Visit the Hero Arts blog and get these pretty place card printables along with instructions on how to put them together.
-Heather
Video tutorial: Cable plait stitch
Enjoy Mary Corbet‘s excellent video tute for cable plait stitch — “a really pretty stitch, and it’s not too complicated once you get the hang of the movements involved in it.” See the video.
Stitching on unusual surfaces
Look what doe-c-doe did! She thrifted a print of a painting, transferred a cross-stitch design to the back, made stitching holes with a cordless drill, and stitched the design in yarn. Brilliant! See more at her blog post.
More stitch combos from Shawkl
Here’s a beautiful new seam treatment from Shawkl‘s Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months project. Get the stitch guide. And be sure to scroll around (or add her to your blog reader!) to see the scads of other … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk Ribbon Embroidery foxglove Flower
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,
… Read More...Left it too late to mail a present? Overwhelmed by international shipping costs? Never fear, we can send a gift and a card to your friend with just 36 hours
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