Ripped or worn-out clothes can often be disappointing, but instead of throwing them away, why not give them a new life with some creative patches? With a little bit of imagination and some basic crafting skills, you can turn those … Read More ...
Tutorial: Woven Wall Hanging
Lately woven wall hangings have been popping up all over my Pinterest and blog feeds. It’s like the 70’s and 80’s all over again. I remember making these in grade school, but mine were never as fancy and colorful as … Read More ...
Inspiration: Benedict Cumberbatch
Okay…so Benedict Cumberbatch is certainly inspiring all on his own but this hoop from Marleymiss on Craftster.org just raised it to the next level. I can not believe how spot on this hoopla is! Her stitching is near perfect and … Read More ...
Inspiration: Jacque Davis
I admit it, I have a slight infatuation with 1930’s circuses and carnivals. I love the images and the pageantry. No wonder so many kids wanted to run away and join up, it seemed so excited and glamorous. Artist Jacque … Read More ...
Inchies Have Taken Over!
Inchies are taking over the crafty world! They are everywhere I turn. These pint size projects pack a big punch in such a small space. Over at Craftster.org not only is there an Inchies Swap going on right now, but … Read More ...
Inspiration: Daisy Stitch Sampler
Elderflower at Craftster.org started this project over a year ago. Each petal is a different stitch and color. Everyone in her guild interpreted the daisy in their own way. I love the textures each stitch made. This is a great … 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 ways you could stitch this up; either has one … Read More ...
Sale: Cherry and Cinnamon on Kitschy Digitals
Yahoo! I love a good sale and I can’t resist the one that Cherry and Cinnamon is having right now. 25% off of her patterns over at Kitschy Digitals. You better head over there and grab all of her … Read More ...
Inspiration: Inchie Stump Work
There is a great inchie/twinchie swap over at Craftster.org. The rules are that the finished piece can not be bigger than two inches. Every piece in this swap as been amazing so far and it’s not over yet! The swap … Read More ...
Childhood Memories
There are so many ways that you can preserve a moment in time with your child. You can take pictures or do a scrapbook or you could try something new and stitch up a memory. You could create a pattern … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wee Woven Wall Hanging
Now that the kids are out of school what are you going to do with them all day? Playing in traffic and hanging out on the corner is not an option….trust me on that one! Why not show them a … Read More ...
6 embroidery projects to welcome summer
Summer is a time for enjoying the great outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and taking a break from the daily routine. And what better way to celebrate the season than by creating some whimsical embroidered art? Embroidery is … Read More ...
Inspiration: Lunar Mission
I love when something is created with what we have around us. This amazing hoop was made by ChameleonHound on Craftster.org. She was in a swap that required that you use what you have and with her imagination this … Read More ...
Inspiration: Lauren DiCioccio
I can’t believe I am only now discovering Lauren DiCioccio. Her embroidered slides are just amazing! The detail in such a small amount of space is absolutely mind blowing. I love her take on simple everything things that we … Read More ...
Inspiration: Maria Tenorio
I have such a deep love for Nesting Dolls. When I was a little girl, I just loved playing with them and secretly wanted to have the brightly colored dresses they were wearing. As an adult, once again, I am … Read More ...