How are you at setting stitchy goals or timetables? Me…I am horrible at it unless it is for a swap that I am in. I get stuck in ruts or overpower myself with way too many patterns that I want … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Note & Pen Holder
It’s time to stop the plastic canvas bashing! Sure we relate this craft medium to grandma’s tissue holder, but it is so much more. One brilliant example of the new and improved plastic canvas is this stylish Note and Pen … Read More ...
Tatting
I am blown away by people who can tat. I have tried so many times and each time my finished project looks more like a bunch of knots that a little kid tied than a beautiful tatted lace piece. In … Read More ...
Doodle Stitch Along
I LOVE stitch alongs! They are so much fun. It is great to see how different everyone interprets an idea. Hugs are Fun, along with Craftster are hosting a Doodle Stitch Along. Head on over and check out … Read More ...
Inspiration: Happy Meal
I am the world’s worst when it comes to eating at the dinner table. I usually just plop down in the living room and zone out. I think if I had these adorable placemats, I would be sitting at the … Read More ...
Chicken Scratch/Gingham Pattern
Did I ever tell you how much in awe I am of Mary Corbet at Needle n’ Thread. Not only is she an excellent embroiderer but she is an amazing historian. I love that she has such a passion for … Read More ...
Embroidered September Dress
There is no better way to embellish clothing than with some embroidery…okay, maybe rhinestones might be a better way but other than that, embroidery is the best way ever. This handmade September dress is simply perfect with detailed embroidered flowers. … Read More ...
Let it Glow!
Has your little one been bitten by the Frozen bug? SilentBlair over at Craftster.org posted this amazing Frozen hoopla. Make sure you check out the whole post because parts of this amazing stitching GLOWS! How cool is that? This hoops … Read More ...
Book Review: Fabric Blooms
Want to snazz up that drab dress? Give yourself a new look without going overboard or maybe even just spruce up the house with a touch of spring flowers. Now you can with Megan Hunt’s new book, Fabric Blooms
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April Flowers Embroidery Pattern
April showers bring May flowers…that may be the case unless your Lisa from A Cuppa Tea with Me. Instead of waiting till May for her flowers to bloom, she made her own. Lisa’s brooches are absolutely darling. This is … Read More ...
10 Movie and TV Inspired Embroidery Patterns from Etsy
Embroidery is an art that has been around for centuries, and it’s no surprise that it’s making a comeback as a popular hobby. What’s even more interesting is the incorporation of popular movies and TV shows into the embroidery world. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered Notebooks
Meredith Crawford of One Sheepish Girl shares her tutorial for an embroidered notebook On Mollie Makes Tuesday Tutorial. The step-by-step instructions, along with pictures, make this project easy enough for the beginning stitcher. This would be a great rainy day … Read More ...
Everyday Life
I have fallen in love with Michelle Kingdom‘s beautiful stitching. Each piece is rich with color and texture. They remind me of the murals made in the 1940’s for the WPA program. She captures every day life with … Read More ...
Thumbprint Heart
I think one of the hardest things about an anniversary is coming up with a gift or a way to celebrate that is personal and doesn’t seem so generic. PinkmichK on Craftster.org used her own thumbprint to create a one … Read More ...
Inspiration: Button Book
Lins Artyblobs created this mixed media Button Book using washi tape, embroidery floss and of course buttons. I love the color combinations that she uses and each page is a work of art. What a wonderful way to try … Read More ...