Find a roundup celebrating cookie alphabets, including a video link to the Cookie Monster classic, “C is for Cookie,” (and that’s good enough for me), and a recipe for maple sugar cookies HERE at Junior Society.
Video Tutorial and New Release: Masking with Judikins
Judikins has just released some great new designs including some new flourishes, seas shells, and some fun dolls including a sock monkey and Japanese Kokeshi dolls. Plus Judi’s got a fun new tutorial video about masking.
-Heather
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Video Tutorial and New Release: Masking with Judikins
image by Judikins
Judikins has just released some great new designs including some new flourishes, seas shells, and some fun dolls including a sock monkey and Japanese Kokeshi dolls. Plus Judi’s got a fun new tutorial video about masking.
-Heather
…Lowdown on linen
Get the lowdown on linen for hand embroidery from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Mary not only gives us a bit of history and a summary of which linens are best for which projects, but also she provides us with…
Eureka! Beads Sale
Eureka! Beads in Toomuc Valley and Cheltenham, Australia is having their twice yearly sale.
Now through September 20th in both locations and online the majority of their stock is 50% off (excluding some items).
I have also been told that for locals, a…
Book Review: teach Yourself Visually:Beadwork
Chris Franchetti Michaels has published a new book Teach Yourself Visually: Beadwork
This is a very thorough book on off-loom techniques in beading.
Each chapter covers a specific stitch and includes tons of photographs and diagrams to help you learn … Read More...
Book Review: teach Yourself Visually:Beadwork
Chris Franchetti Michaels has published a new book Teach Yourself Visually: Beadwork. This is a very thorough book on off-loom techniques in beading.
Each chapter covers a specific stitch and includes tons of photographs and diagrams to help you learn these stitches. The…
Scrap Alert:Studio Calico Sneak Night Giveaway
Click the link below to enter the giveaway for a set of Maya Road Mists from Studio Calico. Hurry! Entries close tonight September 13th at midnight EST
Studio Calico: Sneak Night Giveaway.
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Scrap Alert:Studio Calico Sneak Night Giveaway
Click the link below to enter the giveaway for a set of Maya Road Mists from Studio Calico. Hurry! Entries close tonight September 13th at midnight EST
Inspiration: Pompomrouge
Pompomrouge took my breath away with this appliqued and embroidered felt pincushion. So simple and yet so gorgeous.
Many thanks to kittykill of feeling stitchy for pointing out this lovely work.
Tutorial: Embroidery from digital artwork
mehmehmeh shares a technique for getting a digital image from your computer onto fabric for embroidery. He says,
This is done via an acetone toner transfer, a cheap and fast transfer method using readily available materials and tools that you probably already have…
Free seed-bead size chart
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is sharing the link to a handy, free seed-bead size chart. She says,
… Read More...If you print it out and keep it handy you will be able to substitute beads in a pattern. It also supplies
Free seed-bead size chart
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is sharing the link to a handy, free seed-bead size chart. She says,
If you print it out and keep it handy you will be able to substitute beads in a pattern. It also supplies a few…
Free chart: Cross-stitch key
The chart for this classic cross-stitch key is free for your personal use from bdcouture blog. Get the chart.
Tutorial: Woven spider wheel stitch
Kimara of Wee Folk Art tutors us on the woven spider wheel stitch that she used so effectively with her apple tree applique. See the tute.
Free chart: Strawberry cake
sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog invites you to stitch the last strawberries of the season with her yummy little chart, free for your personal use. Get the chart.
Tutorial: Working with Digital Quick Pages
Learn how to use digital quick pages in this tutorial by Maureen. Click the link below to go to tutorial.
Working with Digital Quick Pages.
Tutorial: Working with Digital Quick Pages
Learn how to use digital quick pages in this tutorial by Maureen. Click the link below to go to tutorial.
New Christmas ornament kits from Posie
Last year, Alicia of Posie Gets Cozy had unexpected success with her felt Christmas ornament kits. (Remember the adorable ice skates?) So this year, she’s getting an early start, which will help us all avoid that last-minute gift-making … Read More...
New Christmas ornament kits from Posie
Last year, Alicia of Posie Gets Cozy had unexpected success with her felt Christmas ornament kits. (Remember the adorable ice skates?) So this year, she’s getting an early start, which will help us all avoid that last-minute gift-making frenzy. Get the details…