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...
Get the lowdown on linen threads
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has posted a guide to linen threads that are suitable for needlepoint, including links to resources. Check it out! And thank you, Janet!
Stitch for the Ships Project
The motto of the Ships Project is “Supporting America’s Troops Deployed in the War on Terror One Stitch at a Time!” The project finds out what items are most needed by the troops. Individuals make hats, slippers, socks, cool ties, … Read More...
Stitch for the Ships Project
The motto of the Ships Project is “Supporting America’s Troops Deployed in the War on Terror One Stitch at a Time!” The project finds out what items are most needed by the troops. Individuals make hats, slippers, socks, cool ties, … Read More...
Astonishing soft-circuit clothing
Becky Stern of Craftzine.com is sharing a video of an astonishing application of soft circuits by Alexander Reed – a dress embellished with butterflies that flap to the wearer’s heartbeat. You’ve got to see the whole story!
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...
Inspiration: Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood
You’ll definitely smile when you see the art quilts produced by the fertile mind and nimble fingers of Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood. You can find out more about the quilt pictured here on Posted Stitches. And you can read lots … 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.
Pimp Stitch giveaway
The Pimp Stitchers are having another fabulous giveaway. This time, you stand to win a Pimp Stich pattern booklet – 20 pages of embroidery-pattern goodness! Get the details.
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...
Great idea: Fabric chalkboards
Anyone Can Quilt blog is sharing this idea for chalkboards made from a bit of chalkboard fabric, some batting, and a couple of coordinating fat quarters. Get the details.
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...
(Fancier) Jell-O Shots
Learn to make fancy Jello shots.
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.