KERRYKATIECAKES shows us how to begin our stitching with an away knot (aka waste knot). She says,
… Read More...The ends of your threads are not going to show up as shadows on the front of your work since they run
Book Giveaway Winner!
And the lucky winner is…..
The Nature Connection book giveaway winner is…. comment #4! Bonnie, congratulations and thanks for participating. You will receive this great book and resource soon! Thank you to Storey Publishing for this great giveaway. Keep your … Read More...
Tutorial: Brick stitch, two ways
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny offers us two options for creating brick stitch. Each has its own advantages, so you’ll probably want to learn both. See the tute on Nicole’s blog.
Free pattern: Christmas treats recipe folder
The Among the Gum Trees team has released the first in its series of Christmas freebies. The blog says,
… Read More...This week’s design is from Fiona at Designs by Fee. It is a Christmas Treats Recipe Folder with a lovely hand
Free Pattern – Victorian Lace Head Band
New from SharonB: The Stitch Files
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog has a new treat for beginning stitchers. She says,
… Read More...The Stitch Files…are printable template pages that people can download and use. These worksheets build into a resource file. Today I release the first set of
4 Creative Dresser Redos
From Zeshuregi: Hooked embroidery
Zeshuregi of Creative Mind blog creates gorgeous garments, lavishly embroidered with threads, sequins, and beads using a technique similar to tambour embroidery. In a personal note, Zeshuregi told me,
… Read More...This is not a tambour embroidery, but really seems like that.
Jingle Bell Acorn
Acorns = Autumn. Yes it’s true, tons and tons of them fall from trees each year so that cute fluffy tailed squirrels can bury them all over your yard and forget where half of them are. 🙂 Silly squirrels. I … Read More...
Halloween Foods from Betty Crocker
Betty Crocker has about a billion ideas for Halloween food, for both adults, such as these black cat canapes, and kids, like these spider cupcakes or bride of Frankenstein cake.
Book Review – No-Bake Haunted Mansion
When I found this gem in my inbox today I immediately checked if I had graham crackers in my cupboard (I don’t, by the way). But a quick trip to the supermarket and I’ll have everything I need to make … Read More...
How to make a pumpkin with a roll of Bathroom tissue
Today’s craft falls under one of those categories that could be questioned. Is this really a recycled craft, more of a repurposed item or simply a great way to disguise one of those necessities. I am voting for all of … Read More...
Tutorial: Small fabric pumpkins from recycled sweaters
Wendy from Old Days Old Ways shares a tutorial for making these little stuffed pumpkins from recycled sweater knit. Look at the seam gauge in the photo to see how tiny they are – just two inches across! Not only … Read More...
Cool idea: Add gold trim to a plain button-down shirt
Susan from Freshly Picked shares a cool idea for giving a plain button-down shirt a dressier look. She adds gold ribbon trim to the button plackets or sleeve pickups for just the right dash of shiny. I love this idea!! … Read More...
Minzoo ‘s needle felting sculptures
MINZOO started felting 6 months ago and really does awesome work.Look at her animals, they really looks alive. She is in Spain where this technique is almost unknown. Pets are dear and irreplaceable; so give an original gift, a sculpture … Read More...
Tutorial: Fray-free unhemmed ruffle trim
Creating ruffle trim is actually really easy, but it can be time consuming if you have to finish the edges of the looong strips of fabric that it requires. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to create ruffle trim … Read More...
Giveaway: Craft bag with oodles of pockets
Pockets are key to carrying your supplies in a crafting tote. With every tool having a happy home in a different pocket, there’s no digging around at the bottom looking for the item you need. Mommy’s Craft Misadventures is giving … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls Rosette Shrug
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to refashion a plain tee into this pretty girl’s shrug. Keep it plain, or embellish it like she did with fabric rosettes made from the … Read More...
DIY Paper Cupcake Stands
Learn how to make your own gorgeous paper cupcake stands with a template HERE at Bird Crafts from the also-gorgeous blog, trecos e apetrechos da Fran. And to buy them, check out the, I’ll use the word again, gorgeous stands … Read More...
Project: Stage Card
Here’s another fabulous tutorial from Kim Score over at the Paper Punch Addiction blog, it’s a pop up stage card. I love the stamps and punches she chose, what a fun Halloween card! Click here for instructions to make one … Read More...