Introducing her new line of 100% extra long Mercerized Egyptian Giza cotton thread. These threads co-ordinate with Amy’s Fabrics.
Each boxed set comes with 9 spools in gift boxes that are just too pretty to even … Read More...
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Introducing her new line of 100% extra long Mercerized Egyptian Giza cotton thread. These threads co-ordinate with Amy’s Fabrics.
Each boxed set comes with 9 spools in gift boxes that are just too pretty to even … Read More...
If I had more room, I think I would spend every weekend scouring thrift shops, garage sales, and even the curb side looking for unwanted items. Items just begging for a makeover. This little bench is such a great find! … Read More...
So I’m thinking I’d like to take Ann Marie of Twice Lovely with me on my next thrift store trip. Can you believe she got this dresser for free and then turned it into the beauty you see on the … Read More...
How cool! First thing out of my mouth when I saw these awesome blocks, perfect for a teen boy’s room. Admittedly, we don’t see a lot of projects geared toward boys, so when I find something like this, I MUST … Read More...
I love flowers, I don’t love how short lived they are. Amanda at The Hand Me Down House shows you how to make a realistic looking hydrangea from silk flowers and a Styrofoam ball. I have a couple of these … Read More...
Dress up an empty area, inside or out, with a rustic window display. Decorating Diva took an old tattered window and made some shutters for it (yes, she made them, and she shows you how) and poof! Instant window display.… Read More...
This little picture on the left really doesn’t do this makeover justice. You really need to go and visit Krissy over at The Blueberry Monkey (what a cute name!) and see what she did. Frankly, I don’t think I would … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
When my daughter was a baby we found that she’d outgrow the length of a one-piece romper long before she’d outgrown the arms or the chest. Destri from The Mother Huddle has a brilliant solution – she shows how to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Editor’s Note: The page that is linked to in this post is still active, but the links from that post to the tutorials for the parts of the doll are no longer active.
Rhythm of the Home, an online … Read More...
Ky from Sew Many Pieces shows off her pretty little mini quilt made for her swap partner. Go here to read more.
[tags]mini quilt, quilting swaps, show and tell[/tags]
Don’t miss the second instalment of Penny Nickels‘ review of redwork over on MrXStitch. One of my favorite needle artists, Bascom Hogue, is featured. And there’s lots more to see and learn. Go to Penny’s post.
Sarah Whittle has posted a couple of excellent basic-stitch tutorials recently. If you’re a beginner or you could use a little brush up, check them out.
These adorable hair clips were made by Sarah of Roxy Creations. I can’t believe how much felt applique and embroidery she managed to squeeze onto such tiny canvases! See more on Sarah’s blog post.
I think these are so cool that you don’t even need to have a nautical decorating theme for them to look chic. While I love the color choices that Stephanie chose, you could paint them whatever fits in at your … Read More...
Sally Kerson of Tat’s Heaven is celebrating her 100th blog post by giving away two handmade shuttles, each to be delivered in a keepsake box of the winner’s choosing. Go to Sally’s blog post to enter before July 31.
I have seen some pretty intricate designs for tree swings before, but what could be more simple that some strong cord, a drill, and an old cupboard door!
Make your own backyard swing, Becca at Naptime Journal will show … Read More...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog tested an unconventional tool for transferring embroidery designs. See her blog post. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
This week’s TAST challenge is slipped detached chain stitch. SharonB (Pin Tangle) says,
Slipped detached chain is often called tulip stitch and is one of those easy quick stitches that lends itself to variation.
The images above show … Read More...
(image by Inkadinkado)
Inkadinkado has some great new clear stamp sets, all inchies! Themes like beach, birthday, kitchen, backgrounds and lots more. Also from now until 7/25 you can receive 40% off one item in their store. Use code: summer40 … Read More...
The idea of incorporating children’s art, a little bit of your own crafting…and encouraging children’s imagination is just about the best combination for a craft that I can think of. Here, The Long Thread takes her child’s drawing and turns … Read More...