Ek Success has just launched the coolest new array of craft products from American Girl! Including some cute clear stamps, papers and card making kits along with loads of other items, perfect for crafty girls of all ages! I love … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Tutorial: Soutache braid loops
Threads Magazine has the how-to for making loops in soutache braid. You can use this braid to applique decorative designs and patterns on to your sewing projects. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Threads Magazine]
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Giveaway – Free Skein of Caron Yarn
Caron Yarn Giveaway!
Get Your FREE Skein of NaturallyCaron.com Country yarn!
Go directly to Caron’s site, here: http://www.caron.com/free_sample.html to find out how to get your free yarn.
Gotta go…. got knittin’ to do!
Deal of the Day!
I just found this! How cool is this? NobleKnits Designs has a Deal of the Day. Today it happens to be Circular Needles Point Protectors for only .99 cents!
Go here quick (as in don’t wait until tomorrow!): http://store.nobleknits.com/
Free chart: Festival of Lights frame
The needlepoint chart for this photo frame with glowing silver menorah (designed by Judi Kauffman) is free from FreePatterns.com. Get the chart.
Free Embroidery and Cross Stitch Patterns You May Have Missed
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...
Inspiration: Forged Iron Necklace
Originally uploaded by leonfangs
I have yet to blog about a forged piece, and that is probably because I don’t know much about forging nor do I know anyone who makes forged jewelry. But I stumbled across … Read More...
It’s All About The Slippers…
As the temperatures plunge into the single digits at night and frost covers everything in the morning, those hand knit slippers are a treasure. And you, because you can knit, have the ability to make all kinds of toes happy … Read More...
Observations on Inca textiles
The complex design of this antique tunic would be impressive enough if it were embroidered. In fact, the pattern is woven. Really. It is of pre-Columbian Inca origins. John Hopper of The Textile Blog notes,
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Inspiration: Benjamin Shrine
Benjamin Shrine. Wow. Whoa-uh. This is embroidery as art. Enjoy the review of Shrine’s work at MrXStitch.
Tutorial: Tinkerbell fairy costume
Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this Tinkerbell fairy costume. She made it as a gift for a birthday party her daughter was invited to. With a felt … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible cafe apron
If you enjoy mixing fabric prints, Shelly from 7 Layer Studio has a project for you! She shows how to make this reversible cafe apron. Each side of the apron is pieced from several coordinating fabric prints. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Rounded Photo Corners
Cathy Zielske shows how to create rounded photo corners on digital phots using Photoshop Elements. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Bolster pillows filled with rolled towels
ModHomeEcTeacher from Flipt Studio shares a tutorial on Curbly for these cool bolster pillows. She used rolled towels for the stuffing. Not only does this recycle your old towels, but it also speeds up the “stuffing” step (always my least … Read More...
Freebie: Thanksgiving Digital Elements
Just in time for Thanksgiving you can download these elements and brushes by Karla Dudley. Click here to go to download. Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs out on Etsy.
Striped Cookie Sticks
I am absolutely fascinated by these candy cane like striped cookies from Martha. Find the recipe and how-t0s (and a video) HERE. They seem a tad complicated, as there is piping and rolling involved, but I’m definitely going to … Read More...
SOME ‘ALTERNATE’ YARN SOURCES
We’re all looking to save money on one of our favorite purchases – yarn. I’ve found a few good ways to save lots of bucks on yarn, so I’ll share them here.
The cheapest yarn is that which one … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel high chair from fabric
Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff is posting a sewing tutorial every day this week. Earlier this week she shares tutorials for an infant wrap dress and Christmas ornaments from kid’s art.
Today, she shows how to make this … Read More...
Pattern: Poppies For You Bags
Now that the holidays are drawing near, I am looking for gift ideas I can make. I found this Poppies For You pattern at The Janelle Wind Collection blog. Go here for further details.
Looking for Quilting supplies and … Read More...