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What an adorable Felting Crocheted Hat designed and created by: Liz of LiD Designs Sketchpad. Liz is a fully qualified fashion designer. At the moment she is specializing in Millinery, but she likes to create using many different mediums. You … Read More...
Don’t miss Mary Corbet’s tutorial for drawn-thread work on gingham fabric. You’ll love Mary’s “twist” on the topic. See the tute on Needle ‘n’ Thread.
Bargello Love says,
Unlike other needlepoint stitches, the Bargello stitch with its long and somewhat loose effect can cause a problem when anchoring the first stitch of a needlepoint project. The best way to solve the problem is to use a waste…
Bargello Love says,
… Read More...Unlike other needlepoint stitches, the Bargello stitch with its long and somewhat loose effect can cause a problem when anchoring the first stitch of a needlepoint project. The best way to solve the problem is to use
This week’s free embroidery pattern at doe-c-doe includes three frames and two alphabets for your monogramming pleasure. And while you’re over there, be sure to take a gander at the precious birdie brooch that doe made for her friend Wendi. So…
This week’s free embroidery pattern at doe-c-doe includes three frames and two alphabets for your monogramming pleasure. And while you’re over there, be sure to take a gander at the precious birdie brooch that doe made for her friend Wendi. … Read More...
Image by Womenfolk
You get more than a free doll quilt pattern at Womenfolk, you get the history surrounding the pattern.
Whether it’s Addy, Kristen, Molly, Emily, Samantha, Nellie, Felicity or Elizabeth who needs a covering, go here for a quilt pattern and history lesson.
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It’s easy to repurpose an old pillowcase into a laundry bag. Craftzine shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
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It’s easy to repurpose an old pillowcase into a laundry bag. Craftzine shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
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Kristi of Stitchy Stitcherson blog is using French knots to represent the cherries in an embroidered pie! I’m sooooooo copying her the first chance I get. Inspired and adorable. See the details (and more photos) on Kristi’s blog.
Check out this needle-weaving experiment by Lin Moon (Purple Fan) for SharonB’s Stitch Explorer Challenge. What a perfect use of the stitch technique. Moreover, I adore the concept of the sun holding a cloud mask. Brilliant! See more on Lin’s blog.
This “pokebib” was created by Schala-Kitty. Adorable! (And so is the precious baby modeling it!) Get the details on Sprite Stitch.
I merely glimpsed this cake and immediately wanted to reach through the computer screen and grab a handful. How easy and colorful and sweet and yummy does this look? Or is it just my chocolate addiction talking? Find the how-tos…
Leigh Ann from The Object Project shows how to make jumbo puzzle-shaped patches using a piece from a floor-sized jigsaw puzzle as a template. Pictured here is a bib with a puzzle piece applique. Her blog post shows other ways of using…
Leigh Ann from The Object Project shows how to make jumbo puzzle-shaped patches using a piece from a floor-sized jigsaw puzzle as a template. Pictured here is a bib with a puzzle piece applique. Her blog post shows other ways … Read More...
If the thought of making your own hat sounds intimidating, check out this tutorial from CraftStylish. Cal Patch shows how you can make a shady hat using only one piece fabric. Oh, and it’s reversible, too! Read how to make one.
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If the thought of making your own hat sounds intimidating, check out this tutorial from CraftStylish. Cal Patch shows how you can make a shady hat using only one piece fabric. Oh, and it’s reversible, too! Read how to make … Read More...
Find out how to make this necktie purse with a tutorial from Craft Bits. The entire outer body of the purse is made from neckties. Go to the tutorial.
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I’m a big fan of Cate Anevski of Bees Knees Industries, Her illustrations and fabric designs are always thoughtful and adorable.
She now has a very cute Top Hat necklace available in her Etsy shop. Ilike it’s current incarnation but I also…