How much fun is this?? Free, from Interweave Knits, a downloadable ebook with 8 patterns specially designed for kids.
Socks sweaters, mittens, hats and a “Kiss A Hundred Frogs” purse!
Tutorial: Design a needlepoint jack-o-lantern
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shows us how to design our own custom jack-o-lantern needlepoint canvases. Fun! See the tute.
Tutorial: Hooked embroidery
Remember the lovely hooked embroidery Zeshuregi shared with us? She has posted a tutorial so we can understand the technique and, perhaps, attempt it ourselves. This style of embroidery seems like a cross between stitching and crochet. I have … Read More...
New stitch tutorials
Tutorial: Fleece neck wraps, two ways
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make two versions of a fleece neck wraps for kids. The first is a short neckwarmer style, while the other is a longer scarf. Either way is … Read More...
Inspiration: Aimee Ray
These embroidered owl softies by Aimee Ray (Doodle Stitching, little dear tracks) are so sweet they give me tears. If you love them, too, you can see more photos at Aimee’s blog post. Or you can buy them through … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy buttonhole napkin ties
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how she made napkin ties to coordinate with her Modern Farm tablecloth. It was as easy as cutting a shape from felt and stitching a buttonhole. This is such a neat idea!! You can … Read More...
Too pretty to be spooky
Betz White has topped herself with this year’s Halloween recycled stitchery project. This time, she mounted a vintage crocheted doily in a hoop and added a (fake) spider. Instant gorgeous spiderweb. Brilliant! See more photos at Betz’s blog post.… Read More...
Tutorial and freebie: Blackwork
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog walks us through the development of a blackwork design. See the tute. Download a freebie.
Tutorial: Template for marking perfect hems
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created a template for marking perfect hems. Instead of either just eyeballing the hem, or taking the time to keep measuring the hem against a seam … Read More...
Tutorial: Template for marking perfect hems
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created a template for marking perfect hems. Instead of either just eyeballing the hem, or taking the time to keep measuring the hem against a seam … Read More...
A new look for DMC
DMCThread’s Blog and spokeswoman Emma Broidery have a whole new look. Check it out.
Crafting With Brown Paper Bags
Allison Cope shares some ideas for using all those brown paper bags you’ve been collecting. Included is a paper lantern for Halloween. Click here to go to blog post on Scrapbooks and Cards Today.
Tutorial: Dead Roses crumpled witch hat
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make their Dead Roses Witchy Hat. I love the crumpled effect on the brim, which is achieved by couching florist wire down around the edge. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Roll-up organizer from repurposed denim jeans
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make a roll-up organizer out of denim. You can use it to store knitting needles or paintbrushes, or even make-up brushes. She gets the denim from the leg of an old pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Printing Photos On Patterned Paper
Lucy Edson shows you in this video tutorial on the Crate Paper blog, how to print your photos on patterned paper. She also shares examples of how she used this technique. Click here to go to tutorial.
Freebies: Printable Halloween Treat Boxes
Click here to visit We Love To Illustrate and download this and several other adorable Halloween treat boxes, so cute!
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy and … Read More...
MORE CHRISTMAS CARRY-ALONG PROJECTS
Potholders are usually quick to work up. I find this one to be particularly attractive. Made in a variety of colors, they’d make wonderful hostess gifts.
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these books
FaveCrafts tutorial – fiery bracelet
Posted by Ann Dillard for Beadalon, this fiery bracelet is sure to ignite interest in your next outfit. Take a look at Ann’s tutorial on FaveCrafts and get started on yours today!
A Great Idea for Donating Supplies.
Every so often we are forced, yes forced, to go through our supplies and clear out items we know we won’t be using (to make room for new ones of course!). Elle from Elle’s Studio has a great suggestion for … Read More...