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 range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
How to make recycled potholders
With holiday baking season upon us why not whip up some custom potholders? Check out the tutorial Sabi posted at her blog on how to sew themed potholders made from recycled towels.
And the winner is….
The winner of the fantastic Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story prize package is…. Cheryl I.
She said:
“I think it would be Hawaii. I’m longing for warm long walks on the beach. I’m dreading winter!”
Congrats Cheryl! Please respond to me e-mail within … Read More...
Simply beautiful fall stitching
Here’s a great idea from Angel of Stumbles & Stitches: Use burlap as the ground fabric for a rustic fall hoop. I’m crazy about the sunflower, with its stem on the main canvas and its bloom popping up in … Read More...
Bead it forward
Bead&Button is now managing Jeanette Shanigan‘s Bead-It-Forward bead-quilt project and invites you to participate. Beaders from around the world stitch 1.5 x 1.5-in. (3.8 x 3.8 cm) beaded squares depicting the year’s theme. The squares are then joined into … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hoop skirt
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. . shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hoop skirt to layer under a full skirt or dress to provide maximum poofiness. You might think they’d be difficult to make … Read More...
Candy Bar Cheesecake
We can always count on CakeSpy for post-Halloween-candy ideas. Find the recipe for fun-size candy studded cheesecake HERE at Serious Eats.
Tutorial: Felt stocking and mittens Christmas garland
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Christmas Elves garland of miniature felt stockings and mittens. Letters stitched on each mitten and stocking spell out a Christmas greeting. Cute!! Get the tute.… Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing a pair of pants from a printed pattern
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares the final installment in her 3-part series of video tutorials on learning to sew from a printed pattern. The pattern she has used for the examples is a basic elastic waist pant, which makes a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a spaghetti strap top
Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a basic spaghetti strap top. The fitted, sleeveless top is great for layering. Get the how-to.
[photo from Crafty Mamas]
Tutorial: Organizer wallet
LBG Studioshares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a handy organizer wallet. The small wallet has a pocket to hold a small notebook, a pocket that can hold an iPhone, and a couple of smaller pockets … Read More...
Inkadinkado Month Round Up
I have had a blast this month sharing with you all the new stamps from Inkadinkado. I’ve also enjoyed reading everyone replies to the giveaway and congrats to all four of our big prize package winners!
If you missed … Read More...
Guest Post: Thanksgiving Trivia Cornucopia
I have a real treat for you today! I’ve contacted a handful of talented crafters and asked them to create a project just for you, so keep your eyes peeled for some fun guest tutorials! Our first guest poster is … Read More...
Ginkgo pattern from Yarnplayer
Marilee Rockley of Yarnplayer’s Tatting created this gorgeous ginkgo leaf pattern. It has both plain and beaded variations. She says,
… Read More...I consider it an advanced level pattern, mostly because of the folded rings and the Catherine Wheel joins. But, actually
Practical Fruit Labels
I would be a terrible inventor. Oh sure, I frustrate easily by life’s littlest dilemmas, but I never ever think of solutions. I love this idea for fruit-stickers-turned-fruit-soap from Amron Experimental. Find more details HERE.
Ideas for Leftover Halloween Candy
I know, Halloween night hasn’t even wrapped up yet and here I am already talking about what to do with all that leftover candy. But let’s be honest—tomorrow morning the kids will still be buzzing from their sugar rush, and … Read More...
Noel Hart Hot Glass Sculptor and Artist
Found another video for you to watch with another fabulous glass artist, Noel Hart, who is based out of Australia. Thanks to the Gaffer Girls over on Facebook for posting this. They can be so helpful sometimes with my … Read More...
Meet the Artist – Paul Marioni
I know I just recently posted something about the Marioni family here but I’ve found a YouTube video that Corning has posted talking with Paul Marioni, the patriarch of the family and one of the revolutionary glass artists. So here … Read More...
Tutorial: Hawaiian quilted pillow cover
Learn how to make this pretty Hawaiian quilted pillow cover over at Martha Stewart. A small project like this is ideal for beginning quilters, so much less threatening than a full size bed quilt. Go to tutorial.
Image … Read More...
Newsy: Online study group on creativity
Annie from Annie’s Quilting Stash will be hosting a study group starting in November using the book, shown. The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron is a classic book on creativity. I own it and can wholeheartedly recommend it. Go here … Read More...