I used to be a quilter. Occasionally, I still get the ‘itch’ to pull out my fabric, scissors, and needle and whip one up. Last time I did that, I spent the entire day at it and ended up with…
Kicky kimono fabric
Quilts on a milk carton
Image from BBC
The milk carton for quilts is online at Lost Quilt Come Home where anyone who has lost a quilt can upload a photograph of it with a description.
In 2005, the Chester Cathedral lost their Mystery Play Quilt that was on permanent display at the visitor’s entrance. A couple of months…
Tutorial: Sleeve plackets demystified and unscary
Vegbee from Just Tutes takes the scary out of sleeve plackets. She shows step by step how she inserted them into the sleeves of a shirt for her son. See how she did it.
Free patterns: Rose and Swan
Go to The Applique Society and download Rose and Swan patterns. Original designs by Jaydee Price.
Via Empire Quilters
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Tutorial: Stitch a fabric postcard
Joan from Nini Makes shows how to create a one-of-a-kind stitched postcard. Whether you choose to send this to a lucky recipient or hang it as art on your wall, this project is sure to please. Get the how-to.
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Sewing Tutorial: Tunic swimsuit coverup from a t-shirt
Head over to Craftzine to find out how to make this tunic swimsuit coverup from an old t-shirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Tunic swimsuit coverup from a t-shirt
Tutorial: Felt yo-yo flowers
Zakka Life shows how to make these fun felt yo-yo flowers. Because the felt does not ravel, you can cut the shapes of the petals into the completed yo-yo. Get the tutorial from Zakka Life.
Tutorial: Oriental stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Oriental stitch. The instructional post says,
The Oriental stitch is a fantastic background stitch and a great stitch for filling in large areas. It is a Milanese-type stitch comprised of two diagonal rows…
A Sweet New Shop from a Teenage Witch
Some sweet news: Melissa Joan Hart (as in Sabrina the Teenage Witch) and her mom, Paula, have opened up a frozen yogurt, gelato, baked goods and candy shop that I can only imagine is a cute as it looks on…
Make It: Snake Tie
Father’s Day is looming near-still looking for some ideas? How about a snake tie? Take one of dad’s old ties and create a new pet just for him. Wouldn’t it look great wrapped around his computer at work?!?
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Embroidery floss basics
A new post on Needlework Tips & Techniques explains embroidery floss basics: how many strands to use, how to separate strands, how to begin, how to fasten off, and how to keep flosses organized. Beginners, in particular, will want to see…
Free pattern: fairy wonderland
Giveaway from Janet Perry
Post a little story about your first needlepoint project, and be entered to win a selection of threads from Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint. Go to Janet’s blog to enter before July 15.
Candy Cakes from Martha
Since I’ve been getting into easy decorating with candy lately, I of course love this candy cake slideshow from Martha. Some of my faves: this licorice lace cake, this jellybean cake, this truffle tower cake, and out of season, I suppose, but…
Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild Raffle
Caned bowl by Emily Levine
Originally uploaded by Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild
This lovely caned bowl by Emily Levine is one of the many exquisite artworks that are available in the raffle being sponsored by the Philadelphia Area Polymer … Read More...
Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild Raffle
This lovely caned bowl by Emily Levine is one of the many exquisite artworks that are available in the raffle being sponsored by the Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild!…
Use whipped backstitch for precise lines
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how taking the extra step to whip backstitch elevates the stitch from clean and cute to formal and elegant. Get the lowdown from Mary’s blog.
Swaddled babies from Mimi
No matter how often I visit Mimi Kirchner’s blog, Doll, there’s always something new and wonderful to see. The latest: a series of swaddled babies, large enough to be a cuddly armful for a child. Just look at this beautiful…