“IT’S TOO LATE” KNIT WRISTWARMERS in TANGO
designed by Rosemary Drysdale
This pattern is free, from our friends over at Tahki Stacy Charles.
Inspiration and New Product: Paper Zippers
How cool is this pocket card from Hero Arts? Sally Traidman used an actual zipper for the pocket but not just any zipper, it’s got paper instead of fabric where you would normal sew the zipper down. So it’s … Read More...
Saucepan Bird Houses
Do you have any old saucepans laying around? You know the ones, they are all scratched up and need to be replaced. Why not follow Jen’s lead from Tatertots and Jello and turn them into chic little bird houses? Too … Read More...
Moss Covered Monogram
Monograms are hot. For less than $5.00 Melissa over at Livvy Loo Hoo created this darling mossy monogram to display on her front door. It’s amazing what you can find at the dollar store!
See Melissa’s moss covered monogram at … Read More...
Kitchen Wall Art
Deanne over at Five Brothers One Sister took her parents’ vintage cutlery and turned it into some fun kitchen wall art. There are several displays and she’ll tell you how you can make your own as well.
Be sure to … Read More...
Althea Crome, of Coraline Fame…
Here’s a YouTube video showing some of her techniques. FUN!!!
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Tutorial: DIY printable fabric from household products
Sarah Hanson from Dolly Donations and Dolls and Daydreams shows how to make our own printable fabric out of common household products you probably already have sitting in your kitchen cupboards. Her method creates fabric that can be printed with … Read More...
Tutorial: Remake a wide necktie into a skinny tie
Gabrielle from Design Mom shows how to put a too-wide necktie on a crash diet, turning it into a skinny tie her son loves. A little seam ripping, trimming, and restitching is all it takes to get a cool new … Read More...
Make it Now at the Pittsburgh Glass Center
September 25 is the next “Make It Now” event over at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Sounds like a super good time. If you sign up you can make a paperweight or a fused glass suncatcher. How cool is that? … Read More...
Rachel wins with screwy cross-stitch
You know Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter)? You know how she loves space (as in astronomy)? And stitching? Okay, so guess who just won First Prize in the Funniest category of the ESA Hubble Pop Culture contest. … Read More...
Sublime Stitching Sale!!!
Run over to Sublime Stitching and throw your paycheck at as many design sets as you can. They are half-price through September 10! Included are some artist series, such as the Tara McPherson designs shown here. Like these weren’t enough … Read More...
Free CQ design: Best wishes
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing her design for this Best Wishes crazy-quilt block, which incorporates an antique postcard image from her personal collection. She says,
… Read More...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then
Cupcake Bouquet
Learn how to make this bright, crazy festive cupcake bouquet HERE at Wilton.
[tags]cupcakes, mini, bouquet, birthday[/tags]
Friday: Stitch in public!
Over on MrXStitch, beefranck reminds us that Friday is a special day. She says,
… Read More...We just HAVE to spread the word about Stitch in Public Day, which is happening this Friday, September 3rd! *Cheers! Fanfare!*
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Read all about it: Sewing with knit fabrics
Stretch knit fabrics. They make such cute, comfortable garments with flexible fit, but they can be difficult to sew on if you’re used to working with wovens. Oliver + S shares some tips & tricks on their blog for working … Read More...
Inspiration: Raggy Rat
Tutorial: Satin stitch
Kim of big B shares her latest stitchy learning experience. See her satin stitch tute.
Free: SharonB’s September desktop
Berry Water
Could be I’m just really, really thirsty right now, but this water filled with berries is awfully appealing to me. Find it HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
[tags]fruit, berries, water, entertaining[/tags]
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Swaddle blanket finished with self binding
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a self-binding baby blanket. Rather than applying a separate piece of fabric to bind the edges, a self-bound blanket wraps a portion of the back layer around … Read More...