I’ve blogged about them several times already, but let me say it again: I love me some Dolly Donations!! Their mission is to provide a bit of comfort in the form of handmade cloth dolls to needy children around … Read More...
Embroiderers unite for Sulgrave Manor
Don’t miss Tricia‘s post on The Embroiderer’s Story about her visit to Sulgrave Manor to see the bed-curtains in the Great Chamber, an incredible cooperative project. Tricia says,
… Read More...The project…was to invite embroiderers to stitch tent stitch slips to
Guidelines for surface stitchery
Silk-gauze pattern transfer
Lisa Tressler is guest blogging on Needle ‘n’ Thread with a terrific article about using silk gauze as a medium for transferring embroidery designs. Very old concept + modern tools and materials = rockin methodology. See Lisa’s post.
Belle France Cuisine & Knitting Tour
Belle France Cuisine & Knitting Tour – September 20-27, 2010
French Girl Knits has engaged the warm, wonderful & speedy Miriam Tegels as our knitting guide for our second week in France this coming September.
The Chateau is stunning where … Read More...
Free pattern: Corvus’ dragon
Corvus tristis is back in pattern-drawing mode! This breathtaking dragon is free from her blog — please observe her restrictions on its use. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Multi-use butterfly
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) is sharing this sweet butterfly pattern for your personal use. She says,
… Read More...I have used it as hand turned applique. But the line drawing could be used bigger or smaller in so many styles of
Flip Flop Appetizers
Learn how to make flip flop crackers n’ cheese HERE at snackpicks. {found via Flourishes, via Gordon Gossip}
[tags]cheese, crackers, summer, flip flops[/tags]
Now online: The Needlewoman
We got this sweet note from Kris Carr of The Needlewoman Hobart:
… Read More...We would love to share our site with the people in your community as this is the first time we have ventured online, and no one knows
How to upcycle a plain solar light into a stylish one
I love outdoor lighting and with solar powered fixtures it is really easy to do. The clever crafter of the blog Keen Inspirations has a great way to take inexpensive solar lights and dress them up to look like expensive … Read More...
In Stitches is available online
If you’re into art quilting, you’ll love this heads-up from Susan Brubaker Knapp (Blue Moon River):
… Read More...The staff of Quilting Arts magazine has just launched their latest creation, In Stitches, a one-of-a-kind special issue that “celebrates hand
Tutorial: Easy Colorful Chain Maille Earrings
This tutorial for easy colorful chain maille earrings from Easy Wire, were recently shared in the Jewelry Making Daily email.
It is a nice easy project with excellent instructions and the best part is, they should only take you about … Read More...
Get SharonB’s July calendar
A July desktop calendar featuring SharonB‘s gorgeous stitchery is available free from Pin Tangle blog. Go get it.
Tutorial: Punto Rodi
Jeanine in Canada (Italian Needlework blog) shows us how to do Punto Rodi or Rodi Stitch. She says,
… Read More...[It] is a Pulled Thread Stitch used for filling spaces of a design and creating a light, open area. It
Tutorial: Round floor cushions from repurposed denim
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition made these super cute floor cushions for her kids’ playroom. She paired denim repurposed from an old pair of overalls with a fun cotton print. The carrying handle on the side is actually the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tote bag from two fat quarters
Amy from Diary of a Quilter guest blogs over at Make and Takes with a tutorial showing how to make a fun little tote bag out of a couple of fat quarters. There is an endless array of cute fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a casserole carrier
Summer is potluck season, and what better way to bring your covered dish to a potluck or barbecue than in a pretty casserole carrier? Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making one. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: 4th of July flag t-shirts
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these 4th of July themed t-shirts. There is a ruffled version for the girls, and a plainer version for the boys. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Techniques: Using Texture Stamps
Join Nancy Doren on the Scrapbooking from the Inside Out blog for some really cool and interesting ways to use texture stamps on your cards and scrapbook pages. Click here for her tutorial.
-Heather
Bikini and Palm Tree Cookies
Find the step-by-step tutorials for decorating these oh so summery cookies HERE at one of our fave blogs, Bake at 350.
[tags]bikinis, palm trees, summer, cookie decorating[/tags]