Meg Hawkey answers some basic embroidery questions that, she says, “seem to pop up over & over again.” Great info! See the post on Knot-y Girls Stitchery Club.
The Secret to Shipping Cupcakes
The Secret to Shipping Cupcakes
Visit CakeSpy to learn how to ship cupcakes in mason jars. Click HERE for this idea from the Beantown Baker.
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Tutorial: Sew a messenger school bag
Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make It Do]
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Tutorial: Sew a messenger school bag
Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
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Herringbone = fill stitch
Are you watching SharonB’s band-sampler series over on Pin Tangle? It’s a constant source of learning for me. I especially love it when Sharon takes a simple, basic stitch and creates something new and inspired. Here she shows us that rows…
Herringbone = fill stitch
Are you watching SharonB‘s band-sampler series over on Pin Tangle? It’s a constant source of learning for me. I especially love it when Sharon takes a simple, basic stitch and creates something new and inspired. Here she shows … Read More...
Free pattern with purchase at Polka Dot Bunny
Nicole of Polka Dot Bunny has a deal for you: Purchase an embroidery pattern from her Etsy shop and get this sweet bear & girl decorating a tree pattern free. Get the details from Nicole’s blog.
Tutorial: Capturing fibers with tulle
Nellie of Nellie’s Needles shows us how to create a convincing center for a coneflower by capturing a wad of fibers under tulle. This technique is so brilliant, you’re going to run to your sewing machine to try it. See the tute.
Free pattern: T-Rex reverse applique
Who says that dinosaur motifs are only for boys? Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made a girlie T-Rex tank using reverse applique. She also created coordinating shorts with the words “Q T Rex” across the bum. How stinkin cute is that??? …
Free sewing pattern: T-Rex reverse applique
Who says that dinosaur motifs are only for boys? Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made a girlie T-Rex tank using reverse applique. She also created coordinating shorts with the words “Q T Rex” across the bum. How stinkin cute is … Read More...
A mid-week pick me up
If you need a pick-me-up, the bold, bright colors of this fabulous necklace by Maria Theresia ought to do the trick! I love the repetition of the shape with the tube beads, and the fun and funky…
Free pattern: Needlecase Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses shares a Sunbonnet Sue pattern that works equally well for a quilt block, a potholder, or a needlecase. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Needlecase Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses shares a Sunbonnet Sue pattern that works equally well for a quilt block, a potholder, or a needlecase. Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since … Read More...
Jude tries reverse embroidery
You’ve heard of reverse applique. But what about reverse embroidery? Jude Hill explores the possibility on her what if? blog. See the post.
Jude tries reverse embroidery
You’ve heard of reverse applique. But what about reverse embroidery? Jude Hill explores the possibility on her what if? blog. See the post.
Tutorial: Kid-sized chef’s hat
After you make your child a kid-sized oven mitt, why not make a chef’s hat to round out the ensemble? Curly Pops shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Curly Pops]
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Tutorial: Kid-sized chef’s hat
After you make your child a kid-sized oven mitt, why not make a chef’s hat to round out the ensemble? Curly Pops shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Curly Pops]
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411 on Kreinik silks
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread keeps the silk-embroidery momentum going with a comparison of Kreinik’s Serica, Bella, and Mori silk threads. Great information plus eye candy! See the post.
Product Review – Basic Grey Precision File Set
Today I am beginning a new bi-weekly series: Product Reviews. I will be reviewing products that I currently own and have been using in my personal projects, not ones solicited from manufacturers, so my reviews will be based on my…