Take a look at the lacy cuffs from Itunube. The website says each one is like an “elegant drawing on the skin” due to their lacy nature. I agree with that analogy and find them very delicate and pretty. … Read More...
Mourning by stitching
Sherri Lynn Wood‘s work continues on her communal mourning project in which names of American and Allied soldiers and Iraqi civilians who have died in the war in Iraq are hand stitched on coffin shaped patches and appliquéd onto … Read More...
Beaducation DVD class goes to…
Amy R.! Thanks to everyone for playing. Be sure to take a look at all the tools, supplies, kits, and classes (like the new one shown above for making stamped charms) at Beaducation!
Book: Give and Take Fabric Applique
I’m intrigued by the technique described in this book, Give and Take Fabric Applique
by Canadian authors Daphne Greig and Susan Purney Mark. They say this about it,
… Read More...A two-for-one technique that makes tricky shapes super easy to appliqué. …This
Great Candy and Jewelry Mold Finds
Check out this find from the Hostess with the Mostess blog: a unique collection of candy and jewelry molds from the etsy shop Mold Shop. Shown is the chocolate skeleton key as seen in the Vintage-Style Haunted Halloween party … Read More...
Make some elves and mushrooms
Creative Breathing shares her pattern and technique for creating these tiny felt-and-embroidery figures. She added hangers to hers so they can be used as ornaments. Wonderful! See the tute.
Spaghetti and Footballs
You know, kinda like “spaghetti and meatballs,” but fitting for the upcoming season. Learn to make spaghetti with turkey meatball footballs HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Tutorial: Snap Lunch Sack with clever rolled top closure
Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog for a reusable lunch sack with a clever rolled up top. The lunch sack is lined and insulated and has a clear pocket on the front for a name label … Read More...
Quilt Along with Storytime Squares pattern
Kate at Swim, Bike, Quilt announced a quilt drive back in August where you make a quilt alongside the DC Modern Quilt Guild and give your finished quilt to a local charity. You can read about it here and here… Read More...
Project: 3D Pyramid Card
Wow, this is a really cool card, I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Sharon over at the Created By You blog shares her instructions for making a fun 3D pyramid shaped card.
-Heather
Tutorial: Rows of ruffles, fast and fuss free
If you love the look of row upon row of ruffled fabric (the fullness! the texture! the girliness!) but not the thought of hemming, gathering, and stitching alllllll those rows, then you need to check out this tutorial by Rikka … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorblocked infinity scarf and wrap
Dawn from Designs By Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a colorblocked infinity scarf. The long circle of knit fabric is cut wide enough that it can also be worn as a loose, light … Read More...
WhiMusical Stitcheries
When I list my favorite Cross Stitch Designers (it’s not really supposed to be in caps, but that’s the way it is in my head because they are so important), Tracy Horner of Ink Circles is high on my list. … Read More...
Stitch and win
Penny Nickels (aka Donkeywolf), one of the featured artists in Jamie Chalmers’ new PUSH Stitchery book, is holding a stitchery/essay contest. The prize? A copy of PUSH Stitchery, of course! Go to her blog post to get the details… Read More...
“HOOKED ON CROCHET”
“Hooked On Crochet” is but one of the books of the talented Candi Jensen. This book contains ’20 Sassy Projects’ and” includes step-by-step instructions for beginners’. That’s all on the cover and it’s true! Especially the part about … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid costume
Cecilia from So Tei Tei shares a tutorial on her blog for making a mermaid costume. The tricky thing with mermaid costumes is how to create the fins – after all, little girls have legs and feet! In her approach, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Cozy Fall Cardigan with crocheted pockets
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this cute little cardigan for her daughter. It’s made from a soft t-shirt knit, with a cluster of fabric petals at the neck and a pair o f crocheted pockets. Get … Read More...
Follow-up: MafiosaGrrl
Remember when I caused a bit of an uproar by suggesting that the county fair was not the appropriate venue for MafiosaGrrl’s spitting gargoyle embroidery? Well, I was wrong in so many ways. Jacquie, to her surprise, learned this week … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Color Wheel wall hanging | 1993
Check out this wonderful small art quilt. I’m crushing on the black and white center circle and the background echoing the same, plus all the colors spinning around. Ramona at Suture for a Living made it. Find out how she … Read More...
Cosmo Cricket’s Circa 1934 Pattern Sheet costs a $1.50
Hmmmmm. Noticed a charge for this Pattern Sheet: a quilt pattern Circa 1934 by Cosmo Cricket for Moda Fabrics at the fat quarter Shop. This pattern is a modern take on a traditional Churn Dash block design. Though not … Read More...