Kandra of Sublime Sisters blog has posted a couple of free embroidery patterns that will rock your socks. If you think this little gnome is cute, go check out the penguin love! Get the patterns.
Dire warning from Urban Threads
Niamh of Urban Threads has posted a tutorial for this awesome portable craft kit. “You have to have this little kit with you,” she says. “Apparently the other option is fatal.” Get the tutorial.
1000 Jewelry Inspirations Book Review
1,000 Jewelry Inspirations: Beads, Baubles, Dangles, and Chains (1000 Series) by Sandra Salamony
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Quarry Books (June 1, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1592534139
- ISBN-13: 978-1592534135
This book is nothing but a visual feast of jewelry eye candy … Read More...
Don’t miss these links
(1) Mary Ray of CraftStylish shows us her machine-stitched trapunto technique.
(2) Helen Stubbings of Hugs from Helen blog is showing off lots of her new patterns.
(3) Tracy’s Needlepoing Blog offers us a review of William Morris … Read More...
The ins and outs of fusible interfacing
Pink Chalk Studio has posted an awesomely thorough tutorial about fusible interfacing – its uses and pitfalls. She takes the scary right out of the process. Go see what I mean.
And thanks to NyteRayn of elemental blog for … Read More...
Another Free Pattern For the Season!
Knitpicks.com has done it again!
A Free Felted Snowman Pattern!
How cool is that? Actually they look kinda warm.
Go to www.knitpicks.com to download your pattern and find the perfect yarn!
Drawing a needlepoint circle
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! coaches us on how to draw a perfect circle on needlepoint canvas. It’s not as obvious as you might think. See the tutorial.
Old + old = new
Amy of Early Bird Special blog appliqued bits of vintage embroidered napkins to “a tired old cardigan.” Now the old pieces form a new and stylish whole. Get all the details.
And thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for … Read More...
Buckle Up for a Fun Halloween Tutorial
From the HHH Enterprises blog designer, Rebecca Hull transforms ordinary belt buckles and into stunning Halloween accessories! Don’t let them sit in a drawer for the rest of they, I think you could wear them year round!!!! I love … Read More...
Autumn potpourri recipe
Sculpting a Glass Head with a Torch.
Learn to sculpt a glass head with a torch, glass and a few simple tools. Milon Townsend shows you how in this youtube video:
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MAGGIE’S CROCHET
One of the most attractive crochet vendor websites online is maggiescrochet.com. There is always something enticing there. I find the photography and the projects pictured to be yummier than any other site.
I already own this book – and can … Read More...
Did you see these?
(1) Bee Square Fabrics is giving away four half-yard cuts of Zazu fabric by Tina Givens. Enter before November 3.
(2) LollyChops is sharing patterns for fall leaf appliques or cut-outs and Wendy the Bird.
(3) Stacy Hillmer… Read More...
Flower Costume
I just found this adorable flower costume for the puppy in your life. Made with felt, this super easy to make costume will have your dog looking like a ray of sunshine in no time!
Cute Apron Pattern
Designer Phyllis Dobbs sent me this link to a free apron pattern. Although I am not wild about kitty fabric, the shape is ultra feminine and super flattering. This could look so retro in a mod-print fabric or very … Read More...
Order Your Trig Sweater And Support the Down’s Syndrome Association
Meet the “Double Knit Twins”. The two identical twin sisters are knitting personalized sweaters to help support the Down’s Syndrome Association.
What started as a gift for Sarah Palin’s son, the Trig Sweater blossomed into a way to help everyone … Read More...
Free pattern: Birds and flowers
November’s free embroidery pattern by Andrea Zuill is available now on her Badbird’s blog. What could be sweeter than this bird-and-flower sampler. It’s equally easy for me to imagine it in fall colors and in Christmas hues. Get the pattern… Read More...
Tutorial: Needlepoint bookmark
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog is making a guest appearance on whip up! That is, one of her designs is starring over there. She shows us a simple and quick Amish Quilt design that is suitable even … Read More...
Unpleasant news
I am sad to hear that the Orphan Works Bill was passed by the Senate. Really sad.
In a guest article on Crafts of Texture blog, Pamela Baker points out:
… Read More...The Illustrator’s Partnership in answer to this atrocity, is what
New Pimp Stitch patterns
Pimp Stitcher Tamie Snow brought out two new embroidery pattern collections this week: Sleep Songs and Willow Farms. Get the details.