Jenny from The Kerr Family Blog found this eelskin bag at a local thrift store and bought it for a song. The only problem was that the handles had seen better days, so she came up with a clever solution. … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Purse handle fix!
Jenny from The Kerr Family Blog found this eelskin bag at a local thrift store and bought it for a song. The only problem was that the handles had seen better days, so she came up with a clever solution. She…
Roundup: Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest 2009 is almost over, but there is still time to throw an Oktoberfest party (hmmm, I guess any time is a good time for a beer-centered party, according to my husband). Here are some links with Oktoberfest food and … Read More...
Roundup: Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest 2009 is almost over, but there is still time to throw an Oktoberfest party (hmmm, I guess any time is a good time for a beer-centered party, according to my husband). Here are some links with Oktoberfest food and…
Halloween Cakes
Find tons of Halloween cake ideas HERE at Wilton. If the ghostly Victorian seems too ambitious, there’s always this dracula coffin cake or mummy cake.
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Halloween Cakes
Find tons of Halloween cake ideas HERE at Wilton. If the ghostly Victorian seems too ambitious, there’s always this dracula coffin cake or mummy cake.
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Freebie: Free Digital Stamp Every Friday
image by Linda and Digital Delights
Visit the Digital Delights Blog every Friday for a new FREE digital stamp image download!!
-Heather
Corsage Pin: Tutorial
I once ran across a brooch like this on a very soft unassuming tee-shirt at Portabello Road Market in London. That particular one also had some draped strands of small faux pearls and chain, to give it a little “edge”…
I have died and gone to cute beer heaven
hitachino nest beer
Originally uploaded by elphster
I didn’t even know there WAS a cute beer heaven but I guess that is the genius of packaging design. It takes you to a place were cute fat owls look at you … Read More...
I have died and gone to cute beer heaven
I didn’t even know there WAS a cute beer heaven but I guess that is the genius of packaging design. It takes you to a place were cute fat owls look at you with big…
inspiration: inpamo jewelry
Originally uploaded by inpamo
For some Friday inspiration check out inpamo’s jewelry in her Flickrstream. She makes excellent and slightly edgy jewels with a heavy textile influence. I love this necklace of tulle covered crystal pearls … Read More...
inspiration: inpamo jewelry
For some Friday inspiration check out inpamo’s jewelry in her Flickrstream. She makes excellent and slightly edgy jewels with a heavy textile influence. I love this necklace of tulle covered crystal pearls with sateen ribbon,…
Tutorial: How to load a tatting shuttle
Tatting goddess Jane Eborall goes back to basics to teach us the easy way to load a shuttle. See the tute.
Candy to stitch from Heather Hale
Get this new set of embroidery patterns from Heather Hale Designs for just US $5.00. See Heather’s blog for the details.
Free pattern: Autumn Oak Applique
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her original pattern for an Autumn Oak Applique block. She says,
I made this Autumn Oak Block Applique in golds, but it could be done in oranges, reds and browns. I designed it to fit our 6″…
Hand & Lock announces 2009 prize winners
There’s nothing stuffy or old-fashioned about the stitcheries that won the 2009 Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery. The garment shown here is just one example. See a gallery of works of the eight winners on the Hand & Lock site.
Possibilities: Embroidered furniture
OMG! Look what floresita (feeling stitchy) found! An embroidered headboard by johnnybunny! I am so making one of these for my poor naked bed. Get the links from floresita’s post.
Tutorial: Rolled felt flowers
June Pfaff Dailey shows how to make these lovely rolled felt flowers. Put one on a hair clip or a brooch, or a pair of them on a headband. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from June Pfaff Dailey]… Read More...
Tutorial: Rolled felt flowers
June Pfaff Dailey shows how to make these lovely rolled felt flowers. Put one on a hair clip or a brooch, or a pair of them on a headband. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from June Pfaff Dailey]
Assorted Free patterns and Stitch 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...