Do you carve pumpkins? We do every year, but it can get a little mess,y not to mention the dogs attacking the pumpkins. Let me tell you, it can get downright scary! I’m so glad that The Pink Samurai created … Read More ...
Freebie: Spooky Tree
I love vintage and retro Halloween images. They are not scary or gory, just fun. Lucy X Stitches created this free pattern with a retro feel in mind. The look on the tree’s face is priceless and the owl, well..he … Read More ...
Tutorial: Eye See You
What beautiful eyes you have! Oh how they sparkle! Looking for a quick and easy project to decorate your home for Halloween? Muchoxoxo has the perfect tutorial for you. These Eyeball Stuffies would look great displayed on in a jar … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt Ghost Key Fob
As much as I love candy, and believe me I do, I also love Halloween treats that I can use all year round. Albion Gould shows us how to make a cute little Ghost Key Fob for the Halloween season. … Read More ...
Freebie: Happy Candy Corn
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. … Read More ...
Bead Embroidery Snowflake
The S-word results in empty bread and milk shelves in my neck of the woods – to say we don’t deal well with snow in the South is an understatement. But that doesn’t mean we don’t like watching snowflakes fall … Read More ...
Stripey Christmas Tree
Over at Nuts About Needlepoint, Janet M. Perry is showing off how to create a stripey Christmas tree using two common Needlepoint stitches. She also provides a tutorial for the Smyrna Crosses on the post and will have tutorial for … Read More ...
Etsy Find – Christmas Redwork
While browsing around Etsy, I found this really fun set of embroidery patterns that will make a great holiday project for yourself or to give as gifts. The set includes redwork patterns with one scene featuring three snowmen, a set … Read More ...
Christmas Patterns
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread has posted a round up of her Christmas patterns so you can enjoy all the designs she has posted over the years and use them in your Christmas crafting. Whether you are making ornaments … Read More ...
Quick Thanksgiving Project
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread posted a super quick hand embroidery project that is perfect for Thanksgiving and if you start right now you will have plenty of time to whip it up before tomorrow. Use fall colors or … Read More ...
Ornament Party Idea
DMC’s Emma Broidery has been sharing ideas for Holiday crafting over the last few weeks and a recent post was chock full of embroidery ideas. And the idea was centered around having an ornament party. What a fun plan! … Read More ...
Tambour Video Tutorial
Mary of Needle ‘N Thread has been sharing lots of information about Tambour Embroidery and now she has worked up a video that shows the basic chain stitch. You will be able to practice the stitch backwards and forwards after … Read More ...
Stitch a gift for your special mother-in-law
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created this beautiful stitched gift for her mother-in-law. She suggests that it would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift if you, too, happen to have a wonderful mother-in-law. She’s sharing the poem as a pattern and … Read More ...
Free pattern: Hen and chicks
I love the dimensional stitching on this sweet farm scene by Jules of Adventures in Thread. She says,
… Read More ...I used Ghiordes Knot or Turkey work as I always call it, (I always imagine a huge turkey scratching around!) to create
Free pattern and tutorial: Bunny hoop
Squeee! What looks like Easter candy but is absolutely calorie-free? A bunny made of French knots! This adorable seasonal hoop is the creation of Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane, and she’s sharing the pattern and instructions with us. Go to … Read More ...