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Chica and Jo show how to make this little drawstring bag shaped like an easter egg. They used felt, though you could adapt the pattern for cottons as well. Get the how-to.
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I did an article on Harlequin Feltworks sometime way back and Jenne has evolved so far in her felting techniques that I thought you would like to see her latest styles. She has her main website called Harlequin Feltworks and … Read More...
DJ of Prick and Stitch Is My Craft announces that the new Pinbroidery online shop is open, and the first six patterns – inspired by the work of William Morris – are available for purchase. See DJ’s blog for more … Read More...
SWAKembroidery.com says,
… Read More...Is there someone you know who could use a little bounce in their step? I’m sure you can think of many. How about giving them a small token of your “I’m thinking of you” spirit and embroidering a
Look at these eggs by One Inch World! They’re small, they’re fabric, and they’ve got a little opening you can use to fill them with tiny little treats. Get the tutorial.
[via One Crafty Place]
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Here’s a great idea from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com.
… Read More...Add a crafty twist to this year’s Easter treat with a cute little chick decoration. Turn into a card, or stitch on plastic canvas to use as a gorgeous cake
Cheep, cheep, peep, peep!! Skip to My Lou shares a tutorial for making this little felt chickadee. Get the how-to.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these… Read More...
The mushroom pincushion is a charming and practical sewing accessory where a spool serves as the base, providing a stable foundation. This creative project involves covering the spool with fabric and crafting a mushroom cap that sits atop it. Posh … Read More...
Berroco calls this design Juliana. I call it really cool! I love the drape, and the elegant crossover in the front. Knit in Berroco’s DK weight Ultra Alpaca Light, it would be warm enough for a cool spring evening, … Read More...
Good Morning Everyone:
I luv luv this fun technique of creating the double embossing and debossing created by Jay..
It’s such a fun technique I wonder why I didn’t think of it before 🙂
Instructions here
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So I have all of this sock yarn. Yes, I knit socks, mostly because I need smaller portable items to keep with me, but also because I love the variety of fibers and designs that this wonderful industry has … Read More...
Mama King from 4 Crazy Kings made this poncho for her daughter from two beach towels. She’s using it as a cover-up for her daughter after swimming lessons. Read more about this cool towel poncho at 4 Crazy Kings.… Read More...
The Closet Seamstress created this sleeveless top from a pillowcase, and created a downloadable pattern with instructions so you can make one of your own. Get the tutorial, then raid your linen closet!
[via Wardrobe Refashion]
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Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber shows how to make this potholder. It’s made with two pockets so you can fit your hand in there. Get the tutorial.
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Dragon My Needle is sponsoring the Totally Useless Stitchalong. You’ll crack up when you read about it, but you’ll want to join in! Get the details.
And many thanks to Patty of Pip Stitch for the heads-up!
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint walks us through making an invisible repair to a small hole in an unstitched canvas. This is a must-have skill! Get the details.
Tricia-Rennea says this sweet, new design “can be used for embroidery, coloring, as a template for an applique, whatever you desire.” Get the pattern.
Tangarang is sharing these irresistable hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “I wanted to do something with a little bit of 1920s flair, but soft and springy to add to the edge of pillowcases.” Beautiful. Get the patterns.
