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
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 ...
Hot Iron Transfer
Working with iron on transfers requires a bit of skill. You don’t want your iron too hot or you will burn the fabric, too cold and your pattern won’t transfer. Thank goodness for Professor Pincushion and their easy to follow … 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 ...
Tutorial: Stitched Tee Remake
Do you ever have those moments of, “why didn’t I think of that?” When I read this easy to follow tutorial from Wild Olive, I had that moment. It is such a clever yet simple idea to spruce up … Read More ...
Inspiration: Candy Zombie
I’m pretty sure that if I were to be a zombie, I would be a candy zombie, not the brain eating kind. Candy sounds much more appetizing than human flesh. Shirley from Hudson’s Holiday agrees with me. She created this … Read More ...
Inspiration: Chestnut Junction Primitive
Our backyard is bustling with squirrels, crows and scrubjays collecting nuts and other food for the fall and winter. Can I just tell you that this is driving my dogs crazy! No squirrels ever get caught, and there are times … Read More ...
Inspiration: Embroidered Wedding Veil
Whether you love her or hate her, Angelina Jolie certainly shakes things up and her wedding veil is no exception. Set against a beautiful white dress is a veil colored with children’s words and pictures. Not wanting to exclude her … Read More ...
Home Sweet Home Stitch Along
I can’t believe it is September already! Where did the summer go? A new month means a new stitch along on Craftster.org. This month’s theme is Home Sweet Home. Below are the details:
They say, “home is where the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt Scissors Pouch
Are you like me, always losing your scissors only to find the sharp end with your finger at the bottom of your bag? Well, it is time to stop stabbing those little piddies and make yourself this very simple yet … Read More ...
Tutorial: Yarn Embroidered Baskets
I love the thought of taking every day household items and giving them a little twist. If the craft is cheap and quick to make, that’s even better! Haeley at Design Improvised is the guru of making fast inexpensive crafts … 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 ...
Inspiration: The Simpsons
Currently every Simpsons episode ever is being aired. 12 days of Simpson! I have been binge watching all 552 episodes and my DVR is getting close to being full. To honor The Simpsons, above are some of my favorite stitchy … 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 … Read More ...