Tatting goddess Jane Eborall is sharing one of her tricks of the trade: One of the best tools for tatters is a safety pin without the built-in coil. Those little coils give the pin a longer, springier life, but they catch…
Inspiration: Rachel Biel Taibi
Go read Rachel Biel Taibi’s account of a commissioned work, Sidney’s Ties. You’ll enjoy a glimpse into the background of this project and, if you’re like me, you’ll have your face pressed up to the screen, studying the details of the…
Knitted/Quilted Baby Blanket – Free Pattern
From Nikki In Stitches, a knitted and quilted entrelac baby blanket. A free pattern too! This is an interesting idea, and I LOVE the colors! Thanks for sending it in, Nikki.
Here is the pattern: http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/you-asked-for-it/
Knitted/Quilted Baby Blanket – Free Pattern
From Nikki In Stitches, a knitted and quilted entrelac baby blanket. A free pattern too! This is an interesting idea, and I LOVE the colors! Thanks for sending it in, Nikki.
Here is the pattern: http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/you-asked-for-it/
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Great idea: Corner bookmark
I am totally stealing kootoyoo’s idea for quick, inexpensive, Christmas gifts: embroidered corner bookmarks. Ever have trouble figuring out which page the bookmark refers to? She says, “X marks the spot”: Put the X on the page you want to return…
Great idea: Corner bookmark
I am totally stealing kootoyoo‘s idea for quick, inexpensive, Christmas gifts: embroidered corner bookmarks. Ever have trouble figuring out which page the bookmark refers to? She says, “X marks the spot”: Put the X on the page you want … Read More...
Great stitch variation: Herringbone + needle weaving
Here’s another brilliant stitch invention from SharonB of Pin Tangle blog. She wouldn’t call it an invention; but I’ve never seen this before, have you? She worked a line of herringbone stitch; then she filled the gap at the base and…
Great stitch variation: Herringbone + needle weaving
Here’s another brilliant stitch invention from SharonB of Pin Tangle blog. She wouldn’t call it an invention; but I’ve never seen this before, have you? She worked a line of herringbone stitch; then she filled the gap at the base … Read More...
New Release: B Line Designs Stamps
image by Michelle Bodensteiner and B Line
B Line Designs has recently released some lovely new stamps called the Pick Me Up line, there are some wonderful birds, clocks, adorable vintage children and lots more. Also check out the B Line blog for more…
New Release: B Line Designs Stamps
B Line Designs has recently released some lovely new stamps called the Pick Me Up line, there are some wonderful birds, clocks, adorable vintage children and lots more. Also check out the B Line blog for more inspiration and info.… Read More...
Free chart: Goldfish in a bowl
Enjoy cross-stitching this sweet goldfish in a bowl. The chart is free from Happy Threads.
Free pattern: Tarantula
Raise the creepy quotient of your Halloween stitchery with this free pattern from Hand Embroidery Network. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Tarantula
Raise the creepy quotient of your Halloween stitchery with this free pattern from Hand Embroidery Network. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Herb Potato Chips
Find the recipe for making these beautiful window pane potato chips HERE at Fare to Remember.
Technorati Tags: potato chips, herbs
Nifty newsletter + free pattern
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has a great offer for you! Her blog says,
Here we have a Bear in Paris. I think his name is Pjotr, he just climbed the Eiffel Tower (on the outside) and is heading towards the Louvres. Pjotr…
Free pattern: Crafty witch
Karline of Urban Threads gives the heads-up on this new free design:
This crafty witch design is available in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats. Use it to stitch some special treats for your favorite boys and ghouls,…
Free pattern: Crafty witch
Karline of Urban Threads gives the heads-up on this new free design:
… Read More...This crafty witch design is available in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats. Use it to stitch some special treats for your favorite boys and
Halloween Swap-o-rama-rama this Saturday in Los Angeles
Join me this year in cutting stuff up! If you aren’t in the area try this at home! Gather your friends together and exchange cloths, I’ve done it and it is so much fun!
To see pictures from one of the…
Halloween Swap-o-rama-rama this Saturday in Los Angeles
Join me this year in cutting stuff up! If you aren’t in the area try this at home! Gather your friends together and exchange cloths, I’ve done it and it is so much fun!
To see pictures from one of … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric tomatoes
Vanessa Christenson from V and Co shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making these soft fabric tomatoes. A basket of these would be beautiful on a kitchen table! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]