Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Thread Escapades has posted a tutorial for adding a bead in the center of a single-shuttle split ring. As always, Jon’s photos and text make the technique clear and accessible. See the tute.
Inspiration: Rosa Martyn
Rosa Martyn created this stumpwork portrait of Lady Gaga. Wow. Get the details and see more photos at her My Little Stitches blog post. (Be sure to check out the close-up of the needlewoven shoes.)
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On sale from Anja Rieger
The machine-embroidery design for this Happy Angel is discounted 20% through December 5. Download it from Anja Rieger Designs.
Video tutorials: Indian embroidery
Responding to a tip from a reader, Deepa Balagopal of This and That… blog has uncovered a treasure trove of information and demos for Indian ethnic embroidery techniques. Deepa says,
… Read More...Mridula Nagarajan is well known across South India for her
Tutorial: Shirred patch pockets
LiEr from ikat bag is killing me with her pocket tutorials! This time she tells us how to make a shirred pocket. Love, love! Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Ruffled table runner
Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows how to make a ruffled runner for your table. The mix of prints on the ruffles is so fun! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Blue Cricket Design]
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Tutorial: Embroidered holiday canvas
Teresa of My Patchwork steps us through a project that combines ideas and patterns from a couple of sources into a unique holiday artwork. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Tutorial: Festive holiday pillow with felt circles
Amy from Diary of a Quilter guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make this decorative pillow with coloful felt circles. Make them from Christmas colors of red and green for a fun holiday decoration. Go … Read More...
Colorful Cookie Necklaces
I can’t believe the Layer Cake Shop‘s blog, The Daily Mixer, is so new and yet so filled with yumminess. Learn how to make these bright, colorful Cookie Necklaces HERE.
Tutorial: Simple quilted Christmas stocking
Prudent Baby has the how-to for making this quilted Christmas stocking. I love the simple lines on this! So crisp and modern, and gives the spotlight to a fabulous fabric print. Go to the tutorial.
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Freebie: Hero Font
You can download this font free from FontFabric. It is available for personal and commercial use. See the license for details. Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Sequined snowflake or grosgrain Christmas tree appliques
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shares a pair of tutorials for making some super cute holiday onesies. It’s the first in her Hip for the Holidays series. The first is a pretty sequined snowflake applique. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrapbook Mobile
Katie and Taylor have posted a tutorial for making a scrapbook mobile over on Punk Projects. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Ice Cream Snowman
No matter what sweet you use–cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows…ice cream–snowmen are just so dang cute. Learn how to make Snowman Sundaes HERE at Gordon Gossip, reprinted from Midwest Living.
Take a look at these Candycane bowls
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Monday Mosaic: Cyber Monday
I’m kicking off my first day as the Polymer Clay editor here at CraftGossip with a nod to the sales fellow poly clay enthusiasts are having for their “Cyber Monday” specials! Check out a tiny bit of what lovely polymer … Read More...
Giveaway: Book and Online Class from Lisa Pace
Lisa Pace is giving away a copy of her book Delight in the Details as well as a spot in her online workshop All Things Winter. Entries close at midnight tonight Monday November 29th.
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Colorful Hand Mixers
I was milling about the Sur la Table website (as I’m apt to do), when I spotted these Cuisinart Hand Mixers
. Did you know they made such colors? I hadn’t the foggiest. Since I use my standing mixer for … Read More...
Party Monday: Swanky!
“The guests had no common theme…It was as if the hostess had distributed her invitations while zig zagging through various bars; which was probably the case.” Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 1958.
1. cocktails. Make classic 1960s cocktails … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Art
Kacey at Stay-at-Home-Artist shows how to use up your paper scraps to create this framed seasonal greeting. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Inspiration du Jour – Oh Kissing Day
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.