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This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
How awesome would it be to play with a bouncy ball that you made!! Check out Scribbit…Motherhood in Alaska and find out how you can make one too!
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this beach towel swimsuit cover-up dress. This sleeveless hoodie dress is perfect for the beach or swimming pool! The bright prints of a beach towel are so cute for this project!! Go to … Read More...
This simple project is perfect for a quick sit down art session after being outside in the sun all day long… I think they would make a great fireworks display! Visit Crafting Really Awesome Free Things for the how to…… Read More...
Don’t miss the chat with stitch artist Bascom Hogue on MrXStitch’s Stitchin n Junk podcast, episode 3.
A new video game is about to come out — Kirby’s Epic Yarn — in which all of the backgrounds are needlework and all of the characters are made of yarn. In fact, if I didn’t know better, I would … Read More...
I go through at least one cereal box a week so I could make lots of these gift bags. See how at this post. I do think it’s “funny” that this is the second project you readers have sent … Read More...
Something new from Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure:
… Read More...I have a new blog! It is called Chilly Hollow Stitch Guides. It lists not only my stitch guides which are for sale, but tells you where to find stitch guides for
Catherine McEver rocks. Her Apron Archives make me wish I lived in her house. Of this exhibit, she says,
… Read More...Here are the Apron Archives, a hallway gallery featuring a series of extensively hand-embroidered aprons, each focusing on a different science
Salley Mavor shows us her technique for creating dimensional lettering from thread-wrapped wire. Oh, the possibilities! See Salley’s tute.
M&J Trimmings created a challenge where they sent a box of trimmings to their favorite bloggers and asked them to come up with projects and tutorials.
The results in all types of crafts are excellent – and luckily for us … Read More...
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles lets us peek over her shoulder as she takes a tambour-beading masterclass from expert Bob Haven. I see real similarities to needlepunch in this technique. Except…tambour beading looks a lot harder. Thank you, … Read More...
Get the latest on soft-circuits from the women who know: Angela Sheehan and Becky Stern. See video of their Maker Faire demo over on Craftzine.com.
Sometimes, I’m a little slow on the uptake. I subscribe to Aubrey Longley-Cook‘s blog, spool spectrum. Week after week, I’ve seen him post what seemed like dozens of slight variations of an embroidery called Runaway. Today he … Read More...
These radish mushrooms are only part of the clever Smurf party featured on The Paper Pony. Learn how to make them HERE. And check out more Smurfy ideas here and here and here.
Yes. That’s Smurf bingo … Read More...
Visit the kitchn for links to some cute DIY cupcake wrappers templates and how-tos. CLICK HERE for the roundup.
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Check out this (big) collection of ice cream treats at Martha, 60 to be precise. Clever treats include: watermelon bombe , strawberry shells, rainbow sorbet, chocolate chip ship, and sorbet fish.
[tags]Martha Stewart, summer, ice … Read More...
I. love. ice cream. More than cookies, yes, I said it. And I love my magazines. So now I have to get the new In Style for Amy Atlas‘s ice cream spread (featuring the labels of our friend at … Read More...
Make your own cute as all heck sundress with no pattern! I saw this on flickr today day from Queenie Von Sugarpants.
You cna download the PDF here.
If you … Read More...
Elle’s Studio will be holding a free 3-week online class on their blog: Journaling in your own words. The class will run from August 8th to 28th and will feature 12 inspiring scrapbookers. Click here for more information.
Looking for … Read More...
