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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Add vintage style to a pretty blouse or plain jacket. with a set of flower buttons

Choose tiny scraps of silk and oddments of embroidery threads to make these sweet flower buttons. Three different flowers are shown here, but try combining other embroidery stitches to create your own flower garden of buttons.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Oriental Flower and Table Set


Use plastic canvas to Put the finishing touches on your table with this three-piece set, including a place card holder; napkin ring and flower vase. 

Give yourself a sense of warmth and elegance with this beautiful shawl

  Give yourself a sense of warmth and elegance with this beautiful shawl

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Margie's Paper Towel Holder


Margie will be a helping hand in the kitchen, but keep an extra supply of towels ready if little ones are about, because they will love her.


CROSS STITCH PINCUSHION AND NEEDLE CASE


knotted letterforms adorn this pincushion and needle case set in toning colors. On the needle case, the initial is worked in peach on a white background; on the pincushion, the pale peach letter on a darker background gives a more subtle effect.

Beaded Olive Tree

Decorate your home with this easy and beautiful beaded olive tree.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Filet Crochet Curtains

 Add a soft touch to your home with these romantic and luxury crochet curtains.

Cross stitched pillows with pattern


 Create anew look to your home decor with these wonderful cross stitched floral pillows

Crochet Mitered Dishcloths


These dishcloths may have been conceived in the 1940s, bus this mitered technique is contemporary. When choosing your yarn, keep in mind that the multi-colored stripes will stand out more clearly if the solid color background does not appear within the multi-color yarn. We love the way the ridges help rub dried food off the dishes.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Romantic Ribbon Frame

Evoke the romantic spirit of years long past by enhancing your surrounding with elegant silk ribbon creations. Whether made to pamper your self or to give to a treasured loved one.


Friday, December 9, 2011

Tatted Ring Bracelet


TATTING is a form of lacemaking, which is essentially a series of lark's head knots tied in a row or (sennet). A tattigg shuttle is not required for this project because each length of cord is fairly short to cover each ring. A magnetic clasp provides a nice "hidden" closure for this funky 6 os style bracelet. 







Thursday, December 8, 2011

Amigurumi Little Twin Star Look-Alike

Materials:
Lion Brand Pound of Love - White Lion Brand Pound of Love – Pastel Pink
Lion Brand Pound of Love – Turquoise
Size US-F/3.75 mm Crochet Hook
Black embroidery floss Polyester Fiberfill 4 - 9mm Safety Eyes Blunt darning needle
Darice Foam Stars
Gold Metallic Pipe Cleaner
Aleene’s Tacky Glue

Crochet Fish Mitt For Washing Your Dishes



SKILL LEVEL
 EASY
FINISHED SIZE
6 inches wide x 6 inches high

Hearts and flowers sampler


This pretty sampler combines heart and flower motifs in a design reminiscent of traditional samplers. but with a fresh twist and clean colours that fit perfectly into today's interpretation of vintage style.
Fix the fabric into the hoop. Starting in the middle of the fabric, stitch the dark-green heart, working each cross-stitch over two strands of fabric. following the chart. Next.

An organza ribbon flower makes the perfect topper for a beautifully wrapped gift.

All you need is a long length of ribbon to make this stunning flower. It is so beautiful but so easy to make that you'll find yourself making whole bouquets. Use it as a corsage pinned to a lapel, to decorate a hairband or attach one to a velvet ribbon and wear it as a choker.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Striped Satchel



A stylish satchel to take you from the working week to weekends away. This bag looks so good that no one will ever guess how easy it is to knit .