Kay Susan of S’Mockery SmArt responded to stitchin fingers‘ International Women’s Day challenge with this sweet pin doll. She says entries had to use “the suffragette colours of purple (for dignity), white (for purity) and green (for hope).” Love … Read More...
Winner of a So Tei-Tei pattern
Our giveaway for a free pattern from So Tei-Tei ended last night, so tonight I get to announce the winner!
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Lucky commenter 122, Perrine, who said:
I like the summer blouse.
I agree – the summer blouse … Read More...
Allie’s stitchy experiment
When Allie Aller (Allie’s in Stitches) wanted to express appreciation to her roommate at a recent conference, she whipped up a little sumpin sumpin from fabric scraps, a vintage hankie, some fabric glue, tulle, and a little machine … Read More...
Tutorial: Baker’s twine ruffled throw pillow
Sibylle from funkytime used baker’s twine when she made this pretty ruffled throw pillow. The red and white twine is stitched through long fabric strips to create the ruffles on the front. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing … Read More...
Elegant soccer
Jane of World Embroideries stitched this unusual temari. She says,
… Read More...Ever since I started making temari I have thought that certain markings look like a soccer ball. So when I decided to make a temari for a co-worker who had
Free template: Chocolate bunny applique
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shares a free applique template for this sweet chocolate bunny. She used freezer paper stencil to paint the image on the fabric, which she then appliqued on to a shirt to make a cute Easter tee. … Read More...
Inspiration: Cross-stitch “mural”
Brilliant! This faux cross-stich mural was created by Eline Pellinkhof. See more beautiful things on her blog.
Many thanks to Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching for pointing out this find.
Giveaway: Sew Lovely pattern
Katy of Sew Lovely Embroidery is having a rockin giveaway. Four stitchers will win her new Folk Art pattern. Go to Katy’s blog post to enter before March 14.
Freebie: Negative for Stamp Maker
If you own a Teresa Collins Stampmaker machine from Photocentric you can visit their blog and download an entire sheet of free stamp negatives for the month of March.
-Heather
6 Pretty Chair Makeovers
Oh how I envy those that can reupholster furniture! I can’t tell you how many wonderful chairs and stools I have seen in the thrift stores just begging for a new life. I find inspiration is those who have that … Read More...
Spaghetti and Meatballs Cake
Dessert, not dinner. Download the instructions to make a spaghetti and meatballs cake HERE at tsj photography. Perfect for April Fool’s Day, too.
S’mores Bites
Just when I thought there was no variation of S’mores I haven’t seen, these cuties show up in my Inbox. S’mores Bites. Learn to make them HERE at Fix Me A Snack.
Sewing Pattern : Canvas Easter bunny bucket
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this super cute bunny bucket from canvas and fabric. And if those ears and ric rac whiskers weren’t enough, there’s a little pompom bunny tail on the back. How cute would this … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat front kid pants
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of kid pants with a flat front. It’s a variation of her basic kid’s pants pattern, and part of Celebrate the Boy. Like … Read More...
Giveaway: Ephemera Pack
In honor of her 500th follower, Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity is giving away a pack of ephemera and vintage papers. Entries close Thursday March 10th at 11:50 pm EST.
Click here to go to the giveaway.
CG Giveaway winner: Quilter’s Home magazine
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered my Craft Gossip Contest – all to celebrate National Craft Month. The prize, a Gift Subscription (one year 6 issues) to Quilter’s Home magazine, goes to lucky Commenter … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s shopping cart from a walking toy
Beth from Lemon Cadet and Project: Project shows how to make what may very well be the cutest pretend shopping cart. Ever. She made it from a wooden walking toy that her child had outgrown. She kept the frame and … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s drawstring backpack
Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make a child’s drawstring backpack. This is a quick, easy project. So quick, in fact, that she made four of them – one for each of her friend’s children so they could … Read More...
Tutorial: Potli bag, a traditional Indian drawstring pouch
Adithi’s Amma from Adithis Amma Sews guest blogs at Saturday Mornings with a tutorial showing how to make a Potli Bag, simple drawstring bag traditionally made from brocade or silk and used by royalty. They’re still popular today among the … Read More...
