We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and ribbon ties to cinch up t-shirt sleeves
Tara from Trendy Treehouse shows how to make a set of fabric and ribbon ties to cinch up the sleeves of a child’s t-shirt. The ties slip between the neck and the armhole and draw the fabric up to create … Read More...
DIY: Colorful Retro Deco Bar
Learn how to make a Colorful Retro Deco Bar over at Denise’s Yadda Yadda blog.
Reactive Glass…and the results are in!
The other day I wrote about reactive glass. The glass creates a chemical reaction when certain types that contain various components meet.Glass with sulphur in it will react with copper or silver. So I fused a tile of glass with … Read More...
Book Review And Giveaway – The Art Of Knitted Lace
Just released – The Art of Knitted Lace by Potter Craft
ISBN: 978-0-307-46493-4 RRP $22.99
This book has a complete lace how to section and dozens of beautiful delicate lace patterns. There are tops, shawls, scarfs and much more. With … Read More...
Tutorial: Aphrodite Greek goddess summer shirt
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make her Aphrodite Greek goddess shirt. I love the way the fabric folds and drapes at the shoulders! Get the how-to.
[photo from Ruffles and Roses]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, aphrodite, grecian, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower embellishment with fringed center
Linda Matthews shares a video tutorial over on her blog shoing how to make this lovely fabric flower. She uses a variety of artistic techniques to create the texture on the fabric petals and the fringed center. Get the video … Read More...
Are you licensed?
I’ve had a few readers ask me why I never point to the free charts on their sites. They’ve worked so hard to create high-quality designs, and they’re eager for their work to be shared. In each case, the designer … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered CD holder
Urban Threads has posted a tutorial for making an embroidered CD holder to match your personality (or your car’s). The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...How about a slick little car visor CD case to stash a collection of your fave driving
Free DVD and machine-embroidery designs
Here’s some rockin news from SWAKembroidery.com:
… Read More...Ready to do some crafting fun with the grandchildren? We’re thrilled to be able to share with you a BRAND-NEW DVD called “Summer Crafts with Kids” from theDIYdish.com! We’ll present plenty of activities
Shop The Needlework Show
The Needlework Show — known as an online venue for wholesale sales of needlework designs, kits, and supplies — is now open for retail sales. You can place orders directly with exhibitors through the show’s site. The opportunity is fleeting. … Read More...
Men: You could be a stitching star
Country Bumpkin, publisher of (among other wonderful things) Inspirations magazine, is on the hunt for stitchy men. The latest issue of Country Bumpkin Webletter says,
… Read More...In a future issue of Inspirations, we’re featuring a story about male embroiderers.
Free chart: Duckling
The e-newsletter of The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com says,
This sweet baby duck is the perfect way to wish someone a very ‘Happy Birdy’! Stitch him for a friend today!
DIY Wedding Cakes
Find a roundup of DIY wedding cake ideas HERE at Martha, like this sorbet bombe, rose cake or crushed candy cake, with tips how to make each.
[tags]DIY, wedding cakes, royal icing, roses, sorbet, candy[/tags]
Tutorial: Make a bobbin organizer to keep the threads tangle-free
Kim, AKA The Sassy Crafter, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make your own bobbin holder out of plastic tubing. The tube holds the bobbins snug and keeps the threads from getting a huge tangled … Read More...
New Release: My Favorite Things Stamps
My Favorite Things stamps has just released 13 new clear stamp sets with themes like tea party, cars, cute kids, travel, gardening, bears and more and also 4 new dies, I personally LOVE the new banner die! Click here to … Read More...
Another Knitting Daily KAL!
The 500 series of Knitting Daily features a KAL with this awwwwwwww so cute little lamb sock critter. A perfect intro into the world of knitting toys!
Click on this link for your free pattern, from Knitting Daily!
Baker’s Periodic Table
It’s apt to follow my last post with a nerd-themed one: The Periodic Table of Baked Goods. The table, “The Periodicity of Baked Goods in the USA” was created by electrical engineer Michael Ohene for the blog… Read More...
Rainbow JellO Beakers
Yes, this rainbow JellO from Momofuku for 2 is gorgeous (and the recipe is included HERE), but the beakers 
are what caught my eye.
[tags]science, beakers, rainbows, JellO[/tags]
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over … Read More...
That Girl KAL on Ravelry
Hey everyone, isn’t this jacket cute? Well it’s a free pattern over at Ravelry. Join in the KAL and have fun as you knit with others on the same pattern! Bonus. You get a finished project at the end !!… Read More...