The majority of the houses in my town do not have air conditioning. It is only very hot about a week out of the year. We usually keep our doors open and let the breeze stop by for a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Happy Father’s Day Letter
There is no reason to give your dad another tie this year. I mean really, he can only have so many fish or camouflage ties, am I right on this? You know it’s true. Why not give your dad … Read More ...
Inspiration: Inchie Stump Work
There is a great inchie/twinchie swap over at Craftster.org. The rules are that the finished piece can not be bigger than two inches. Every piece in this swap as been amazing so far and it’s not over yet! The … Read More ...
Needle Minders
I have a new obsession: Needle Minders. The concept is simple. You have a pretty decorative top and bottom magnet. You place your fabric between the two and when you need to set your needle down, it “minds” it for … Read More ...
Free Pattern and Giveaway
Love, ain’t it just grand? You get to be all smoochy smoochy with your favorite person. Two people in love make me so happy! Bees Knees Industries created this Venn Diagram pattern for her and her sweetie. She was … Read More ...
Childhood Memories
There are so many ways that you can preserve a moment in time with your child. You can take pictures or do a scrapbook or you could try something new and stitch up a memory. You could create a … Read More ...
Freebie: Super Cute Scandi Style Embroidery
I am in the process of remodeling my craft room. I want it to be cozy, inviting and yet still functional. When I started the remodel I found a lot of pillows I loved but they were SO expensive! Why … Read More ...
Marilyn Challenge
Last month Sew Lovely Embroidery and Craftster.org teamed up to have an Old Hollywood Glamour challenge. Everyone had the same pattern and you had to alter it or stitch it up. There were some amazing and imaginative entries. I … Read More ...
Gift Ideas: Embroidery Hoop Organizer
Let’s face it, there is only so much floss and tea towels you can give as a gift. Although there is always a need for DMC 310, who wouldn’t occasionally like to receive a giftie that not only is … Read More ...
Embroidered United States of America
Have you been dying to learn how to satin stitch? Well, do I have the project for you! Nancy at Do Small Things with Love created this great tutorial for both beginners and more advanced embroiderers. The texture and colors … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wee Woven Wall Hanging
Now that the kids are out of school what are you going to do with them all day? Playing in traffic and hanging out on the corner is not an option….trust … Read More ...
Freebie: Embroidered House Project + Pattern
Home…whether it is a studio apartment or a large sprawling ranch, it is where we build our lives. A person’s house truly is their castle. The wonderful sisters at The Common Creative, I’m sure feel the same way and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Personalize Lacing Cards
I love lacing cards. I think it is a great way to introduce kids and adults into the needlework world. Why not get the kids even more involved and excited about … Read More ...
Only 19 More Days!
Only 19 more days until my birthday! YAHOO! I guess you guys better get started on stitching up this cake. The best thing about this pattern from Hudson’s Holidays is that it … Read More ...
Freebie: Life is Beautiful!
Some days life is just spot on. It is pretty amazing and you are just happy to be alive. Life is beautiful! From the birds chirping away to the snuggle of a warm puppy…bad thoughts just melt away when … Read More ...