I love everything about the ocean and I’m fascinated by all the mythical creatures that “live” in it. Mermaids, however, are my favorite. I love the idea of the freedom … Read More...
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7 Tutorials For The Minecraft Fan In Your Life
It’s a current game trend that brings in building up your own worlds and fighting off the pixilated bad guys. Gamers everywhere know exactly what Minecraft is, and if they haven’t at least tried to play it, they know what the hype is all about. … Read More...
New Pattern: Sublime Stitching/Kurt Halsey
Did you hear that? It was me squealing with delight over the new Kurt Halsey pattern at Sublime Stitching. The little animals are just over the top! There are so many … Read More...
Tutorial: Basil the Softie Bear
Amy from Nana Company shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make a Basil Bear softie for a baby. His shape is simple and lightly stuffed. On the back, you can embroidery a label with the child’s name. He’s … Read More...
Happy Memorial Day
I would personally like to thank the men, women and animals who have served in our military. Thank you for your service. This great pattern entitled “I Love a Man in Uniform” was created by NeedleNme and can be purchased … Read More...
To Mum with Love
Our moms-they are the reason we are here. They are our biggest supporter, our loudest cheerleader. Why not show your mom that she is in your heart with Sew Useful’s pattern and tutorial on Craftsy.com. The embroidered envelope is … Read More...
How to make a recycled felted sweater bookmark
As a big fan of stitching and recycled wool felt the book Doodle Stitching Embroidery and Beyond is my kind of book! The first project I made was the cutwork felt bookmark. I new I would be using it with … Read More...
Freebie: Best Friends
Do you have a best friend? Someone that is there for you no matter what life throws at you… to share the rain along with the rainbows? This precious hoop from Jessica … Read More...
Crochet This Beautiful Dress
I just discovered this site today! It’s a part of Coats&Clark that I’ve never seen before. There are a few free crochet patterns on the site, including this beautiful dress. You must register with the site to download the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Quiet book page with chick and bunny finger puppets
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, and Whatnots shows how she made this Easter page for a Quiet Book, with removable bunny and chick finger puppets. The finger puppets store in a pocket stitched down to the page. The slashed circles … Read More...
How to Decorate an Easter Egg
I have always wanted to try cross stitching Easter eggs. It can be a bit of a process, but the end result is a beautiful keepsake. Tutsplus.com has possibly one of the best tutorials I have found on the internet … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter basket tote with ric rac trim
Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make this Easter basket tote trimmed with jumbo ric rac. She used vinyl transfer material to personalize them with her children’s names. If you don’t … Read More...
Pattern Round Up
Keeping it Organized
I had originally decided to blog about Kimberly Quimet’s new Easter patterns and then I saw the picture…The organizer would make my stitching easier. I shouted, “Brilliant!” Sure, it scared the dogs a bit. but what I am … Read More...
Sublime Stitching Sale!
EEEPPPP! I’m so excited! Sublime Stitching is having a HALF OFF SALE on all patterns! All of those patterns that you have been dying to get but didn’t have the mad cash … Read More...
Freebie: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you are wearing green, otherwise it is a pinch for you! How about a free pattern instead of a pinch. I think that is a … Read More...
Craftsy Class Sale
Have you always wanted to take a class and thought it was a tad bit expensive? This weekend only Craftsy is having a sale on their classes. Want to learn hand stitch … Read More...
2014 Easter Egg Stitch Along
NeedleKnowledge is putting on their first Easter Egg Stitch Along. The Easter Egg pattern offers a number of new stitches for you to try out. You can turn the finished project into … Read More...
Organizing Your Floss
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Do you lose track of your floss? Are you worried about not having enough of a certain color? Well, now you can keep track of … Read More...
Pattern Round Up: Snow Bunnies and Hints of Spring
This week, we’re excited to bring you our latest hand-embroidery pattern round up, “Snow Bunnies and a Hint of Spring.” This collection features a delightful mix of winter and spring-themed designs that … Read More...