I love vintage and retro Halloween images. They are not scary or gory, just fun. Lucy X Stitches created this free pattern with a retro feel in mind. The look on the tree’s face is priceless and the owl, well..he … Read More...
Freebie: Happy Candy Corn
Candy corn…you either love it or hate it. It is a very polarizing candy. I can usually eat about a handful then I am done for the year. The Pink Samurai created this Happy Candy Corn pattern for you. It … Read More...
Tutorial: Plastic Canvas Ornament
Even though it is the beginning of October, I am thinking about Christmas. I like to get a head start on my crafty presents and these Plastic Canvas Coasters Ornaments from Diane at Crafty Pod are just perfect. I love … Read More...
Freebie: Pumpkin Girl
This cute little pumpkin girl is ready for fall weather. I love her little sweater and skirt. It would be perfect on a trick or treat bag or maybe tea towels. This little doll is a digi stamp available for … Read More...
Freebie: Whoooo Needs Sleep?
Maybe it is because I have been suffering from insomnia lately but I want to tell this owl, “I NEED SLEEP!” I kind of feel like this owl right now…very wide eyed. Well, since I can’t sleep, I might as … Read More...
Inspiration: Kelly Fletcher
It is official, I have a stitchy crush on Kelly Fletcher. Her newest Scandinavian patterns are wonderful. I am in love with the clean crisp lines. I’m sure you have seen Kelly throughout the stitching community. Her work has been … Read More...
Freebie: A Bunch of Bunnies
The bunnies…they are attacking us with their cuteness! AACCKKKK! Make it stop! I can’t handle anymore cute bunnies (faints and drops to floor). Okay so maybe I didn’t faint over these adorable bunnies, but I could because they are so … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Hungarian Flower Pot
Mary Corbett at Needle n’ Thread is an amazing historian. Her blog is full of history, free vintage pattern and tutorials. It makes me so happy that she is a steward of the the needle arts. Today’s find are these … Read More...
Cheryl Fall Interview and Giveaway
I am so excited that I had a chance to interview Cheryl Fall and review her newest book, Simply Samplers
. The book is a wonderful mix of projects and tutorials for the beginner and advanced stitcher. The directions are … Read More...
Inspiration: Candy Zombie
I’m pretty sure that if I were to be a zombie, I would be a candy zombie, not the brain eating kind. Candy sounds much more appetizing than human flesh. Shirley from Hudson’s Holiday agrees with me. She created this … Read More...
Freebie: National Dog Day
Happy National Dog Day! Today is a day to celebrate our pups and give them extra hugs and kisses…and baths. Are you dogs like mine? When I give them a bath you would think that I was torturing them. How … Read More...
Inspiration: The Simpsons
Currently every Simpsons episode ever is being aired. 12 days of Simpson! I have been binge watching all 552 episodes and my DVR is getting close to being full. To honor The Simpsons, above are some of my favorite stitchy … Read More...
Freebie: Learn Your Stitches
I was organizing my vintage patterns (I have a TON of them) and came across this test pattern. I think it is an adorable little tutorial. You can learn the stitches, practice your lettering and make a sampler with just … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Cups
I just heard on the news this morning that Starbucks is bringing back the pumpkin latte at the end of this month. I don’t think words can express how excited I am. Pumpkin spice latte….I could never ever … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Snow White
Snow White is my absolute favorite Disney character. I just love the movie and the animation is so rich and beautiful. I was excited when I stumbled upon Q is for Quilter’s vintage Snow White embroidery patterns. This is … Read More...
Freebie: Fun with Memory Wire
Have you ever worked with memory wire before? I will admit that I am a little leery about using it for projects. Metallic thread is bad enough! DMC USA offers up this tutorial and pattern for a Mini Embellished Cake … Read More...
Free Pattern: Kittyware
I am a huge collector of vintage embroidery patterns. I just love them. They are fun, kitschy and say a lot about the every day history of our culture. I am a true believer that every day items tell us … Read More...
It’s a Crazy Stitch Along
Have you been just dying to stitch up something whimsical, silly or completely out there? Now is your chance! Craftster.org is hosting its monthly Hoopla Stitch Along. This month’s theme is: Whimsical, nonsense, free range stitching. Why not try your … Read More...
Freebie: Butterfly Wrist Cuff
We are lucky enough to have butterflies visiting our backyard. They are so beautiful just fluttering around from flower to flower. This free Butterfly Wrist Cuff from Aimee Ray is perfect reminder of summer and our little butterfly friends. While … Read More...
Free Pattern: Totes Awesome
I can’t help but to giggle every time I answer my friends with the expression, “totes.” I am instantly turned into a teenage girl and want to start talking about nail polish and boys. Chris Carey along with the … Read More...