I’m very taken with the round ripple babyghan designs and have made a bunch of them. Then, I found this . This might be the perfect babyghan and would make a great full size afghan too.
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Lovely Letters “S’Mores”
Well, sorta s’mores, but I declare better. Chocolate for graham crackers, Nilla wafers for the chocolate, and mashmallows for the marshmallows. And in the shape of letters? That express hugs and kisses and love? Better. Learn to make these beauts… Read More...
Tutorial: Digital Journaling Strips
Jen Gallacher shows how she creates journaling strips for her digital pages. The tutorial was done using Adobe Photoshop CS4, but can be adapted to any photo editing program. Click here to go to the tutorial on the Create blog … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – SAHM
SAHM by audreykit. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
9 Valentine Crafts
I have really been enjoying the Valentine projects that are popping up everywhere! I’m not sure if it’s the cheery colors, the undertones of love, or just the fact that Valentine’s Day is a foreshadowing to spring, but I’m lovin’ … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt heart locket
Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a felt heart locket. The oversized heart pendant opens to reveal a photo of a loved one. A Velcro closure makes it easy to open … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter cape for a toddler
Shwin W. from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made the awesome cape that was her entry into Project Run & Play. Sooo cute! Get the tute.
[photo from Shwin & Shwin]
Polymer Clay – Still Snowy
Yes, still obsessed with the white stuff over here! And if you have to have it around, it should be sparkly and pretty like this pendant by Liz Smith of MadeinLowell. She also does some of the cutest needle … Read More...
How Ruth built the dragon
Ruth O’Leary fills us in on the construction of her gorgeous and famous figurehead — her 3D embroidered dragon. The post isn’t exactly a tutorial, but there’s lots of good information. See the post.
Tutorial: Turn under a curved edge
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Shop shows how to turn under a curve while keeping the edge all smooth and pretty. The trick is to ease the curved edge with a bit of basting. Get the tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Floss blending
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching gives us the 411 on floss blending, using a new Ryan Berkley embroidery pattern as an example. She says,
… Read More...Think of this as mixing paint without the mess. As I was about to stitch up
Tutorial: Weave a simple trivet
Arounna Khounnoraj of bookhou.com guest posts on poppytalk with a weaving tutorial. First, she shows us how to make a simple loom from a stretcher frame. Then she demos weaving a trivet from scrap fabric. See the tute.
Tutorial: Bow with tails
Threads blog continues the series of tutorials based on John Koch’s techniques with a how-to for creating millinery-quality bows with tails. See the tute.
Free charts for charity projects
Bargello Needlepoint blog gives us the heads-up on an outstanding source of free charts to be used for charity projects. See the post.
Join Mary’s wool embroidery project
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread invites us to stitch along, step by step, on her pomegranate corner design. She says,
… Read More...The design gives some good “scope” for some fun stitching, as well as a few focal points for learning
Tutorial: Embroidered paper valentines
I love embroidery on paper, so these stitched-paper valentines by Nikki of Nikki, In Stitches make me sing and dance. Instead of giving us one pattern freebie and thus one look, Nikki shows us how to make a pattern from … Read More...
Wee Woodland Wuzzies….Knitting Pattern
The pattern includes instructions for 6 animals: squirrel, mouse, hare, otter, hedgehog, and fox. The finished toys are approx. 3” tall, and use only a small amount of worsted yarn for each animal. The hat and scarf patterns are also … Read More...
Edible Honey Dust Powder Anyone?
Looking for a romantic yet interesting Valentines Day Gift? Why not make your own. Click here for a simple recipe for Edible Honey Dust Powder.
Yum Yum! Move over, Karma Sutra! Dim the lights and whip out those feather dusters… … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Graphic 45 Stamps
Here’s another pre CHA sneak peek, new stamps from Graphic 45. There are 9 new cling mounted rubber stamp sets that match their new paper collections. Click here to all the new sets. I’m lovin’ the fairy sets!!
-Heather
Sweet Valentine’s Ideas from Fancy Flours
I got a Valentine’s Day advertisement email from Fancy Flours today. It worked. Sheesh, they just have so many clever ideas and products for cookie and cupcake decorating. Check out their Valentine’s Day newsletter HERE. I especially love these… Read More...