Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Tuesday's Tutorials

When I see a good or interesting tutorial I always save it with the hopes of trying it some day. I am usually busy doing something that  the "some day" doesn't seem to happen very often. 

I thought maybe I would share some of them with you and maybe you could give them a try and see how they worked out for you. 

So here are a few I have found:


Burlap is "in" nowadays and for those of you that use it Ella Claire Inspired shows you how to wash and cut burlap.

I have several fabric basket tutorials. This is one of the tutorials at Foofanagle I am hoping to try "someday". :)

I really like this next one from Lots of DIY. We have several of these river rocks by our river and I thought what a cute idea to make one of these and put them in your garden. I plan on trying this one this summer. 

And then back to my love of quilting. I do lots of applique and that is probably my favorite quilt to do, so I thought I would share this tutorial from Creativity Amongst Chaos. I do mine a little different, but I thought this tutorial was very good and detailed. All you applique quilters can check it out. 

I know this is a variety of tutorials, but there is something for everyone! Have fun crafty, sewing and painting. :)

Colleen :)

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Wearing of the Green

 At Up-Cycle Nation going green is celebrated year round, but today green goes a shade deeper to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with four leaf perfection.  Irish or not, these Etsy up-cycle artists have envy-worthy goods for the lucky seeker. 

 

Grab a wrist-full-of-whimsy at Belmonili where vintage buttons and costume jewelry are repurposed into dreamy bracelets, necklaces and bridal accessories. Be prepared to linger, this artist's shop is bursting with fanciful delights! 

Spring flings, garden parties, and prom season are hot on the heels of St. Patty's day. Shop early to score that one of a kind vintage dress for a special occasion or everyday wear at Pinebrookvintage. 

 

 

Need vintage with an attitude?  Strut over to Boston's  RenegadeRevival and claim your inner rebel. This sharkskin jacket is oh sooooo sharp!

Waxed canvas and up-cycled wool marry urban and rural tastes at WoolyBison.  Handmade with quality and durability in mind, these bags are destined to become legendary.

 

Of course, it wouldn't be St. Patrick's day without raising a good mug of beer and toasting all Etsy up-cycle artists who work everyday to keep the "Go Green" movement alive! Cheers to you!

 

To find more fabulous eco-friendly finds like this vintage brewery tray from paroliro, search recycled green on Etsy.

 

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Blog Party Sunday -- Show Off Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.

You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.

The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops,  post about it on your  blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

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Today's Featured Shop --- Old Ragdoll Cupboard

Today's featured shop is Old Ragdoll Cupboard.    Tiffany specializes in making vintage style rag dolls.

Mother's Day gift Grandma with four grand babies

Happy Easter raggedy Annie with Easter basket

Wedding gift wedding raggedy Annie and Andy Dolls

Laundry room Raggedy Annie

Be sure and visit Tiffany's shop to see all her rag dolls.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/oldragdollcupboard

Witches Stitches – Just Some Pictures

I have to say I am sorry, but I am so far behind in my work due to the snow and ice storm we had last Friday, (can’t put any of the dyed fabric out to dry), that all I have this week is pictures of the paper swag with flowers on it I told you I was making for my fireplace mantel last week. . I printed it on craft card stock so it would have a muted look to match my living room.  

Next week I will show you how to make a quick and wonderful looking little mini prairie doll just the right size for a doll house. You can put them on a swag cinnamon sticks and they look great!