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 ...
Freebie: Best Friends
Do you have a best friend? Someone that is there for you no matter what life throws at you… to share the rain along with the rainbows? This precious hoop from Jessica at Cutesy Crafts captures that special moment of… Read More ...
Inspiration: Happy Meal
I am the world’s worst when it comes to eating at the dinner table. I usually just plop down in the living room and zone out. I think if I had these adorable placemats, I would be sitting at the … Read More ...
Freebie: The Original Angry Birds
Man! These are some peeved off birds! I’m not sure what happen to them but they do not look happy. Lucky for us the rest of the animals and images in this series are super cute and happy to be … Read More ...
Freebie: Happy Earth Day!
The wonderful Mollie Johanson over at Wild Olive has reposted her adorable Made with Love Earth pattern. Stitching up this happy Earth is a great way to celebrate the day. Get out there and hug a tree, sit and … Read More ...
How To: Plastic Canvas Placemats
Yahoo! It’s spring! Warm weather! It’s time to move the party outside and that includes a dinner party. What better way to make a statement than with these colorful Plastic Canvas Placemats by Diane at Crafty Pod. Not only … Read More ...