Crafter Jen Hopwood shows us via videos how to create two fun projects on the Martha Stewart show. There are two videos; one is for the lovely tote and the other is for the snappy tee. Both projects … Read More...
New Release: Memory Box Stamps – Cupcakes
Memory Box stamp has a YUMMY new collection of cupcake rubber stamps, don’t you just love the one with the bird sitting on top?? You can find all these cute new stamps here at Impress, buy them all and get … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Rubik’s Cube softie from felt
There’s nothing like a Rubik’s Cube to bring back a dose of that good ole 80s nostalgia. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a soft felt version of the classic toy. I love her “fuzzy dice” variation!! Get … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Gathered muslin throw pillow with rolled fabric rosettes
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gathered muslin throw pillow that features a trio of rolled fabric rosettes. The tone-on-tone palette allows you to focus on the beautiful details. Get … Read More...
Lookie what she made: 1920’s-inspired toddler dress and headband
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home made this adorable 1920’s-inspired dress and headband for her toddler girl. What a cute little flapper dress!! It’s part of her Sewing Through the Decades series. See more photos of … Read More...
Ann and Kay Are At It Again….
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This is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a long time!
2008 Interweave Patterns On DVD!
Enjoy all four issues of Interweave Knits exactly as they were printed in 2008: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter editions. The full-color electronic versions of these magazines include easy-to-navigate tables of contents, easy-to-print patterns, informative articles, designer profiles, and all… Read More...
Tutorial: Adjustable kid’s messenger or roadtrip bag with lion applique
Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys shares a tutorial out at QFD Creative for making this Click to Carry messenger bag for kids. The adjustable strap can be shortened to hang around the back of a car headrest, or lengthened … Read More...
Free charts: Needlepoint
Happy Threads is sharing two very different but equally enchanting needlepoint designs. Get the rose petal chart. Get the barn chart.
Free Sewing pattern: Summertime Romper for toddlers
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for the Summertime Romper that appeared in the So You Think You’re Crafty competition recently. The pattern is available in size for 18-24 months and 2T-3T. … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Sunbonnet Sue
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...
Make Your Own Bouncy Balls
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!
Sewing Tutorial: Swimsuit hoodie cover-up from a beach towel
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...
Crazy Circles
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...
Listen to Bascom
Don’t miss the chat with stitch artist Bascom Hogue on MrXStitch’s Stitchin n Junk podcast, episode 3.
Preview: Kirby’s Epic Yarn
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...
Cereal box and Sunday Comics Father’s Day Gift Bag
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...
New blog for needlepoint stitch guides
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
Apron science from Catherine McEver
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
Tutorial: Thread-wrapped lettering
Salley Mavor shows us her technique for creating dimensional lettering from thread-wrapped wire. Oh, the possibilities! See Salley’s tute.