Do you know about Carolyn Christmas and Gourmet Crochet? I love the look of the site and Carolyn’s designs. I’ve been a fan of hers for a long time. I purchased Carolyn’s patterns before I knew she had a website.… Read More...
Thankfulness Vintage Scrapbooking
I cannot believe that November is closing in and coming to an end. For those in the United States, Thanksgiving is coming up and already, the thoughts of expanding waistlines and family stories around heavily laden tables are in the … Read More...
Thankfulness
I cannot believe that November is closing in and coming to an end. For those in the United States, Thanksgiving is coming up and already, the thoughts of expanding waistlines and family stories around heavily laden tables are in the … Read More...
Needle Felted Flowers
This is a very clear and concise video on how to make a needle felted flower with minimal supplies and little cost. You can use the basic instructions and create many types of flowers, like a red Christmas flower. After … Read More...
Spoonflower design contest
Look what’s cookin over on Spoonflower:
… Read More...Each week (starting on Nov. 24, 2008) we will offer a single design by a member of the Spoonflower community for sale as a limited edition, special fabric. Designs must be submitted for
Fabric giveaway on Bee Square
Two lucky readers of Bee Square blog will win a set of fat quarters of Waves from the AI Collection for Seven Islands. Get the rules. Be sure to enter before November 24.
Needlepoint a painting
Everybody may know about this but me. But I’ve just discovered a rockin online source for needlepoint canvases: The Art Needlepoint Co. All of their images are reproductions of stellar fine art, such as the Georgia O’Keefe favorite shown here. … Read More...
Advice on framing needlework
Embroidery-methods.com is sharing some great tips for mounting and framing needlework. See the post.
Turkey Pops are Here!
Bakerella's famous cake pops for Thanksgiving.
Gift Jar Tutorials
This Angel gift jar is a great idea for homemade Christmas sweets and candy.
You can get the full tutorial here.
Altered Tin Tutorial
Check out this free tutorial on our sister site Craftbits.com for making your own gift tin from a CD tin.
Free pattern: Thanksgiving CQ block
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART blog is sharing another of her beautiful crazy-quilt block bases. This one incorporates a Thanksgiving image from a vintage postcard. Janet says, “Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric… Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidering on fleece
This embroidered fleece Christmas stocking looks so perfectly soft and inviting. Jennifer Stern of CraftStylish walks us gently through the steps of machine embroidery on fleece (a tad bit tricky) and stocking construction. See her post.
Looking for more … Read More...
Super Chic
I LOVE scarves. They have always been apart of my “look” and something I add to any outfit to add a bit of chicness.
Amy Butler’s Sash With Beaded Fringe most definitely fits the chic bill! All it takes is … Read More...
Chihuly on Drawing.
One of the best known glass blowers in the world today is Dale Chihuly.
At this link there is a video of him talking about the role that drawing/painting has in his work. It’s interesting to hear him talk about … Read More...
Stitching out in the open
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog reminds us that Stitch in Public Day is the first Saturday in February. Find out all about it from Janet’s post. And promote the craft you love. Stitch right out in the … Read More...
The Gingerbread Architect Sweepstakes
Enter to win "The Gingerbread Architect" from Ladies Home Journal.
A new meaning for “dog collar”
Penelope Cake has posted a tutorial on Bark zine for a craft that simultaneously cracks me up and makes me want to run like the wind to my studio. Her take on the dog collar involves upcycling old shirt collars … Read More...
SUCH A GREAT IDEA! WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF IT??
Have you seen this crochet pattern book? I’ve had it in my hands several times, wondering if I wanted to buy it. The last time I looked at it, I FINALLY SAW what the patterns were! They are just crocheted … Read More...
Wrap Them in Love
With the Holidays fast approaching, this is a great time to give Thanks for all the fabulousness in your life! And also a perfect time, to give back!
Wrap Them in Love Foundation is a wonderful organization that donates handmade … Read More...