French blog Broderie d’Antan is an absolute treasure trove of free embroidery patterns. No matter what style you prefer, you’re sure to find something you love. Go to the blog.
Giveaway: Library of Memories Class
Stacy Julian is giving away a spot in her popular Library of Memories class at Big Picture Scrapbooking. Click here to go to giveaway. Hurry! It ends today!
Free patterns and charts: Hearts, Valentines
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.
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WATCH THIS CROCHET!
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070403/crochet-trimmed-watches/
Isn’t this a nifty idea? It looks like these watchbands are fabric – sewed to the watch after the embellishment was affixed. I think it would be easy enough to take an inexpensive store bought watchband and add one’s … Read More...
Conversation Heart Crafts
Love ’em or hate ’em, conversation hearts are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Find crafts and ideas for using conversation hearts HERE at celebrations. My favorite idea is to make a candy heart wreath (how-tos HERE).
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Valentine Line by Making Memories
Video tutorial: Sewing in a straight line
Chica and Jo continue their Sewing 101 video tutorial series with Lesson 3, which shows how to stitch in a straight line on your sewing machine. See the video.
[photo from Chica and Jo]
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Tutorial: Little boys’ boxer briefs from old t-shirts
Ramona from One Mama’s Creative Outlet shares a tutorial for making a pair of boxer briefs for your toddler or preschool boy from an old t-shirt. Brilliant! The soft knit of an old t-shirt is perfect for this project Go … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – chicscrapper29
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Art Glass Tiles…
So I’ve got a bathroom remodel in progress. Pretty exciting stuff here in the old homestead. This project is long overdue and is my first adventure in creating art tiles. Most of the tub area will be done with white … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby hat from a sweater sleeve
Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll from Future Craft Collective share a tutorial on Craftzine for making this hat for baby out of the sleeve of an adult sweater. The hat is styled to stay put on baby’s head. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a soft tunic
Head over to CraftStylish to get this tutorial by Cal Patch on how to turn a t-shirt into a tunic with a gathered front. This tutorial by Cal Patch is an excerpt from CraftStylish Restyle. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled jersey scarf
Sew Much Ado has the how-to for making this ruffled jersey scarf. I’ve got to try her method for creating and stitching down the ruffles. Check it out! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew Much Ado]
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Tutorial: Jumper dress for an infant
Rachel from Smile and Wave shares a tutorial for making a jumper for a little bitty baby. The dimensions she gives are for 0-3 months. Make one of these as a present for a new little baby, and you’ll quickly … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a maternity shirt from a long skirt
Rochelle at Home Sweet Homebodies shows how she transformed a long skirt into this maternity shirt. The cap sleeves and ruffles at the neck are totally on trend for this season! Get the how-to.
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New Release: Paper Work Stamps
Paper Works stamps has just released some super duper cute Valentines Day stamps, I love this one called First Date, so sweet! Click here to see all their new stamp images.
-Heather
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Super Bowl Cupcakes
Of course I’d have to turn any sporting event (wait, football, that’s a sport, right?) into an opportunity for sweets. Find tips on baking cupcakes and how-tos for making these football and cheerleader cupcakes, as well as how-tos for making … Read More...
A Ton of Kid Friendly Valentine’s Crafts
Cardboard Tube Penguin
Given that its about 45 degrees here in Florida, I figured a “Winter” theme craft would be appropriate. Click on over to Kids Craft Magazine to see how they make this cute little penguin.
Haiku Knits by Tanya Alpert
Wraps and shawls, rolled collars, flared sleeves, kimonos, lacy scarves, asymetrical collars, vests, tunics and pullovers and more! This book features 25 patterns inspired by Japanese design.
Pattern for knitters of all levels are included in this book that combines … Read More...