Steph of lovestitches upcycled vintage embroidery into the most charming bunting ever. Get the details from her blog post.
A Mountmellick SAL with Vetty
Yvette Stanton is leading a Mountmellick stitchalong. She says,
… Read More...The plan at this stage is: to start the Mountmellick embroidery stitch along at or near the beginning of July. You’ll need to get a copy of the design from me
Learn about Lefkara lace
Mary Corbet is posting a series on Lefkara lace, traditional drawn-thread work from Cyprus. You’re going to enjoy this! Go to Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog.
Janet’s new needlepoint site
Janet Perry has done it again. The needlepoint goddess has created another new site, this time focusing on her beloved needlepoint plaids. She says,
… Read More...I have gathered up my information and handy order forms as well as some new plaid
Recycle pages with words into a manicure that speaks for itself
I love this idea! I am so doing it. I have to think about what I want my toes to say…..I have lots of dictionaries that I cut up for art and mixed media projects. Pop on over to Mademoiselle … Read More...
Tutorial: 1-Hour Dress
CraftStylish shares a tutorial for making this stylish knit interlock dress in just one hour, no pattern required. The pleating on one shoulder adds style. Pair it with a wide belt to cinch it in at the waist and create … Read More...
Get Nicole’s furry fox
Here’s a nifty note from Nicole of Follow the White Bunny:
… Read More...Last week I added a new pattern to the shop. It’s 10 (!) pages and it’s called ‘Forty Winks Fox’ . The pattern also includes an extensive ‘how
Listen to MrXStitch
Our beloved Jamie Chalmers (MrXStitch) has gone all new-media on us. Yea! He sent me this sweet note:
… Read More...I wanted to borrow a moment of your time to tell you about Stitching n Junk, the new podcast
Free desktop calendar from JMD Designs
June’s free desktop calendar from Janet Davies of JMD Designs is available now. Go grab it!
Free applique design: Dad
This month, the Words of Inspiration & Celebration BOM project — free from Victoriana Quilt Designs — salutes Dad. Use this design to make a comfy pillow for your special guy, make it the focal block of a custom lap … Read More...
Celebrate Urban Threads’ birthday!
Here’s juicy news from the Urban Threads newsletter:
… Read More...Urban Threads is two years old! …We’re having a par-tahy, and you’re invited! In addition to this week’s new designs, we’ve got a birthday sale for ya, a new round of
Felted hamburger meal take-out free tutorial from Fairyfox
Fairyfox has the most darling tutorial on how to create your own felt hamburger, fries, drink with straw and a tray to carry your yummy lunch on. Julie, of Fairyfox has a complete free tutorial with pictures for you to … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s superhero cape from dishtowels
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a child’s superhero cape out of a pair of dishtowels that she picked up at the dollar store. A Velcro closure makes it easy to put on and take off. If you … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Girls Chiffon ruffle tee
Melanie from Orangutan Designs and Sewing for Scarlett used scraps of chiffon from the Can-Can Skirts she recently made to create matching t-shirts. These t-shirts would be so cute with the Can-Can Skirt, but I bet they’d be pretty awesome … Read More...
Heavenly Angels in Need
Heavenly Angels in Need offers many different kinds of help to babies, children and their families in need. We are seeking for volunteers. Please join us by clicking on the member forum! We also have a special forum for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s halter with criss-cross straps
The Sewing Dork at Redemption shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s tie-back halter top, sans printed pattern. The fabric straps criss-cross and tie in a bow at the back. What a lovely look for … Read More...
Tutorial: Border Punch Flowers
Patti Behan shows you how to use Fiskars border punches to create paper flowers. Click here to go to tutorial.
Best.Clutch.Ever.
wth? I need this clutch, yearn for it. I love the platypus clutch and the penguin one.
These are made by tsurubride on Etsy. She was a featured seller on Etsy
Freebie: Be Inspired – June Creativity Prompts
The June Creativity prompts from A Matter of Memories are now available for download! These monthly prompts are free and include sketches as well as ideas for journaling, titles and photography. Click here to go to download.
Inspiration du Jour – Bonded
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.