(1) Bonne fête Papa from les petites croix de Christine
(2) Bonne fête papa from Val’ en croix
(3) Cœur brodé Fête des Pères from Chez Mamigoz
(4) Coeur Papa from Brodyzen Créations
(5) Bonne fête papa from Val’ en … Read More...
DIY project: Kate’s felt sculptural pendant lamps
Kate of Design*Sponge created these two versions of modified IKEA lamps, inspired by several designers she has seen over the years that use felt to create amazing textures. Felt is inexpensive, easy to work with, and comes in a … Read More...
Free pattern downloads at fabric.com
I just noticed that Fabric.com has a couple of cute free patterns. One for a beach cover up and one for a cami and tap pants set, plus some other apparel and some bags that are cute. Never turn … Read More...
Tutorial: Brush Embroidery Cookies
How, how how have I not heard of this fantastic cookie decorating method? Visit OM NOM! for a tutorial for brushing icing to create this gorgeous embroidery effect. Find the tutorial HERE.
[tags]paint brush, cookie decorating, royal icing, embroidery[/tags]
Felted Bag Pattern!
Pretty, no? And summery too. The pattern is free, from FaveCrafts, here
Knit and felt a pretty bag with two bright blocks of color and a twisted cord handle. Felting helps smooth away any imperfections, making this bag knitting … Read More...
Tip: Candle holder becomes stitcher’s friend
Here is a completely brilliant tip from KERRYKATIECAKES:
… Read More...I bought a set of the Glade Scented Oil Candles… They have a glass holder and the candles sit in it and burn away while scenting the room with yummy fragrance.
Tutorial: Stitch braids
Jacquie of MafiosaGrrl shows us how to get the effect of braided hair in an embroidered portrait. Cool! See the tute.
And many thanks to Jenny Hart (Sublime Stitching) for her post on feeling stitchy that pointed … Read More...
Inspiration: Fat-Quarter
Oh. My. Goodness. Look what Annet (Fat-Quarter) did with raised cup stitch! Not to mention fancy hem stitch and buttonholed herringbone. She’s certainly making the most of the TAST challenge! Get all the details (and see more … Read More...
A new stitchy e-book from Carina
I’m excited to tell you that Carina Envoldsen-Harris has published a new e-book, Stitching Borders and Beyond. She says,
… Read More...Stitching Borders is a collection of 12 stitches, some are border-type stitches and a few are isolated stitches. I want
Giveaway: Erin Ewer cross-stitch kit
Wouldn’t you love to get a free kit for this cross-stitch butterfly fairy designed by Erin Ewer? Yiotas XStitch is giving one away! Go to the site to enter before June 30.
Freebie: Summer’s End Digital Kit
Click here to download this free kit from DigiScrap Depot.
Tutorial: Kicky Swimming Kickboard Slipcover from vintage stretch polyester
When summer comes, we pull up stakes and move down to the neighborhood swimming pool. Not literally, but we do spend about 90% of our free time there. And with pool time comes swimming gear.
My daughter has one of … Read More...
Tutorial: From boxy tank to flattering tunic
The Eco Stitcher tells how she turned this boxy tank into a flattering tunic. A strip of contrast fabric adds extra length, and a bit of shirring cinches it in under the bust. Read more at The Eco Stitcher.… Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl mustache baby bib
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar joins the Babyhood Bonanza over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make this oh-so-awesome vinyl baby bib. The mustache applique is all boy! The vinyl makes an easy wipe-clean surface, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fairy tutu, no sewing required
Bird from Bird Crafts shows how to make this no-sew fairy tutu. It’s easy, it’s cute, and you can make these out of any color of tulle. I love the hot pink that she used in her example!! I made … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart-shaped corsage t-shirt embellishment
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to embellish a plain tee with heart-shaped knit scraps. The scraps get folded and tucked to create a dimensional corsage applique. How pretty! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Ruffles and Roses… Read More...
Project and New Release: Card with Staz-On Metallic Ink
Click here for instructions on how to make this lovely poppy card using Staz- On . new metallic ink. This wonderful new ink from Staz-On is a perfect combination of permanent ink and metallic shine, made to stamp on any … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Flat Flowers 3D
This video tutorial shows how you can add interest to die cut flower shapes and make them 3-dimensional. Click here to go to tutorial
JULY 4 Crochet – Rewind
http://handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/06/make-your-own-red-white-blue-cup-cozy.html
Here are two cute and quick ideas for July 4. Of course, you can change the color and use the patterns for other occasions too!
http://handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/2010/06/make-your-own-red-white-and-blue.html
This is a ReWind article – to save my sanity. I’ve posted the … Read More...
Free pattern: Flourish pin cushion
I love the fussy cut design atop gathers in this DIY pin cushion. It showcases the Flourish fabric line by Alisha Frost and is a free download from Studio eFabrics. Get it here.
[tags]pin cushion, free pattern, Flourish[/tags]
Looking … Read More...