Is this not the cutest pet project ever!!?? Visit the Pink Persimmon blog for directions using their adorable scottie dog stamp and others, some papers and embellishments to make your own wall plaque for your best furry friend.
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Free charts: Christmas Biscornu
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
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...
Cross Country Christmas Hop
It’s game day at Gudrun’s World blog. To get us ready for the Cross Country Christmas Hop starting Nov 9, today she is posting a baby picture of a designer and if we guess who it is we get … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
In the ‘Animals Up To Something’ category
Mice are always up to something whether it be exploding fireworks all over the place or hiding behind the fridge eating all your cupcakes.
Dandy Lion Press has a number of animals up to something cards and the like, all … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Cayla73
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Tutorial: Toddler leg warmers from adult knee socks
Keep your toddler’s legs warm this winter with a pair of leg warmers. You can make a pair easily out of adult knee socks. Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows you how. Get the tutorial.
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GAS at SOFA
I’ve mentioned SOFA, the International Expositions of Sculptural Objects and Functional Art Show because of the appearances of Bullseye and the Corning Museum of Glass’ Hot Glass RoadShow. This post is about GAS, the Glass Art Society being … Read More...
Design Contest: Moonstone
The jewelry store, David Kodner Personal Jewelers wrote to tell us about their current design competition which is open to designers of all levels.
The designs need to be based around the moonstone illustrated here. The top five designs will … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen drawstring giftbag with doily applique
Gretel from A Little Red Ribbon shows how to make this elegant little giftbag. It’s made from linen and has a bit of doily appliqued on to it. Your recipient will know from the packaging that something extra special is … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a toddler-sized bubble skirt
Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make a little bubble skirt for a toddler. You can easily adjust the measurements for a bigger girl if you need. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Reversible circular placemat covers
Kirsty from kootoy00 made these reversible covers to fit over some circular cork placemats, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She says they’re fast to make, which makes them extremely giftable. Go to the tutorial.
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Easy Apple (and Snickers) Dumplings
These apple and snickers dumplings from Bright Ideas sound so yummy and easy to make.
[tags]apples, dumplings, candy bars, Fall[/tags]
Gold Cupcakes
Inspiration: Fat-Quarter
Oh, my! Look what Annet of Fat-Quarter has done with this month’s Stitch Explorer Challenge: laidwork foundation. Find out more from her blog post.
Help save Red Thread Studio
Jan of Poppytalk says,
… Read More...The handmade community is joining together to help a Virginia-based artist get her studio up and running again after she suffered a fire in her studio/handmade goods shop a few months ago. A site, Save the
Enter your SRE project to win $1180 in ribbons
News from Country Bumpkin for SRE enthusiasts:
… Read More...Au ver à Soie and Inspirations are offering you the chance to win a complete set of silk ribbons valued at $1180. All you need to do is create a very small
Tutorial: Fabric napkins to set a pretty table
Not only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print. Go to the tutorial.
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Daintiest cross stitch that ever was
I just can’t help but still love any non traditional cross stitch or embroidery. Can you imagine going to your grandmother’s house and seeing this hanging in her cluttered doily infested bathroom? I will be that grandmother…
You can find … Read More...