Easter is over, but you can still use these tags on a scrapbook page about the holiday, or make them ahead for next year. Nathalie from An Ounce of Creativity shares the step by step. Click here to go to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Life
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Fresh Frantz Art Glass Newsletter
I was just checking out the screaming deals over at Frantz Art Glass. It’s all in their new newsletter and you should check it out. I sound like a commercial for them…no kick backs though. But they are having a … Read More...
Washi Tape Wedding Wishes
I am obsessed with washi tape, so I was excited to learn that Hambly Screen Prints recently released some gorgeous new washi tape sets! Design Team member Tiffany created a tutorial for this adorable wedding wishes card that includes a … Read More...
High Tea Recipes – Bridgerton Ideas
If you’re looking to impress your guests with a delightful high tea spread, we’ve found an excellent roundup of recipes that are just perfect for your big day. … Read More...
Sign your canvas
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint explains how to sign your needlepoint. See her post.
Stitch up a mess
Evidently, needle artist Aimee Ray can’t stand to throw away her orts. (I can totally relate, can’t you?) So she’s turned them into what she calls “stitched messes” — colorful, textural, framable thread compositions. Brilliant! See her post.
Foxy lady
Check out Mimi Kirchner‘s latest creation — a soft fox doll with sweet accessories. You’ll love the details! See Mimi’s post.
Redwork on quilts
Roseann of Rosebud’s Cottage gives us a close-up look at some of the red and white quilts on display at a quilt show in New York City last month, many incorporating redwork embroidery. You’ll enjoy her photos. Go to Roseann’s … Read More...
A Butterfly for Mother’s Day
A bright and hopeful butterfly pendant makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift or celebration of spring. Or, hey, any day gift. This one looks like a lovely transfer from CushyAdornments.
Get the best results from your silks
The thread experts at Kreinik Thread Blog offer five tips for stitching with silk threads. See the post.
Stitch a Posie sampler
This Daisychain ABCs Crewelwork Sampler makes me so happy — modern, colorful, full of variety and fun. The design is by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), and she’s taking preorders for kits now. Later the design will be … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a hair scrunchie
Melissa Goodsell from Day to Day shares a tutorial showing how to make your own hair scrunchies. The fabric covered elastic bands are super handy (and comfortable) for ponytails, and you never can seem to have enough of them. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcover for toddler chairs
Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady shows how she made slipcovers for the chairs at her child’s play table. With sashes tied in pretty bows across the backs, they look just like the grown-up versions you often see around … Read More...
Royals wed in embroidered gowns
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles takes a look at several royal wedding ensembles of recent history, sharing delicious photos and fascinating details about the lacework, embroidery, and beading involved. Enjoy Susan’s post.
Sewing Pattern: Summer Lovin tee with swoop shoulder yokes
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Summer Lovin tee for little girls. I love the swoop shoulder yokes! The buttoned yokes take the shirt up a notch without being too dressy. I know it’s intended … Read More...
The Queen of England’s Wedding Scones
No really. The actual recipe. Smashed Peas and Carrots discovered this rare treasure, this top secret recipe, this honest to goodness real scone recipe from the Queen herself. See? There’s a scanned, antiquated, mimeographed, once-folded paper with that really old-style … Read More...
Chili Pepper Cake Balls
I’m loving all the Cinco de Mayo goodies this year. Learn how to make chili pepper cake balls HERE at Nikki in Stitches from guest poster Terri of Terri’s Party Treasures.
Technique: Frame Your Stamped Image
Adding a hand drawn frame is a quick and easy way to pull together a stamped card front and add a little something extra. Learn how with a great video from Nicole Heady on her blog. Be sure to … Read More...
Paper Flower Cake Decorations
I adore this idea featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog. It’s budget friendly, DIY and looks gorgeous. Find a tutorial to decorate a bakery cake with paper flowers HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess. (spotted … Read More...