Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make these maple leaf coasters from felt. This is such a simple (but beautiful) little project, so why not make up a batch to spruce up your autumn decor? Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Squirrel Dish Towel
Calli from Make It Do shows how to make a lovely dish towel from home decor weight fabric. Make one as a gift, or keep it for your own pretty kitchen. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Squirrel Dish Towel
Calli from Make It Do shows how to make a lovely dish towel from home decor weight fabric. Make one as a gift, or keep it for your own pretty kitchen. Go to the tutorial.
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We have a GulfCoastCottagePDF pattern winner!
I’m pleased to announce that the winner of the free pattern from GulfCoastCottagePDF is….
Lucky commenter 5! BeckyS, that’s you!! Congratulations!! Check your inbox for an email from me.
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…More altered shoes! Custom Fluevogs
Fluevogs are my favorite shoes ever. I posted today about how I had my CeCe boots altered to fit my wide calves.
For some serious awesomeness check out these altered Fluevog’s Lily Darling shoes! They were inked by Halle Riddlebarger from Village Shoes…
Winter comes to Mimi’s world
Mimi Kirchner’s artsy yet oh-so-huggable dolls are preparing for a frigid winter! See more on Mimi’s blog, Doll.
Be a part of Project Night Night
Please consider contributing your creative talents, or your cash, or both to Project Night Night, which comforts homeless children.
Many thanks to Diane Gilleland of CraftyPod for sharing this information.
Join the 2010 Bead Journal Project
Have you been following the spectacular work produced for the past two years’ Bead Journal Projects and daydreaming about participating? Well, the time has come to join in the fun. Registration begins October 15 for the new Bead Journal Project that starts…
Free pattern: Tatted necklace
Heather Johnston (The Tarnished Tatter) is sharing her original pattern for this dainty necklace. Wouldn’t this piece be lovely on a bride! Get the pattern.
Cute felt owl rings!
I just saw these handmade felt owl rings on flickr and had to post about them. They are adorable.
They are created by joeyjo666 on Etsy. If you are an owl lover these are surely a must have.
Her Etsy profile says…
The best embroidered tree ever
When I found this image on the blog of JO in NZ, I screamed a little. Yes. It is a Christmas tree made up of bullion knots!! The ornaments on the tree are Swarovski crystals. Brilliant! Literally. And so … Read More...
The best embroidered tree ever
When I found this image on the blog of JO in NZ, I screamed a little. Yes. It is a Christmas tree made up of bullion knots!! The ornaments on the tree are Swarovski crystals. Brilliant! Literally. And so gorgeous. See…
New from HEN: Embroidery patterns
A post on the blog of the Hand Embroidery Network says,
… Read More...We would like to announce the launch of our new hand embroidery patterns to be sold via our new HEN Etsy Shop. Our pattern designs are hand drawn and
New from HEN: Embroidery patterns
A post on the blog of the Hand Embroidery Network says,
We would like to announce the launch of our new hand embroidery patterns to be sold via our new HEN Etsy Shop. Our pattern designs are hand drawn and illustrated…
Giveaway: A Workbox from the Original Scrapbox
Splitcoast Stampers is having an absolutely amazing giveaway! They are giving away this wonderful Workbox from The Original Scrapbox, you have until Oct. 9th to tell them why you *need* to win this. You must go here to enter the contest … Read More...
Giveaway: A Workbox from the Original Scrapbox
image by Splitcoast Stampers
Splitcoast Stampers is having an absolutely amazing giveaway! They are giving away this wonderful Workbox from The Original Scrapbox, you have until Oct. 9th to tell them why you *need* to win this. You must go here to enter…
Free Christmas and Halloween embroidery patterns
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free Christmas … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns
(1) Christmas cross-stitch from Les grilles de Liselotte.
(2) Rosace bleue from Cachounette.
(3) Flower wheel from Connie G. Barwick of About.com.
(4) Little Owl Bookmark from Happy Threads.
(5) Joyeux Noel from Val’ en croix.
(6) Halloween bookmark from Happy Threads.
(7) Amitie from Bien le Bonjour aux Brodeuses.
(8)…
Inspiration: Astulabee
Sometimes astulabee’s work makes me so happy that my eyes tear up. Like today. See more photos of this little guy on the astulabee blog.
Tutorial: Goldwork/couching
Be sure to stop by Ruth O’Leary’s blog to check out her progress on the St. Cuthbert’s Banner project. In her most recent post, she lets us look over her shoulder as she outlines the cross motif with goldwork, teaching us…