It’s December 1st and our thoughts turn to all those end of year celebrations that we love. If you’d like to use this month, not only for holiday preparation, but for recording your memories as you live them, I recommend … Read More...
One of a kind Christmas Ornament
Hi Everyone:
Jeanne has created a the most mahvelhous ornament I’ve found so far from searching the net..
This one takes a little bit more time than the 15mtes I like to spend, but it’s worth. She use her copic … Read More...
Book Review: Wire Style 50 Unique Jewelry Designs
Wire Style 50 Unique Jewelry Designs by Denise Peck
- Paperback: 120 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (August 1, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680709
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680708
Wire jewelry is one of the hottest trends in jewelry making right now. If you are … Read More...
Yes! Pink Glass Beads!
Aren’t these glass beads amazing? Holy candy rainbow lentil beads! Laura Sparling has outdone herself. Be sure to sift through her blog and see the others she’s been cookin’ up.
If you know about glass beads you know that it … Read More...
Winners of the Noni Signed Designer Patterns
Here are the winners!
1. Nancy N is the winner of the Cascading Fuchsias Market Bag (No. 114) and her blog is http://www.justknittingaround.com if you would like to congratulate her
2. Aster is the winner of the Just Fuchsias (No. … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas needle keeper
Plumcute Designs is sharing a pattern for an adorable needle keeper that whips together quickly for a last-minute gift. Or, if you’re not in a hurry, why not make this sweet stocking stuffer for every stitcher on your list. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery to ornament
bookwormbethie of Between the Pages blog has posted a tutorial that even a beginner can use successfully. She shows us step by step how to convert a small bit of embroidery into a Christmas ornament. See the tute.
Looking … Read More...
Christmas embroidery galore!
doe-c-doe is sharing a whole series of vintage Christmas embroidery patterns. Go to her blog and step through the posts for the past week to make sure you don’t miss any!
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out … Read More...
Classic Elite Does It Again!
You Need This Book:
Classic Elite Knits, 100 Gorgeous Designs For Every Occasion
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But before I convince you how much you need this book, check out this link; you can actually see the projects in the book: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/pattern_detail.php?patternID=65
And… Read More...
Classic Elite Knits, 100 Gorgeous Designs For Every Occasion
.But before I convince you how much you need this book, check out this link; you can actually see the projects in the book: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/pattern_detail.php?patternID=65
And… Read More...
Elegant gift boxes!
Hi Everyone:
I have a friend who luvs luvs tea and coffee both..I wanted to created something fun to reflect both taste..
Anna Wright has this elegant box tutorial that will fit what I had in mind w/minor changes perfectly..… Read More...
Crochet Mania
Aren’t these sooooo pretty?
http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/
They’re featured on a little blog you might find interesting – and useful. If you want to learn a new stitch, try visiting this blog and following the tutorials there – many with color photos … Read More...
Blowing Glass Holiday Ornaments
Check out the video of a glass ornament being blown over at Atlantic Art Glass in Maine.
and be sure to buy handmade this season!
Hand-stitched Christmas cards
Marie of Make and Takes blog has come up with a hand-stitched Christmas card that warms my heart. Simple stitching on paper makes this card easy to produce in quantity, and the motif is bound to make the recipient smile. … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns: Cross-stitch on gingham
CC of suestreehouse blog is sharing several patterns for cross-stitch embroidery on gingham. Get a star and candle. And get a house, horn, and whale. See the patterns. (NOTE: This site has music.)
This just in – SALE!!!
Sale ends midnight EST tonight!
The. Snowflake. Shawl!
I’m an early riser. Anywhere between 5 and 6 AM my body just jumps out of bed. Usually takes my head a few minutes to catch up, look at the clock, argue with my body about what my eyes are … Read More...
Free quilt pattern: Dimensions
From the Robert Kaufman Fabrics site:
See the Dimensions created with this classic quilt making! One of four from the Batik Brilliance pattern series from Toadusew, pattern includes instructions for both 52″ x 74″ and 85″ x 85″ finished… Read More...
Advent Calendars
There’s still time to make an advent calendar before December 1st! Find lots of ideas here:
Handmade Advent Calendars
Two Peas Gallery
If you’ve made an advent calendar please share a link to your creation in the … Read More...
Crystal Snowflakes
Hi Everyone:
I’ve been wanting to create a vintage ornament for my small vintage tree, when I stumble into Anna wight’s blog, with a great tutorials on how to make those yummy elements.
What I luv about it is the … Read More...
All Glass is Not Created Equal.
Did you know that if you melt one piece of glass with another piece of glass that it could explode after it’s cool? That happens when two glasses are not compatible. They melt and cool at different rates which causes … Read More...