Vani of Vani’s blog explains how to wash silk ribbons in preparation for using them and how to wash and refresh a finished SRE project. See her post.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – kinseywilson
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Tutorial: Arlee’s Frankenstitch
Arlee Barr of Albedo Design Journal uses text and video to teach us her Frankenstitch embroidery technique. Improvisational and textural, this stitching style will force you to loosen up and get modern. See the first tute post.
Free pattern: Where the Wild Things Are Christmas stocking
Santa visits all kids, even the wild ones. If you’ve got a little wild thing at your house who is expecting a visit from Santa this year (or maybe even an older wild thing), you need this Where the Wild … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding leg snaps to baby pants
Just because a pair of baby pants doesn’t have snaps
on the inside leg seam doesn’t mean they have to stay that way. You can add them in with a little handsewing. Arwen O’Reilly Griffith shares a tutorial on Craftzine… Read More...
Christmas ornament idea from a CQer
Jo in NZ is busily preparing her handmade Christmas gifts for this season: embroidered snowflakes on felt. Her great idea was inspired by…a gift bag! Find out more from Jo’s blog.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these … Read More...
Grey and grey
My new favorite color combo is various greys combined. Check out this soft grey jersey scarf by Ella in a Boutique on Etsy.
… Read More...So soft and pretty, you’ll want to wear this scarf indoors and out! It is made
BABY HATS – KEEP THOSE LITTLE ONE’S EARS WARM!
I’ve run across such cute caps for baby lately that I thought I’d better share. Check out some of these for gifting or for charity.
Looking for more Beanie patterns to Crochet? Check out these Crochet Patterns on Etsy … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas stocking with embroidered name
Anne from Noodlehead shows how to make this Christmas stocking. She includes directions for adding a machine embroidered (satin stitch) name to the top. After all, you don’t want someone else claiming your stocking stuffers as their own, do you? … Read More...
Tutorial: Pants alteration for thin hips
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to alter a pair of pants to take in extra width at the hips. This alteration is for women who carry most of their weight in their waist rather than hips and thighs. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Pants alteration for thin hips
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to alter a pair of pants to take in extra width at the hips. This alteration is for women who carry most of their weight in their waist rather than hips and thighs. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Hook and Eye
Beading Daily posted two free wire projects. I like the one pictured here. They use rubber tubing and wire to create a home-made hook and eye clasp.
Instructions are included, and I really like the look of this … Read More...
Freebie: Cardmaking Patterns and Projects
Looking for some great free cardmaking patterns? Well, sign up at the FreeCardmaking.com website for free of course 🙂 and download lots of great ideas like this pretty holiday accordion card.
-Heather
Guzzisue’s bobbin-lace experiment
During a recent low spell (healthwise), Guzzisue of Travel, Fibre and Thread blog experimented with making bobbin lace from embroidery floss. Cool! See more on her blog post.
Bunny building made from recycled materials and solar panels
OK I posted a fun project using solar panels on your purse to charge your electronic goodies, now here is one of a model of a bunny building I found over at the blog Olympia Dumpster Divers also known as … Read More...
An introduction to Crimean Tartar embroidery
John Hopper has posted a brief history of Crimean Tartar embroidery on The Textile Blog. Fascinating. He notes,
… Read More...It is probably not an exaggeration to say that nearly every aspect of the daily life of the people of the
Haircare Don’ts
Mystical Aromas posted 10 Definite Don’ts Of Great Haircare from Michael Barrows’ website Great Hairstyles. Mystical Aromas offers Moonmist Shampoo, Conditioner & Herbal Shampoo.
Haircare Don’ts:
1. Avoid unprofessional and over-the-counter hair care products whenever you can. … Read More...
A design of many uses
Brookelynn of Craftzine.com shares a pattern developed by artist Maria Merlino. Brookelyn says,
… Read More...Maria Merlino, of Crochet Living, has transformed the peacock papercut into a fillet crochet pattern! Her work in crochet is creative and skillful, and she
Hand-stitched-clock love
Prudent Baby blog steps us through the making of an appliqued and embroidered clock built on a stretched painter’s canvas. The Tea Party Time idea is adorable, but it’s just the beginning of the possibilities available with applique and embroidery. … Read More...
Friday Holiday Inspiration: YellowGoat
YellowGoat sells all sorts of whimsical jewelry on her Etsy site. I personally am a fan of her headpieces and keepsake rings. I think the humor as well as the simple clean look of her pieces.
But if … Read More...