sudukc uses random-stitch needlepoint to create the illusion of animal fur and similar textures. And she’s sharing her secrets! See how she does it.
Many thanks to Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint for pointing to this excellent blog.
Dream vacation: Cruise with Janet Perry
Holy mackeroly! Here’s your chance to take classes from and do three needlepoint projects with stitching expert Janet Perry — all the while enjoying an Alaskan cruise! Is that a dream vacation or what! Get the details from Janet’s blog.
A daughter’s tribute from Robin
Robin Atkins of Beadlust has revealed her Bead Journal Project for July, and you have to see it! The tribute to her dad incorporates what appears to be one of his neckties. The beading and stitching are exquisite, of course; and there’s a…
Tiny stitchery from Elsa Mora
I get so excited when Elsa Mora feels like stitching. Check out the gorgeous applique, embroidery, and beadwork on this brooch. Such incredible detail on such a tiny canvas! This particular brooch has sold in Elsa’s Etsy shop, but … Read More...
Tiny stitchery from Elsa Mora
I get so excited when Elsa Mora feels like stitching. Check out the gorgeous applique, embroidery, and beadwork on this brooch. Such incredible detail on such a tiny canvas! This particular brooch has sold in Elsa’s Etsy shop, but she promises…
The scoop on silk purl thread
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog has found something delicious: silk purl thread. This product has been resurrected (perhaps only briefly) by the Plimoth Plantation 17th century jacket project. You’ll enjoy Mary’s description, explanation of how it’s stitched, and excellent photos.…
Free pattern: Stitched greeting card
Create this quick but beautiful greeting card with a few stitches on paper. The pattern and instructions are free from Make and Takes.
Prize Time at Making Memories
From July 28th to 30th, during CHA Summer, Making Memories will be revealing their new lines on their blog as well as giving away prizes. Click here for more info.
Prize Time at Making Memories
From July 28th to 30th, during CHA Summer, Making Memories will be revealing their new lines on their blog as well as giving away prizes. Click here for more info.
Invent Your Own Ice Cream
Visit Perfect Flavor to mix your own flavor of ice cream. You pick a base, add your mix-ins and have it shipped. Choose from ice cream bases including sweet cream, mousse, and gelato in a variety of flavors, like chocolate or…
Freebie: Digital Cutter File
Cheeky Magpie has created this lovely filigree butterfly and is offering the digital file free. The file comes in .svg, eps, png, and dxf formats. Click here to go to download
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Freebie: Digital Cutter File
Cheeky Magpie has created this lovely filigree butterfly and is offering the digital file free. The file comes in .svg, eps, png, and dxf formats. Click here to go to download
Book: Pretty Little Potholders
- Image from Amazon
Rumi at Lucky Frog blog clued me in to Pretty Little Potholders by Lark Books. Visit Rumi’s post to see her yo yo potholders.
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Project: Bottle Cap Choker
image by Becky Oehlers
Visit the Hemidemisemiquaver blog and learn how to turn tiny stamps and bottle caps into a magnetic choker necklace. Becky Oehlers shares step by step instructions for this adorable, clever project.
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Miss Brigette’s Tattooed Lady
Miss Brigette’s Tattooed Lady is on my wishlist as is her coyote and crow having a picnic print.
I just went on a bender buying kids books for my kid that I remember having growing up. For instance Richard Scary’s Busy Busy…
Summer Blog Party
Adornit is having a week-long Summer Blog Party starting this week - Wednesday, July 29. The blog of Georgana Hall, Adornit president, is the place to go to participate. On Day Two of the Blog Party, there will be a…
All Austin All Handmade Bash
This weekend in Austin, check out The All Austin All Hamdade Bash at the Beauty Bar.
This 21-and-up event will feature handmade vendors such as Sublime Stitching, *annemarie*, Opal-Black, Peace Boutique, plus cool activities like a fashion show, massages, make-up, and more.…
Tutorial: Duvet cover with piping detail
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making your own duvet cover with piping detail. They include yardage and cutting charts for twin, full, queen, and king sized duvet covers. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Tutorial: Duvet cover with piping detail
Tutorial: Gathered skirt with hidden elastic waist
Beccy from wipster shows how she makes a gathered skirt so that the elastic waistband is covered with a pretty sash. This allows her to tuck in a shirt without the elastic waistband showing. Clever! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from wipster]
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