Why did schinders stitch this child in a sock monkey costume? Because he’s a real kid, and that was his real Halloween costume, and this is a portrait pillow. I said: portrait pillow. She takes commissions. Just sayin… Go to … Read More ...
Holiday inspiration: The Cotton Floozy
OMG! This little hoop by the Cotton Floozy made me snort laugh. If you don’t get it, you definitely need to rent and watch A Christmas Story. Go to Cotton Floozy’s blog.
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Tutorial: Petite purse ornaments
Michele of michele made me created this little purse ornament as a novel way to deliver a gift of Christmas cash. So smart and pretty! And, unless the recipient steals away with the ornie, you can reuse it year after … Read More ...
Win some first-class shears
Collette of Serendipity Handmade is spreading holiday cheer by giving away a pair of Gingher dressmaker shears. Go to her blog post for entry rules. Deadline: December 24.… Read More ...
Ideal for beginners
Mollie Johanson says this sweet little ornament is the perfect project for an embroidery beginner. Go to her Wild Olive blog post for instructions and give it a try.… Read More ...
Easy reverse applique
Judy Martin shares a simple, reliable method for making reverse-applique dots. See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrappy tags
Make charming gift tags from your scraps and bits. Laura of Bugs and Fishes shows us how. See her post.… Read More ...
A year’s worth of stitching
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog gives the heads-up about a new product in her Polka & Bloom line: fabric calendars suitable for embroidery. Stitch one for a friend. Or give one to a friend who would enjoy stitching it. Go to … Read More ...
Stitch a quick gift
Enjoy a whole slew of tips and tricks for quickly creating hand-embroidered towels for last-minute gifts. See the guest tutorial by Suzy Bauter on We Love French Knots. (Scroll down to 12/8/11.)… Read More ...
For stitchy chess players
Sue of Stash Books Blog was inspired by a fabric checkerboard pattern to create this stunning chess set for stitchers. Brilliant! Go to her blog post to see lots more views. The chess pieces–made of notions–are fabulous!… Read More ...
A poinsettia for your tree
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing her pattern for this gorgeous needlepoint poinsettia ornament. Go to her blog post to download the free chart.… Read More ...
Applique some stockings
C&T Publishing is sharing a rockin project by a couple of their authors. The C&T blog says,
… Read More ...The super sweet Santas and lettering on these stockings are fusible web appliqué patterns from Christmas with Possibilities by Lynda Milligan and Nancy
Plastic Coaster Coasters in a kit
Ruth of Not Your Grandmother’s Needlepoint has a product that may be right down your alley. She says,
… Read More ...We have great new kits in stock that are less than $30 and contain all the supplies to make a set of
Make stuff and win
CraftStylish challenges you to make your own Christmas decorations and gifts this year. They’re providing inspiration and tutorials through a special holiday blog. Upload photos to their contest gallery, and you stand a chance to win a prize package worth … Read More ...
Tutorial: Slipcover your headphones
If the foam covers on your headphones are disintegrating, you can salvage the set. Just make some cute slipcovers for the ear pieces. Wendy Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how. See her tute.… Read More ...