Stephanie Flynn of Rossiter Designs is giving away three copies of her Celtic Obsessions Triquetra Knot cross-stitch pattern. Go to Stephanie’s blog post for entry details, and be sure to enter before August 31.
Deepa invents fur stitch
After so many centuries of embroidery tradition, you’d think there would be nothing new to report; but it seems to me that stitchers are endlessly creative — inventing, reinventing, improving, modifying. That’s what keeps this artform fresh.
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Free design: Leafy Loopy Earth
Urban Threads is offering this awesome design free through June 19. It’s available in three sizes for machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats. Go get it.
Susan Lenz makes so much art!
I’m so pleased to see that Susan Lenz has completed and posted her portrait of our beloved Susan Elliott‘s mother as part of her Decision Portrait series. It’s a worthy and beautiful work. You can read about Susan Elliott’s … Read More...
How to turn a curler into a cuff
I had no idea curlers came in a size big enough to make a cuff style bracelet but here you have it. Pop on over to PS I made this to see lots more fun projects.
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Tutorial: How to make a ringer shirt
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make a ringer t-shirt. Think you can’t do it? It’s easier than you think. Make one, and you’ll be hooked. Get the how-to.
[photo from Crafterhours]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, tee, ringer, knit[/tags]
Popsicle Art on Etsy Roundup
OhDeedoh has amassed a roundup of popsicle-inspired art found at etsy. See the roundup HERE. Shown is Popsicles print by mintbuttercup.
[tags]popsicles, summer, art[/tags]
Tutorial: Airplane tray activity center for toddlers
In preparation for their upcoming airplane trip, Jeanine from Serving Pink Lemonade made this awesome tray cover for her son. This fabric cover turns the drop-down airplane tray into a quiet activity center with pockets, a zipper, a car track, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: The Pick It Up Skirt for little girls
Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co and Create and Delegate shares a tutorial for making her Pick It Up Skirt for little girls. Three pick ups create pretty bubbles and gathers in the body of the skirt. Get the how-to… Read More...
Project: Stamped Envelope Book
Making your own small books can be so much fun! Join Lisa Spangler on the Hero Arts blog to learn how to make this lovely stamped envelope book. Perfect for keeping track of notes, receipts, small photos, etc. Click here… Read More...
A WEE BIT OF INSPIRATION
I ran across these recently and thought I’d share them with you. No pattern available – but I bet you could crochet one without a pattern. Measure your phone or ipod and crochet a couple of rectangles. Join them and … Read More...
Tutorial: Crepe Paper Medallions
Click here to go to tutorial.
Swap-bot: Swaps for all seasons!
Swap-bot is a great online resource for the indie craft swapper! This is a moderated site that enables people to sign up for preexisting swaps or start their own . Users get profiles and the swaps are rated so you … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Lists
Download these free printables from Creature Comforts. Also check out the neat tutorial in the same post. Click here to go to download
Inspiration du Jour – Um Dia Feliz
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
DIY: I Heart Soap
Soap Queen’s latest tutorial is one showing how to create soaps featuring embossed letters & a heart declaring I Heart Soap. This project utilizes Bramble Berry’s I Heart Soap mold.
Tutorial: Make a bow waist belt
Thera from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shows how to make this fabulous bow waist belt. The wide belt cinches in and calls attention to your waist, and the bow adds a feminine flair. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Taggy Cube soft toy for baby
Laura from Eleanors Boutique shares a tutorial on her blog for making a super cute Taggy Cube toy for a baby. Just like the taggy blankets, there are ribbon tags of various colors and textures sticking out from the sides … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an ironing pad
Liz Copeland shares a tutorial explaining how to make your own ironing pad. More portable than an ironing board, a ironing pad allows you to turn any flat surface into a spot for your ironing. To take it with you, … Read More...
Technique: Burnt Paper with Markers
Check out this wonderful technique on the Sweet Designs by Cherly blog. Giving the look of burnt paper but instead of lighting a match it’s done with Copic markers, how cool, or should I say how “hot” is that?! Click … Read More...