrings, pendants, and ornaments. Take a look at Suzanne’s tutorial at Wire-Sculpture.com. And thanks to Rose at Wire-Sculpture.com for sharing … Read More...
Sheer joy
This handmade ornament featured on Hearty Craft blog just takes my breath away. The sheer ground fabric, the delicate embroidery, the tulle overlay filled with pearly beads. I wish I’d made this! I can’t give you details–the blog is in … Read More...
Fab feather earrings
Jess at Vintaj is sharing a step-by-step tutorial for making lovely feather earrings. Take a look and see how easy it is.