Crazy Mom Tats explains how to use one of her favorite craft tools (and mine!) to simplify the “Magic Thread Trick.” Get some floss threaders from the dental-supply section of your discount store and try it for yourself. See the post.
Free chart: Fall sampler
Embroiderbee created this wonderful fall sampler, and she’s sharing the chart free for your personal use. Every time I look at the squirrels, I have to dance in my chair! Get the chart.
Where the Wild Things Are-Day 2
Wondersome Storytime is a great resource for activities that correlate with picture books. She has given a few suggestions for storytime fun with the younger set (toddler age). One of the ideas is to have a “Wild Rumpus” just like Max…
Giveaway from Checkout Girl
Beloved Melissa Crowe of Checkout Girl fame has decided to give away her first wool-felt-applique project. And what a precious project it is! You know you want this adorable little girlie pillow. Go to Melissa’s blog to enter before 11:59 p.m. September 16.
Where the Wild Things Are Week
Where the Wild Things Are by Marcus Sendak is one of my son’s favorite books. Last year we even dressed him up as Max for Halloween! The movie based on the picture book is coming out soon, so the internet…
Where the Wild Things Are Week
Where the Wild Things Are
by Marcus Sendak is one of my son’s favorite books. Last year we even dressed him up as Max for Halloween! The movie based on the picture book is coming out soon, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Wristwatch pincushion
moseph of Instructables shows us how to use a bit of felt applique and a touch of embroidery to create this wristwatch pincushion. See the tute.
Tutorial: Wristwatch pincushion
moseph of Instructables shows us how to use a bit of felt applique and a touch of embroidery to create this wristwatch pincushion. See the tute.
Free chart: Christmas elf
Heidi of All My Scattering Moments is sharing her original chart for this sweet Christmas-themed cross-stitchery. Get the chart.
Free chart: Christmas elf
Heidi of All My Scattering Moments is sharing her original chart for this sweet Christmas-themed cross-stitchery. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Amateur fiber artists contest!
SOUTHEASTERN ANIMAL FIBER FAIR is the Sponsor for the 2009 Skein and Garment Competition is World in a Spin. Share your love of the fiber arts, get recognition for your work, and receive valuable feedback by entering the SAFF Skein and…
Tutorial: Crimping and loops
Here is an excellent tutorial on crimping which was featured on Ornamentea. If they have a great archived section of tutorials and how tos as well. If you follow this link you will with the above tutorial as well as excellent…
NEW: Among the Gum Trees
Nine Australian needlework designers have banded together to form Gum Tree Designers. Their new joint blog promises a free Christmas design each Monday in October and November; a free design each month; and lots of news about pattern launches, giveaways and…
NEW: Among the Gum Trees
Nine Australian needlework designers have banded together to form Gum Tree Designers. Their new joint blog promises a free Christmas design each Monday in October and November; a free design each month; and lots of news about pattern launches, giveaways … Read More...
Blog Inspiration and New Release: My Favorite Things
image by Christina Fisher
My Favorite Things has released several great new clear stamp sets. I love the adorable “Too Cute Too Spook” set shown below, the adorable card is made by Christina Fisher, I love how she used non-traditional pink.…
Blog Inspiration and New Release: My Favorite Things
My Favorite Things has released several great new clear stamp sets. I love the adorable “Too Cute Too Spook” set shown below, the adorable card is made by Christina Fisher, I love how she used non-traditional pink. Visit her … Read More...
Tutorial: Tied stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is tied stitch. See Stephen’s tute.
Last chances for Robin Atkins workshops
Robin Atkins, goddess of bead embroidery, is winding up her teaching career. There are a couple of chances left to learn directly from Robin: Sign up for one of the classes she’s offering in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, in October. Get the details…
Help Mollie help others
Mollie of Wild Olive is repeating the good deed she started last year: funding caregiver kits for World Vision to equip volunteers who care for those affected by AIDS. From now through November 15, Mollie will donate all profits from her Etsy shop to this…
Help Mollie help others
Mollie of Wild Olive is repeating the good deed she started last year: funding caregiver kits for World Vision to equip volunteers who care for those affected by AIDS. From now through November 15, Mollie will donate all profits from … Read More...