Sashiko is a traditional style of Japanese embroidery. First used as a form of repair, it evolved into a decorative style. The biggest idea in Sashiko stitching is a repetitive pattern, … Read More ...
Inspiration: Lunar Mission
I love when something is created with what we have around us. This amazing hoop was made by ChameleonHound on Craftster.org. She was in a swap that required that you use what you have and with her imagination … Read More ...
Inspiration: Lauren DiCioccio
I can’t believe I am only now discovering Lauren DiCioccio. Her embroidered slides are just amazing! The detail in such a small amount of space is absolutely mind blowing. I love her take on simple everything things that … Read More ...
Inspiration: Maria Tenorio
I have such a deep love for Nesting Dolls. When I was a little girl, I just loved playing with them and secretly wanted to have the brightly colored dresses they were wearing. As an adult, once again, I … Read More ...
Freebie: Fiesta Gato
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 ...