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The October issue of The Gift of Stitching e-zine is available now. Editor Kirsten Edwards says on GOS blog,
Inside (and on the cover) is a beautiful needlework set by Deborah Thorpe of Midsummer Night Designs. It includes a sweet bag, needlebook and…
We can always count on sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog for beautiful, innovative little cross-stitch charts. This week, she’s sharing a sweet waterlily. Love it. Get the chart.
Have you ever wanted a custom stamp of your beloved pet? Well visit JL Mould’s shop on Etsy where you can get a clear stamp made from a photo of your pet. I LOVE this idea!! They also offer lots … Read More...
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Have you ever wanted a custom stamp of your beloved pet? Well visit JL Mould’s shop on Etsy where you can get a clear stamp made from a photo of your pet. I LOVE this idea!! They also offer…
The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure shows us how to incorporate silk-ribbon embroidery into a needlepoint canvas. Luscious. See the tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported … Read More...
The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure shows us how to incorporate silk-ribbon embroidery into a needlepoint canvas. Luscious. See the tute.
Check out these two posts by Beading Gem’s Journal (always and excellent source for tutorials and info) on braiding techniques. The first covers finger loop braiding and the second covers kumihimo style braided pieces. Both posts contain a wealth of information on the…
October’s free embroidery pattern from Andrea Zuill (Badbird) is almost un-bear-ably sweet. Andrea offers the following thoughts about making stitchery look “sketchy,”
When I first started doing embroidery I often stitched my images to look like drawings. I would try to match…
Pumpkin themed knitting needles. These are just fun!
Bella Blue is excited to introduce Pumpkin Spice. The autumn motif features bright orange pumpkins swirling on delicate brown vines. Infused with hues of the season, the needles are adorned with … Read More...
Pumpkin themed knitting needles. These are just fun!
Bella Blue is excited to introduce Pumpkin Spice. The autumn motif features bright orange pumpkins swirling on delicate brown vines. Infused with hues of the season, the needles are adorned with a bronze…
um, yum. Find the recipe for caramel apple pie in a cup drink HERE at RootsAndWingsCo.
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Zuleykha who shares her creations at
zuclay.blogspot.com/ is the winner of the October issue of Polymer Cafe! Keep an eye out in your inbox, I’ll be sending you an email to get details soon!
One of the best things you can do is keep something out of the landfill, the next is to make it better, here is a great example. Over at the blog Smart-Bottom Enterprises there is a great tutorial and witty story…
Here’s some fun Halloween themed soap inspiration!
1. Ghouls & Goblins Soaps, 2. BOO Glow In The Dark Ghost Soap, 3. Candy Corn Loofah Soap, 4. OwlSoap
A Felted Pumpkin Pair in two sizes, perfect for needle felting! Knit these decorative bowls from the base with circular needles. An overview of needle-felting is included in the pattern.
Felted measurements of the small bowl are 4″T, 16.25″C, 3″ … Read More...
A Felted Pumpkin Pair in two sizes, perfect for needle felting! Knit these decorative bowls from the base with circular needles. An overview of needle-felting is included in the pattern.
Felted measurements of the small bowl are 4″T, 16.25″C, 3″ opening and…
Hannah Milburn has posted a tutorial on the Banana Frog blog showing how to make a set pf patterned papers using stamps. Click here to go to tutorial.
Deborah from Wonderwoman Creations made this wintertime birdcage cover to keep her feathered friends warm during the colder months. If you have a bird at your house, why not make one, too? She shares a tutorial showing how. Go to … Read More...
Deborah from Wonderwoman Creations made this wintertime birdcage cover to keep her feathered friends warm during the colder months. If you have a bird at your house, why not make one, too? She shares a tutorial showing how. Go to the tutorial.
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