Louana of Eleventh Monkey assigned herself an amazing project last Christmas. See the crowd of felt dolls above? Louana says,
… Read More...It’s not just any family, it’s my family! For Christmas I decided to gift all my family members a felt
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A tute and a giveaway
Lisa Fulmer of Stash Books Blog has treats for us! First, a tutorial for an easy felt needlebook that you can embellish however you like. Then, a giveaway of two bundles of wool felt fat quarters from National Nonwovens. Go … Read More...
Hurry and win!
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is celebrating reaching 500 followers by having five awesome giveaways. The prizes: five luscious stitchery books, including the one shown here. You still have time to enter all of the drawings. But hurry! The deadline is … Read More...
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
I have to share just one more handmade Christmas ornament. This beaded felt bell by Hearty Craft is perfect in every way–so unbearably sweet that I want to eat it. See close-up views at her blog post.
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Last day to enter!
If you missed any of Mary Corbet‘s 12 Days of Christmas giveaways, you still have time to enter. Check out her recap post that lists the links to all 12 giveaways. But hurry! The contest ends January 9!
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Tambour work on leather
We’ve seen Creative Mind‘s tambour embroidery before. So pretty! This time, she applies it to a scrap of leather, fills the outline with sequins, and creates a stylish, blingy purse. Go to her blog post to see all the … Read More...
Win Renaissance wools!
Today’s 12 Days of Christmas giveaway at Needle ‘n’ Thread is 27 skeins of elegant crewel wool from Renaissance Dyeing. Go to Mary Corbet‘s blog post to enter before January 9.
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One more Christmas pattern
Patty of Pip Stitch dropped me a note to share this excellent find: A precious free holiday pattern from Gingerbread Cottage. Download the pattern and save it for next year’s holiday stitching. And be sure to bookmark Gingerbread Cottage… Read More...
The new TAFA site is live!
Rachel Biel shares the news that her dream of setting up a new site for The Textile and Fiber Art List has come true! The new site is now in beta. Rachel’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...My big focus in 2011 has
Best posts of 2011
Before we zoom ahead with 2012 crafting, take a look at CraftGossip’s 10 most-popular needlework posts for 2011:
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(10) Free cross-stitch charts (3/25/11)
(9) Free cross-stitch charts (3/30/11)
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Win Evertite stretcher bars
Check out the prize for today’s giveaway in Mary Corbet‘s 12 Days of Christmas extravaganza: a set of Evertite stretcher bars! Go to Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post to enter before January 9.
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Win Japanese silk thread!
Mary Corbet‘s 12 Days of Christmas giveaways continue. The latest: two stunning collections of Japanese flat silk threads. Go to her Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post to enter before January 9.
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Tutorial: Christmas lights ornament
This little string of Christmas lights couldn’t be safer–or cuter. They’re Mollie Johanson‘s latest free Christmas ornament design. Yea! Go to her Wild Olive post for the tute.
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Gift idea: Send a stitcher a pattern subscription
Check out this awesome suggestion from Carina of Carina’s Craftblog:
… Read More...If you’re a bit late with the Christmas gift buying, especially for the stitchy people in your life (or yourself!) – look no further, because I’ve got a pretty
More on Coloring Back Stitch Motifs
Jeanne’s been doing more coloring on blackwork projects with Colored Pencils
Tutorial: Embroidered felt gift tags
My old aunties called gift tags “to-froms.” I love these to-froms by Curbly for their stitchy goodness. I love them even more because each has a pocket on the back to hold a gift card or a bit of cash! … Read More...
Texas fire relief continues
Back in October, I mentioned the efforts of Shari Jensen and the Stitchmap Yahoo Group to gather and share stitchy stash with women in eastern Texas who lost their homes to widespread wildfires. This week, Shari filled me in on … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic stars
If your Christmas tree is still looking a little bare, you can whip up a bunch of these shabby chic stars in no time. Aleka of Fishes Make Wishes shows us how it’s done. See her tute.
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Win a Christmas present from Pat
The annual holiday giveaway at Bird Nest on the Ground will have two winners: Each will receive a beautiful publication and a pincushion handmade by Pat! Go to her blog post to enter before December 20.
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Hypno-kitteh says Merry Christmas
Eep! Christmas means…kitties with laser-beam eyes! Lisa Riddle stitched them. See her Etsy shop.
And thanks a million to Lish Dorset of Craftzine.com for spotting these little winners.
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