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Registration has now opened for the workshops at BeadFest Portland, to register, click here. Remember as posted earlier, Portland BeadFest is the 24th – 27th of September.
It looks like there are some great workshops taking place. The … Read More...
Kasey lives in Victoria BC with her best friend/husband George and their new baby girl Bailey and their little fawn pug Rylie. She is the co-owner of an Interior Design firm called Acacia Interior Design. Kasey is a self-taught…
Kasey lives in Victoria BC with her best friend/husband George and their new baby girl Bailey and their little fawn pug Rylie. She is the co-owner of an Interior Design firm called Acacia Interior Design. Kasey is a self-taught artist … Read More...
Fire Mountain Gem and Beads are having a big close-out sale on certain lines of beads.
Here is what they have to say about it:
The $3 Bead-a-Rama is back! Stock up on limited inventory closeout buys, starting under $3. Fill your bead box…
I had been curious about bareMinerals for some time, but had been debating for awhile on whether to believe the infomercials on how great it works. I have pretty sensitive skin and break out with most foundations, so I have been…
I had been curious about bareMinerals for some time, but had been debating for awhile on whether to believe the infomercials on how great it works. I have pretty sensitive skin and break out with most foundations, so I have … Read More...
Reader Alexa alerted us to a new source of machine-embroidery designs, Embroidershoppe.com. She says the site has “the most beautiful embroidery designs thinkable.” I have to agree: They’re stunning. The rose cupcake shown here is a freebie! Get the design. And…
Holy mackeroly! I just found the site of my dreams: Vintage Embellishments–”Classifieds for Stitchers Adjusting Their Stash.” That’s right. You can list items you’re hoping to destash. Or (my favorite part) you can shop for items that other stitchers are letting…
Reader Katie tipped us off to some rockin free stationery printables at IDoItYourself.com (”Design goodies for ‘I-Do’-It-Yourself weddings”). Get the look of cross-stitch without all the time-consuming embroidery! See the post.
Reader Katie tipped us off to some rockin free stationery printables at IDoItYourself.com (“Design goodies for ‘I-Do’-It-Yourself weddings”). Get the look of cross-stitch without all the time-consuming embroidery! See the post.
It’s time for pattern #3 from the 2009 Stitchers Angel Project. May Britt designed the Sweet Memories Notebook Cover. Don’t you love it! Go get the pattern.
It’s time for pattern #3 from the 2009 Stitchers Angel Project. May Britt designed the Sweet Memories Notebook Cover. Don’t you love it! Go get the pattern.
Become a fan of Sprinkles (you know, the super famous Callie cupcake shop) on facebook and you get a chance to win a trip to California, a bakery tour, stays at fancy places, cupcakes and loads more. When the fan list hits…
Become a fan of Sprinkles (you know, the super famous Callie cupcake shop) on facebook and you get a chance to win a trip to California, a bakery tour, stays at fancy places, cupcakes and loads more. When the fan … Read More...
image by Tim Holtz
It’s no secret that I LOVE Tim Holtz, his products are always wonderful and I’m so excited when he comes out with something new. One of my favorite products from him is his crackle paint, it’s so…
It’s no secret that I LOVE Tim Holtz, his products are always wonderful and I’m so excited when he comes out with something new. One of my favorite products from him is his crackle paint, it’s so easy to … Read More...
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is herringbone. Find out how to create the basic stitch and two interesting variations. See the post.
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her patterns for two fall-leaf appliques. Get the maple leaf. Get the oak leaf.
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her patterns for two fall-leaf appliques. Get the maple leaf. Get the oak leaf.