Do you like making your embellishments as much as using them? Well then I have the twofer for you! Check out the tutorial on how to decorate recycled tin cans into cute display and storage containers that also includes a … Read More...
Tutorial: Foldover elastic kerchief headband
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a sweet little kerchief headband. Rather than hemming all of the edges of the kerchief, she finished them off with foldover elastic. And elastic band makes it easy to slide on … Read More...
Knitting Decals!
Decorate your car, walls, lappy, refrigerator, or anything else with these knitting decals! Choose your own colors too.
These Knit and Knitting decal stickers
are made from high quality vinyl and can be applied on your wall, car window, mirror, … Read More...
Weekly giveaway winners
No winners this week. Why? Because, you silly thangs, none of the giveaways have ended yet. Run over to the CraftGossip giveaway page and enter all of this week’s contests. And watch for winners next Sunday.
Bernina-stitched inchies
Annette of Thread Addict shows us how she machine-embroidered some gorgeous inchies. She says,
… Read More...I digitised some ‘inchies’ using Bernina V5 software and sewed them out onto soluble fabric covered with iridescent film. I wanted the inchies to have a
Inspiration: Jude Hill
I never tire of Jude Hill‘s feather motif. Look closely and you’ll see that the central stem of the feather is her signature baker’s twine. Could I do this? I have to try. Go to Jude’s Spirit Cloth blog… Read More...
Visit a museum with Racaire
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework shares photos from her recent trip to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in her hometown of Vienna, Austria, where she studied the needlework embellishments of clothing depicted in antique portraits. Beautiful. See her post.
Smurfy Cupcakes
Find a roundup of just Smurfy cupcakes and cupcake toppers HERE at Cupcakes Take the Cake. Shown are from Mick Robson on flickr.
Tutorial: “White space” 9-patch quilt
Sally from Sally’s Angelworks guest blogs at The Quilted Fish with a tutorial all about what she calls her Old Faithful quilt block – the 9-patch. She makes her quilt design modern by including lots of white space. Get the … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
1001 Peeps Summer Camp activities
1001 Peeps Summer Camp is in session. Lizzy House – fabric designer of the 1001 Peeps collection – has called upon the following counselors to showcase this fanciful line.
Looking for Quilting supplies and Fabric? Check out Fat Quarter Shop… Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible scallop hem skirt
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a pretty scallop hem skirt. It’s reversible, too. The elastic waist skirt is shaped so that the fullness needed to slide the skirt over the hips is placed in the back, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fun way to patch kid’s jeans
Head over to Honest to Nod to see a fun way to patch holes in a pair of kid’s jeans. They show a heart – perfect for a girl’s jeans. For the little guys, why not a star? A car? … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Kid’s Explorer’s Sash
Check out this awesome kid’s Explorer Sash made by Randi from An Eclectic Mess and Dukes & Duchesses! The raw-edged fabric sash has all the loops and pockets a young explorer needs to keep his (or her) tools at … Read More...
Summer mode Japanese + and X pillows
Heather from A La Mode is in summer mode and that’s a good thing. What started as a Japanese + and X quilt top morphed into these two fabulous pillows. Read more about them on her Post: p.a.t.h.e.t.i.c. See … Read More...
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...
Project: Embossed Dragonfly Card
Wow, this card is stunning! Using the new embossing enamels from Stampendous Suzanne Czosek made this work of art. Find instructions for her card here at the Stampendous blog.
-Heather
Looking for more Peony themed embellishments, stamps, and papers? Check … Read More...
Farm Cake and Cupcakes
Well, oink, moo, quack. Learn to make this barn cake and animal cupcakes HERE at Family Fun.
Tangled Party (and Cupcake Tower Inspiration)
I started to write this post about cupcake tower inspiration for parties, HERE at Woman’s Day, when I spotted this Tangled cupcake tower that led me to this Tangled party over at Super Mom Moments. Oh my goodness, … Read More...
MY TOP PICKS FOR BABY SHOWER GIFTS
Most moms-to-be would love to receive a hand made item for their babies. As crocheters, we have the unique ability to create gifts that are both beautiful and utilitarian. We can create ‘instant’ heirloom afghans, crochet cherished christening gowns, or … Read More...