In honor of Chinese New Year, Agy of Green Issues refashioned a crocheted sweater into a kebaya (a Malay blouse) by adding colorful fabric appliques. What a beautiful modern take on a lovely tradition. Find out how she did it … Read More ...
Four fiber-art techniques
Wilma of Empress Wu Designs explains four fiber-art techniques that you’ll want to add to your repertoire. They’re all enticing, but the one I want to try first is a fusing technique. Wilma says,
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Spiff up a sweater with yarn roses
Carolyn of Homework shares a great idea for updating a tired sweater. She uses novelty yarn to create colorful rolled roses to embellish the neckline. While her post isn’t a tutorial, she includes enough information for most crafters to try … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidering a monogram on a sweater
Stephanie of Henry Happened shows how to add a subtle monogram to a knitted fabric such as a sweater. Brilliant. See her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Cat and pup softies from socks
Here’s a perfect use for orphan socks: Make a whole kennel full of sweet kitty and puppy softies! Star-Shaped and Shiny blog says,
This is another simple, affordable, and quick craft that is a terrific way to spend a rainy … Read More ...
How to trace a pattern
Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane explains how to trace an embroidery pattern with no special tools except except a mass-market pen with an interesting secret. See her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Ombre sampler
Jessica of Needle & Cloth shares an interesting take on the ombre trend. In this simple, modern sampler, practice rows of different stitches in a graduated color scheme to get the ombre effect. If gray doesn’t work with your decor, … Read More ...
Virtual needlepoint classes with the expert
You want to learn how to do needlepoint, but you’d like to skip the waste and frustration of trial-and-error, and the cost and inflexible schedules of in-person classes don’t appeal to you. Janet Perry to the recue! You can find … Read More ...
Tutorial: Appliqued valentine
Melissa of Checkout Girl guest-posts a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for this awesome appliqued and embroidered valentine. See her tute.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Love
Stitch a little love with this free design from Hudson’s Holidays. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Hand-stitched heart canvas
Stitch a cute little heart canvas for your sweetie’s cubicle. DMC blog shares the how-to. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free: Pretty heart designs from Shawkl
Here are two pretty new heart embroidery patterns from Kathy Shaw of Shawkl.
Get the star heart design.
Get the fan heart design.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered valentine card
Faith of Ordinary Mommy Design shows us how to make a simply perfect hand-stitched valentine card. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrappy heart pins
Heather of The Sewing Loft guest posts a tutorial for these sweet scrappy hearts at Sew, Mama, Sew! If you don’t have time to make one for valentine giving, remember that hearts are in season all year long. See the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quick-and-easy heart pin
ReFabulous reprises a valentine project that she says is quick and easy enough for a last-minute gift. Go to her blog post for the link to the tute.… Read More ...