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.
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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]
Tutorial: Sprout’s Patchwork Scarf and Scarflette
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a patchwork scarf or scarflette. I love the gathered stripes and the bright prints she used in her example! This would be a … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy fabric Christmas ornaments
Cecilia from So Tei Tei shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these colorful ornaments. They’re made with small bits of fabric and styrofoam balls. Pretty ornaments that aren’t breakable!! This is happy news for those of … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree skirt from a fleece blanket
Melissa from HoneyScrap shows how she made a ruffled tree skirt out of an inexpensive fleece blanket. You can find these blankets at discount stores, or you may have one on hand already. Go to the tutorial.
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December “Be Inspired” Prompts
Jill at A Matter of Memories has posted the Be Inspired prompts for December. Included are journaling, photo and page ideas. Click here to go to the download.
New Release: Purple Onion Stamps
Purple Onion has just released some wonderful new Christmas and Holiday stamps. Click here to see them all and then be sure to visit their blog for lots of ideas.
-Heather
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Soul Blossoms – Amy’s latest fabric collection
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts loves it and so do I. The object of our affection is Amy Butler’s new fabric collection – Soul Blossoms. Shown above is warm hued Passion. Visit Amy’s site to see colorways Joy and Bliss… Read More...
Menorah
Another countdown in the season is Hanukkah (any spelling issues I heartily apologize for!) and the Jewish community has some talented polymer clayers making menorahs. The little dragon one makes me smile but you can see some more all over … Read More...
CREATING CROCHET FABRIC Experimenting with Hook, Yarn, and Stitch
Dora Ohrenstein has created another resource book for our crochet libraries. This one, true to its title, is full of experimentation, pictures to show the experiments and LOTS of inspiration for us to pick up our hooks and yarn to … Read More...
December Challenges at Log Your Memory
Join in the challenges for December at Log Your Memory, a month-long opportunity to capture your everyday real life during the holiday season by responding to daily prompts via the Log Your Memory Forum. Participate in the daily prompts for … Read More...