Bag ‘n Trash blog features this free pattern with a stag and crown motif, as well as a strawberry toe pattern.
Doiley Cupcake Wrappers
A very cupcake and cookie-heavy day today, but how could I resist this clever idea from the intimate weddings blog? Learn how to make your own cupcake wrappers from doilies HERE.
[tags]doilies, cupcake wrappers, weddings[/tags]
Inspiration: Melissa Crowe
Oooooooo. The felt appliques of Melissa Crowe (Checkout Girl) are just as adorable — or maybe even moreso — when she works in tiny scale! See Melissa’s blog.
A Cookie A Day
Check out Project Cookie 365 for some gorgeous cookie decorating inspiration. The blogger, Jennie, has set out to decorate a cookie a day for a year. Some of my favorites so far: May 23 for World Turtle Day and May … Read More...
The party continues at DMCThreads
Don’t miss Emma’s Garden Party going on now at the DMCThread’s Blog. There’s just no telling what Emma will give away next. One thing for sure: You can grab some darling free embroidery patterns. Go to the DMCThread’s Blog.
Mondo tatting giveaway
Gina of Threads of a Tatting Goddess is having a humungus mondo tatting giveaway. There will be three winners of excellent prizes. Go to Gina’s post to enter before Monday, May 31.
Learn to transfer an embroidery pattern
Yvette Stanton of White Threads has posted a couple of articles on transferring embroidery patterns accurately and safely. See her technique post. And/or see her tools post.
Vinyl Cuff
Here is a great upcycled look from Rachel at Transient Expressions. It is made from left over vinyl and a snake brooch, but you can us whatever brooch/earring that you have or find to create your own look.
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How to trap your spool
Suppose you don’t want to cut a fancy fiber into wasteful or hard-to-manage lengths; you’d like to lay the spool on the surface of your work so you can unwind the fiber as you couch it. How do you keep … Read More...
Dichroic Glass According to Wikipedia…
Today the Art Glass Guild posted a little link to Wikipedia and their definition of what dichroic glass is. I absolutely love dichroic glass and the sparkle and the glow of it so I thought all of you needed a … Read More...
The history of tatting
John Hopper of The Textile Blog takes an interesting (if brief) look at tatting. I was surprised to learn from him:
… Read More...It is not thought to be a particularly early craft and examples and documents do not place it any
Janet Perry will launch a new site
Here’s some exciting news from Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint:
… Read More...Today I’m preannouncing my new site, Needlepoint Stitch Guides, where you will be able to buy already created guides, order custom guides, and download free stitch guides.
Magnum P.I.: The Cookie
These Tom Selleck-in-his-hey-day are ever so pleasing to me, not just because I’m a sucker for all things ’80s, but because of the creative brilliance. Learn how 37 confections created the “Magnumstache Cookie” HERE.
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Knitting For Our Troops….
Payette, Idaho — A Payette woman is turning her hobby into a real overseas mission. “I’ve always knitted and crocheted,” said Bea Mitchell. “I have to keep my hands busy.” Every knit and every purl gets Mitchell one loop closer … Read More...
Learn more about shisha work
Go over to MrXStitch right now and see Penny Nickels‘ post about shisha work. But be forewarned: The photos are so gorgeous, you’re going to want to add this technique to your repertoire right away! You can see … Read More...
Color or stitch Rosemoo’s designs
Rosemoo is sharing some original coloring pages that I think would make ideal stitch guides. Imagine stitching these lovely patterns on paper for greeting-card fronts. (Oh, I think I just made a plan for my weekend!) Get the designs.
Tutorial: Coral stitch
Kim of big B blog is on a quest to learn 100 embroidery stitches, and she’s sharing the adventure with us. Learn coral stitch along with Kim. Just follow the multitude of clear photos on her blog post.
Tutorial: Button Flower
Rachel Hall shows how to use your button stash to make these cute flowers on the A Million Memories blog. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Eco Travel Lid reusable bowl cover from fabric
Summer is picnic season, and with it come potlucks and covered dishes. Instead of using foil or plastic wrap to cover your salad bowl, why not use an eco-friendly reusable fabric cover? Allyson Hill shares a tutorial on her blog… Read More...
Tutorial: Poolside robe from a towel
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to make this poolside robe out of a large towel. Inexpensive beach towels are readily available at the discount stores right now. Grab one up and make yourself a new swimming … Read More...