I have a fabric crush going on with Loulouthi Needleworks, a new fabric collection by Anna Maria Horner. Just look at this print called Crossing Paths. L-O-V-E it. Why name fabric something cross stitchy? She says, the artwork … Read More...
Free apple applique design
Ellie of Bustle and Sew is sharing her Appley Dappley applique pattern. Go to her post to download it.
Easy Plywood Art
What a great idea. I use plywood for my wall art, the family definition sign I made for my living room used a piece of plywood and so will my distressed map when I get it done. 🙂 I’m loving … Read More...
Wooden Bead Wreath
I love this, isn’t it just so simple and pretty? A great color combination too! I love wreaths, but I love it even more when I find something different from all the others. Check out this pretty door adornment at … Read More...
Rock and Driftwood Welcome Sign
The moment I saw this I loved it. Makes me want to head out in the backyard and find as many smooth stones as I can and start painting them! And the driftwood is a perfect vase. So wonderful. Check … Read More...
Video tutorial: Framing in a hoop
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shares her technique for framing stitchery in a hoop without using glue. See her tute.
Artist profile: Judith Scott
I am amazed and thrilled by the work of Judith Scott, profiled on grrl + dog. Judith, who is deaf and has Down syndrome, discovered fiber art in her 30s. The blog post says,
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Tutorial | Back to School Journaling Banner Tag
Jen Gallacher shows the steps for creating a unique banner shaped journaling spot with a Back to School theme. Click here to go to the tutorial on the Create blog by Northridge Media..
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, … Read More...
Tutorial: Scoodies for adults and kids
Monica Solorio-Snow from Happy Zombie guest blogs in Lizzy House’s 1001 Peeps Summer Camp series with a tutorial showing how to make a scoodie (hoodie + scarf) in two sizes – adult and child. 1 yard each of outer and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Make a little girl’s sundress out of mommy’s apron
Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane share a tutorial at Honest To Nod showing how to make a cute little girl’s sundress (or sleeveless tunic top) from an apron. Because most of the sewing is already done for you – … Read More...
Freebie: Pumpkins Digi
Tutorial: Little boys pants pockets with rock n roll flair
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she used a bit of handstitching to add a rock-n-roll edge to a pair of pants she made for her son. The stitching is simple, but makes the pants soooo … Read More...
Tutorial: “Tee”zer skirt for girls from tulle and a tee
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Girl series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her “Tee”zer Skirt for girls – a super cute skirt from tulle and an old … Read More...
Counted Wishes is coming up
Here’s a sweet note from Angie of the Counted Wishes Festival, the only online, designer-only retail cross-stitch event:
Our next Counted Wishes Festival will be coming up Sept. 15-21, 2011, at http://countedwishes.com. We’ll have an exciting Cyber-Class planned… Read More...
Tutorial | Paper Doily
Lorajean of Lorajean’s Magazine shares this neat technique for making a paper doily. You can use these for gift wrapping as shown above, but also on scrapbooking projects. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Read all about it: Differential feed
Quick quiz for serger owners: Do you really know what the Differential Feed dial controls? No? Heather from Fiberosity takes a few minutes to explain what differential feed is, and how to use it to your advantage in your serging … Read More...
CROCHET RETREAT
What fun! I wanna go to a Crochet Retreat! The fine folks at the Crochet Liberation Front – those zany ‘radical’ crochets – have come up with what looks to be a wonderful few days devoted to the best of … Read More...
Stitch for your walls
Oh. My. Goodness. Inspired by some large-scale cross-stitch decorating projects she saw on line, Danielle Thompson conceived this cross-stitch work of wall art on pegboard. Brilliant! The pegboard is predrilled with evenly spaced holes. You need only choose a design … Read More...
Tutorial | Boy-themed Catch All
Sandy Ang shows how she used a staggered mini album to create a rocket themed catch-all for a little boy. The catch-all is meant to hold items like school papers and invitations. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Altered Metal Embellishments
Spice up your older embellishments with this tutorial from Mel Designs. These were once primary coloured metal grommets! Click here to go to the tutorial.