May
12
Nichol Brinkman‘s series of mobiles makes me wish there were a baby in my family–or at least a wee one–to share one with. Maybe I’ll just hang one over my bed! Go to Nichol’s Pink Cheeks Studios blog or …
May
8
My little gadget-loving heart sang when I saw this tool posted by Karen of Sew Many Ways. It’s like a hemostat, but it’s 12 inches long! Evidently, it has some purpose in auto mechanics or something, but Karen immediately saw …
May
7
Here’s a great semi-handmade Mother’s Day gift idea from Helen Gibb‘s Ribbon Snips e-newsletter:
These mini speakers are a great gift idea for any Mom who loves her tunes! Simply plug the speaker into your iPod, phone, laptop or
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Apr
26
Corinne of So September tries out Sticky Fabri-Solvy, a self-adhesive stabilizer you can run through your desktop printer. A super-easy way to transfer an embroidery design. Check her post to see how her experiment turned out.
Apr
25
Gay of Sentimental Stitches has put together Embroider Me Collection 2–a set of 23 reproduction antique patterns for embroidered cloth dolls. She says, “They are presented in their antique form just as they were stamped on fabric and sold …
Apr
25
One of my fave blogs has gone shoppy, and I’ve been waiting eagerly for the grand opening. The Wee Folk Art Market Place went live on Monday, and was an immediate success, of course. The shop offers kits for Wee …
Apr
23
If you came to the Spring 2012 Fork & Talk Blogger Meetup sponsored by EK Success and CraftGossip: Aren’t you glad you did! If you didn’t make it this time, these photos by Sewing Editor Anne Weaver will probably …
Apr
22
Cutest. Pincushions. EVER. From Astrig on Etsy (via Selvage Blog).
Ed. note: Astrig didn’t ask or pay me to post about her stuff. I actually think these are the cutest. Pincushions. EVER.
Apr
17
I love Nichol Brinkman‘s brain! Check out the latest item from Pink Cheeks Studios: a mobile of sumo wrestlers! Brilliant! See more at Nichol’s blog post.
Ed. note: Nichol didn’t ask or compensate me to post about her …
Apr
12
New Kelly Fletcher patterns! Yea!!! Kelly says,
Dewy Mornings and Hazy Days are patterns for two plush white cushions featuring circular hand embroidery designs of fresh spring bulbs and bright summer blooms. The cotton cushions measure 50x50cm and white cotton piping provides
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Apr
9
Susan of Red Gate Stitchery wowed us with her embroidered pendants. Now she has kicked it up another notch with embroidered rings! Go to her blog post to find out more.
Mar
27
Kristen Doran claims that, when she showed up at a craft market last year with her embroidered laser-cut wood brooches, it seemed as if half of the other artists also were offering laser-cut wood brooches. So she decided not to …
Mar
22
Look what’s new from Flaming Nora! Needlework kits!!! She says,
Both kits contain detailed instruction and patterns, enough fabrics to make one bird and pins, needles and threads. They are suitable for all levels of ability and any one
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Mar
14
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread recommends a nifty tool for stitchers–especially those of us who frequently rip and redo. See her post.
Mar
11
Maya of The Little Treasures has come up with a brilliant and beautiful way to recycle corks. By embroidering on thin slices she creates, in effect, flat beads that make excellent focals for jewelry. Evidence: The Satellite Necklace 2 (shown …







