I love learning a new stitch or technique. So many times I stitch the same style over and over again…that’s why I am glad that Bee’s Knees Industries created this Long and Short Stitch tutorial for me to try out. … 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 ...
How To: Plastic Canvas Placemats
Yahoo! It’s spring! Warm weather! It’s time to move the party outside and that includes a dinner party. What better way to make a statement than with these colorful Plastic Canvas Placemats by Diane at Crafty Pod. Not only … 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 ...
Turtle Stitch Along
Creative Chick Studios are ready for the beach with this great Turtle Stitch Along. Maybe it is just the ocean air but I think this turtle has a bit of tiki in him. A crazy tiki turtle! You can … 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 ...
It’s 5:00 Somewhere
Tic toc, tic toc goes the clock. It has to be close to 5:00…quitting time! Passing the hours away doesn’t have be so humdrum with this hoopla clock. This fun pattern is offered up courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens… Read More ...
Rick Rack Embroidery
You know when you see something so clever that you just think to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” I’m having one of those moments. So September stitched up these charming hoops using various stitches and rick rack. Not … Read More ...
Embroidered Initial Pendant
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I remember growing up in the 80’s and feeling so fancy by owning a monogram sweater. I wore that sweater out! It looks like the monogram is making a comeback. Everywhere I turn, I see monograms and initials. I love … Read More ...
Minecraft TNT Tissue Box – Plastic Canvas Pattern
If you have kids in your house, you probably have been exposed to the game Minecraft. This game is EVERYWHERE! Penolopy Bulnick shares her tutorial for this Minecraft TNT Tissue Box on Instructables.com The shades of red and grey give … 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 much better deal. The Pink Samurai posted these darling … 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 ...
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 collage quilts…there’s a class for that and it’s … Read More ...
Embroidered Felt Easter Egg Freebie
Sure you could do the same old dye job for your Easter eggs this year…but why would you want to when you can stitch up this adorable Felt Easter Egg. Wendi from Shiny Happy World shares her Easter egg … Read More ...