I love love love these embroidered conversation hearts by Deborah of Art Threads. And she’s sharing how it’s done. Go to her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Puffy heart wreath
Jenni of Vintage Umbrella shows us how to make a sweetly simple wreath of stitched puffy hearts. See her tute.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Applique snowflake
If you’re in the mood for a wintry stitching project, make this sweet felt-applique-and-embroidery snowflake by Kimara of Wee Folk Art. Go to her blog post for the link to the pattern.… Read More ...
Dip-dyed felt backgrounds
I deeply love these dip-dyed hoops blogged on The Crafts Dept. by Kristin St. Clair. She dipped white wool felt in a blue dye bath to create the illusion of winter landscapes. The polar animals are crisply cut of … Read More ...
A tute and a giveaway
Lisa Fulmer of Stash Books Blog has treats for us! First, a tutorial for an easy felt needlebook that you can embellish however you like. Then, a giveaway of two bundles of wool felt fat quarters from National Nonwovens. Go … Read More ...
Roses for Kitty
Deri has created a new tiny DeriDoll in the likeness of Kathryn Howard, as represented in the Showtime series, The Tudors. Of all the exquisite details of this doll, I can’t stop looking at the minuscule wreath of roses in … Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Modular snowman
Mollie of Wild Olive has created a pattern and tutorial for a little felt snowman softie that you can decorate and accessorize however you like: The pattern includes a variety of faces and embellishments. You also could use the image … Read More ...
Valentine tutorial round-up
Laura of Bugs and Fishes has put together a round-up of former posts with tutorials for valentine-worthy projects. So many awesome possibilities! Enjoy her post.… Read More ...
Stitch a heart pin cushion
RosMadeMe has started a series of back-to-basics embroidery tutorials that even veteran stitchers can enjoy. First up: A cute and timely heart-shaped felt pin cushion. Learn how to draft your own heart pattern, brush up on a variety of basic … Read More ...
Elegance in felt
Shanshan of tinytoadstool shows off her first felt beret of 2012. I am overwhelmed by the details–from the stitching of the background to the perfectly executed dimensional butterflies. I think this is headwear for a modern bride! Go to tinytoadstool … Read More ...
Tutorial: Blanket-stitched monogram applique
Allison of little lovelies guest posts a rockin tutorial on 30 Days. She steps us through how to do this beautiful, versatile monogram hoop project, including instructions for perfect blanket stitch. See the tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
I have to share just one more handmade Christmas ornament. This beaded felt bell by Hearty Craft is perfect in every way–so unbearably sweet that I want to eat it. See close-up views at her blog post.
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Pattern and tute: Flower garland
Add a bit of color to your decor with a pretty felt flower garland. Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her original pattern and tutorial. Check out her post.… Read More ...
Scary Deri
Eeeeep! Lucius Malfoy with a Deatheater mask in teeny DeriDoll form! Fabulous. See more views at Deri’s blog post.… Read More ...
Is it a toy?
No, that’s not the classic toy we all love. It’s a felt-applique and embroidery facsimile that Jennifer of parrish platz created to cover her e-reader. Clever! See more views at her blog post.… Read More ...