Toast Tattoos and Peace Cakes
Find fun, foodie gadgets at these independent, online shops.
Punch out a design
I’m dying to see punchneedle embroidery make a comeback in a big, edgy new way. Evidently, Pimp Stitcher Lauren Brandy has similar hopes. She’s giving the basics. Now all we need is for some adventurous stitchers to apply punchneedle … Read More...
Reader-Submitted Upcycled Produce Bag
I’m all about bringing your own bags to the store, and I’m all about recycling and upcycling, and I’m definitely all about when our readers make their own items and submit them to me, so this bag is perfect! Deborah … Read More...
Stitch details: Chicken scratch embroidery
Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog is sharing more details about her chicken-scratch-in-the-round technique. Get the scoop.
Looking for more articles on Chicken scratch? Check out these article we wrote about Chicken Scratch Embroidery and this Book by Jack Dempsey … Read More...
Kwik Sew Patterns
One of my readers, Lory turned me on to this accessories pattern- KwikSew 3526. It features an adorable purse, wristlet and a head band. Having just cut bangs for the first time in my life, I am loving the … Read More...
Free pattern: More sweet Sues
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a sweet Sunbonnet Sue embroidery pattern. Doesn’t the kitty make your stitching fingers itch to get started! Get the pattern. (Note: Because of the page’s audio file, the site takes … Read More...
Marjorie’s Cracked Plate Jewelry
I’ve never been someone who has wanted china in my house, as I tend to break things way too often! But if I ever did have china, Marjorie would be who I’d send my broken pieces to! Marjorie’s Cracked Plate … Read More...
Free chart for bird lovers
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this colorful little Blue Tit, a design from the 7 Garden Birds series by Maria Diaz. Get the chart.
Stained Glass Pumpkins on Etsy
Being an October baby, fall is my favorite month. Somehow though, it’s just not the same in the middle of the hot, dusty desert. So, every September as I try to remember the smell of changing leaves and smoke from … Read More...
CAN YOU HEAR CROCHET???
Well, yes….. If you tune into the right online connection, you can listen to Kim Guzman and others discuss our favorite subject – no, NOT politics!! Crochet! Check this out:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search/Kim?Guzman
Kim has an amazing array of new patterns coming … Read More...
I want my MUMMY!!! Polymer Clay Halloween Bead Tutorial
Where’s my Mummy?? Well you’ll never be lost without your Mummy again with this fun polymer clay mummy bead video tutorial by Tommy Venable at EHow.com.
Looking for more Halloween Jewelry? Check out these designs on Etsy.
How to Felt a Bobbled Scarfle By, Linda Permann
The felters mind is so amazing and I am so impressed with what Linda Permann created while recycling a wool sweater into a Bobbled Scarflet. There are step by step instructions on Craft Stylish for this chic Bobbled Scarflet… Read More...
Melanie Green, Felting Artist
I found melanie green a fantastic felting artist on ETSY and she really has two wonderful shops filled with goodies to please every taste. She also has several other sites showing off her talent as a felter. Her 1st… Read More...
Fun Glass Bat Beads
Unlike the more realistic bat fan pull that I showed earlier in the week, here are some fun bats that I found on the Mermaid’s Tale blog. There’s still time to make your perfect Halloween bracelet.
Sewing- Burda Style
I was just playing around on the Burda Style website and oh man- what a fantastic resource! They have so many modern, cool, and ultra stylish patterns to choose from. And, most of them are Free! Plus you can download … Read More...
Free Plastic Canvas pattern: Snowman treasure box
Satisfy your craving for plastic-canvas cuteness by making this charming Christmas treasure box from FreePatterns.com. The site says, “Store winter treasures under a snowman’s top hat.” Get the pattern.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Adorable Kidlet & Halloween Lampwork Bead Tutorials
I found this cute and FREE lampwork bead tutorial by Loribeads.com for a little kid bead! I wish I could do lampwork!
She also has a great Halloween Beads Tutorial available for sale thru her Etsy shop. Its very affordable … Read More...
Printing by Hand
Paper Bag Notecards
If you’re still using paper bags from the grocery store, you’ve hopefully got stock piles of them because you don’t want to throw them out and are looking for ways to recycle them. Inspiration Turn Design has a great tutorial… Read More...
Little People, Big Food, Amazing Photography
Amazing photography featuring tiny figurines set in seemingly-huge food backdrops.