Candy corn…you either love it or hate it. It is a very polarizing candy. I can usually eat about a handful then I am done for the year. The Pink Samurai created this Happy Candy Corn pattern for you. It … Read More ...
Tutorial: Plastic Canvas Ornament
Even though it is the beginning of October, I am thinking about Christmas. I like to get a head start on my crafty presents and these Plastic Canvas Coasters Ornaments from Diane at Crafty Pod are just perfect. I love … Read More ...
Freebie: Pumpkin Girl
This cute little pumpkin girl is ready for fall weather. I love her little sweater and skirt. It would be perfect on a trick or treat bag or maybe tea towels. This little doll is a digi stamp available for … Read More ...
Freebie: Whoooo Needs Sleep?
Maybe it is because I have been suffering from insomnia lately but I want to tell this owl, “I NEED SLEEP!” I kind of feel like this owl right now…very wide eyed. Well, since I can’t sleep, I might as … Read More ...
Inspiration: Kelly Fletcher
It is official, I have a stitchy crush on Kelly Fletcher. Her newest Scandinavian patterns are wonderful. I am in love with the clean crisp lines. I’m sure you have seen Kelly throughout the stitching community. Her work has been … Read More ...
Freebie: A Bunch of Bunnies
The bunnies…they are attacking us with their cuteness! AACCKKKK! Make it stop! I can’t handle anymore cute bunnies (faints and drops to floor). Okay so maybe I didn’t faint over these adorable bunnies, but I could because they are so … Read More ...
Autumn Blessings Cross Stitch Pattern
In my neck of the woods we are having a longer summer than expected and while I am usually a fan of the heat, I am ready for fall. The cooler temps and rain need to head my way. Of … Read More ...
Freebie: Vintage Hungarian Flower Pot
Mary Corbett at Needle n’ Thread is an amazing historian. Her blog is full of history, free vintage pattern and tutorials. It makes me so happy that she is a steward of the the needle arts. Today’s find are these … Read More ...
Freebie: National Dog Day
Happy National Dog Day! Today is a day to celebrate our pups and give them extra hugs and kisses…and baths. Are you dogs like mine? When I give them a bath you would think that I was torturing them. How … Read More ...
Freebie: Learn Your Stitches
I was organizing my vintage patterns (I have a TON of them) and came across this test pattern. I think it is an adorable little tutorial. You can learn the stitches, practice your lettering and make a sampler with just … Read More ...
Freebie: Vintage Cups
I just heard on the news this morning that Starbucks is bringing back the pumpkin latte at the end of this month. I don’t think words can express how excited I am. Pumpkin spice latte….I could never ever be mad … Read More ...
Freebie: Vintage Snow White
Snow White is my absolute favorite Disney character. I just love the movie and the animation is so rich and beautiful. I was excited when I stumbled upon Q is for Quilter’s vintage Snow White embroidery patterns. This is such … Read More ...
Freebie: Fun with Memory Wire
Have you ever worked with memory wire before? I will admit that I am a little leery about using it for projects. Metallic thread is bad enough! DMC USA offers up this tutorial and pattern for a Mini Embellished Cake … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Kittyware
I am a huge collector of vintage embroidery patterns. I just love them. They are fun, kitschy and say a lot about the every day history of our culture. I am a true believer that every day items tell us … Read More ...
Tutorial: Adding LEDs to Your Embroidery
I am not sure which I love more about this amazing tutorial by Christina at Oh! Villo, the adorable free pattern or the tutorial on how to add the fireflies to the piece. I have been wanting to try … Read More ...