Is this gorgeous? I just love the autumn-themed colors (there is a purple version too!). A fitted sweater, the Dogwood Blossoms pattern comes in a kit, with the yarns to knit it. Make it in a pullover or cardigan
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{Wedding Details} Vintage Keys
Vintage keys at a wedding add romance and charm in so many ways! Bridal Musings shares the article 10 Creative Ways toIncorporate Keys into Your Wedding. The ideas include using keys on escort cards, wedding stationery,cakes, bouquets and … Read More...
Project: Stamped People Banner
Vintage postcards bracelet
Melony made a bracelet from scanned, vintage postcard images. How cute is that? Head over to Mel Designs and let Melony show you how she did it.
Paper pendants
Take a look at this fun, paper pendant from Alma Stoller! She’s sharing her tutorial for making them at Squidoo. I love her idea for a paper bezel. What will you put in yours?
Reversible Knitting – 20 Projects From Top Designers.
This is the neatest book! Reversible knitting
! And we’re talking about stitch patterns as well as colors. And not just mirror image colors, one pattern on one side and a completely different pattern on the other side.
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The Mad Hatter Hat; FREE Tutorial
Vivian of “Craft with Confidence” has an amazing blog fill with lots of wonderful free tutorials you will love. Her mom taught her to sew in junior high but then she lost interest in sewing. Vivian was given a basic … Read More...
Etsy Weddings Linky Soiree
If you are an Etsy vendor specializing in weddings, you are cordially invited to join a very special linky party created just for you! With literally hundreds of thousands of shops in the weddings category alone, Etsy is an amazing … Read More...
Recent stitch tutorials
Tutorial: Eleanor Rigby Top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her super cute Eleanor Rigby Top for little girls. The bodice is embellished with a smocked design, and the neck and pockets are edged with a contrast piping. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Pullover swim cover-up from a beach towel
Kelsey from Vanilla Joy guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to turn a beach towel into a pullover cover-up. It slides over the head and fits like a poncho. Great idea! Get the tute.
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Free hand-embroidery patterns
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...
Tutorial: Knotted hat for an infant
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a knotted hat for an infant. The itty hats are sooo cute, and so easy to sew up out of stretch knit fabric. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a printable PDF sewing pattern
Charity from Sweet Shop and Indie Tutes shows how she turns her self-drafted paper patterns into printable PDF patterns. Get thet tute.
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Tutorial: How to secure serger thread tails
I love using my serger when sewing stretch knits, but I’ve never known exactly how to finish off the thread tails. If you just cut them close, they’ll rip right out. My approach has been to thread them back up … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral Card with Colored Pencils
Jill Fosters shares a great new video tutorial on her blog. Using a new Penny Black Christmas floral stamp she creates a lovely elegant card sharing lots of tips for shading and blending colored pencils .
-Heather
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Free cross-stitch charts
Beaducation DVD giveaway ends Tuesday!
The giveaway for your choice of DVD from Beaducation will end Tuesday. Hurry over to the original post and leave a comment for your chance to win!
Sunflower Brownie Pops, a Nice Alternative to the Hurricane
As I batten down my hatches for Hurricane Irene, set to arrive this afternoon in Washington, DC, where I am, these bright and sunshine-y sunflower brownie pops from Munchkin Munchies are a lovely contrast to the doom-filled gray skies out … Read More...
Book review: Needlepoint Trade Secrets
Wouldn’t it be nice to have an expert stitcher on hand all the time to help you solve problems and share tidbits of wisdom to make your stitchy life easier? You can have needlepoint expert Janet M. Perry at your … Read More...