Don’t have a green thumb? Kill every plant you come in contact with? Here’s your solution!
Yes, it’s a knitted garden! Click here to read the rest of the article.
Pansy Crazy Quilting eye candy
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses added her awesome stitchery to this luscious pansy CQ block that is circulating in a round robin. Her contributions included the large ribbon pansy and a cluster of silk-ribbon violas (upper left). See more on … Read More...
Another beautiful combo from SharonB
This stitch combination is rich yet elegantly simple. SharonB of Pin Tangle blog stitched the sample in her For the Love of Stitching band sampler. She says,
… Read More...This band of stitching is made up of row of herringbone stitch which
Bid on Amy’s bag; fight cancer
Amy Bindel of Early Bird Special posted this heads-up:
… Read More...My favorite food blogger and baker Natalie, of Bake and Destroy …started an online auction appropriately called, “Bake and Destroy Cancer.” When I heard about this, I wanted to
Tutorial: Scrap Strip Fabric Bunting
Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows how to make a this pretty bunting out of scrap strips of fabric. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Blue Cricket Design]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, scrap, strip, fabric, bunting, garland[/tags]
DIY Liberty Pinwheel Brooch
We all know Betz White’s felting and today she has this sweet Liberty Pinwheel Brooch for us to make for the 4th. Check out what she has been up to and makeup a couple or more of this Liberty Pinwheel … Read More...
Free chart: Versatile star
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this basic chart. She says,
… Read More...This eight-pointed star pattern has everything going for it as a way to test color combinations and threads in needlepoint. It’s easy (just one stitch), fast (you
Arlee’s Kantha compendium
Arlee Barr of albedo blog has posted some interesting thoughts and links about kantha embroidery and slow cloth. It is astonishing what can be created — of both practical and spiritual value — with only a running stitch. Enjoy Arlee’s … Read More...
Wild Fibers Magazine
Wild Fibers is the only magazine dedicated to promoting all aspects of the fiber industry; from knitting with yak to raising cashmere goats, we travel the globe to provide you with outstanding photographs and unusual articles about the wonderful world … Read More...
Tutorial: Add double ruffle to an A-line skirt
Jona from Fabritopia shares a tutorial on her blog, Stop Staring and Start Sewing, showing how to add a double ruffle to the bottom of an A-line skirt. This is such a cute detail!! Go to the tutorial.
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Get Helga Mandl designs at a special price
Helga Mandl has a limited-time offer that lets you buy all six of these designs for just US $12.75. Helga says,
… Read More...…Four Seasons Sampler 2010. Each square is approx. 50 x 50 stitches. You can stitch this design
Giveaway: Super cute sewing pins from Muffins and More
Aren’t these sewing pins cute?? Miss Muffin from Muffins and More is giving away two sets of her handmade sewing pins, and allyou have to do to enter is leave a comment at her blog with a suggestion for a … Read More...
You could win a Sue Rangeley bag
Last week, I mentioned the MrXStitch review of Sue Rangeley‘s book, Embroidered Originals, and the fab giveaway: Anyone who orders the book from Sue’s web site before June 30 is entered into a draw with six prizes of … Read More...
Updated: Free Sewing pattern: Summer Frock for little girls
Summer is here and it’s time to dress your little girl in style! The simple summer frock designed by Susan from Freshly Picked is just what you need. This cute and comfortable dress is perfect for those warm summer days, … Read More...
Freebie: Dog Bone Gift Tote
Isn’t this the cutest darn thing?? Alex Maldonado shares a free down loadable pattern and instructions on how to make this adorable dog bone gift tote. Click here to visit her blog Fairy Blossoms and Life to get the pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace Flower
This tutorial by Aly & Ash shows how to make a lace flower to use as a hair pin or brooch, but I think it would be just as lovely on a scrapbook page or card! Click here to go … Read More...
Roundup: July 4th Sweets
Learn to make these cupcakes at Tidy Mom.
Flag Rice Krispie treats at Snackpicks.com {via Gordon Gossip}.
Red, white and blue fruit pops at The Magic Onions.
Red, white and blue meringues at Poliwig.
Ice cream … Read More...
Edie Eckermans Crochet Books
After I wrote my recent review of Edie Eckman’s latest book, “Around The Corner Crochet Borders
“, I began thinking about how much I like her crochet books. What makes this gal tick? So, I emailed her some questions … Read More...
Scrap Happy Summer Challenge
Check out the Scrap Happy Summer Challenge at Em’s Scrapbag. She says anything goes just make something from your scrap pile.
[tags]fabric scraps, summer, sew along, challenge[/tags]
Tips and Tricks: Cleaning Your Acrylic Blocks
If your acrylic blocks look like the one shown above, you’re going to love this tip from Jana Eubank on the Noel Mignon blog! Click here to go to article.