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This is a nice variation on the typical grid layout for T-Shirt quilts. Get the instructions for this collage style quilt at Craftzine. Original design by Michelle Kempner.
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I found this nifty swap in the current listings at SwapDex. Swap host Jane of Jane Fabrics and Quilts blog shares the fabric choices of participant Terri at Sew Fantastic blog to give an idea of appropriate colors. How can you go wrong with seussical aqua and red? Visit Terri’s post for tips, more photos, and even…
Kayte Terry, author of Complete Embellishing and Applique Your Way, shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make this Stitches and Stripes tote bag. This is a great project for raiding your scrap bin. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Kayte Terry, author of Complete Embellishing and Applique Your Way, shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make this Stitches and Stripes tote bag. This is a great project for raiding your scrap bin. Go to the tutorial.
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Jenya from MyEvaForeva shows how to repurpose a burlap sack into these chic fabric buckets. The rustic fabric totally works for this project! Go to the tutorial.
Be sure to also check out her Etsy shops: EvaForeva and forEvaMore.
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Spending time in the hospital is hard on anyone, but especially little ones. You can help brighten their stay with a custom hospital gown, made from fabric that they love. Instructables member kelllbelll shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
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Find a great, gorgeous tutorial on making buttercream frosting (and some cupcake inspiration) HERE at Conversations with a Cupcake.
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Find a great, gorgeous tutorial on making buttercream frosting (and some cupcake inspiration) HERE at Conversations with a Cupcake.
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And more from the lovely Better Homes and Gardens: Find a slideshow of party food ideas for Halloween HERE, such as these marshmallow fondant creatures and mummy wraps.
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The Hostess with the Mostess blog has rounded up the eerie edibles from the Better Homes and Gardens Tricks and Treats issue, such as these sweet skeletons and shepherd’s pie ghosts. Find the roundup HERE.
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I found the instructions for this adorable Mummy Doll on Woman’s Day magazine web site. There is a written knitting pattern for you to follow with felting instructions. I am going to get the yarn tonight and try one. These…
A new feature at the Hand Embroidery Network is the stitch of the day, which will accumulate eventually into Stitch A-Z. First up: detached chain stitch (lazy daisy). See the tute.
Heads up, cat-loving stitchers! The chart for this French feline is free for your personal use from Les grilles de Liselotte. Get the chart.
Lynette Andreason — famous for embroidery on metal — has been playing with old spoons. Mmmmmmmm. See the post.
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this pretty and fragrant felt-applique sachet. See the tute.
If you’re not ready to tackle the challenge of a full face cane yet, why not try an eye cane? Ann C. Rismiller of Dancing Hand Designs has shared this tutorial.
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If you’re not ready to tackle the challenge of a full face cane yet, why not try an eye cane? Ann C. Rismiller of Dancing Hand Designs has shared this tutorial.
Ready to get started making some peepers? Click…
The chart for this cheery winter scene is free for your personal use from kaligrilles. Get the chart.
image by Adela and Hanna Stamps
Hanna Stamps has recently released several great new stamp sets and singles, my favorite is the Goth set pictured below, very cool indeed!
-Heather
image by Hanna Stamps
Janna of Mustard Seeds blog shares a great project idea for any heritage-minded stitcher. She says,
While gathering heirlooms for my grandfather’s 90th birthday celebration, we came across this little peachy blouse that was embroidered by grandmother when she was 19…My grandmother had all her…