Day of the Dead (dias de los muertos) may be over, but there’s no reason you can’t celebrate year-round with this Day of the Dead themed tote bag. Totally Stitchin’ has a downloadable tutorial showing how to make one, along … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s sweater dress from an adult sweater
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this sweet little girl’s sweater dress out of an adult sweater. Don’t be intimidated by the sweater knit – this is actually a very easy project. I’ve been … Read More...
Tutorial: An easier way for elastic waistbands
Megan Nielsen from megannielsen.com shows her method for easy elastic waistbands. She ditches the casing in favor of a large zig-zag stitch. Go to the tutorial to find out how she does it.
[photo from megannielsen.com]
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Apple Cupcakes
Find the recipe for these adorable apple spice cupcakes HERE at Tongue-N-Cheeky.
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Knitting Daily TV Series 300 Giveaway!
I’ve got another giveaway for you! But this one you’re gonna have to work for. Your favorite Knitting TV Series, on DVD!
Join knitting expert Eunny Jang, crochet ace Kim Werker, spinning and weaving fiberista Liz Gipson, and favorite stitcher … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Thanksgiving
Melissa of Elemental Stitches has put together a nice long list of free Thanksgiving embroidery patterns and charts. Yea! Thanks, Melissa! See the list.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Sweet Harvest Farms
Sweet Harvest Farms features soaps that soothe, nurture and hydrate skin. The Luxurious Goats Milk Lavender Bud Soap is made using organic lavender buds that exfoliate while you bathe. Tiffany’s Homemade Luxurious Goats Milk Soap consists of exfoliating organic poppy … Read More...
Giveaway: Crate Paper Chipboard
The GalBlog (official blog of the ScrapGal Design Team) is giving away this set of chipboard shapes from Crate Paper. Entries close November 6th. Click here to go to giveaway.
Tutorial: Travel sewing kit from a quilted potholder
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows you can transform a quilted potholder into this handy travel sewing kit. The quilting is perfect for holding your needles and pins. How cool is that! Get the how-to.
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Free charts: Lots of little trees
This lovely series of cross-stitch Christmas-tree motifs is a gift from Aliola . Sweet! Get the charts.Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
S’Mores Wedding Favors
What a crazy cute idea for a party (or wedding) favor: a S’mores packet with a graham cracker, candy bar and marshmallow. Find the idea HERE at intimate weddings.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
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Free charts: Christmas Biscornu
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
Cross Country Christmas Hop
It’s game day at Gudrun’s World blog. To get us ready for the Cross Country Christmas Hop starting Nov 9, today she is posting a baby picture of a designer and if we guess who it is we get … Read More...
In the ‘Animals Up To Something’ category
Mice are always up to something whether it be exploding fireworks all over the place or hiding behind the fridge eating all your cupcakes.
Dandy Lion Press has a number of animals up to something cards and the like, all … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Cayla73
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Tutorial: Toddler leg warmers from adult knee socks
Keep your toddler’s legs warm this winter with a pair of leg warmers. You can make a pair easily out of adult knee socks. Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows you how. Get the tutorial.
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GAS at SOFA
I’ve mentioned SOFA, the International Expositions of Sculptural Objects and Functional Art Show because of the appearances of Bullseye and the Corning Museum of Glass’ Hot Glass RoadShow. This post is about GAS, the Glass Art Society being … Read More...
Design Contest: Moonstone
The jewelry store, David Kodner Personal Jewelers wrote to tell us about their current design competition which is open to designers of all levels.
The designs need to be based around the moonstone illustrated here. The top five designs will … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a toddler-sized bubble skirt
Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make a little bubble skirt for a toddler. You can easily adjust the measurements for a bigger girl if you need. Go to the tutorial.
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