If there’s a baby (or baby shower) in your future, be sure to get in on the latest giveaway at The Baby Gardner. The blog says,
… Read More...This week’s giveaway is our Bluebird Blanket for Baby. Bundle the little one
New guide to stabilizer
Embroidery-methods.com has published a new guide, Which machine embroidery stabilizer to use? Check it out!
If you still want more check out these Machine Embroidery patterns on Etsy.
Tutorial: Madras plaid skirt from charm pack
Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair made this girl’s madras plaid skirt from a charm pack. She’s written a tutorial to show you how. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial. madras, skirt, girl, charm[/tags]
Giveaway: Carina’s first pattern
Carina of feeling stitchy fame has just released her first embroidery pattern, and it’s precious. She says,
… Read More...It’s a special little world, drifting along in a cloud. Fairies live there, I think. In little smurf-like houses; colourful toadstools. Maybe they
Great wads of free embroidery patterns
Look what’s tucked away in a corner of knitting-and.com: a huge list of links to free embroidery patterns! I would never have thought to look there! I’m so glad Patty of Pip Stitch was on top of this … Read More...
Happy Easter from Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk offers this Easter gift to readers — a sweet image that is perfect for embroidered embellishment. Get the free image. Or if you prefer, the image and fibers are available in kit form from Di’s Crafts … Read More...
Machine embroidery from your sewing machine
Karline of Urban Threads shares this tidbit:
… Read More...“Scribbles” embroidery has become a popular style at Urban Threads. Our newest tutorial shows you how to replicate the look with ANY design — with a regular sewing machine! Combine freemotion embroidery techniques
Tutorial: Ladies’ skirt from a man’s shirt
Continuing the trend of repurposing men’s dress shirts into other types of cloths, CraftStylish shows how to make a ladies skirt. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, shirt, skirt, refashion[/tags]
Tutorial: Ribbon capris
My daughter has this nasty habit of growing. Every time I think we’ve got her wardrobe all settled, she goes and grows another inch and the pants are all too short. Make It and Love It has a solution. She … Read More...
Cricut Gift Bag
Use your Cricut machine and the Tags, Bags, Boxes and more cartridge to make a cute gift bag. See the instructions in this video. Brought to you by Creations by Christina.
[tags]scrapbooking,tutorials,cricut[/tags]
Happy Easter!
Hi Everyone:
Happy Easter!
You still have time to create a fun Easter gift basket..
Kirsty created this fun Easter Rabbit bag 🙂
Instructions here
Have a great day,
Maggie
Free Pattern: Easy charm quilt
Corie of Quilt Taffy blog is sharing her original pattern for this pretty quilt. Directions are given for twin and queen sizes. Get the pattern.
Tutorial: Sock bunnies!!
Easter may be just a few days away, but there’s still time for some last minute Easter sewing. Take these sock bunnies designed by Mary of Such Things. Stuff, stitch, cut, tie, and you’ve got yourself a sweet little bunny. … Read More...
Book review: Patchwork Style
- screen capture by Scarlett
Patchwork and Style CAN be used in the same sentence. Yes, it’s true. Author Suzuko Koseki brings us 35 colorful and cozy projects so fresh I am inspired to make one tonight.
Beautiful photos throughout the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a reusable produce bag
CraftStylish shows how to make reusable produce bags. Not only are they better for the environment, but your produce will last longer in the breathable net bags instead of the plastic grocery bags. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reusable, … Read More...
Polymer Clay Collaborative & Mixed Media Retreat
Only 21 days left to register for PolymerClay Collaborative & Mixed Media Retreat in beautiful Shepardstown, WV!
Since polymer clay is such a versatile material, this retreat is great for bead & jewelry artists, fiber artists, bookmakers, collage artists and … Read More...
Tutorial: A tulle skirt for your little girl
This pink tulle skirt by Pink Picket Fence gets an “A” for adorable. The rows of ruffled tulle are dreamy!! She’s written out instructions so you can make one for your own little girl. Get the tutorial.
[via MADE]… Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a sugar cube pincushion
Moda Bake Shop shows how to make these little pincushions. They call them sugar cube pincushions, I’m guessing because they’re so petite and sweet. (They’re 2″ square.) Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pincushion, sugar, cube[/tags] Looking for more Pincushion … Read More...
Arrrrrrrrrrrr…free patterns!
Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog is sharing her original pirate-inspired hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “Try these stitched onto toddler tee-shirts or use as iron-on transfers for canvas loot bags for a Pirate Party!” Get the patterns.
Arrrrrrrrrrrr…free patterns!
Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog is sharing her original pirate-inspired hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “Try these stitched onto toddler tee-shirts or use as iron-on transfers for canvas loot bags for a Pirate Party!” Get the patterns.