Nikki in Stitches shows how she made a magnetic bookmark that always stays in place. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Test your Skills Sampler Quilt
Get the fabric requirements for this sample quilt from Sandi at Piecemeal Quilts.
Tutorial: Fancy Folded Star Potholder
Maria from Not Only Quilts shares how she made this fancy folded star potholder at the Moda Bake Shop. Go to the Tutorial.
Tutorial: Sew Simple Star Pincushion
Kimber from Heirlooms by Ashton House shares her first project at the Moda Bake Shop. She created her pincushion pattern with a LeMoyne Star in mind. Click HERE to get the know-how.
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check … Read More...
Halloween Cobweb Candles
If you’re looking for a spooky centerpiece for Halloween, there’s a quick candlestick fix on Martha Stuart’s website.
Create these cobweb candles by surrounding candlesticks with pulled cheesecloth and plastic spiders.
See Halloween Centerpiece and Tabletop Ideas: Cobweb Candles for … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Late night crafting at Domestic Anarchy
Maddie at Domestic Anarchy made this Halloween towel using just what she had on hand. The reason? Inspiration struck at bedtime. I’m crushing over the graphic she found at The Graphics Fairy. Then she made it her own by adding … Read More...
Polymer Clay Chit Chat
A quick peek around the polymer clay blogosphere tells me clayers are busily… well… claying. I suppose I’m not surprised! Clay on!
- Valerie is having a little mica shift madness
- The PAPCG is congratulating (and promoting) a member’s show
- Cassy
Tutorial: Layered flutter sleeves
Kristina J. shares a tutorial showing how she made these beautiful flutter sleeves on a dress she refashioned. They’re gorgeous out of the chiffon in her example, but they would also be cute out of layers of knits. (The edges … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make pants pockets
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a post all about making pants pockets. It’s actually a fairly easy process, so long as you stitch the seams in the right order. Get the tutorial to see … Read More...
Tutorial: Cinched hip t-shirt refashion
Recycled Lovelies shows how easy it is to cinch in a t-shirt at the hip. All it takes a scrap of fabric, a length of ribbon, and a couple of seams. You can add one to each side, or go … Read More...
Transferring a pattern to felt
A story for stitchers
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles recommends giving a listen to Susan Stamberg‘s story, At Maison Lesage: Beauty Embroidered by Hand, which aired on National Public Radio and is still available from the web site. Go to Susan’s post … Read More...
Stitch a fancy lobster
Wow! Just wow! Becky Stern of Crafzine.com turns us on to Kristen McQuillin‘s interpretation of the newly discovered kiwa hirsuta lobster as a softie. And Kristen is sharing her pattern! Go to the Craft post for more photos and … Read More...
The most beautiful threadkeepers
Needleprint blog tips us off to the totally awesome handpainted threadkeepers of Lili-Rose of Albi, France. Perfect gifts for stitchers on your holiday list. Or for yourself! See more and get links from the Needleprint post.
Ed. note: Neither … Read More...
Meet Bari Ackerman
New on the We Love French Knots blog: Host Bari Ackerman interviews…herself! It’s what you want to know about the person behind the blog. Check out her blog post. (Scroll down to 9/10/11.)
See the Plimouth Jacket
Here’s a great heads-up from Tricia of Thistle Threads:
… Read More...The exhibit we have all been waiting for is finally open!…Cunning Needle – Four Centuries of Embroidery opened last Friday, Sept 2nd at Winterthur. The exhibition will be open
Halloween Bunting
This bunting is so cute and perfect to make with your children that won’t be too spooky! Head on over to Organize & Decorate Everything for this adorable bunting tutorial.
Check out more fall fun with these roundups:
Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Apple Coasters
Now that the apples are in the farmer markets; why not make “Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Apple Coasters from Purl Bee” to place your frosty or hot cider drinks on. Make one or all of her versions, they are so adorable. … Read More...
Quilters play Pay it Forward
The game Pay It Forward is making the rounds on blogs, now 25 Reasons is going to play. She explains,
… Read More...If you too are interested in giving a little back to the quilting community and/or receiving a little handmade present