Stop Staring and Start Sewing breathes new life into a formerly unremarkable tee. She added a small ruffle to the center of the neckline and cinched in the extra fabric right under the bust. I love this idea for making … Read More...
Tutorial: Patriotic handprint placemats
These patriotic placemats are personalized with a red, white, and blue version of each family member’s handprint. Homeworkshop.com shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patriotic handprint placemats
These patriotic placemats are personalized with a red, white, and blue version of each family member’s handprint. Homeworkshop.com shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Star coasters for 4th of July
Show your red, white, and blue on 4th of July with these patriotic star coasters by The Sproutz Store Blog. They were made using a Zippity Doo Dah charm pack. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Star coasters for 4th of July
Show your red, white, and blue on 4th of July with these patriotic star coasters by The Sproutz Store Blog. They were made using aThe Sproutz Store charm pack. Go to the tutorial.
Looking for 4th of July … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle skirts for little girls
Little girls love ruffles. Lots of them. Lots and lots of them. Find out how to make this ruffled skirt from Little Birdie Secrets. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffle skirts for little girls
Little girls love ruffles. Lots of them. Lots and lots of them. Find out how to make this ruffled skirt from Little Birdie Secrets. Go to the tutorial.
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Treats for the Very Hungry Caterpillar
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” The Crafty Crow has assembled an homage HERE, including links to these caterpillar cupcakes at Coco Cake Cupcakes and this caterpillar muffin tin collection from The Masked Mommy. 
Treats for the Very Hungry Caterpillar
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” The Crafty Crow has assembled an homage HERE, including links to these caterpillar cupcakes at Coco Cake Cupcakes and this caterpillar muffin tin collection from … Read More...
Book review: Micro Macrame
Book review: Micro Macrame
Holy cow! I have to try this! Run over to Sister-Diane‘s blog, CraftyPod, and check out her review of Annika deGroot‘s Micro Macrame: 30 Beaded Designs for Jewelry Using Crystals and Cords. And prepare to be bitten … Read More...
Tutorial: African violet pincushions
Admit it: You’ve never seen anything sweeter than these African violet pincushions by verybigjen. She gives us the how-to in her flickr stream. See the tute.
Tutorial: African violet pincushions
Admit it: You’ve never seen anything sweeter than these African violet pincushions by verybigjen. She gives us the how-to in her flickr stream. See the tute.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for pointing out this find.
And now for something completely different….
Sometimes needlework makes me laugh out loud. This is one of those times. Floresita of feeling stitchy shared this work by screaming lulu called Why internet dating sucks. Floresita says,
I cannot say Amen loud enough. Love this series of creepy, misspelled messages from internet…
And now for something completely different….
Sometimes needlework makes me laugh out loud. This is one of those times. Floresita of feeling stitchy shared this work by screaming lulu called Why internet dating sucks. Floresita says,
… Read More...I cannot say Amen loud enough. Love this series of
Inspiration: Ivory Blush Roses
Feast your eyes on this! Needle artist Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses calls it a “snippet.” I call it spectacular. See more on Lisa’s blog.
Free BIG chart from Cross Me Not
If you love sarajessica’s charts for tiny cross-stitch tidbits, you are going to love her latest venture. She’s sharing this much larger scale floral pattern — original of course — on her Cross Me Not blog. Get the chart.
Icebox Cake and More No-Bake Desserts
My most favoritest dessert in the whole world is icebox cake made from chocolate wafers and heavy cream, so I’m glad to see Martha giving this delectable dish the attention it deserves. Find the recipe for icebox cake (it’s super easy)…
Tutorial: Freestyle weaving
Don’t miss the tutorial for freestyle weaving on a pin loom. It’s over on Tenar’s Cave blog, and it rocks. See the tute.
Inspiration: Virtual art gallery
Image from jj gallery
Textile artist John Jones created a virtual art gallery to showcase his stitched patchwork art panels. Go here to view it.
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