This is one of the hardest jobs my judges and I have is picking out a winner, but the Navy won! God Bless Robin for protecting our homeland and we are so happy that she is stateside this year to … Read More...
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Simple Pen Holders From Recycled Cardboard Tubes
Looking for a way to recycle everyday home items for storing your office essentials? Simply grab an old toilet paper or paper towel roll, a binder clip and a nail, and add a few of these great storage solutions to … Read More...
Free pattern and giveaway from Nini
Joan of Nini Makes blog is sharing an embroidery pattern that is sure to brighten up your seasonal stitching. There are dozens of applications for this design, of course, but wouldn’t The Tree Family make excellent greeting cards for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bottle-cap ornaments
Julia of Julia’s Place blog is sharing a quick tutorial for these little bottle cap ornaments to adorn your Christmas tree or give as gifts. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More...
Count Down
Count downs are something that are in every person’s life in one way or another. We count down the days to a needed vacation, to the weekend, to a birthday or anniversary, to “that” special day be it a wedding, … Read More...
Count Down
Count downs are something that are in every person’s life in one way or another. We count down the days to a needed vacation, to the weekend, to a birthday or anniversary, to “that” special day be it a wedding, … Read More...
Felting… It’s Not Just For Sweaters Anymore!
The whole world is felting! I don’t mean that the actual planet is in danger of being felting, I mean if you’re a crafter, you’ve probably tried it.
I haven’t. Not intentionally anyway, there was the time… never mind, I’m … Read More...
Trim your tree
Get a jump on the Christmas season by stitching up this adorable pieced and embroidered tree now. The pattern is just US$ 3.99 from SWAKembroidery.com. I think it would be even cuter if you dotted it with some sequins … Read More...
Free chart: Mitered Florentine ornament
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! blog is sharing the pattern for this beautiful mitered Florentine Christmas ornament. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
Free patterns: Snowmen cross-stitch ornaments
Get the pattern for these sweet snowmen now and stitch them up to dangle on your Christmas tree this season. Designed by Ursula Michael for Zweigart Design Bank and available now on FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? … Read More...
Autumn potpourri recipe
Marcy Paulson has a lovely tutorial on making autumn inspired potpourri, full of nutmeg, pine, cinnamon and other spicy scents. This recipe would also be great for the Christmas holidays. Visit here for the instructions.
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...
Great idea: Fabric star ornaments
lusummers is showing a simple but very effective idea for Christmas ornaments on her blog. You probably won’t need a tutorial to follow her inspiration. But you will need some fabulous fabric. Lusummers used her own hand-screenprinted design.
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Still more October linky love
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
(1) Deepa of This and That blog showed us some beautiful experiments with shadow work.
(2) Mishka of Quilting Gallery shared a video by Eleanor Burns demonstrating how … Read More...
October linky love – Free Patterns
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
(1) Jenclair of Bayou Quilts showed us an original appliqued pillow that just sings.
(2) Lazy Gal Tonya reminded us of her tutorial for piecing faces – like … Read More...
PLANNING AHEAD – SOME GIFT IDEAS – SEASONAL and OTHERWISE
http://www.lullabiesandlace.com/snowflakelacesquares.html
Wouldn’t these Snowflake Squares make a snuggly Christmas gift? I actually like it that they are not pictured in Christmas colors. I think that having other colors presented opens our minds to other possibilities. Like, why not make this … Read More...
Recycled Wine Cork Cork-Boards
I love reusing items from your everyday world. This Wine corks board is made using corks from your wine parties, showcasing your love of a fine glass of merlot. (source)
Envelope Books
From Martha Stewart’s Daily Orgainizing tip e-mail, this is a great way to reuse all those envelopes that come filled with holiday goodness during the Christmas season. Turn them into an envelope book, and store some of your treasures … Read More...
Free chart: Xmas Mouse
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is a plumptious little Christmas mouse designed by Karen Brittan. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these … Read More...
Tutorial: Little house ornament
Pimp Stitch diva Lauren Brandy has designed an ornament that you’re going to want to make by the dozen for your Christmas tree (and those of everyone you know). The possibilities for variations are endless. I need to get started … Read More...