When I came across this Ladybug Treat Roundup, I couldn’t help but feel inspired. It’s not just about creating adorable snacks, but about tapping into the magic of ladybugs … Read More...
Girly Girl Blanket!
Does your girl love pink? If so, this is the blanket for her. (Yes, I realize it can be knit in any color….), but it looks just so cute in bright NEON PINK!!
See? isn’t it cool? Free pattern courtesy … Read More...
Pea Pod Baby Shower Cookies
Learn how to make these cute baby-in-a-pea pod cookies HERE at Brown Eyed Baker.Step-by-step instructions and photographs included!
[tags]pea pod, baby, shower, cookie decorating[/tags]
So You Want To Design Your Own Sweater?
Knitpicks can help! They’ve got a whole blog post dedicated to “Who Wants To Knit A Sweater” to guide you along. Complete with videos! You can’t go wrong with videos….
Embellishing with Needle Felting
Kathleen Cubley of Knitting Daily tells us that her local fabric shop sells some fabulous felt squares, and she has wanted to make something with them for a long time. She thought it would be fun to turn these squares … Read More...
Recycle aprons into curtains
This is such an adorable idea and great for those of you “no sewers” out there. Grab yourself a couple of aprons and pop them on up over a window for an instant window treatment. Just perfect for a kitchen … Read More...
Miniature Briefcase for Father’s Day
Seven year old polymer clay artist made this cute little briefcase for her dad for Father’s day. It’s even stuffed with miniature money!
Click here to see more pictures at the Garie’s Creations website.
[tags]father’s day, polymer clay, briefcase, miniatures, … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Frilly Summer Dress from a long skirt
Thera Joyce from Crafty Pirate shows how to take a long, gathered skirt and turn it into a short, frilly summer dress. Some ribbon (for straps), some lace (for trim at the bottom), some elastic, and a few seams is … Read More...
Embroider your own Fendi bag
Fendi — the totally upscale bag designer — is offering a DIY kit. Net-a-Porter.com says,
… Read More...Master the art of self-expression with Fendi’s wonderfully innovative take on their iconic Baguette. This DIY embroidery kit and sheer natural woven raffia shoulder bag
Pretty Hat!
A hat? In summer? Seriously? Yeah, because not last night, but the night before it frosted up here. Yes, frost! Tomatoes and peppers that weren’t covered – toast! So, yes, a hat in the summer.
This pattern, graciously furnished by … Read More...
Get a guest spot on Needle ‘n’ Thread
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is seeking guest bloggers. She says,
… Read More...If you stitch, if you write about needlework or textiles on a blog, if you have a hand-made enterprise for needlework-related goods (like an Etsy or Artfire
Tat Days are coming soon
The Palmetto Tatters (“Our mission is to promote the craft of tatting and spread it like kudzu across the South!”) are once again sponsoring Tat Days, a rolicking weekend of learning, playing, and most of all tatting, which will take … Read More...
DMC gives us half-cross-stitch
DMCThread’s Blog is touting the wonders of half-cross-stitch and the thrill of using needlepoint charts for counted embroidery. Don’t you just love it when our stitchy passions cross-pollinate! Get details from the DMC post. And check back for a … Read More...
feeling stitchy announces the rainbow winners
The winners have been chosen in the feeling stitchy Rainbow of Stitches challenge. The names of the winning artists and photos of their works are being posted two per day until all ten are announced, so check the feeling stitchy … Read More...
More on shisha from Penny
Enter your cutting-edge contemporary fiber art
Our beloved Joetta Maue is curating an exhibition of fiber arts for the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn, NY, USA, to open September 16. And you can submit your work for her consideration! The entry fee is surprisingly low — … Read More...
Rice Pudding and Fruit Sushi
I’ve seen many a take on sushi writing this blog (the real stuff, cupcake versions, candy versions, and Rice Krispie treat versions). But never a rice pudding version. Learn how to this sushi HERE at Sugar Buzz. (A google … Read More...
We stitch our hopes and our pain
I’m so touched by this embroidered expression by Kay Susan of S’Mockery SmArt. It documents in stitch the emotions she has experienced as her brother has gone through repeated rounds of hope and disappointment on his way to a … Read More...
Tutorial: “Lucite” Bracelet
Fancy a lucite bangle, but don’t want to search for one that is both your style and afforable? Well, look no further. With only a shower curtain ring, your choice of fabric or paper and a bit of Mod Podge … Read More...
Lena amps up Lu’s design
I love, love, love the small-run, custom fabrics of Lu Summers (summersville). Her fanciful rows of motifs combine OCD and whimsy in a way that suits my personality perfectly. And if that weren’t enough, her blog reader Lena… Read More...