Poufs are so much fun, to hold, to give, to create. These are tiny “poufs of art” that I create to celebrate my love of vintage imagery, fabric, beads, embellishments, sewing, and quotes. I use all these items to create one-of-a-kind keepsakes. They are handmade by me and no two will ever be alike. Create […]
This crochet ornament particularly reminds me of the movie Scrooged with Bill Murray. Designed by Rebecca J. Venton. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Rebecca J. Venton
Rug Hooked Christmas Wreath and Country Star Ornaments There’s nothing like wool to make you feel cozy all over during the holidays. Spread the warmth with Michelle Miller’s rug hooked ornaments. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Michelle Miller [email protected]
Tiny flowers add a soft touch to these delicate ornaments for your tree. Choose the size Styrofoam® ball you want, make enough flowers to cover, and simply pin them on for a unique decoration. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Sharon Mann
While some Slavic cultures have Christian names for the holidays, the Belarusans name their holidays by their ancient pagan ways. Easter is Vialikdzen as in The Great Day, and Saint Ivan (St. John the Baptist Day) steps aside for Koupalle as in the Summer Solstice Day. And so why should Christmas be any different? Belarusans […]
Tablets and ereaders are everywhere these days and they come in all shapes and sizes. By following a few simple instructions, you can create a pattern for any device. Glam up the project by using free motion embroidery on the front panel. The richness of the rayon and the shine of the metallic combine to […]
These little felt decorations are so easy to make. They only involve two embroidery stitches and some seed beads for sparkle! You can easily make one in an evening while watching TV or get your young folk involved while teaching them a new skill. Inspired by cookie cutters, you can use felt as we have […]
Silk ribbon …seems to come to life when you start to stitch with it and its stitches lend themselves to so many styles of embroidery. These Christmas decorations make use of several straight line stitches that you may not see as often. Add some gold thread and a few bead accents and they ‘glam’ up […]