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Sew4Home shows a technique for creating crisp, clean corners on 1/4 narrow hems. A little fold on the diagonal keeps the raw edges from peeking out. Get the how-to.
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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,…
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]
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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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…
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...
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.
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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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…
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…
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.
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!
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…
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
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…
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...
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…
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.
