Looking for simple gifts to make for the holidays? Cards inside a tin make a wonderful gift for a teacher co-worker or a great stocking stuffer. Visit the Glue Dots website for instructions on how to make this cute tin … Read More...
Kiwi Tree
What better idea is there to encourage kids to eat their fruit than to merge it with Christmas? Find this kiwi Christmas tree and other kid-friendly goodies, like this eggy snowman, at Little Food Junction.
[tags]snowman, Christmas tree, eggs, … Read More...
A Curated Collection of Free Christmas Embroidery Patterns
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...
Winner of Felted Holy and Berry Wine Caddy Bag
I am pleased to announce that Carol Caldwell won the adorable Felted Holly and Berry Wine Caddy Bag. I used random.org to select the winner. I want to thank Cheryl of ceCreation for allowing us the privilege of hosting this … Read More...
14 will win Designs in Machine Embroidery
Here’s the latest fabulous Happy Holidays Giveaway from Sewforless.com:
… Read More...Most embroiderers are familiar with Eileen Roche … and Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. If not – you had better start commenting because we are giving away THREE subscriptions to
Weekly giveaways from JMD Designs
Did you know that Janet Davies of JMD Designs has a special blog just for weekly giveaways? I’m serious. Each Sunday, there’s a new post and a new opportunity to win one or more of Janet’s lovely designs. The blog … Read More...
Free chart: Torah needlepoint
Reader Annette Berlin alerted us to a lovely Torah needlepoint design on Craftstew that is especially appropos as Hanukkah is being celebrated around the world. Craftstew says,
… Read More...What is a Torah? Imagine a bible, handwritten on cowskin parchment, and rolled
Links to free lingerie sewing patterns
If you sew your own lingerie, or have been wanting to start sewing your own lingerie, check out the lingerie sewing links over at CraftStew. These links point to free patterns for bras, panties, camisoles, etc. See the list at … Read More...
Cupcake Menorah
Find the how-tos for making this cute cupcake menorah HERE at Bright Ideas.
[tags]Hanukkah, cupcakes, menorah[/tags]
Video tip: Starting a seam on thick materials
Starting a seam on a thick fabric can be tricky. If the feed dogs can’t start the fabric moving, then you end up with all your stitches in one spot. This can lead to thread jams or, worse yet, your … Read More...
Projects: Holiday Present Toppers and Tags
Hero Arts Blog has a wonderful posts with lots of tag and present topper ideas like this stunning shaker topper made by Barbara Hache, that mouse is just too cute! -Heather
Dalle de Verre – Kitengela Glass Studios
My good friend and glass goddess Leigh Adams just returned from Kitengela Glass Studios in Kenya. What an adventure. The day before yesterday I was fortunate enough to get a look at half of the pictures she took while there. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom fleece hat
As part of her Handmade Hanukkah series, Jaime from Prudent Baby offers a tutorial for this pom pom fleece hat. This is a quick, easy sewing project, perfect for a last minute gift. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Toddler skirts from maternity pants
Hannah from While They Sleep shows how she turned a pair of maternity pants into two skirts to fit her twin toddler daughters. If you don’t have old maternity pants within easy reach, you can do this with any pair … Read More...
Win an iPhone Radiation Protection Case
Thanks to our sponsor PongResearch you have the chance to win a Radiation protection Iphone case.
Pong Research is a new research-driven company developing technologies to improve environmental health, has introduced the Pong™ iPhone Case, a
protective case that reduces … Read More...
Tutorial: Narrow rolled hem on a sewing machine
How many lovely, drapey fabrics have been banished to the back of your sewing closet just because you dreaded putting a hem on it? A rolled hem would do the trick, but who wants to do that much hand sewing? … Read More...
Project: Velvet Embossed Stamped Scarf
Have you ever tried velvet embossing with your stamps? It’s a technique I love doing, it’s a really stunning , yet easy effect using an iron and large rubber stamps to emboss on the velvet. Mary at Hot Potatoes is … Read More...
Name Garland…Great Learning Tool!
Tired, Need Sleep just posted her take on making ornament garland with her son’s name on it! Her photos also show him lacing up the paper ornaments in order which would help a chid to learn how to spell his … Read More...
Free design from Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk is sharing the second in her series of free hydrangea designs. Yea! You can print the image on fabric and embellish it with ribbons, beads, and embroidery. Or you can print it on paper. Wouldn’t it be … Read More...
Embroidery kits for children on Etsy
Portuguese reader Meri sent us this heads-up:
At Christmas this is a good shop for a little needlework gift for introducing embroidery to children !
And she is so right! Take the listing for the kit pictured here, for … Read More...