tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304238322011-12-14T20:54:38.972-06:00Cross stitch projects and other creative messes I get into.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.comBlogger1511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-98361910568703662010-11-07T21:13:00.009-06:002010-11-07T21:37:36.480-06:00

I haven't really been doing much crafting or creating over the past year or so (other than adding to my stash), but now I'm feeling the itch to knit, stitch and create again. I went to the library yesterday and took out a few books. I already started to knit up a version of the pink and red dot blanket on cover of the Debbie Bliss Home book. I'm using navy blue and a variegated purple/blue yarn.

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-2888118491940905012009-04-09T20:56:00.003-05:002009-04-09T21:12:31.798-05:00

I made this on another crafty Sunday with my friends. It's made out of polymer clay, wire, glitter, yarn and beads. I used a mold for the face. Art-enabling friends are the best!

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This is my recipe for the lasagna me and my friends feasted on in One Crafty Sunday.2 cups dry cottage cheese1 egg1/2 cup parmesan cheese3-4 cups grated mozza1 jar Classico alfredo sauce1/4 tsp pepper1 pkg of frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)9 cooked whole wheat lasagna noodles (I just cook them for 10 minutes)1. In a bowl mix egg and cottage cheese. Add parmesan cheese. Then stir in

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At least one Sunday a month me and my friends get together for crafty fun. Here's a pic of the cross stitch I worked on at January's day of craftiness. I got the kit for 10 cents. One friend crafted against her will and look at all the pretty cards she made!Then we feasted on salad, spinach alfredo lasagna and bread.

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Lisa Vollrath is doing another printable countdown for Valentine's Day. There are a bunch of great images for all your paper crafting and altered art needs. Be sure to share the link love before you download any images.And if you're looking for more Valentine's Crafts, check out the Cool Valentine's Day Crafts lense I created on Squidoo.

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I bought some super cool sock yarn yesterday ~ Patons Kroy Sock Yarn in Winter Eclipse . Yay for Michaels gift cards! So now I'm searching for an equally cool pattern. I'm thinking of doing the William Street Socks from Knitting Daily's Sock Pattern e-book because I heart cables.

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I actually finished a project! It's a festivus miracle! I finished knitting these gloves yesterday. I used the Gorgeous Gloves pattern found in the Elegant Knitter. Somehow, I inadvertently ended up buying all the stuff I needed to complete them. To celebrate I bought more stash: new knitting needles, scrapbooking paper and embroidery floss.I also finished a piece of dark chocolate cheesecake

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Orange you Lucky has a super cute embroidery pattern for a Reindeer Dog. There are also tips on how to create your own holiday-inspired embroidery.

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It just isn't Christmas without a printable countdown from Lisa Vollrath. This year there are 25 days of images to download. Remember to share the link with everyone you know.

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Berroco is giving away four baskets filled with goodies like yarn, needles and patterns. The contest is only for those who live in the US and Canada and closes on the 15th. And you are only allowed to enter the drawing for one of the baskets. I know, it's sooo hard to pick just one! Good luck to all those who don't pick the basket I want hee.

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Since I can't remember the last time I finished any of my cross stitch projects, I thought I'd showcase someone else's. Maybe it'll rub off on me or something. Anyway, I so love The Wild Animus' etsy shop. It's filled with cute and cool finished cross stitch designs. One of my favorites is the Blue Meanie Cupcake.

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The Purl Bee has a whole bunch of great holiday stuff on their blog. I love the Very Special Scarves. And check out their gift guides: one for Yarn Lovers and one for Fabric Lovers (in case anyone was wondering, I want one of each book and ten each of everything else).

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I know, I had you at caramel right? The Pioneer Woman posted a recipe for Caramel Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake that looks so good that I nearly licked my monitor. The recipe comes with loads of pictures and funny commentary. Now I need to get a springform pan before my friends see this and start bugging me to make it.via Craftzine

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This makes me so happy! Beverly is giving away a box of yarn. The winner will be selected and announced on November 28th so hurry up and enter.

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I am so in love with the online knitting magazines being put out by the Twist Collective. I want almost every single pattern in both the Fall and Winter editions. The Sylvi and Vivian are two of my favorite favorites from the winter edtion. And the fall edition has a free pattern for Houdini Socks.

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Knitting Daily has a pattern booklet featuring five holiday knits available for download. There are four patterns for knitted ornaments and one for a knitted gift bag. The snowflake ornament is my favorite and I think I have the perfect yarn for it in my stash (it's a Festivus miracle).

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Midsummer Night Musings has another great freebie cross stitch pattern for the holidays. It's called Jingle Sparkle Joy. via Pipstitch*update* There's a great finish of this pattern up on the Freebie Gallery. I so love the beads and bells used to embellish it.

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Michelle has designed a cute freebie cross stitch pattern for a snowman ornament. I love the fluffy fringe on the scarf.

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Bust is giving away 10 copies of a Field Guide to Cookies (the contest is only open to US residents and closes on Nov. 5th, 2008). Since it's about cookies I'm assuming it's genius. The author also has a great blog called Dessert First where you can find pictures to make you drool all over your keyboard as well as some recipes.And since I'm talking about cookies (again), it reminded me of this

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Berroco's latest freebie patterns are for knitted pouches: one is a fair isle design and the other is striped. These would make such great gifts.

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If you live in the US and you're not yet a member of Etsy, now is the perfect time to join. They're giving away five $100 Etsy shopping sprees to new members only (Read the full rules). Just make sure you type in "HalloweenSpree08" when asked how you heard about Etsy. The contest ends on November 26th, 2008. Good luck to everyone!

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Patty posted about Shiny Room which has the cutest cross stitch freebies (click on the third link on the left sidebar). Of course, I love the cookie banner. There's also a bunch of cute animals, Hello Kitty and Elvis.

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For fun, I started The Stitchy and Crafty Universe on Squidoo. So far it only has the two lenses (pages) I've created so far ~ one for Halloween Crafts and one for cross stitch. I'm hoping others will join the group and add their own lenses. I'm still figuring out how to add fun things to the group so keep checking in to see what's going on.

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I made these cookies using a recipe from the best book ever invented aka Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey: Desserts for the Serious Sweet Tooth. The recipe is called The Best One-Bowl Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies. They made my inner cookie monster ridiculously happy.

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Craftzine posted a great pattern for knitted Super Mario Bros. Mushroom Mitts. I was checking out the designer's site and noticed she had a few more free knitting designs (click on the link on the left hand side that says Gratis monster), including a Stormy Cloud, a Skully Hat and Bubble Bobble Mitts.

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The Needlework Show has started and will go on until September 29th. They have loads of fun things going on like a scavenger hunt and contests. Be sure to check out the home page because Dinky Dyes is giving away an entire line of their silk embroidery thread to one winner and Carousel Charts is providing a freebie chart that's perfect for Halloween.

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Knitting Daily has a pretty pattern for fingerless mitts available for download. I love the purple, but I think they'd look good with an orange/red yarn, too.

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Cinderberry Stitches has a freebie Blue Wrens Nest embroidery pattern. I love the cute and colorful little birds.

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Berroco has new patterns for knitted sweater ornaments. They did a bunch of sweater ornaments last year, too.

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-90949642766208494052008-09-20T21:28:00.002-05:002008-09-20T21:31:57.632-05:00

If you sign up for the Jewelry Artist Flashcard or the Colored Stone GemMail by October 16th, 2008 you can win a $500 shopping spree at National Jewelers Supplies. The contest is only open to residents in Canada and the US. So if you're in another country root for the random number generator to pick me.

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-44028321225633308772008-09-05T22:59:00.000-05:002008-09-05T23:00:08.361-05:00

Devil Bob didn't end up winning the Mochimochi Photo Contest, but I did receive a Super Commenter award from Patty. Woohoo! I'm giving it right back to Patty and to my friend Linda because they leave the most comments for me.I also won a knitting pattern booklet from Berroco. What's amazing is that I actually have the yarn to knit two of the sweaters from this booklet and some of the needles.

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Knitting Daily has a limited time pattern available for a beautiful Beaded Cardigan designed by Michele Rose Orne. It's only available as a free download to Knitting Daily members until 2pm MST Friday, August 29.tags: knitting, Knitting Daily, knitted cardigan, beaded cardigan

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-3185509228045210782008-08-12T21:22:00.000-05:002008-08-12T21:23:57.324-05:00

Woohoo! Vote here for your favorites. You can only vote once, but you can vote for as many of the top ten photos as you want.

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My little Devil Bob is a semi-finalist in the Mochimochi photo contest. I'm so excited and so hope to make the finals!!! The other entries are super awesome too so make sure to check them out and vote for your favorites.tags: knitting, Mochimochi Land, knitted toy

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Classic Elite Yarns has a couple of patterns for knitted pillows: La Gran Fair Isle Pillow and La Gran Intarsia Pillow. I love how colorful and fuzzy they look. I bet they'd make great napping pillows. tags: knitting, fair isle, knitted pillows, intarsia

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-17411830068902207762008-07-08T23:57:00.001-05:002008-07-08T23:59:59.230-05:00

Needle Noodles, of Creepy Cute Crochet fame, has some cross stitch charts on her blog. There's a ninja, skeleton, zombie and a vampire. I think the ninja is my favorite, but I have a soft spot for ninjas (and no clue why). She also has crochet patterns for a sprite doll and a ladybug.tags: crochet, cool cross stitch, cross stitch, amigurumi

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Happy Zombie has a couple of downloadable recipe cards for banana lasagna (pudding) and munkie bunnies (sticky buns). Banana lasagna is the greatest name for a recipe.tags: recipes

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Cinderberry Stitches has a free pattern for an embroidered springberries needlecase. I love how fun and colorful this pattern is! The whole Cinderberry Stitches blog is filled with gorgeous embroidery photos.tags: embroidery patterns, needlecase, Cinderberry Stitches

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This is really just MochiMochi's Bob with horns and a different tail. I knit Devil Bob using Bernat's Handicrafter yarn so that's why the tail is able to stand up on its own. If you're using a softer yarn you may want to knit around a pipecleaner or use smaller needles to make the gauge tighter.Hopefully these instructions make sense to someone else besides me!For the tail: Begin when you reach

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Berroco has a new knitting pattern for a v-neck sweater with seed stitch and cable details. tags: knitting patterns, knitting, Berroco

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-26249446056959871362008-07-03T01:06:00.001-05:002008-07-03T01:08:35.557-05:00

Emily the Strange is giving away 3 copies of Creepy Cute Crochet. This looks like such a super fun book! There are patterns for zombies, ninjas and robots. The contest closes on July 25th, 2008.tags: crochet, craft book giveaway, crochet book, amigurumi

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-27283996483372833102008-06-27T18:31:00.000-05:002008-06-27T18:32:55.142-05:00

Little Cotton Rabbits has a knitting pattern for teeny tiny toys. This looks like a great way to use up leftover yarn.tags: knitting patterns, knitting

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-33909940164681310642008-06-27T00:52:00.002-05:002008-06-27T00:59:03.283-05:00

The Purl Bee has a great pattern for knitted tulip socks. There's also a tutorial for how to design fair isle.tags: the purl bee, knitted socks,fair isle, knitting patterns

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-77803447485134859412008-06-25T01:13:00.002-05:002008-06-25T01:22:43.959-05:00

I made a devilled version of MochiMochi Land's Bob. I'll be sharing the instructions on how to make his tail later this week.tags: MochiMochi Land, Devil Bob

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-14146520487677614842008-06-10T00:23:00.001-05:002008-06-10T00:26:01.246-05:00

Roxycraft has a super cute amigurumi pattern for an owl.via Craftzinetags: amigurumi patterns, crochet

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Knitting Daily has a pattern for a knitted cabled vest available for a limited time. It'll be gone at 5pm MST on Friday, June 13th.tags: knitting patterns, knitting

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-71175727976624754582008-06-05T22:52:00.003-05:002008-06-05T22:58:33.358-05:00

I just noticed that Lisa Vollrath has already started her Father's Day countdown of printable images to use for things like cards and collages. There will be new images each day until June 15th.tags: Lisa Vollrath, Altered Art, Father's Day Crafts

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-48939033452997788382008-05-03T19:57:00.001-05:002008-05-03T19:57:47.253-05:00

Stitch Pink is giving away a whole bunch of gorgeous pink fibers. 5 winners will each receive 10 fibers donated by Laurel's Stitchery. The contest closes on May 15th.tags: cross stitch, embroidery, Stitch Pink

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-1265021259043163582008-05-03T17:03:00.001-05:002008-05-03T17:03:37.571-05:00

PieKnits is having a contest to celebrate her 3 year blogiversary. The contest closes on May 7th.tags: PieKnits

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-17209839053771879692008-04-27T21:28:00.001-05:002008-05-03T17:02:57.957-05:00

It's time for the Mother's Day countdown by Lisa Vollrath. Starting May 1st, there will be 11 days of printable images to use for things like ATC's, cards, and collages. Remember you need to share the link to get in on it.tags: Lisa Vollrath, Altered Art, Mother's Day Crafts

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Plush You has two great interviews and giveaways on their blog right now: one with Jenny Harada (the giveaway winner will be chosen April 30th) and one with Ariana Marinelli (the giveaway winner will be chosen May 7th). Ariana also offers a plush hedgehog freebie pattern.tags: Plush You, Jenny Harada, Ariana Marinelli

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Knitting Daily has a booklet available with 5 knitting patterns from past Interweave Knits as chosen by readers. It's only available until May 14th so download it while you can.tags: Knitting Daily, Knitting, Interweave Knits

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I heart cable knits, so I was super excited to see that Berroco has added some new patterns for Cable Knit Handbags: Lambe, Albem, Amble, and Balme. The Lambe pattern is my favorite, though I'd leave off the tassles. tags: Berroco, Knitting, Knitting Patterns, Cable Knitting

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-75531209774447352822008-04-07T21:42:00.001-05:002008-04-07T21:42:57.567-05:00

Knitting Daily has a great Spinning for Beginners Guide with instructions on how to make a spindle using a dowel and a CD.tags: Spinning, Knitting

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-65244349899790428912008-04-06T16:34:00.000-05:002008-04-06T16:35:38.244-05:00

Liz has a bunch of great cross stitch freebies on her blog. One of my favorites is the I Love Knitting chart.tags: Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-59336884367401826682008-04-03T23:28:00.000-05:002008-04-03T23:29:39.919-05:00

Jen created a recipe for super yummy looking saffron cookies. I need to find me some saffron. tags: Saffron, Cookies, Saffron Cookies

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-85782339182356862332008-04-01T22:49:00.001-05:002008-04-01T22:51:01.539-05:00

The Purl Bee has a tutorial for a beautiful lacey scarf. I love how flowy it looks.tags: Knitting, Knitting Patterns, Knitted Scarf

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-30259128001284634222008-03-31T23:36:00.000-05:002008-03-31T23:37:21.556-05:00

Piecework Magazine has instructions for making a gorgeous Embellished Velvet Bracelet.tags: Piecework, needlework

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-57824451902421324472008-03-28T22:14:00.000-05:002008-03-28T22:15:15.950-05:00

Knitting Daily has created a Waist Shaping Calculator to help figure out how to knit a sweater that fits you best.tags: Knitting Daily, Waist Shaping Calculator, Knitting

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-41396595780538317952008-03-28T15:54:00.001-05:002008-03-28T15:55:50.473-05:00

Chronicle Books is giving away a Sublime Stitching Craft Pad and a Creatures & Critters Origami Craft Pad. The deadline for entering is March 31st.Thanks to Pipstitch for posting about this contest. And she has more embroidery related giveaways on her blog, so make sure to check it out.tags: Sublime Stitching, embroidery

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-80696990093796294222008-03-27T22:45:00.001-05:002008-03-27T22:47:45.595-05:00

Australian Better Homes and Gardens has some cross stitch patterns for Moroccan-inspired tile decorations. I love the first three designs (though the very first one pictured doesn't seem to have a pattern to go with it).tags: Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-24348863989509278592008-03-26T22:04:00.000-05:002008-03-26T22:05:48.502-05:00

Knitting Daily has a free pattern for Garter Stitch Mug Cozies that will only be available until April 24th, 2008.And Canadian Living has a pattern for Knitted Coffee Cup Sleeves.tags: Knitting, Knitting Patterns, Mug Cozies

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-1478241223409948902008-03-25T23:40:00.001-05:002008-03-25T23:42:34.759-05:00

I actually finished a project! It always feels like a miracle when that happens. I knitted this cute little guy using the great Bob pattern on Mochimochi Land. I used size 3 double pointed needles and some miscellaneous yarn I had in my stash. I also happened to have the perfect beads to use for eyes hiding in my bead stash.The card in the picture is made by me too. Me and my friends were having

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-25824758198490499652008-03-24T20:26:00.000-05:002008-03-24T20:28:10.897-05:00

I love this cross stitch design of cat silhouettes by Novalee02 that I found via the Freebie Gallery. Novalee02 has some other great freebie charts available, including a design for a Russian doll.tags: Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-48859500595106202652008-03-22T14:21:00.000-05:002008-03-22T14:22:16.552-05:00

I ordered Stitch Graffiti by Heather Holland-Daly last week and it came on Tuesday. I absolutely love it! If you're a fan of monsterbubbles you will love this book, too. There are a couple of patterns from the monsterbubbles site: Truth (which I have been coveting for awhile so this one alone is worth the price of the book for me) and the discontinued Lucky.There are four sections to the book. An

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-70032325852977030492008-03-22T00:26:00.000-05:002008-03-22T00:27:05.840-05:00

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads is having a Beading Contest. The grand prize is a $1,000 gift certificate. There are a whole bunch of categories to enter under, with prizes for each one. The deadline is April 15th, 2008.tags: Beading Contest, Beading

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-11671295198033625332008-03-21T01:53:00.000-05:002008-03-21T01:55:12.336-05:00

Stitch Pink is giving away a Lizzie Kate chart and fabric to go with it. The deadline is March 31st. And make sure to spread the word of the Stitch Pink blog.tags: Stitch Pink, Cross Stitch, Lizzie Kate

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-80941795989044037922008-03-20T01:01:00.000-05:002008-03-20T01:02:24.319-05:00

Plush You did an interview with Anna of Mochimochi Land and they're giving away a $15 gift certificate to someone who leaves a comment. yay! The draw will take place on March 31st.tags: Plush You, Mochimochi Land

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-62852353486918916402008-03-19T19:23:00.001-05:002008-03-19T19:23:41.869-05:00

Mystic Stitch has a few gorgeous and intricate cross stitch patterns available for download. I love the flower still life.tags: Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-76762581124204423502008-03-18T00:32:00.000-05:002008-03-18T00:33:27.475-05:00

I'll Cross that Stitch When I Come To It has a few freebie Video Game Cross Stitch Charts. There's a Link Valentine, Bubble Bobble and Pac Man Love (my favorite). found via Sprite Stitchtags: Cross Stitch, Video Game Cross Stitch, Pan Man Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-7997675529849498982008-03-17T23:52:00.001-05:002008-03-17T23:52:59.381-05:00

I'm adding the new Aranzi Aronzo book Cute Stuff to my list of crafty books to treat myself with. There was a gap in the list that needed to be filled since I decided to treat myself to Stitch Graffiti.tags: Aranzi Aronzo

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-2984286475126838352008-03-17T20:17:00.001-05:002008-03-17T20:19:19.660-05:00

The Purl Bee has a tutorial on how to make Knitted Easter Egg Ornaments. They look like a quick project to knit up.tags: Easter Crafts, Knitting Patterns

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-82006459026105418532008-03-15T16:52:00.001-05:002008-03-15T16:54:27.591-05:00

monsterbubbles now has an online store where you can buy charts and kits. I love the ModSquad charms that are stitched on screens and made into bracelets and necklaces.tags: Cross Stitch, monsterbubbles, Cross Stitch Charms

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-9814610610100923212008-03-15T00:00:00.000-05:002008-03-15T00:01:09.290-05:00

Oodles and oodles is giving away some ready-to-embroider Vintage Clothespin Aprons.found via Pipstitchtags: Vintage Embroidery, Embroidery, Embroidered Apron

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-33217617481833246612008-03-12T18:24:00.001-05:002008-03-15T17:09:00.495-05:00

Style at Home has a great project for Chalkboard Easter Eggs.tags: Easter Crafts

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-86832076969804886582008-03-12T00:51:00.000-05:002008-03-12T00:52:12.963-05:00

Anna at Mochimochi Land has another great free pattern available. This one is for snails and slugs. Now you can make your own version of Snails vs. Slugs. So far there has been a Wrestling Match and a Foot Race (or rather a footless race).tags: Mochimochi Land, Knitting, Knitting Patterns

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-3621242886921110452008-03-11T03:09:00.000-05:002008-03-11T03:10:18.864-05:00

Berroco has the cutest pattern for a knitted bluebird. Now that I can knit with double pointed needles without flinging them across the room, I think I'm going to make at least one little bluebird.tags: Berroco, Knitting, Knitting Patterns

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-43527285875372840582008-03-10T22:05:00.001-05:002008-03-10T22:09:05.703-05:00

I love this project on Cut Out and Keep for craft decision dice. I think it be fun to make more than one so that it'd lead to unexpected craft combos. tags: Cut Out and Keep

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-88211803393337266042008-03-08T16:23:00.000-06:002008-03-08T16:24:12.566-06:00

Twisted Threads has a few great freebie cross stitch charts available for download. I love the Itty Bitty Hope and Love charts. tags: Twisted Threads, Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-56542516353068587842008-03-07T16:56:00.002-06:002008-03-07T17:01:22.557-06:00

Average Jane Crafter is giving away the new Sublime Stitching Craft Pad. The contest ends at midnight tonight (March 7th) central time. I'm passing on this contest because I'm an international cheapie, but I hope one of my blog readers wins.link via Craftzine Blogtags: Sublime Stitching, Embroidery

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-2089604815757577002008-03-03T21:12:00.000-06:002008-03-03T21:13:28.449-06:00

The Victoria Sampler has a whole bunch of free cross stitch and embroidery patterns. My favorites are Bloom and all the teeny tiny bags, like the Teeny Tiny Friendship Bag.tags: Cross Stitch, Embroidery, The Victoria Sampler

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-13245792141715631552008-03-02T19:42:00.001-06:002008-03-02T19:44:55.776-06:00

Isn't this crochet pattern for a Tiny Striped Turtle the cutest?tags: crochet, crochet pattern

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-29476897954668235412008-03-02T16:46:00.001-06:002008-03-02T16:47:30.496-06:00

Lisa Vollrath is doing another great clipart/printable images countdown. This time it's for Easter and St. Patrick's Day and starts March 7th. Remember, in order to download you have to share the link on your blog, website, or post it on a message board. The Valentine's countdown was the first one I joined in on and Lisa put up a whole bunch of great stuff for altered art like ATC backgrounds,

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-59551225471199947332008-03-01T18:03:00.000-06:002008-03-01T18:04:15.558-06:00

I love this altered and embroidered altoid tin featuring Einstein that I found on Craftster. tags: Embroidery, Altered Altoid Tin, Altered Art, Craftster

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-5591963777665685222008-03-01T16:29:00.000-06:002008-03-01T16:30:56.738-06:00

I found some really great freebie cross stitch charts designed by Bent Creek. Hare Lines is a great design for those looking for a quick Easter cross stitch project. And I love the Groundhog Day pattern because everyday is Groundhog Day.tags: Bent Creek, Cross Stitch, Easter Crafts, Easter Cross Stitch, Groundhog Day

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-37757740575428400372008-02-29T21:05:00.000-06:002008-02-29T21:07:01.365-06:00

I recently came across the etsy shop for Earthenwood Studio where you can find handcrafted porcelain beads. It's hard to choose which ones are my favorites, but these Tanzanite and Electic Blue beads are high on the list.tags: Porcelain Beads, Etsy, Earthenwood Studio

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-67630523910737316482008-02-28T22:30:00.001-06:002008-02-28T22:47:10.430-06:00

Les Chroniques de Frimousse has the greatest 3-D Cross Stitch Charts available. I love the Mushroom and the Bakery. The site is in French, but thankfully Pipstitch created a translated index of the available charts. And you can always make google translate the page for you.tags: Cross Stitch, 3-D Cross Stitch, Les Chroniques de Frimousse

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-71038646273221613372008-02-28T22:13:00.001-06:002008-02-28T22:13:58.434-06:00

Cross Stitch Keepsakes has a couple of Trail Creek Farm freebie cross stitch charts for Easter and Spring ~ one is called Hopper Love and the other is Easter Love. I love that they're so colorful.tags: Cross Stitch, Easter Crafts, Spring Crafts

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-7647079109205585742008-02-27T22:06:00.000-06:002008-02-27T22:07:43.700-06:00

The HP Activity Center has loads of greeting cards, decorations, and projects available to download and print out for both Easter and St. Patricks Day. I especially like the Celtic Decorations.tags: Greeting Cards, Easter Crafts, St. Patrick's Day Crafts

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-78503217716782419432008-02-27T21:47:00.001-06:002008-02-27T21:53:42.105-06:00

The AntiCraft has crochet patterns for an axe and a chainsaw. I have a feeling these are going to be a part of many Halloween costumes this year.tags: Crochet, Crochet Axe, Crochet Chainsaw

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-33516863344902760012008-02-27T18:22:00.000-06:002008-02-27T18:23:50.492-06:00

AngelSan Creation has a cute cross stitch pattern for an Easter Bunny Ornament.tags: Cross Stitch, Easter Crafts, Easter Bunny Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-11519224394557454252008-02-25T14:18:00.000-06:002008-02-25T14:19:08.558-06:00

Teresa Wentzler designs amazing cross stitch charts, like the Egyptian Sampler to the right (a project which I'm currently in the gathering supplies stage). And she has some fantastic freebie designs available on her site.tags: Cross Stitch, Teresa Wentzler

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-48468342504303519602008-02-23T20:58:00.000-06:002008-02-23T20:59:08.405-06:00

Beading Daily has free project instructions (you'll need to become a Beading Daily member to download them) for stackable peyote stitch rings. I'm a novice beader and totally intimidated by peyote stitch, but this project looks like a great starting point for learning this technique.tags: Beading Daily, Peyote Stitch, Bead Rings

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-50030305770945699182008-02-22T23:51:00.000-06:002008-02-22T23:52:03.742-06:00

Cross Stitcher Magazine has a few simple patterns for ">cross stitched sewing notions designed by Debbie Cripps.tags: Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-54796046055446407042008-02-20T20:42:00.000-06:002008-02-20T20:49:29.710-06:00

Knitting Daily is having a poetry contest. The winner's poem will be knitted into mittens and the pattern will be made available on Knitting Daily. There are prizes for second and third place too. The deadline is Monday, March 17, 2008.tags: Knitting Daily, Poetry Contest

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-50669780001424668782008-02-20T15:46:00.000-06:002008-02-20T15:47:27.199-06:00

Heaven and Earth Designs has an amazing selection of gorgeous cross stitch charts. It's one of those wonderful sites that you get lost in and makes you drool all over your keyboard. A couple of my faves so far: Josephine Wall's QS Iris and Jessica Galbreth's Mother Moon.tags: Heaven and Earth Designs, Cross Stitch, Jessica Galbreth Cross Stitch, Josephine Wall Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-69075877811723545112008-02-19T19:38:00.000-06:002008-02-19T19:39:32.489-06:00

Trail Creek Farm has a few freebie Cross Stitch Charts available for download. The seasonal ones are my favorites because I think they'd make great embellishments for cards and scrapbooks. tags: Trail Creek Farm, Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-69536207305687352872008-02-18T17:48:00.002-06:002008-02-18T17:52:07.280-06:00

I am so excited about the new cross stitch book by Heather Holland-Daly called Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross Stitch. The official release date is April 1st, but it seems that Amazon already has them in stock. The Interweave Press site lets you take a peak inside. tags: Stitch Graffiti, Heather Holland-Daly, Cross Stitch

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-23415037685586250922008-02-18T15:04:00.000-06:002008-02-18T15:05:21.388-06:00

I love contests, especially contests for craft supplies. Every month Paper Wishes has a great giveaway of paper crafting goodies.tags: Paper Wishes, Paper Crafts, Craft Contest

Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227917170371686312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30423832.post-48704756690829021042008-02-18T04:03:00.000-06:002008-02-18T04:04:30.428-06:00

I just discovered these fabulously funny Cross Stitch Samplers by Kate Westerholt. My favorites are Ghetto Fabulous and When I was your age....tags: Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch Samplers, Kate Westerholt

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