Deepa of This and That blog shares a mystery technique video from YouTube. She says, “The outcome looks like bullion,but look at the technique…Can anyone solve the mystery of the technique? I tried to copy his method, but messed up … Read More...
Tutorial: Using printer paper as stabilizer
Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother and Team Dunworth Photography shows how she used printer paper as a stabilizer when appliquing. She had a lot of appliques to stitch down, so this was a cost saving approach for her. … Read More...
Laura’s elongated daisies
Personalize with a little stitching
Anna of Sweet life personalizes an off-the-shelf plain sweater with a little embroidery. She says, “Of course, this sweater can be used as it is, but it feels a lot more me after I spent an evening making a monster … Read More...
Evolution of an embroidery
Tracey of Trekky gets Crafty shows us the evolution of an embroidered art piece that combines free machine embroidery, running stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, and wonky cross stitch. You’ll love the photo series. See the post.
Review & Giveaway- Windows 7 & Staples Gift Card!
Head on over to this post about my review on Windows 7 and a $50 Staples gift card giveaway! The giveaway only lasts for 24 hours, so hurry on over! Make sure you don’t leave a comment on this … Read More...
Make a pinkeep
Debra S of All About ME shares instructions for making a pinkeep from a small cross-stitchery. See the tute.
Tutorial: Multiple bars in cutwork
Maya of Little Treasurers continues her tutorial series on cutwork embroidery, showing us how to handle multiple bars across open areas (as shown at the bottom of the photo). See the tute.
Quick St. Patrick’s Day Candles
Happy St. Patrick’s Day my fellow candle crazy readers! I hope you’re having a good one so far.
If you’re getting ready to party, it may be too late to buy candles for your St. Patrick’s Day party décor. Here … Read More...
Kosta Boda Art Hotel Opens in Sweden
Sweden is famous for its art glass from the houses of Kosta, Boda and Orrefors. The area of Sweden where these art glass factories are is Smaland, which is also where Pippi Longstocking is from. In that area there are … Read More...
Winners of Hobovian’s foldover elastic giveaway!
Now that the giveaway for foldover elastic from Hobovian has closed, I can announce some winners! Your comments gave me so many more ideas to use my foldover elastic!
Remember, you can always get free samples from Hobovian by emailing … Read More...
6 Fun Handmade Family Time Ideas
Many families enjoy at least one night a week where they spend some quality time together away from television and computers. In this electronic age it can be quite challenging to unplug and just enjoy each others’ company. Here you’ll … Read More...
News: A Muse Studio
We’ve come to know A Muse stamps and products over the years for their wonderful fun, clean and simple designs, they are now changing their business gears a little with the new A Muse Studio. You’ll still get the same … Read More...
6 Cool Laundry Room Projects
Oh how I envy those with a laundry room to decorate! My washer and dryer are in the basement with a concrete and various pipes for the backdrop. The scene definitely presents a challenge for me, but hopefully some day … Read More...
One more quickie Felt Shamrock Brooch DIY!
Have a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day everyone. Here is on last Shamrock before we turn our attention to bunnies and Easter eggs. I found this on “domestiquette” blog where they have complete instruction for you with a template. Here are … Read More...
How to make primitive apothecary jars with recycled jars
These robin’s egg filled primitive style apothecary jars made from recycle jars just beg spring to come! See this post at the blog A Diamond in the Stuff to see more photos of this set and to see a black … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt eggs for Easter or a play kitchen
Katie from Hippos & Dinosaurs joins the Play Eats series at Project: Project with a tutorial showing how to make felt eggs. These would be cute out of white or brown felt for a play kitchen, or out of bright … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel receiving blanket with ric rac trim
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a receiving blanket. The soft flannel blanket is trimmed with ric rac and has rounded corners. And at 41″ x 41″, it’s larger than the … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Pixie Hat, no knitting required
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make her Little Pixie Hat. It looks like it has been knitted especially for baby, but it’s actually sewn together out of a repurposed sweater. This is perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle Safety Sign Throw Pillow
Did you know that you can buy triangular pillow forms? There are sooo many possibilities for this! For instance, Craft Passion used the triangular pillow forms to make pillows that look like safety signs. These would be awesome for a … Read More...