These “Wonderful” mittens feature a snowflake pattern across the back of the hand with a traditional spotted or “lice” pattern on the palm— and the yarn must be Fresco. Snowflake patterns provide the beauty while the soft wool/baby alpaca/angora Fresco … Read More...
DIY Draped in Cashmere- A Decadent Scarf Tutorial
Do you have an old Cashmere sweater that you just do not like or one the moths found? Well, here is s stunning idea of what to do with it and recycle at the same time. Or maybe you will … Read More...
Free Pattern – Fingerless Mitts
Fingerless mitts rock! Fingerless mitts are way cool! Think of all the things you can do with your fingertips free. Like knitting, for example! Yeah, you can type and turn pages in a book… but you can also knit with … Read More...
Over-the-Rim Angel Wing Cookie Cutters
Yes, sometimes hot cocoa (or in my case, coffee) can taste heavenly. How darling are these angel wings cookie cutters
for the rim of your mug? And if you like these, I implore you to revisit this post. Or … Read More...
Freebie: Stained Glass Snowman Download
Download this adorable snowman for free here from Dover Publications. He looks like a fun one to color!
-Heather
Free chart: Star of David
Though Hanukkah has already begun, this beautiful cross-stitch design from Kooler Design Studio is perfect for the season. If you don’t have time for it this year, be sure to bookmark it for next year. Get the free chart.… Read More...
Tutorial: Beaded ornament
Julia of Julia’s Place shares instructions for creating this gorgeous beaded ornament. If you’ve never tried beaded netting, this design is the right place to start. See the tute.
Make multitudes of pompoms
Anitra of Coffee Pot People has posted a tutorial on Think Crafts Blog for making a whole litter of pompoms at one time. All you need is a tool you can find in your own garage. (Or you can make … Read More...
Make a simple — and gorgeous — dove ornament
Meg of Elsie Marley share the tute for this elegant but incredibly simple ornament. A few strips of felt and a couple of stitches and…voila! You can make up dozens of these in an afternoon for gifts or tie-ons. See … Read More...
Bookmark Janet’s new blog!
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has started a new blog! Available already: a free pattern for a Christmas banner, a free desktop calendar for December featuring Janet’s stitching, a pattern for Christmas-stocking ornaments and a tute for buttonhole stitch … Read More...
Free applique block: Noel
Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has released the final quilt block in her free series, Words of Inspiration & Celebration. Her Noel block is perfect for applique or could even be adapted for embroidery. Get the download.
Avoid a bullion mistake
Meri of Agulhas da Meri lets us look over her shoulder as she works a sampler with traditional Portuguese stitches. You probably already know that bullion stitches figure prominently in Portuguese embroidery. Meri’s demo points out a common mistake in … Read More...
Quick Bread in a Bottle
I just adore the specifics of this gift-in-a-jar idea featured on the kitchn. The milk bottle, the darling label, everything. Find Quick bread in a jar how-tos at Sunset.com.
The Kuhn Rikon Frosting Decorating Pen
I’m so stubborn about my cookie decorating methods, I’m not likely to ever give up my bags, couplers and tips. But I must admit I’m intrigued by the Kuhn Rikon frosting decorating pen
featured on the kitchn, especially by their … Read More...
How to make a recycled circuit breaker necklace
I love using tech parts in projects especially jewelry so when I spotted this amazing circuit breaker necklace tutorial over at Cyndi L’s blog Beading Arts I just had to share! And like making Steampunk style jewelry? Pop on over … Read More...
Winterized Margarita
One must appreciate versatility. Such as when a cocktail adapts to new seasons. Learn how to make an Asian Pear (Winterized) Margarita with this video HERE at celebrations, part of a new Webisodes feature at Celebrations. Stay tuned … Read More...
It’s new: Elise ruffled cardigan ePattern
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs introduces the latest addition to her line of ePatterns – a ruffled cardigan wrap. It can be made in any size, from child to adult. Read more about it.
[photo from Squiggly Twigs Designs… Read More...
Chocolate Marshmallow Snowmen
And Snowwomen. Learn how to make these adorable chocolate-covered marshmallow snowpeople HERE at Icing Designs.
Christmas Gingerbread Nutcracker
As one who loves Christmas, and the Nutcracker
, and gingerbread houses… I’m in awe of this charming gingerbread Nutcracker featured at cake power kids. The sweet stage was created by Cake Power and Baked Ideas for display at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated patch pocket with yoke
LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocketmaking madness with a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pleated patch pocket with a yoke. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from ikat bag]