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I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:
http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm
An example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this … Read More...
I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:
http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm
An example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this pretty Seashore…
As found via CakeSpy: the Cupcake Car from Neiman Marcus. Really. A cupcake car. How cute but sort of odd would it be to drive around DC in one of these?
Dress up Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween with these how-tos from Smashed Peas and Carrots for eyeballs (ewwwww!!!!!) and pumpkins. 
Dress up Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween with these how-tos from Smashed Peas and Carrots for eyeballs (ewwwww!!!!!) and pumpkins.
Technorati Tags: rice krispie treats, pumpkins, Halloween
image by Sirpaliina
Check out this amazing gallery on Splitcoast Stampers by Sirpaliina, she does some wonderful work!!
-Heather
(1) Snowman needlepoint designed by Michele Wilcox from FreePatterns.com.
(2) Christmas rose from Among the Gum Trees.
(3) Joyeux Noel from Le blog de la marmotte brodeuse.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Narwhals continue to be one of my favorite animals. Please to notice this cute blue narwhal necklace on Etsy.
Made by Cupcakes And Mace in New Zealand.
I also like the Running with Scissors necklace!
Narwhals continue to be one of my favorite animals. Please to notice this cute blue narwhal necklace on Etsy.
Made by Cupcakes And Mace in New Zealand.
I also like the Running with Scissors necklace!
Barbara Becker Simon will be teaching 3 new workshops at Studio 34 Beads in Rochester, NY. Check out her book published in August, Metal Clay Beads.
Also check out their huge variety of jewelry making classes held each month. October includes, among many…
Sailaja of Summers of India blog has posted an interesting introduction to traditional Indian embroideries. See the post.
Keep your school lunches eco-friendly by using a reusable sandwich wrap instead of a throwaway baggie. Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make one. Go to the … Read More...
Keep your school lunches eco-friendly by using a reusable sandwich wrap instead of a throwaway baggie. Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make…
Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial on U Create showing how to make this fall-themed fleece throw. Appliqued leaves are scattered across the blanket just like they’ve fallen from a tree. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from U … Read More...
Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial on U Create showing how to make this fall-themed fleece throw. Appliqued leaves are scattered across the blanket just like they’ve fallen from a tree. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from U … Read More...
Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial on U Create showing how to make this fall-themed fleece throw. Appliqued leaves are scattered across the blanket just like they’ve fallen from a tree. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from U Create]
Cindy Ward of needleworkshow.com invites you:
The Needlework Show is now open! … Remember, this is a wholesale show, so as a consumer, you won’t be able to place an order directly with our vendors. You can, however, use the list of…
The chart for Playful Elf by Kooler Design Studio is free for your personal use from The Chart Shop at Cross-Stitching.com. Get the chart.
Niamh of Urban Threads says,
Hand embroidery is wonderful, simple, meditative, and sometimes, a little bit time consuming. This can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you like your hobbies, but sometimes when you have a big open…