Susan from The Cranky Quilter blog shows off her pretty patchwork purse made from leftover string pieces. Go here to read more about it.
Vogue Knitting Publishes, “Wear and Care For Your Fine Knitted Garments”
Vogue Knitting’s site is a wonderful resource for all kinds of stitch libraries, patterns, articles from their magazines. If it’s knitting, it’s in Vogue!
How do the experts care for their fine knitted items? Vogue Knitting spoke with representatives of several yarn companies,…
Tutorial: Super simple pretend watch
A button, some elastic, and a sharpie are all that you need to make this simple kid’s pretend watch. Gingham Cherry shows how to make one. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Super simple pretend watch
A button, some elastic, and a sharpie are all that you need to make this simple kid’s pretend watch. Gingham Cherry shows how to make one. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Gingham Cherry]
Tutorial: Toddler terry cloth play outfit
Samster Mommy shows how to make this toddler tunic and matching bloomers out of terry cloth. The shirring on the top makes for an easy fit, and the terry is soft on a little one’s skin. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler terry cloth play outfit
Samster Mommy shows how to make this toddler tunic and matching bloomers out of terry cloth. The shirring on the top makes for an easy fit, and the terry is soft on a little one’s skin. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Samster…
Rainbow Pasta
Pasta necklaces will be ever so much lovelier in rainbow colors, I think, with this idea I found on Ohdeedoh. Find the step-by-steps HERE at Simply Radiant.
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Rainbow Pasta
Pasta necklaces will be ever so much lovelier in rainbow colors, I think, with this idea I found on Ohdeedoh. Find the step-by-steps HERE at Simply Radiant.
PMC Rio Rewards Program
Rio Grande is offering a series of classes called the PMC Rio Rewards Program. These are intense short course designed for those experienced in working with PMC and taught by experts in the field. They are aimed at those looking to gain…
Tutorial: Cloud filling stitch
Deepa of This and That blog tutors us on cloud filling stitch. She says,
It can be used to decoratively fill large areas rather quickly. This would look pretty on frocks and tops especially. You can use embellishments or french knots in the…
Free chart: To the moon and back
You have to stitch this tiny rocketship! You know you want to! And the pattern is free from sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog. Go get the chart.
Free cross-stitch chart: Coffee Time
Coffee! One of my favorite indulgences! And now it’s the subject of a charming cross-stitch pattern by Lynn B of Happiness Is Cross-Stitching blog. The chart is free for your personal use. Go get it!
Tutorial: Wheat sheaf stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is wheat sheaf. Blog owner Stephen Janick says,
… Read More...Since it does resemble a wheat sheaf, it is a useful stitch for a canvas with fields or countryside. It might also be
Tutorial: Wheat sheaf stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is wheat sheaf. Blog owner Stephen Janick says,
Since it does resemble a wheat sheaf, it is a useful stitch for a canvas with fields or countryside. It might also be useful on a Thanksgiving…
Wet felting pictorial tutorial by Snow Queen
The SNOW QUEEN gives us a step-by-step tutorial on how to wet felt and then once the felted fabric is made she creates the adorable purse pictured. If you want to learn how to wet felt please visit the Snow … Read More...
Wet felting pictorial tutorial by Snow Queen
The SNOW QUEEN gives us a step-by-step tutorial on how to wet felt and then once the felted fabric is made she creates the adorable purse pictured. If you want to learn how to wet felt please visit the Snow…
Free chart: Asian Maple
This sumptuous fall needlepoint pattern is free for your personal use from Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com. Cheryl says,
Celebrate Autumn by stitching this branch of Asian Maple leaves in full color using continental stitch on 14-count canvas. Nine shades…
Free embroidery pattern: Bat Boy
Look what Andrea Zuill is sharing with us this month! Her sweet (and free!) Bat Boy pattern would make an excellent Halloween project. Get the pattern from Badbird’s blog.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Free embroidery pattern: Bat Boy
Look what Andrea Zuill is sharing with us this month! Her sweet (and free!) Bat Boy pattern would make an excellent Halloween project. Get the pattern from Badbird’s blog.
I Got Your Lace!
In the fall, my summer knitting (for birthdays and Christmas projects as well as warmer weather items) takes a drastic turn towards lace shawls. If you’ve followed my rantings, you know I’m not a fancy sort, my shawls would be … Read More...