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“Take classes from stitchy celebrities” plus 46 more

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“Take classes from stitchy celebrities” plus 46 more

Take classes from stitchy celebrities

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:01 AM PST

Kristin La Flamme gives the heads-up that STITCHED classes are about to begin. She says,

STITCHED is a collection of 20 online video workshops by 20 talentend fabric artists. Students have access to all 20 workshops and can choose to view and work on the projects any time of the day, any day of the week. Registration opens on Dec

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Freebie | Printable Gift Tags

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST

Here are some more free gift tags you can download for gift giving this year! Click here to go to the download from Sass & Peril.

Inspiration du Jour | Fall Foliage

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 03:00 AM PST

Starry Eyed quilt by Fussy Cut

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:53 PM PST

Kathy Mack from Pink Chalk Studios featured this quilt on Day 1 of her Countdown to Christmas series. I see why. Read more about it on Kathy’s blog or go straight to the Starry Eyed recipe at Moda Bake Shop.

November Giveaway Winner Is……..

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:48 PM PST

This motif really grabbed me! This is the winning motif and the winner of the book is Diane!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39648301@N02/4452880024/in/photostream/

I encourage everyone to take a look at all the entries for this Giveaway.  There were designs I had never seen before,  including this winning motif.  Plus, I was pleased to see some of my favorites like the Wool-Eater Blanket chosen…

Tutorial: Herringbone block Rachel’s way

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:39 PM PST

Rachel at Stitched in Color shows her way to make a herringbone block. She admits it’s actually more of a rectangle. She includes detailed steps and lots of photos. Get the tutorial.

 

Blog tour: Quilting From Little Things

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:24 PM PST

Don’t miss Sarah Fielke’s American blog tour featuring her new book Quilting from Little Things: Take a small idea and develop it into something wonderful. Participants include,

28 Nov: Fat Quarterly
28 Nov: Amy Ellis
29 Nov: Thomas Knauer
30 Nov: Camp Follower Bags
30 Nov: Ryan Walsh
01 Dec: Happy Zombie
01 Dec: 


World AIDS Day: Candles That Donate

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:01 PM PST

Since it's World AIDS Day, I thought I would feature a couple candles that contribute to treating and/or eliminating the disease.

First up is (diptyque) RED, which is a special edition candle that donates 10% of the proceeds to the Global Fund, helping to eliminate AIDS in Africa. It contains "sweet notes of Madagascar vanilla, tobacco, fresh Rooïbos and…

A Simple Clay Nativity

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:41 PM PST

As the artist says, any student could make this simple nativity scene from clay. For me, the simplicity is part of the appeal. If your holiday decorating includes a nativity, consider creating one!

Review: How the GO! Baby stole my heart

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:17 PM PST

If you’ve been in the blogosphere in the last year, you already know the manufacturers of GO! (manual cutting machine) have worked hard to put their product into the hands of quilters, sewers, and fabric crafters. Title after title in my blog reader have had the words GO! and later GO! Baby. I could not understand the excitement.…

DIY Trompe L’oeil Cupcake Stand

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 07:11 PM PST

I can’t resist a DIY cupcake stand {or a cupcake for that matter!} and this one featured at Oh Happy Day is simply adorable! Plus it comes with a tutorial and a free printable. Now all you need are the cupcakes!

Carry Your Cell Phone in Style – Free Pattern

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 06:47 PM PST

 

Huge Peanut Butter Cup

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 05:07 PM PST

This could be my perfect cake, seeing as the Peanut Butter cup is one of my favorites to dig out of the trick or treat bag. Have you seen this? Find it HERE from Williams-Sonoma. Out of my price range for an afternoon snack, but pretty impressive.

A new marketplace for fabric lovers

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 02:02 PM PST

If you craft anything with fabric, be sure to check out Stash Slash. The site says it is

An ad-free community for fiber and fabric lovers providing a dedicated market so you can sell your unneeded stash — or buy fabrics, yarns, adornments, notions, patterns, books and accessories with an easy-to-use process from beginning to end. All sewers, quilters, knitters,

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Tutorial: Ted Astaire and Ginger

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:55 PM PST

Jules of Adventures in Thread presents: Ted Astaire and Ginger! And she’s sharing the pattern and tutorial so you can have a pair for your own tree. Go to her tute.

Birds in silk

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:46 PM PST

Hannah of enbrouderie shares a close-up look at a Chinese silk embroidery of 100 birds from her personal collection. Go feast your eyes.

The Carolina Cuff renewed

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:41 PM PST

Orna Willis has overhauled the instructions and thread lists for her classic needlepoint Carolina Cuff. Go to her blog for details and the link to order.

Ed. note: Orna neither requested nor compensated this post.

A yummy little quilt

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:33 PM PST

Deb of More Whiffs, Glimmers & Left Oeuvres calls these applique/embroidery/quilt pieces bonbons. She says,

much like eating expensive chocolate truffles..but so much better for me.

Yum! Go to Deb’s blog.

Your elf needs shoes

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:24 PM PST

You need some little elfin clogs to stuff with Christmas treats. Jenny of allsorts has got you covered. She’s sharing the pattern and tutorial for this sweet felt footwear. Go to her blog post for the download.

Stitch some Christmas twinchies

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:16 PM PST

Merry Christmas from Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint! She’s sharing the patterns for these beautiful twinchies, which you can use as gift tie-ons or ornaments. Go to Janet’s post for the link to the charts.

50′s Inspired Wedding Shoot

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:08 PM PST

Nothing says 1950 like a pair of cat-eye glasses! These iconic beauties are just one of the many 50′s inspired details you’ll see in this wedding shoot featured at The Bride’s Cafe. The shoot was styled by Enamor Events and photographed by Jessica Fajardo. Click here for lots more fun photos and all the vendor details!

Project: Holiday Shopping List Holder

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:05 PM PST

Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Here’s a way to make it a little more fun. There She Goes stamps shares a downloadable pdf for making this fun and functional holiday shopping list holder.

-Heather

Messy Cakes

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:53 AM PST

Yes, thank you, the kitchn. Thank you for letting us be messy, because perfection is exhausting and dang impossible. Find links to intentionally messy cakes HERE at the kitchn, including this chocolate quake cake from Sprinkle Bakes.

Giveaway Alert: 6 Month Subscription to Craft Caravan’s Kid Craft Club

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:50 AM PST

Head on over to Modern Parents, Messy Kids to take part in her giveaway…. a 6 month Subscription to Craft Caravan’s Kid Craft Club… looks amazing! Don’t forget that if you want to enter, you have to go to Modern Parents, Messy Kids…don’t just leave a comment here.

North Pole Cookie Party

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:48 AM PST

I am completely in love with this North Pole Cookie Exchange featured at the Hostess with the Mostess blog created by Anders Ruff. I couldn’t even touch upon the fabulous details here, you must scroll through the pictures here. Find the printables at the Anders Ruff etsy shop.

Fleece Petal Scarf (Kid-Friendly Craft)

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:37 AM PST

fleece_no_sew_petal_scarf_givers_log.jpgI stumbled upon this adorable scarf over at Craft:  I love the idea of kiddos wearing something they made and can be proud of . You can find the tutorial over at Givers Log.

Pine Cone Christmas Tree

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:14 AM PST

This craft is perfect for little hands (and a little supervision)! This is the perfect craft to get your little ones into the Christmas Spirit. Head on over to La La’s Home Daycare for the directions.

Advent Calendar of Crafts!!

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:03 AM PST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have always thought that an Advent Calendar of Crafts would be amazing….especially for my children who beg me everyday to do a new craft!  Now I don’t have to figure out what to do each day, lilla a does it…

Ornament Silhouette

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 10:00 AM PST

Sometimes simple things are best, and this ornament silhouette is a good example of this concept. There are so many options for this chart – stitch a border, make a bunch of ornaments in different colors, make a card, or dream up your own idea. Those of you who know me well will guess that I want to stitch…

Transferring a drawing onto a stocking using felt

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:59 AM PST

Cassandra of "Sleeping or Sewing" has this clever idea of using one of her daughter's drawings and transferring it onto a Christmas stocking using felt pieces.  This is something any child would adore, having their drawing forever on a stocking.  Cassandra has a very creative mind and I love that she is sharing this idea with us.


How to make a button wreath Christmas ornament

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:44 AM PST

We all have a stash of buttons, especially those of us who cut them off clothing before cutting it up to use as rags (totally saves on buying paper towels) like our grandparents did. Why not whip up a few ornaments perfect for decorating this Christmas in whatever color combo is your theme this year. See the super easy…

Gingerbread AT-AT

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:19 AM PST

A little eye candy for the Star Wars lovers and bakers out there… spotted via my real-life friend Jenn (aka Clever Girl), it’s a gingerbread AT-AT found at DVICE, designed by Rachel Klemek, owner of Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine, CA. Pretty brilliant, considering how tough it must be to balance that huge fighting robot…

Pirate Captain Cross Stitch Chart

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:00 AM PST

Pirates are all the rage these days and this one is particularly jaunty. He’s a captain and he’s ready to fly from your needles to the fabric be it Aida or Linen. Another cute free chart from Un Jour Une Grille. Add it to your collection.

5 Lovely Lighted Garland Tutorials {Weddings}

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:51 AM PST

Lighted garlands add magic and sparkle to your wedding day, reception, or other events! I’ve rounded up 5 fabulous tutorials for a variety of garlands {including one I created myself!} for the perfect finishing touch to your decor. Be sure to visit the links listed below for all the details!

Winter Sparkle Mirror Garland {Apartment Therapy}

Tissue Paper Flower…

Reader creates stunning recycled wool mittens

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:22 AM PST

Back is 2009 I posted a tutorial on making mittens from recycled wool sweaters and the people that tried the tutorial were not pleased.  The posting was "Recycled Sweater Wool Mittens (HOW TOs")!  I set about looking for a better tutorial and found the one on "instructables" which Stephanie AKA "ME" used and made the…

Hanukkah Pasta

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:07 AM PST

And while we’re at it… how about some Hanukkah pasta first? Find the pasta HERE at Spoon Sisters.

Hanukkah Candy Canes

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:04 AM PST

Described as “sure to delight children and confuse Rabbis.” Find the candy canes for Hanukkah HERE at Fred Flare.

Dandelion Cell Phone Chart

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST

Haley sent in a link to her latest tutorial over at the Zen of Making. It is so CUTE! She shares a chart for stitching a Dandelion on a Leese Design Neo Stitch Cross-Stitch iPhone Case which she also offers up a review of too.

The free Dandelion chart would look really cute stitched on fabric too.

Tutorial: Rolled fringe felt flower

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 06:29 AM PST

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a rolled fringe felt flower, no sewing required.  The fluffy full bloom resembles a mum and looks cute on a hairband or barrette.  Get the tute.

[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]

Tutorial: Scrunched Scarves

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 06:17 AM PST

Aimee and Bettijo from Paging Supermom share a tutorial at  Honest to Nod showing how to make a scrunched scarf.  It’s made from layers of soft t-shirt knit stitched with elastic thread to scrunch it up.  This would make a great Christmas gift for friends or family.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Paging Supermom on Honest to Nod]

{Pretty Palette} Chartreuse & Gray

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 06:14 AM PST

I just love the sophisticated feel of this color combo featured at Postcards & Pretties! The bright pop of chartreuse paired with modern gray creates the perfect starting point for an elegant wedding.

Tutorial: How to mend a separating pocket

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 06:07 AM PST

Don’t you hate it when a garment starts ripping right above where a pocket is attached?  Crafting a Green World shows how you can repair it with a simple whipstitch.  Get the tute.

[photo from Crafting a Green World]

Freebie: Snowman Digital Stamp

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 06:04 AM PST

Beyond the Fringe shares a cute privative snowman digi for free. Click here to download it.

-Heather

Unconventional Wedding Invitation Ideas

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 06:03 AM PST

Poptastic Bride pushes the envelope with alternative ideas for wedding invites! Love the retro vibe of the viewmaster invitations from Melangerie pictured here. For more out of the box suggestions click this link.

Christmas Tree Meringues

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 05:03 AM PST

How delicate and lovely. Why do I never think to make meringues? Find the how-tos to make these beautiful Christmas tree meringue cookies HERE at Bakers Royale.

Freebie | Over 100 Tags and Labels to Print or Make

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 05:00 AM PST

Mel from Mel Stampz has compiled this comprehensive list of links to over 100 tags and labels that you can print out. Click here to go to the list.

Stocking Cake Pops

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 04:47 AM PST

I don’t know how I’m going to pick and choose from the cake pops that keep coming forth from Every Day Should Pop!. A new one every day before Christmas? It’s only the 1st, and this is already my 2nd post. This time: Stocking cake pops that are actually filled with yummy things. Find tips on making them HERE.

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