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What can you do with a humble skein of pink yarn? Join theSTITCH-A-THON by crocheting a pair of pink slippers to contribute to the first ever Pink Slipper Project which will donate all the slippers to women and children … Read More...
This SVG camper file is compatible with the SCAL and MTC software packages for the Cricut. Click here to go to the download from BeaOriginal Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Shannon Magee from Purple Lion Paper is organising an online scrapbooking ribbon swap. Participants send in five pieces of ribbon and get five new ones in exchange. All the details can be found on the Facebook Page for the event. … Read More...
Jenn recently put this hanging crocheted tea light lantern up for sale in her shop Poor Little Lamb, and I had to share it. She finds the globes in thrift stores and then crochets the holders to fit them.
It’s … Read More...
Wandering Facebook can sometimes feel like a waste of time but then I say, It’s research for you guys. And then sure enough, I’m looking around and I found Michael Janis‘ work and thought, this needs to be shared. … Read More...
If you’re not cool, as I’ve been accused of by my tween (and others! my un-coolness started early), BFF stands for Best Friend Forever. This is the BFF picture frame, made from the kid friendly Pluffy. I actually think … Read More...
I thought I already had the maximum possible love for Feed Dog. And then he did this: a felt-applique square based on a Charley Harper design. Be still my heart! See more at Feed Dog’s post.
Check this out!!! You can stitch a custom cover for your iPhone!!! The kits, available online from Connect Design, include the perforated cover, some design charts, floss, and a needle–and sell for US$18.00. Go to the listing to find … Read More...
Lolly Chops shares a pattern and tutorial for a sweet birdie with unlimited possibilities for variations and embellishments. Go to her blog post.
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs walks us step-by-step through a contemporary filet darning interpretation of her seahorse design. I think the dimensional border she created is as beautiful as the central motif. Go to her blog post to see … Read More...
A picture may be worth a thousand words but Julia Barello takes old film and makes it speak volumes. Upcycling old film into jewelry and installations, Julia’s work turns old images into vibrant, new objects.
Julia says, “It’s important to … Read More...
Amy of Amy Stitches sent us the heads-up about an awesome-sounding stitching retreat taking place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (USA), in October. The event’s site says,
… Read More...We are going to have a great year in 2011!!! As usual, we
Anna Branford shares her technique for creating this sweet pebble doll–perfectly huggable and textural for little hands. She says the project is appropriate for those with beginner skills, but imagine the lengths to which a more experienced stitcher could … Read More...
Victoria Crowder Payne invites your support for creating the Sinister Stitch exhibit and documentary. Her Kickstarter site describes the exhibit:
… Read More...A mixed media embroidered collection consisting of 13 ancient poisonous botanicals anchored by a central personification of the Mandrake Root’s
Serenity Lure based in Maplewood, New Jersey, specialises in creating and selling a wide range of luxury handmade beauty products. Serenity’s number one goal is to give your body and mind what it needs to make the most of YOUR … Read More...
The push pop craze is still going strong, I see. Check out these fantastic rainbow cake push pops
I spotted HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, part of an equally fantastic Picasso Art birthday party created by Simply … Read More...
Liz from Cotton & Curls guest blogs in the Fun in the Sun{dress} series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial for making her Gathered Grecian dress. What a pretty dress!! Get the tute.
[photo from Cotton & Curls on … Read More...
Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make a simple flannel receiving blanket. They’re easy to make and are awesome baby gifts. They’re made from two layers of flannel, so they’re soft and snuggly on both sides. The rounded … Read More...
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made a cute throw pillow you’re sure to L-O-V-E. That’s because the word “love” is appliqued across the front. And it’s inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. The … Read More...
