These gorgeous little reticules were created by Viv of Hen’s Teeth mostly of vintage embroidery, lace, and appliques. What could be more perfect for a bride or her mother on that special day. See more at her blog post. … Read More...
A Keepsake Family Portrait To Stitch
Prepare to embark on a heartwarming journey of creativity and sentimentality with a truly special craft idea – the Handprint Embroidery Keepsake! Picture a unique “family portrait” delicately crafted with superimposed outlines of the hands of Dad, Mom, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Basketweave goldwork
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows an unusually padded technique for basketweave goldwork. She notes that, if you’re not into goldwork, the technique works equally well with regular embroidery threads. Check out the tute.
The rings giveaway ends on Sunday
Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a copy of 30-Minute Rings and Beadmaille. Head over to the original post, read the reviews, enter for your chance to win, and then try the free projects from … Read More...
For stitch artists down-under
If you’re a Southern Hemisphere stitcher, you’ll want to get in on this traveling exhibition. Go to the site for details. And thanks so much to Erica Spinks of Creative Dabbling for sharing the announcement.
Tutorial: Floor-length skirt with graceful bustle effect
Bustle skirts are soooo cute on little girls, but Susan from Good Little Things guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing that adults can wear them as well. Her grown-up version is a long straightish skirt with … Read More...
The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook
I haven’t finished reading this book, yes it reads like a novel you can’t put down. And, as a bonus, if a stray Yak or Musk Ox walks through your yard, this book will tell you what to do with … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect Corner Blanket
Tori from Apostrophy Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Perfect Corner Blanket. The backing of the blanket wraps around to the front with mitered corners. I love the pairing of two contrast-y fabric prints that she … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleat Top Tote Bag
Kate from Kate’s Curios shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a roomy tote bag with pleats across the top. It’s fully lined and has a squared off bottom to make it easy to carry bulky items. … Read More...
Felt Flower Tutorial by Jamie
Jamie hosts a site call “C.R.A.F.T. Creating Really Awesome Free Things” is sharing her darling felt flower tutorial. She has a pictorial tutorial for us to follow. Stop by and visit Jamie and discover all the awesome things she … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Pennant Card
Andrea Walford shares a video tutorial for making this fun pennant card using punches and she also shares a free down load of greetings to fit inside the flags. Click here to visit the Sunny Stampin’ blog for directions and … Read More...
Butterbeer Cookies
Butterbeer cookies with butterbeer glaze with the most perfect Harry Potter images? Brilliant, Bridget of Bake at 350, brilliant. Find the recipe HERE.
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter crafts on … Read More...
The Most Amazing Cake Ever for Sci-Fi Fans and Geeks
Also, for fans of ’80s movies and TV, cake decorators, candy appreciators… Kimberly Chapman left me a link on my other blog to this cake she created with candy decorations. I clicked and saw this. Winner of the 2010 That … Read More...
Frozen Banana Cookies
Now, I would certainly never deny the healthful benefits of fruit as a snack choice, especially bananas, but I do kinda love that these frozen banana cookies look exactly like frozen bananas. And that the only function of a real … Read More...
Harry Potter Cookies
As one who fully participated in the Harry Potter obsession (and the first book came out when I was in my 20s), I simply must get on baking some Harry Potter cookies, as I was reminded by these gems over … Read More...
Cupcakes for Dinner
There’s something about food that looks like other food that always gets me. Like savory cupcakes. And bonus: convenient baking and portion control for dinner. Find a roundup of savory cupcake recipes HERE at babble, including mac n’ cheese … Read More...
It’s Your Snack Calling…
“Hello?” “Yeah, hi. It’s me. Your fun snack.” Are you groaning at me? Anyway, find the idea HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Rice Krispies Pops and Cones (And a Lemonade Stand)
Check out this fabulous lemonade stand Ashley from Cute as a Fox submitted, and learn to make these stuffed peanut butter pops, her team’s entry to the Kellogg’s™ Rice Krispies™ Making Memories Challenge. Click HERE for the recipe. You … Read More...
How to make a recycled paint chip family tree….with a swing!
Now I know this recycled family tree is mostly made up of paint chips but the best part is the swing! I mean really, shouldn’t every family tree have a swing??? Pop on over to Laura’s blog Smallgood Hearth for … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll wipes and pouch
Cynthia from Precious Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of dolly baby wipes and a pouch to keep them in. How cute!! These would make a great addition to a child’s dolly playset. … Read More...