Caroline from Atelier Caroline shares a tutorial showing how to make alternating tucks for a cool herringbone effect. She used hers to make a gorgeous throw pillow. Get the how-to.
[photo from Atelier Caroline]
Tutorial: Child’s hooded scarf
Emily from The Boy Trifecta shows how to make a child’s hooded scarf to keep their ears and neck warm Line it with a silky fabric and add ruffles for the girls; for the boys, line it with a soft … Read More...
Embellished Knit and Felt Hat
How exquisite is this embellished felted Chianti Tweed Felted Hat by Laura Irwin. Classically dexterous hand knitwear designer Laura Irwin, has maintained her love of producing knit accessories and conceptual garments for over 8 years. Her patterns have been published … Read More...
Amazingly cuteified ukuleles
Some genius is North Caroline is making the cutest ukuleles EVER. You see here the apple one. There is also a rocket, a snail (this one is even electric?!?!?), and a skull. There are a ton more. I wish I … Read More...
Football Cookies
This is what I prefer to do when football comes on: make cookies. Learn to make these football sandwich cookies HERE at Family Corner.
Vintage ’20s necklace tutorial
Take a look at this free tutorial from Amara at Bramcost Publications. I love the simple, elegant design. Mar says it’s, “easy to make and can be created with the maker’s choice of colors.” A handmade piece of jewelry could … Read More...
Tutorial: “S-ing” with metal thread
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread does a phenomenal job of documenting the use of metal purl. Her photos are so clear and well stepped, words are almost unnecessary. If you’ve lacked the nerve to try working with metal threads, Kathy’s … Read More...
Video tutorials: Twisted and crested chain stitches
Enjoy a couple of new video tutes from Mary Corbet (Needle ‘n’ Thread):
Try Brazilian embroidery
With holiday and gift stitching in mind, Deepa of This and That… blog has put together links to resources for Brazilian embroidery — a style of dimensional embroidery using rayon threads. See her post.
New Release: Sweet November Stamps
Sweet November stamps from C C Designs is celebrating their one year anniversary with some adorable rubber and digital stamps, all with a birthday theme. Check out all the cute new releases here.
Looking for more digital stamps to … Read More...
Inspiration: SharonB
I enjoy looking at each one of SharonB‘s crazy-quilt seam treatments; but once in a while, a stitch combo will stop me in my tracks. Like this one. Sharon says it “has a foundation of Cretan stitch which has … Read More...
A sumptuous moon
This is what happens when space-loving Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter) takes SharonB‘s Sumptuous Surfaces on-line class: magic. The first class assignment was to create a monochromatic piece, so Rachel chose her beloved moon as the … Read More...
Free shipping at Anderson Needlework
Anderson Needlework — purveyors of Rowandean and African Folklore hand-embroidery kits — is offering free shipping through December 31! Anderson ships only within the USA. Go to the site.
How to make a natural grass wreath
You’ve seen these types of wreaths in the craft supply store, and they are pretty inexpensive. However, if you are looking for a fun do it yourself project, especially one you can do with the kids, let Sabr from Honor … Read More...
How to Make Dried Flower Arrangements
I love that vintage look of dried flowers, they make lovely centerpieces or accents for a bedroom dresser. Ewa from Blueberry Craft and Hobby Time has put together a tutorial on how to make dried flower arrangements. So next … Read More...
Tattooed Fruit and Pumpkin Centerpieces
Head over to 504 Main to see how Holly used her Silhouette machine to create tattoos and make these lovely centerpieces for the holidays!
Win WunderStitch Scalloped Shears
Sewforless.com is giving away 12 pairs of WunderStitch Scalloped Shears. These babies retail for US$ 39.99 per pair, so I know you’ll want to get in on the draw. The contest is running on theSewcial.com, a new stitchy social-networking … Read More...
How to make a real fall leaf wreath
I might have just gone a bit wreath crazy. This real fall leaf wreath is so simple and pretty. I brings me back to my crafting days as a kid. All you need other than some of mother nature’s little … Read More...
Edible Gifts from The Kitchn
Find a great roundup of homemade, edible gifts HERE at the kitchn, such as homemade tea blends or cake in a jar.
Tutorial: Fleece mittens that stay tucked in to your coat
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of fleece mittens designed to stay tucked in to your coat sleeves. The elastic at the wrists keep the cold (and snow) out, while the longer cuffs won’t slip … Read More...