With the Take a stitch Tuesday Challenge starting in two days I thought this was a handy article for all. Eight Steps for Choosing the Right Needle is well written article by Catherine Bracken on the topic of using the right needle to get the best effects with your stitches. …
In a gift making frenzy I have gone a bit purse/bag/pouch mad lately and dug up some links to free patterns online. Kwik sew has a free sample pattern of a Clutch Purse which is ideal to adapt as a crazy quilting project. Vintage Fabric Handbag
Cameoroze left a comment pointing to a free tutorial Pompom Candy Cane Ornaments. Check them out as these are quick, cheap, ideal projects for older children to make, and not too heavy on the tree. While on the site check out the crafts page as there are many other freebies …
Annette Banks has spent 20 years recreating the Bayeux Tapestry. She vowed to make a copy of the famous 11th century tapestry after her father died in the 1980s.Like the original embroidery depicts the Norman invasion of England in 1066 however but “ the real thing made me want to …
In our family every year we add a few new Christmas decorations to the tree. We have been doing it for over 25 years so the tree is like a bit of family history. We both buy and make our own its a nice family tradition. There are numerous sites …
This illustrated step by step introduction to tea bag folding led me to think they would make great Christmas decorations or a children’s activity during the holiday season. An adult would have to cut the squares but after that, I can imagine a dash of glitter, sequins and glue would …
Dueling fiddlers is part of my 6 x 4 lives fabric post card challenge. The aim is to create a fabric postcard at least once a month that records what you have been exploring, doing, or thinking about. The format of a fabric postcard can be used to explore telling …
