Why do we crochet? Why don’t we stand on our heads or play mah jongg instead? Well, I can’t stand on my head and I never learned to play mah jongg – and i think you need some people to … Read More...
Farncombe Estate
Farncombe Estate in Worcestershire England will host it’s wonderful Christmas Art and Craft Fair on December 14th. You will not only find incredible textile, jewelry, painted treasures, and cards, you will be giving the gift of Handmade for that special … Read More...
Farncombe Estate
Farncombe Estate in Worcestershire England will host it’s wonderful Christmas Art and Craft Fair on December 14th. You will not only find incredible textile, jewelry, painted treasures, and cards, you will be giving the gift of Handmade for that special … Read More...
Owls Are In!
Last year it was chickens, this year I think it’s going to be owls.
Everywhere I turn I’m seeing owls. Check out these glass bead earrings listed on Etsy by RachelRose. Adorable, yes?
Favourite Holiday Products
Here’s a list of the holiday themed scrapbooking products I’m loving this year
This Christmas kit from Hambly
The Life at the Pole Collection from Sassafras Lass
Tinsel Town from Pink Paislee
And of course Wassail from BasicGrey. BasicGrey … Read More...
There’s Still Time!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh…. The new Knitty is out! (happy dance!)
Well, maybe there’s not really time for a sweater or an afghan (unless you go all super knitter), but I found this for you and had to share. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fast stitched cards
You’re running out of time to make and mail handcrafted Christmas cards. Don’t worry. Fern of Craft Blog has a solution. With a few simple supplies and a sewing machine, you can have lots of sweet handmade cards ready to … Read More...
Plan your weekend – Indie Craft Shows
More craft shows than you can shake a stick at, so get out your private jet…
SF Bay Area
… Read More...**The Crucible – Annual Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House
Saturday & Sunday, December 13th & 14th
10AM to
Free patterns: Cross-stitch on gingham
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a vintage free leaflet from Coats & Clark, Cross-Stitch Your Gingham. Motifs include a flower, apple, bow, poodle, and alphabet. Get the patterns. And thanks so much, CC!
Free patterns: Cross-stitch on gingham
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a vintage free leaflet from Coats & Clark, Cross-Stitch Your Gingham. Motifs include a flower, apple, bow, poodle, and alphabet. Get the patterns. And thanks so much, CC!
Free patterns: Cross-stitch on gingham
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a vintage free leaflet from Coats & Clark, Cross-Stitch Your Gingham. Motifs include a flower, apple, bow, poodle, and alphabet. Get the patterns. And thanks so much, CC!
Free patterns: Cross-stitch on gingham
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a vintage free leaflet from Coats & Clark, Cross-Stitch Your Gingham. Motifs include a flower, apple, bow, poodle, and alphabet. Get the patterns. And thanks so much, CC!
Red and White Inspiration
Find red and white inspired sweets at this festive blog.
Winner of the Little Frosty Pattern
Laurie is the winner of this adorable pattern and I hope she enjoys it 🙂 Thank you Bette of http://www.tomorrowstreasures.etsy.com
Gift Card Holder!
Hi Everyone:
This Holiday season gift Certificates doesn’t need to be boring they can be quite a lot of fun using your stash and [tag]stamping[/tag]..
Susan created these fabulous gift card holders.
Instructions on her blog here
Have a great … Read More...
Vintage Christmas Crochet Bells Pin Pattern
Another fun crochet holiday pin pattern is Christmas Bells. I found a pattern online for you, since I freeform mine as I’m crocheting and don’t have a pattern. These look great if you do them in metallic yarn, or funky … Read More...
Santa Mitten Tutorial in Fused Glass
Learn how to make a fuzzy santa mitten with this pattern from Glass Fusing Made Easy.
RED Boreal Sweater
Would you not love to wear this stunning RED Boreal Sweater on Christmas day or any of her FAB outfits? I think her designs are just awesome and I hope you visit this young lady Shanah’s blog “Little House Clothing” … Read More...
Christmas Holiday Needle work Pattern catch-up
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
(1) Recycle! Adhere your fabric scraps to paper and make easy and charming tree ornaments. See Larissa Holland‘s tutorial on … Read More...
Hand-embroidery catch-up
(1) Sharon of Its Daffycat blog is sharing her original pattern for a jolly holiday penguin. Get the chart.
(2) Emily of The Floss Box blog has another set of lovely ornament patterns for us. Get the patterns.… Read More...