Carol Daisy steps us through creating a foxglove in silk-ribbon embroidery. See the tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European silk Embroidery Ribbons. You can … Read More...
Quick gifts for stitchers
Here’s a great idea from Needleprint. The blog says,
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Tutorial: Needlepunch embroidery
Zeshuregi of Creative Mind shows us the needlepunch technique she used to create these lovely pillows. See her tute.
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Stitch a Hanukkah project
There’s still time to tackle some stitchy projects for Hanukkah. Cheryl Fall of About.com has put together a nice round-up of possibilities. See her post.
Mirror Candle Centerpiece
This centerpiece is all aglow and will look stunning on your holiday table. To find out how to dress up your table with this pretty centerpiece, check out Just Call Me Martha Stacey.
Peppermint Cupcake Tower
This adorable cupcake tower is a perfect project for the holidays! Put one of these together out of old candlesticks and plates and wow your guests. See the tutorial on HoneyBear Lane.
How to recycle an old comforter into a winter insulation curtain
Over at Suzannah’s blog Adventures In Dressmaking she posted this great idea and tutorial for turning an old comforter into a winter insulation window curtain.
Free pattern: Summer Sun top for babies
Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern and tutorial for this super sweet Summer Sun top for babies. The pattern is sized for 12-month-old babies, but you could most likely adjust the size up and down as needed. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Riding Pant leggings for toddlers
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a pair of faux riding pants for toddlers. The comfy knit leggings are fabulous with buttons and contrast-y cuffs at the ankles! Get the how-to.
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Giveaway: 1930s Hooverette dress e-Pattern for 18″ dolls
Hint of History is giving away an e-pattern for a 1930s Hooverette dress for 18″ dolls to three lucky readers of their blog. The 1930s wrapstyle housedress is finished with bias trim at the arms and neck, and close with … Read More...
Freebie: Happy Thanksgiving illustration
Jessica from How About Orange found this Happy Thanksgiving printable at draw! pilgrim. Use for any number of crafty endeavors – applique, embroidery and so on. Go to download.
Tutorial: Personalized Christmas stocking
Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons shares a tutorial for making this personalized Christmas stocking. The gathered fabric and tulle at the top are so pretty! A small pocket on the back of the stocking gives a place for Santa to … Read More...
Project: Folded Paper Turkey
Here’s a cute last minute Thanksgiving project a kirigami turkey. Click here to visit Lark Crafts for directions.
-Heather
Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs out on Etsy.
Tutorial: Felt birthday crown
Audrey from Auds & Ends shows how she made this fabulous birthday crown for her daughter. It’s made from two layers of felt with little bit of elastic at the back for a perfect fit. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Thanksgiving Marshmallow Art
I’m always so shy about posting my own stuff, but then it just fits so perfectly in the category, I can’t resist! Find the step-by-step how-tos for drawing Thanksgiving art HERE at my site. I’ve also included a free … Read More...
Giveaway: Fabric Stamp Tote
The Zest blog is having a giveaway, you could win a cute handmade fabric stamp storage tote. Blog about your own stamp storage and share the link over here on their blog to be entered to win.
-Heather
More December Daily 2010
Ali Edwards has been posting a series of articles relating to the December Daily project for 2010. The first post was linked back in October, now you can see the follow up posts by clicking here.
Plushy rings
These adorable rings from Anna Hrachovec are her literal interpretation of the “Wearable” theme for this year’s “Luv-able + Hug-able” show at gallery hanahou in NYC. Aren’t they adorable? Take a look at Anna’s blog Mochimochi Land to see the … Read More...
A GREAT, FREE CROCHET RESOURCE
If you’re not familiar with Crochet 911, you should be. If you have a question about a crochet technique, abbreviation, etc. the answer is likely to be found at Crochet 911. It’s worth your time, I believe, to read through … Read More...
Heat Miser Snow Miser Cupcakes
Which one are you? Check out the heat miser/snow miser cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!. For anyone who isn’t familiar with the Miser brothers, becoming so is very important.