French cross-stitch blog et patati et petites croix has been posting a free chart series: Les grilles de l’été (Summer Charts). Go to the blog to enjoy (and download) all of them.
Free charts from Kincavel Krosses
Here are a few unusual and delicious freebies from Kell of Kincavel Krosses:
(1) Zodiac sampler
(2) 15-sided beaded biscornu
(3) Quaker bookmark
(4) Geometric bookmark
(5) Geometric bookmark 2
Order these kits from their designer
Di Overton of designers’ block blog shared her discovery that Lorna Bateman of Vari-Galore Embroidery is selling gorgeous embroidery kits (and threads and notions) on Etsy. Lorna is based in the UK, and her international shipping rates are reasonable. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Couching
Kim of big B continues her quest to learn 100 stitches. This week, she’s tackling couching, and we’re invited to learn along with her. See the tute.
Tutorial: Chevron stitch
Sarah Whittle teaches us chevron stitch. As she demonstrates here, a couple of rows in harmonizing colors plus rows of French knot accents make for a charming border. See the tute.
Enter Challenge #8
It’s time for Creative Cross Stitch Challenge #8 at The Gift of Stitching. Stitch and finish this border motif and you could win Mill Hill kits from Traditional Stitches! Get all the details from the GOS blog post. … Read More...
Anytime Ice Cream Cone
I know ice cream cone cupcakes are hardly novel, but really, how could I resist this perfection? Find the how-tos HERE at Bright Ideas.
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Tutorial: Back-to-school pencil and phone pouch
Sew4Home shows how to make this back-to-school pouch with space for high-tech and low-tech school supplies. It includes a zippered portion to hold pencils, and a pocket to hold a cell phone. Get the tutorial.
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Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Flower Pillows
Molly’s Sketchbook on The Purl Bee is sharing this DIY tutorial on how to make these stunning pillows pictured above. Change the colors to fit your decor and create a designer pillow. People will ask where you bought it … Read More...
Recycled Living Garden of Knowledge Made from 40,000 books
This is a huge recycled project. Pop on over to the Inhabitat blog to read the full article and see a whole bunch of cool pictures of an outdoor space created with 40,000 books.
Love using natural materials found … Read More...
Cheese Cakes
What a gorgeous, fancy cake. And it’s made of cheese. Find the roundup of cheese cakes HERE at A Cup of Jo, from the cheese shed. Gorgeous, fancy, yes, even brilliant. But I have a wee bit of … Read More...
Free Kids Epatterns, From Interweave
Tutorial: Guy-friendly messenger bag
Becca from Thrift Stitch (love that blog name!) shares a tutorial for making a guy-friendly messenger bag. By choosing plain fabric and keeping the style simple, she created a guy-friendly bag for her husband to tote his books around. Of … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ruffle tee from inexpensive materials
Jen from Tatertots & Jello shows how she made this lovely Anthropologie-inspired ruffled t-shirt out of a $4 tee and a $1 flour sack towel. Wow! I love it when people use their sewing skills to achieve a high-end look … Read More...
Tutorial: Frayed fabric carnations
Taylor from Mary Janes & Galoshes shows how to make this pretty fabric carnation. The frayed edges of the fabric mimic the fringed petals of a carnation. Use it as a brooch or embellishment for a purse. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a recessed zipper to the top of a bag
Priti from Arm Candy for You shows how to add a recessed zipper to the top of a bag. This is a nice feature on a bag! It keeps your contents from being on display for everyone to see or … Read More...
New Release: Lawn Fawn Stamps
(image by Lawn Fawn and Tiffany Johnson)
Lawn Fawn stamps has just released three cute new clear stamp sets: Halloween, banners and sentiments. Click here to check them out.
-Heather
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Freebie: 30 New Fonts
Smashing Magazine has compiled a list of 30 free high quality fonts. The list includes character and dingbat fonts as well. Click here to go to list.
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com
MORE CHRISTMAS 2010
Ready for some more Christmas ideas? Try one or more of these.
How about a banner highlighted with poinsettias in your favorite Christmas colors. Find the pattern to purchase here.
Make this into a Christmas train for your mantle … Read More...
Freebie: Ink Pad Labels Sheets from Ranger Inc.
You can download free printable labels from Ranger for a variety of their products. They also suggest ways you can use them. Click here to go to download.