I have never used Noro yarns
or knit these patterns, but this book is filled with wonderful and fun projects for the fashion knitter and I will try one using Noro yarn. The colors are amazing as are the patterns. … Read More...
Tutorial: Stacked fabric owls
Lollychops shares another cool idea using die-cut fabric shapes. This time she makes a little owl from a stack of fabric circles. (Of course, if you don’t have a die cutting machine, you can always cut the shapes by hand.) … Read More...
Roundup: Leftover Halloween Candy Ideas
Find recipes for using your leftover candy HERE at delish.com, like these peppermint patty brownies or peanut butter cookie pizza.
Visit cdkitchen HERE for ideas like bit o’ honey pumpkin cake and Baby Ruth cookies.
Serious eats has suggestions, … Read More...
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Book Review – By Little Hands
by little hands – Written By Elyse Rosati
ISBN-10: 1425186025 RRP $23.95
This wonderful little book was sent to me for review by Elyse as I have a 2 year old girl that loves to craft.
This book is designed … Read More...
Hot Glass Show at SOFA Chicago
I mentioned the SOFA show in an earlier post about Bullseye Glass and their exhibit. For those who missed that post, SOFA is the Sculptural Objects and Functional Art show that’s held around the country a couple of times a … Read More...
“Make Your Presents Felt”
Chrissie the shop owner of “Make Your Presents Felt” does some wonderful designs with felt. I am totally in love with this Felt bead and wooden petal choker necklace. Her shop has some lovely items you have to see. I … Read More...
Technique and Project Video: Diamond Glaze Cards
One of my favorite all tme products is Diamond Glaze, it’s a clear dimensional adhesive made by Judikins. There are lots of really cool techniques you can do with Diamond Glaze and in this great classic video Judi from … Read More...
KI Memories Deal of the Week
Snatch up this great birthday collection for a steal at $14.99 instead of $100! Click here to buy.
Free tat pattern: Featherline Snowflake
Jon Yusoff shares her original pattern for this tatted Featherline Snowflake on Jon’s Tatting Patterns. Get the pattern.
Tutorial: Strawberry pincushion
Sandi from Embroideroo shows how to make this strawberry pincushion. What a yummy place to park your pins and needles! Go to the tutorial.
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Looking for strawberry Fabric? … Read More...
Christmas-y temari
Wouldn’t this gorgeous temari make a perfect Christmas ornament! Jane tells us more on her blog, World Embroideries.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Halloween Roundup: Witches
Creepy witch fingers at not quite nigella.
Find witch cookies at Pillsbury.
Witch pear at Family Fun.
Witch cupcakes at Martha.
Witch calzones at bhg.
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Lookie what she made: Cropped ruffled jacket
Deborah from wonderwoman creations shows how she made this adorable ruffled jacket for a young girl. She started with a printed pattern, but altered it to add the ruffles to the sleeves. She also made some small changes to the … Read More...
Free patterns: 12 Days of Christmas
By popular request, Tricia-Rennea reprises her Twelve Days of Christmas line art, so perfect for embroidery. See all the free designs.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Scrap Buster projects
Sew, Mama, Sew’s Scrap Buster Month is over, but they’re keeping links to all the projects up on their website. You can see all the scrap bustin’ projects here. You can also see the winners of the contest here.… Read More...
Treat yourself to spooky savings
For two days only, get 20% off all Fall, Halloween, or Christmas themed fabric at The Quilt Shoppe online store.
Go to their Holiday Cloth Shoppe section to see what’s included.
Via In Stitches
Looking for more Halloween Block ideas? … Read More...
Free patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Trend: Pretty in Pink
Instead of the traditional red you’re going to be seeing lots more non-traditional colors popping up for the holidays, and pink will certainly be one of those. To get you into a pink mood Hero Arts shares a cute trio… 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...