Dig this announcement from C&T Publishing Blog:
… Read More...Our new iPhone App, Judith Baker Montano’s Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Guide — Beginner’s, is now available for $4.99 on the iTunes App Store.
There are more than 50 basic
Stitch a greeting card
Lauren Davis (Crooked Sister) has posted her first tutorial, and it’s a winner. She shows us how to embroider a greeting card — a craft so dear to my heart! See the tute.
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NORTHERN KNITS!!!!!
The one and only Northern Knits
, from Interweave.
We’ve been having kind of a tough week (nothing serious, don’t worry), so here’s what we’re going to do. Tell me a story, a funny story, to make me … Read More...
Get the skinny on Berlinwork
Janet Perry gives the lowdown on Berlinwork — a needlepoint fad of the 1830s and 40s. Get the details from Janet’s post on Nuts About Needlepoint blog.
Wash your embroidery — and your horse!
Mary Corbet‘s latest advice for caring for fine needlework is going to send stitchers running to veterinary supply stores and agri co-ops. Find out how and why Mary uses and recommends Orvus — a horse shampoo — from her … Read More...
Tutorial: Chain stitch
Sarah Whittle demos chain stitch, a versatile basic that belongs in every embroiderer’s repertoire. See the tute.
Inspiration: Bascom Hogue
Oh, my goodness. Look what Bascom Hogue has been up to. He rocks so hard. See more on his Cottonwood Diner blog post.
Daisy Cake and Cupcakes
Find tips on decorating this fantastic daisy cake and matching cupcakes HERE at Make Fabulous Cakes.
[tags]daisies, flowers, gum paste, cake decorating[/tags]
Great idea: Painted batting
Patricia Eaton of Bird Nest on the Ground is showing off a technique that I have to try! She creates backgrounds for embroidered scenes by painting quilt batting. The surface cuddles up to the stitching in much the same way … Read More...
Free design from Di van Niekerk
Here’s a great freebie from Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited. Di says,
… Read More...The Country Meadow series is always popular with embroiderers, and this month, I have a lovely gift for you to download for your collection. Print the
Tutorial: Garden Apron from fat quarters
Sew4Home shows how to make their pretty Garden Apron out of fat quarters. You’ll need a total of five for this project, so start digging through your fat quarter stash for a fun mix of prints. Go to the … Read More...
Felted Boom Bag free pattern by Kate Kuckro
Get started on your fall knit-felting projects with the help of a free downloadable e-book from Knitting Daily. This e-book gives you the patterns to 7 free projects. The one that is felted is the Boom Bag. This bag … Read More...
Ice Cream Social
Check out the sweet details of this ice cream social party by Tiny Belles Boutique over HERE at Eat Drink Pretty. The tissue pom stuffed cones hanging from the tree? Beyond clever.
[tags]ice cream, parties, kids[/tags]
After enjoying a cool and tasty popsicle-recycle the stick into art
I’ve previously posted about making art from wood scraps, well this is like recycling with little leftovers from those cool treats we all enjoy during our summer months. Note: I know we have readers out there that it is not … Read More...
Cracker Buttons
Find the recipe and how-tos for making these cute cheese cracker buttons HERE at Le Petit Brioche.
[tags]crackers, cheese, buttons[/tags]
Tutorial: Zippered fabric sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzle
Maria from Yay! I Made It shows how to make this zippered sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzles. Handles make it easy to carry, and it zips closed to keep all the pieces with the puzzle so your child can … Read More...
Freebie: Build-a-Cupcake Printable
Download this adorable build-a-cupcake printable and make cute cupcakes all weekend! Click here to go to download by VOL25 (via Creature Comforts.)
Tutorial: Kool-Aid dyed elastic for your sewing projects
Vivian from Craft with Confidence shows how she created custom colors of elastic using a favorite childhood drink. She dyed the elastic with Kool-Aid. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craft with Confidence]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, custom, dye, … Read More...
Read all about it: Compilation of free dress patterns
Do you like free patterns? Free patterns for dresses? Annette from Craft Stew has compiled a list of 52 free sewing patterns. That’s one for each week of a calendar year. Go to the compilation and find some sewing inspiration… Read More...
Tutorial: Brassy Ruffle Top t-shirt refashion
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her Brassy Ruffle Top out of a pair of plain t-shirts. The t-shirts need to be the same style, so check out … Read More...