This weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer for a lot of us. Nothing says summer like a good pair of flip flops. After a long cold winter, freeing those little tootsies is just what the doctor ordered! Read More ...
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by Pam Pedersen
This weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer for a lot of us. Nothing says summer like a good pair of flip flops. After a long cold winter, freeing those little tootsies is just what the doctor ordered! Read More ...
by Pam Pedersen
Vacation time is just around the corner for a lot of us. It is time to hit the beach and sun our buns! Don’t forget the sunscreen, no one wants burnt buns! Lesbrodeusesparisiennes.com offers this adorable retro vacation/holiday pattern to Read More ...
by Pam Pedersen
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms of two and four legged children. We wouldn’t be the successful adults without a mother’s love. This For My Mother pattern from Better Cross Stitch Patterns.com is a simple yet wonderful sentiment for Read More ...
by Pam Pedersen
No need to look any further for the perfect Mother’s day present for your wonderful mom. The Electric Darlings created this awesome tutorial for Cross Stitch in a Jar. I love this idea and think it would be a Read More ...
by Pam Pedersen
I’m sitting here watching the rain fall on my newly planted garden and thinking of how peaceful it is. Just me, a cup of tea and four dogs…okay, maybe not that peaceful. This gorgeous Morning Dew pattern is perfect for Read More ...
by Pam Pedersen
I love the way cross stitch looks on linen. It just looks so soft and sweet to me. It reminds me of a spring day. Sew Sweet Violet created a great Read More ...
by Pam Pedersen
I have always wanted to try cross stitching Easter eggs. It can be a bit of a process, but the end result is a beautiful keepsake. Tutsplus.com has possibly one of the best tutorials I have found on the internet Read More ...
by Pam Pedersen
Even though Krissy Cross designed this pattern for the New Year, I love the symbols on it. The crow, the mushrooms and leaves. It reminds me of the changing of the seasons. Read More ...
by Pam Pedersen
I am hoping all the rain we are getting will bring a few rainbows, until then, I will just have to stitch up the colorful rainbow blocks created by The Crafty Mummy. Pictured above is the 1st Rainbow Block Read More ...
Make it Coats has a simple tutorial that shows how to make a hanging heart that will be perfect for a Valentine’s keepsake or card. Not only is there a free pattern pdf, but there is also a brief video Read More ...