Here is another re-create project like those that I have blogged about previously from My Mama Made It etc. I love the idea that crafters out there are looking at pieces in shops and figuring out how to make their … Read More...
Holiday discount from Helga Mandl
Helga Mandl Designs has a special offer that is knocking my socks off! The site says,
… Read More...With exactly six weeks to go until Christmas it’s not too late to get stitching those Christmas presents. I’ve packaged up seven of my
Ravelry. She’s Got It All!
So, browsing around on Ravelry, because who doesn’t browse around on Ravelry, I came across this. Have to admit, it was the color that drew me to it, but it’s very pretty. Can you imagine, done up in a silk, … Read More...
Winner of “Knitting Noro” Book Giveaway”
lia keller of Anchorage Alaska won this awesome book “Knitting Noro” and who could use sweaters more than an Alaskan. She is expecting a baby any day now and this will give her something to do after the baby comes … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork notebook cover
Teresa from Patchwork shows how to make this patchwork notebook cover. This is a great use for your fabric scraps. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Patchwork]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, notebook, cover, journal[/tags]
Tutorial: Stuffed fabric pumpkins
These fabric pumpkins by Thompson Family-Life may not be edible, but they are still utterly delicious! I’m loving her fabric choices, especially the doily appliqued to the side of one. She shares a tutorial so you can make some … Read More...
New Release: Digital Stamps from C C Designs
C. C. Designs has released some new adorable digital only Christmas and Thanksgiving images from designer Amy Young. I love this cute little elf and his teddy!
-Heather
Do you Love making cards? Come and join our Card making group… Read More...
Free chart: Eat Pie
This adorable holiday stitchery is called Eat Pie. (Ms. Turkey appears to be encouraging us to indulge in pie rather than Thanksgiving poultry!) The chart is free from VeeandCo Cross Stitch Designs. Get the chart.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch patterns and 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...
Free pattern: Maltese Flower Table Topper
I love Avis Shirer’s wool flower table mat. Link to free download courtesy of www.allpeoplequilt.com.
The best way to download this pattern is to right-click on the link and select Open in a New Window.
[tags]free pattern, applique, wool, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew your own pressing ham
It being this close to Thanksgiving (and Christmas), when I hear the word “ham” my mind automatically goes to the kind that you eat. But the ham that Jen from My Measuring Tape shows how to make is not an … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas apron
Phyllis Dobbs from Phyllis Dobbs Art & Design Studio shares a free pattern for this pretty apron. I love the angled pocket, and the contrast hem! Make it in red and green for a festive holiday look, or make it … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon Christmas tree applique
Chea from Just a Betty trying to be a Martha shows how she made this super cute Christmas tree applique. The body of the tree is made of up little strips of ribbon. She made a matching skirt by stitching … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a scarf into a fringed skirt for a little girl
Ashley from Make It and Love It continues her scarf refashioning series with a tutorial showing how to make a fringed skirt for a little girl out of a scarf. The long fringe would make any girl feel fancy! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall leaf table runner and napkin rings
Chica and Jo share a tutorial for making this fall leaf table runner with matching napking rings. Whether it’s for a special Thanksgiving dinner, or part of your autumn decor, your table will look festive with this table runner down … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Snuggle Easter bunny heat pack
Ellie from Bustle and Sew has generously shared a delightful free downloadable pattern and detailed tutorial for creating this adorable bunny-shaped heating bag. This charming little bunny is not only cute but also practical, as it features a pocket in … Read More...
Technique: Split Negative Stamping
Join Gina K on Stamp TV for this cool embossing technique called split negative.
-Heather
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Christmas is for the birds
How much cuteness can one Christmas tree hold? I’d love to find out by crowding every branch of my tree with little felt-applique birdie ornaments from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin. You, too? Go to her blog.
Looking … Read More...
Cookie Turkeys
Check out CakeSpy’s cookie and candy turkeys HERE at Serious Eats. (Including how-tos forconcocting these easy treats.)
[tags]turkeys, Thanksgiving, cookies, candy[/tags]