The brilliant minds at One Charming Party are in the midst of spreading clever how-tos for hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Party. Learn how to make cute invites HERE. And learn how to decorate a varitety of Graham cracker … Read More...
Tat a tiara
Yes! It’s possible to tat a tiara! Linda S. Davies of Tattyhead explains how she got this lovely needlework to stand up and be noticed. See her post.
Tipsy Wine Glasses
I’m not sure my palate is sophisticated enough to appreciate the benefits of this tipsy wine glass
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A quick Hanukkah project
Emma of DMCThread’s Blog is sharing a great freebie. She says,
… Read More...Here’s a pretty Hanukkah pattern that you can stitch and finish as an ornament – or add a pin back and wear as a brooch! The design is stitched
Stitch a 3D teddy bear
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has put together a tutorial for adding a dimensional teddy bear to a crazy quilt or other needlework project. This is so adorable, it almost makes me cry. And her PDF file explains how to … Read More...
How to make a recycle jean pocket banner
The back pockets of jeans are such a fun shape to work with in recycled crafts. Check out this fun banner tutorial over at the blog Yesterday on Tuesday that Malia shared with us.
Peppermint Cupcake Stand
Remember this candy corn cake stand? Well, Following Phubie created one for Christmas. Learn how to make a Peppermint Cupcake stand HERE.
Shop Trish Burr’s embroidery online
Trish Burr’s web site is live. The new venue includes an online shop, a gallery of Trish’s completed works, and a free-projects section! Go there now.
Tutorial: Fringed tablecloth with pompom overlay
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this tw0-part table covering. The bottom layer is a solid fabric with a fringed edge. The top layer is made from a printed cotton and has large pompoms hanging from … Read More...
An app for stitchers
Margaret Travis of Stitch with Me has found an Android app for stitchers. She says,
… Read More...SuZy’s Portable Stitches. I found it in the Android Marketplace of my phone when I was searching for Apps. I searched for needlework and this
Get the last Stitch Files freebie
The last set of free stitch files is available now from SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. Sharon says,
… Read More...The files are part stitch dictionary, part inspiration, part storage format, part stimulus to explore new stitches, part lesson and part organisation
Tutorial: KitchenAid mixer cover
Corinne fromSimple Things and Heart of Mary shows how to make a cover for a KitchenAid mixer. This would make a great present for someone who loves to cook! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Heart of Mary]
Tutorial: Painted ornament Christmas pillow
Jen from Tatertots & Jello made this super cute Christmas pillow, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The ornaments are painted on to the fabric, with ribbons stitched on as embellishments. Get the tutorial.
[photo from … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Patchwork skirt for girls
Melissa Mortenson from May & Mae and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make a pretty patchwork skirt for a school-aged girl out of a couple of charm packs. Her instructions will make a skirt in girls size 8-10. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur sweater collar
Casey from Casey’s Elegant Musings guest blogs in Grosgrain‘s Embellish Knit month. She shares a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur collar to wear with a favorite sweater. Get the how-to.
[photo retrieved from Grosgrain
Freebies: Commercial Use Digital Items
The blog CU Freebies has lots of digital elements that are free and for commercial use. Click here to go to the blog.
Sale: Impression Obsession Stamps
Impression Obsession.is having their annual once a year sale! Use coupon code : SALE to receive 20% off your entire order, even sale items from now until 12/3/10
-Heather
Kicking off the Holidays
This is pretty much the perfect polymer clay way to build up to the holidays! The project is a secular sort of advent calendar – you begin by making the house and then add pieces daily through the month. Be … Read More...
Melted Snowman Ice Cubes
What’s left of Frosty. Find the Defrosty Reusable Ice Cubes
CROCHET A BAG and LINE IT!
This is a really cute little bag for a child:
and, it’s offered as a FREE pattern here .
I like the pattern and all, but the best benefit of the site as a darn good tutorial on how to … Read More...