The chart for this exquisite cross-stitch heart is free for your personal use from Maria del Valle of AlarTTex blog. Fabulous. Get the chart.
Ramzi recharts and shares old cross-stitch
Ramzi, a collector of old cross-stitch patterns, is recharting his finds and publishing them on his blog. He has invited readers to join him in charting and sharing vintage and antique patterns. Recently, for example, Sandra Rose has contributed a booklet…
Book Review Monday: Seed Bead Fusion
Check out the new seed beading book by Rachel Nelson-Smith, Seed Bead Fusion
. The book consists of 18 seed beading projects with step by step instructions.
I think the most exciting part is that the projects are not just … Read More...
Book Review Monday: Seed Bead Fusion
Check out the new seed beading book by Rachel Nelson-Smith, Seed Bead Fusion. The book consists of 18 seed beading projects with step by step instructions.
I think the most exciting part is that the projects are not just basic beading projects…
Free pattern: Rosy Little Pincushion
Here’s the latest Stitchers Angel project — Rosy Little Pincushion by Tracy of Plumcute Designs. Go get it!
Stitching “Challenge for a Good Cause”
The fall stitching challenge over on Craftster focuses on two causes: Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness. Moderator kittykill says, “To honor both causes stitch up your favorite quote, your favorite role model or even a few cuss words to let…
10 Tips for Photo Album Scrapbooks
Stacy Julian has posted an article with tips for using two-up photo albums for scrapbooking. Click here to go to article.
10 Tips for Photo Album Scrapbooks
Stacy Julian has posted an article with tips for using two-up photo albums for scrapbooking. Click here to go to article.
More freebies from Happy Threads
Happy Threads is rockin my world with adorable freebies. Get these! (And please remember that Happy Threads charts are for personal use only.)
Inspiration: Bugs and Fishes
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin creates drama and style with a bit of felt and a touch of embroidery. These headbands, for example, are simple and simply beautiful. See more of her designs.
Free chart: Anne Orr brocade
Janet Perry’s latest Anne Orr rechart is “A Brocade Effect.” Gorgeous. Read the details and get the chart.
Book review: Freestyle Machine Embroidery
You’ve probably heard of Carol Shinn and seen her work around the Internet. You may even have been lucky enough to learn from Carol through one of her many workshops. If not, here’s your chance to be tutored by her.… Read More...
Book review: Freestyle Machine Embroidery
You’ve probably heard of Carol Shinn and seen her work around the Internet. You may even have been lucky enough to learn from Carol through one of her many workshops. If not, here’s your chance to be tutored by her.
Carol is…
Sewing Tutorial: Owl softies
The folks at The Celebration Shoppe show how to make these owl softies. I love their examples sewn up in bright, busy fabrics! Get the how-to.
[photo from The Celebration Shoppe]
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl softies
The folks at The Celebration Shoppe show how to make these owl softies. I love their examples sewn up in bright, busy fabrics! Get the how-to.
[photo from The Celebration Shoppe]
[via One Pretty Thing]
Tutorial: Sew a calming weighted blanket
Craft Nectar made a weighted blanket for her daughter because of its calming properties, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. According to her blog, weighted blankets are sometimes used as a therapy for ADD, autism, and other … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a calming weighted blanket
Craft Nectar made a weighted blanket for her daughter because of its calming properties, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. According to her blog, weighted blankets are sometimes used as a therapy for ADD, autism, and other sensory…
Give-a-way on Sisterscrap
My sister Vernell and I are relaunching our Sister Scrap blog. We started the blog last year as a way for us to scrap “together” since we live on different sides of the Atlantic, me in France and she in … Read More...
Give-a-way on Sisterscrap
My sister Vernell and I are relaunching our Sister Scrap blog. We started the blog last year as a way for us to scrap “together” since we live on different sides of the Atlantic, me in France and she in the…
Lookie what she made: Pincushion dolls
Quirky Dolls from Sew Simply Handmade makes these unique pincushion dolls. She gives each one a name and a unique personality, and then accessorizes them accordingly. Want one of your own? You can purchase them from her Etsy shop.… Read More...