kittykill of feeling stitchy found this awesome needle art by Onegroovyday on Craftster. Even if you’re not a Dr. Who fan, you will clap with delight at the tardis’ secret. Go to kittykill’s post.
How to monogram a tea towel
This gorgeous tea towel is almost too pretty to use! Find out how Mary Corbet created the monogram from her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.
Fill with French knots
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread lets us peek while she creates this fantasy flower of French knots. Along the way, she shares a bit about her technique and offers an excellent tip for French knots without tears. See her post… Read More...
From my studio last week: April 25, 2011
Last week I showed you a slouchy knit shirt that I made myself, and promised photos of two more.
Here’s the first, in a black and white and teal stripe:
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Free Sewing pattern: Marching Elephants applique template
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for her Marching Elephants applique. Look how cute they are with their blankets and their button embellishments! I love how she used different shades of brown and gray … Read More...
Storage Solutions for Candle Making Supplies
My son-in-law was kind enough to drop this massive shelf off yesterday. Now, I can store some of my candle making supplies away so they’re not bulging out of the coat closet and/or taking over the kitchen table.
I have … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lisette Portfolio dress sew-along
Gwen from Gwenny Penny and Chris from Pickup Some Creativity are teaming up to bring you a sew-along for the Lisette Portfolio dress. This is such a pretty dress! Get the details on the sew-along here and here.
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Stitch Marker Charms – Just Because!
You want them! You need them! Everyone needs stitch markers, right? Well these ones are so cute, you’ll need them just because you want them. (Don’t even try, if it’s fiber related, I can justify anything!)
The Royal Wedding Menu (or the Best Guess)
For anyone else absorbed by the Royal Wedding (What is it about us Americans so obsessed with the Royals? Coveting a missed opportunity?), find an interesting article at epicurious that offers some insight into what might, might, be served … Read More...
Royal Wedding Week {Free Party Printables}
If you’re planning a last minute viewing party of the royal wedding on April 29th don’t miss these free printables created by Catherine Davis a.k.a. Design Editor. The collection includes invitations, pennants, papers and more, all with royal flair!
PatternFile giveaway winner!
I’m a few days late posting the winner of the PatternFile giveaway. Easter weekend (and all the prep beforehand) will do that. I’m happy to announce now that the winner of the PatternFile software and license is none other … Read More...
DIY Spring Anemone Bouquet
Learn how to make your own elegant spring wedding bouquet featuring anemones by visiting this post at the Once Wed blog. Pretty!
Drawer Knob Place Cards
Here’s another ingenious idea posted on 100 Layer Cake: drawer knob place cards! How adorable are these glass drawer knobs sporting little flags as place markers or signs for your reception? The post even includes resources for the knobs and … Read More...
Royal Wedding Week {Shortbread Favors}
Wedges of buttery shortbread in parchment paper packets provide a quintessentially English treat for your wedding guests! 100 Layer Cake kicks off royal wedding week with all the delicious details.
New Release and Project: Paper Garden Projects
Shabby Chic Lemon Wedding Ideas
Luscious lemon yellow accents add a bright spark of color to this shabby chic wedding featured on the Wedding Chicks blog! Click here to see all the lovely little details.
Sandwich Sandwich Cookies and a Lunchbox
Months ago I spotted this cute sand
wich lunchbox in a little shop here in DC where I live. I bought it for a friend and filled it with little 1 1/2-inch sandwich sandwich cookies. I searched online and found … Read More...
Continuum: An App That Turns Any Drawing Into a Made-to-Measure Dress | Ecouterre
This is making me imagine our future lives as the Jetsons. And hooray to no more off the rack sizing!
Continuum: An App That Turns Any Drawing Into a Made-to-Measure Dress | Ecouterre.
GABY IN MON CHERRY
I’m a big fan of swim dresses! These are lovely. ALthough the website is a travesty…
Coffee Table from Pallets
Inspired by a table she found on Pinterest, Jessica asked her husband to put together this charming coffee table using some old pallets he had collected in his stash. After a little white washing and the addition of a white … Read More...