Check out this awesome announcement from Carina’s Craftblog:
… Read More...I’m happy to say that the Christmas Stitches class is on again this year! We’ll have fun stitching up some pretty things to use as Christmas presents and decorating. This is
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
Tatting tutes and a giveaway
Recent tutorials from Tatted Treasures:
Too Scared for Two Shuttles?
On Buying Older Thread
And while you’re there, be sure to enter the drawing for a gorgeous white oak shuttle handmade by David Reed Smith. Go to the … Read More...
DIY: How to Felt a Bracelet
How stunning are these bracelets? Think of what amazing holiday gifts these would make. Just envision colors, designs, exclusively your own creations to wear with your special outfit or as a perfect gift for that fashion forward friend. I think … Read More...
Twiggy Christmas Trees
I love the look of these rustic Christmas trees. I made something similar for Kaboose a couple of years ago, but mine were more kid related. These would be easy enough for kids but they are definitely for grown ups. … Read More...
No Sew-Felt Bows tutorial
Rachel, of “Lines Across My Face” has another fun and easy tutorial for us. These felt bows are so easy to make and turn out very cute. There are also so many different ways that you can use them, … Read More...
Tutorial: Knee socks to leg warmers
Nicole from The Lovely Poppy guest blogs at Pink Lemonade with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of knee socks into fun leg warmers. It takes just a couple of seams, so they’re quick and easy. And with … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired knotted fabric headband
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shares a tutorial showing how to make a knotted fabric headband. She was inspired to make this project by a similar headband at Anthropologie. This is so pretty!! It’s a riff on the basic fabric headband, … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked hooded tunic from repurposed t-shirts
Nicole Blum from One Golden Apple and Improv Diary shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this color blocked hooded tunic. She got the knit to make it from four different t-shirts. Because you’re only using … Read More...
Inspiration: Crystal Rhew Staley
Crystal Rhew Staley created a clever ice cream sampler for a Phat Quarter swap. It includes a perfect quote from Voltaire and lots of tasty color. But my favorite part is the deliciously ice-creamy swirliness and richness of these stitches. … Read More...
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...
Freebie: Digital Wall Stamp
Visit the There She Goes Stamp blog to download a free wall and floor background digi. This stamp has so many uses! The sample shows additional fun Halloween stamps from There She Goes, made by Holly on their design … Read More...
Candy Corn Bottle Vases
How fun are these? I love this idea, so brilliant. Paint empty boring glass vases to look like candy corn for fall. Genius! Head over to The Swell Life to get the how to on these Candy Corn Bottle Vases… Read More...
Recent stitch tutorials
My New Hockey Project!
Isn’t this gorgeous? I totally love it. And it’s green! And cables! And wings, and…. it’s just so me!
And I don’t know if you realize this or not, but hockey season is just about to start. Now I don’t … Read More...
Make a beaded wrap bracelet
Jane Cruz shares a tutorial for making a trendy beaded wrap bracelet. Check out her tutorial at the Bead Buzz from Bead and Button.
Fall Wedding Candle Centerpiece Ideas
Fall weddings are special because you can get away with deeper colors, scents and cozier settings. Here are a couple fall wedding candle centerpieces to give you ideas.
Why not carve the bride and grooms name into a pumpkin? For … Read More...
DIY: Fall wreath from fabric and paper
Get your Fall on with fabric scraps and plain white paper turned into feathers. Melissa at Brown Bobbin shares how she made it. Go to the tutorial.
Via Craftgawker.
Our Lady of Guadalupe crazy quilt for Christmas
Miki at 15 Minutes Play is working on this Christmas quilt. A center fabric panel of religious icon Our Lady of Guadalupe is surrounded by 12 crazy quilt patchwork blocks. Read more about it on her blog.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween
Melanie Brook’s has restocked her Etsy shop with these cute spooky kitty pendants. It’s nearly time for Halloween and these kitties would make a sweet treat!