Erika Lindquist from Sew Doggy Style shares a tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts showing how she made a doggy coat from a baby bib and a grocery tote. (Obviously this only works for a smaller dog – or a really … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew leather drawstring coinpurse
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a simple leather drawstring coin purse, no sewing required. It’s lined with fused fabric, and a lace threaded through holes cinches it up. It’s a quick, easy project and … Read More...
Learn to embroider from Mollie
Mollie of Wild Olive promised us an Embroidery Basics course, and now she’s delivering. Find out more about the free weekly series, coming up soon, from Mollie’s blog post.
Lace work, old and new
John Hopper has an excellent article on The Textile Blog about the lace work of Dagobert Peche in the early 20th century. A sample of Peche’s work is shown in the top image. When I saw it, I couldn’t help … Read More...
Tutorial: Dividing floche
If floche is an indivisible embroidery thread, why is Mary Corbet dividing it? Find out why and how from her Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post.
Losses
The needle art world lost two well-loved leaders recently.
Judy Harper, needlepoint matriarch, died February 28. Her obituary is posted on the home page of her web site.
Lisa Roswell, the designer behind The Primitive Needle, … Read More...
Online stitcher’s resources
Emma of DMCThread’s Blog has put together a list of links to useful online tools and resources for stitchers. Better bookmark this one! See the post.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly.
Tutorial: Dimensional embroidery
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas has come up with a rockin dimensional embroidery technique that she calls “comb embroidery…without the comb.” An easy approach with beautiful results. See her tute.
Multi-tutorial: Rhodes stitch
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has posted an article and stitch journal page for Rhodes stitch, which she points out is “one of the most versatile – and popular – stitches in needlepoint, and has an … Read More...
Container, Pillar and Votive Paraffin Candle Formulas
Most candle suppliers provide premixed candle waxes, but if you want to experiment you can try some of these formulas. This is particularly handy if you only have plain paraffin on hand and want to try a variety of candles.… Read More...
Free crochet pattern for a darling bunny.
Crochet this fun bunny for your child or as a gift. It would make an adorable shower gift in blue, white pink or yellow. It’s so neat to make because it only uses one skein of yarn. It’s an intermediate … Read More...
Freebie: Girl and Dog Digital Stamps
Visit the Papiersalat blog and download this adorable girl with her dog stamp.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you check out their free … Read More...
DIY Ring Bearer Pillow
Bumblebee Linens posted a tutorial for a sweet, handmade ring bearer pillow made out of handkerchiefs. Even beginning sewers can follow the step by step instructions found here. Thanks for the link Jennifer!
Birch Vase Centerpieces
Rustic yet elegant birch centerpieces are inexpensive and easy to make. The carved initials make it uniquely your own. Thanks to Nicole Wills for sending a link to this idea featured at Tradewind Tiaras!
Vote for your fave art quilt
Angela of Angela’s Textile Art entered this art quilt in Quilting Gallery’s Weekly Themed Quilt Contest and is asking for your vote HERE. I love how Angela allowed the hoodie ties to hang down into the quilt’s border. Clever. … Read More...
Giveaway: 6 pack of Krylon spray paint!
Oh yay for National Craft Month! Our friends at Krylon are excited about giving away FOUR 6-packs of their fabulous spray paint to you, the Craft Gossip readers. There will be a new winner each week. This week, we … Read More...
Just One Star for 100 quilts
Sherri of A Quilting Life made this star block to give to the Just One Star project. It will go into one of the 100 quilts being made for American servicemen and veterans. Go to her post Just One Star… Read More...
Tutorial: Rounded, not mitered corners for quilts
Nettie over at A Quilt is Nice made this sweet baby quilt with rounded edges: see more photos of it on her post My Neighborhood Baby Quilt. She admits this quilt binding method is becoming a habit since finishing … Read More...
Pot of Gold Cupcake Toppers
Have I mentioned lately how much I love Confessions of a Cookbook Queen? Her creations are consistently clever (how’s that for alliteration?) Learn to make these pot of gold cupcake toppers (from store-bought candy!) HERE at Confessions of a … Read More...
Homemade Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
What makes these chocolate covered marshmallows even more gorgeous? The pink insides. Find the recipe HERE at Prunille fait son Show.