Giving the gift of bottled wine is perfect for attending holiday parties or for keeping on hand for last-minute gifts. But you can personalize the gift just a little bit more with a recycled sweater cozy. Simply felt a sweater … Read More...
Elements of Style Knit + Crochet Jewelry Book Review
Elements of Style: Knit + Crochet Jewelry with Wire, Felt & Beads by Rosemary Hill
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (November 28, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680792
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680791
I was intrigued by the title of this book and … Read More...
Sew Organized
I am in the process of revamping my closet. Like most of my friends my age (mid thirties in case you were wondering) we are feeling the need to update our looks. I no longer want to wear the stuff … Read More...
Kookaburra Wins, Hands Down!
Kookburra Wool Wash is the latest product to fall victim to my use and abuse list. I like to try these things myself, without reading all the hype, so I can realistically make up my own mind about the products.… Read More...
WRAPPED IN CROCHET – PART DEUX
WRAPPED IN CROCHET: Scarves, Wraps, and Shawls by Kristin Omdahl
As promised, here is a preview of some of the outstanding patterns available in this book. Omdahl shows the depth of her designing skill with this array of projects.
“Labyrinth” … Read More...
Panty Raid
With all the things I have sewn in my life, I have to say that I have never sewn undies. Dancer trunks, yes- but underwear- no. I just never thought about making them. But DIY Style has changed my mind!… Read More...
Free pattern and giveaway from Nini
Joan of Nini Makes blog is sharing an embroidery pattern that is sure to brighten up your seasonal stitching. There are dozens of applications for this design, of course, but wouldn’t The Tree Family make excellent greeting cards for the … Read More...
Simply Chalk!
Hi Everyone:
Chalk is back, not sure it ever left, but I gotta say. I’m in luv w/chalk again, specially Pebbles ink shimmery chalk..
I just luv the shimmery effects..
For this card, after embossing with the Swiss folder, I … Read More...
The Great Cupcake Wars
The Washington Post has crowned a winner of the Great Cupcake Wars.
Tutorial: Bottle-cap ornaments
Julia of Julia’s Place blog is sharing a quick tutorial for these little bottle cap ornaments to adorn your Christmas tree or give as gifts. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More...
Free pattern: Running Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing another in her series of Sunbonnet Sue embroidery patterns. This Sue is in a hurry. And don’t you love her sweet dollie! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic … Read More...
WRAPPED IN CROCHET – A BOOK REVIEW AND A GIMME!
WRAPPED IN CROCHET: SCARVES, WRAPS, AND SHAWLS
KRISTIN OMDAHL
What? ANOTHER book about crochet scarves?? Why not something more impressive, fresher, newer, more fashion forward?? Kristin Omdahl has expanded her crochet horizon with many of the designs in this … Read More...
Count Down
Count downs are something that are in every person’s life in one way or another. We count down the days to a needed vacation, to the weekend, to a birthday or anniversary, to “that” special day be it a wedding, … Read More...
Count Down
Count downs are something that are in every person’s life in one way or another. We count down the days to a needed vacation, to the weekend, to a birthday or anniversary, to “that” special day be it a wedding, … Read More...
Bunny Baby Booties – Sewing Pattern
Part of the fun it seems to me in having babies, is to be able to dress em up. I have visions of myself with my own mini me dressed in matching ensambles lunching at a chic cafe. Ooh, does … Read More...
Felting… It’s Not Just For Sweaters Anymore!
The whole world is felting! I don’t mean that the actual planet is in danger of being felting, I mean if you’re a crafter, you’ve probably tried it.
I haven’t. Not intentionally anyway, there was the time… never mind, I’m … Read More...
Karen’s Felt Works
Karen is fairly new to felting and in the following she has asked us to be patient with her, but I have no idea why, because she has come up with some really clever designs, like her Santa in The … Read More...
Print your own fabric with Spoonflower
Spoonflower is officially out of beta! With five months of beta testing under their belt Spoonflower has decided to open it’s doors to everyone!
If you haven’t heard of Spoonflower it’s a service that let’s you upload a design for … Read More...
Win a copy of “Get Your Sparkle On!”
Last week, I posted a review on the book “Get Your Sparkle On“, and this week I’m creating a contest so you can win a copy!
To enter you need to do two things: First, leave a comment on … Read More...
Trim your tree
Get a jump on the Christmas season by stitching up this adorable pieced and embroidered tree now. The pattern is just US$ 3.99 from SWAKembroidery.com. I think it would be even cuter if you dotted it with some sequins … Read More...