Yes, I know Cinco de Mayo is long gone, but Fiesta Gato doesn’t need a holiday to get his maracas shaking. He loves celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and even Mondays. He just likes to dance! Mollie at Wild Olive is offering … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered Lampshade
Want to spruce up your house without spending a ton of money? Belinda Graham at Tutesplus.com created this tutorial for embroidering a lampshade. It is an easy project, but can take a bit of time. I love the clever way … Read More ...
Are you SMART?
How are you at setting stitchy goals or timetables? Me…I am horrible at it unless it is for a swap that I am in. I get stuck in ruts or overpower myself with way too many patterns that I want … Read More ...
Tutorial: Long and Short Stitch
I love learning a new stitch or technique. So many times I stitch the same style over and over again…that’s why I am glad that Bee’s Knees Industries created this Long and Short Stitch tutorial for me to try out. … Read More ...
Embroidered Canvas Art and Winner!
I love the idea of using canvas to embroider on. I have tried it a couple of times but nothing like the tutorial from I Heart Nap Time . It is such a clever idea! The possibilities for this craft … Read More ...
Freebie: Quilter at Work
How many times have you needed a few minutes to yourself? If you are like me you know the following to be true: If you have small children or pets, you will never pee alone again and you will never … Read More ...
To Mum with Love
Our moms-they are the reason we are here. They are our biggest supporter, our loudest cheerleader. Why not show your mom that she is in your heart with Sew Useful’s pattern and tutorial on Craftsy.com. The embroidered envelope is a … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Note & Pen Holder
It’s time to stop the plastic canvas bashing! Sure we relate this craft medium to grandma’s tissue holder, but it is so much more. One brilliant example of the new and improved plastic canvas is this stylish Note and Pen … Read More ...
Tutorial: Raised Needlelace Strawberry (Stumpwork)
Every time I see some form of stumpwork I am blown away. I just can not wrap my head around how it works. Elizabeth at Sew in Love must have heard my cries for help because she created an easy … Read More ...
Old Hollywood Glamour Needlework Challenge
Two things I absolutely love…old Hollywood glamour and Sew Lovely Embroidery. Both bring happiness to my face. Craftster.org and Sew Lovely Embroidery have teamed up to put on an Old Hollywood Glamour Needlework Challenge. The prize is out of … Read More ...
Tatting
I am blown away by people who can tat. I have tried so many times and each time my finished project looks more like a bunch of knots that a little kid tied than a beautiful tatted lace piece. In … Read More ...
Freebie: Love Some Bunny
I have been a longtime fan of The Bee’s Knees and when I found out that she had started stitching again, I squealed with delight! I absolutely love her style! There is something so calming in her quirky little characters. … Read More ...
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
YAHOO! The winner of the book, Stitched Blooms: 300 Floral, Leaf & Border Motifs to Embroider is Karen Kennedy! Her favorite flower is a pansy. Thanks to everyone who participated. You guys rock my face off! No sad panda face … Read More ...
Hoopla Along
I can’t believe another month has gone by and we are now into May! This month on Craftster.org the theme for the Hoopla Along is Guilty Pleasures. Anything that you geek out about, love or love and know you shouldn’t … Read More ...
Doodle Stitch Along
I LOVE stitch alongs! They are so much fun. It is great to see how different everyone interprets an idea. Hugs are Fun, along with Craftster are hosting a Doodle Stitch Along. Head on over and check out … Read More ...