Embroidery category

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #3 – Knit Matryoshka Doll

    For the current Iron Craft challenge, we were directed to create something inspired by the Olympics, but not necessarily Olympic themed. I took my inspiration from the host country Russia and knit up ...
    Feb 11, 2014 6 Comments

  • Project: Snowflake Christmas Tree Skirt

    Some point over the years the tree skirt Matt and I had was ruined by water. I’ve been meaning to make a new one for us, but haven’t been really inspired. Then I saw the tutorial for Flann...
    Dec 05, 2013 19 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’13 Wrap Up

    We made it, twenty-four ornaments in twenty-four weeks just in time for December 1st. I hope you enjoyed our trip around the world this year and all the little tidbits about Christmas customs in diffe...
    Nov 29, 2013 2 Comments

  • 16 Handmade Holiday Decor Ideas

    We love creating things to decorate our homes over the holidays. It gives such a personal touch. 1. Potted Button Trees 2. Appliqué Reindeer Pillow 3. Square Dowel Wreath 4. Ornament Coasters 5. Ro...
    Nov 27, 2013 No Comments

  • 26 Christmas Tree Ornaments to Make

    There is nothing more charming on a Christmas tree than a handmade ornament. They also make great additions to your Christmas wrapping. Here’s a selection of ornaments we’ve showed you how...
    Nov 25, 2013 No Comments

  • Handmade Holiday Gifts for the Home

    Help someone spruce up their home with a handmade gift they can use in the kitchen, living room, dining room or anyplace that needs that special touch. 1. Willow branch candleholder 2. City light l...
    Nov 13, 2013 No Comments

  • Handmade Holiday Gifts for Anyone

    Let’s continue with our handmade gift guides. Last week we showed you gifts to make for her and for the young (or young at heart). Today’s guide contains gifts that could work for anyone....
    Nov 11, 2013 1 Comment

  • Fixing Pooh Bear

    Pooh Bear is the highest ranking official in her life. He is a comfort to her. (Nov 9 2011) And to say he is “well loved” is not even the beginning. When she was small, her God Mother br...
    Aug 20, 2013 6 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #14 – Bulky French Knot Pillow

    I gave myself a real challenge when I posed the theme of France for Iron Craft. I didn’t have any immediate ideas for a project, but knew I wanted it to be something for my new home. I love the ...
    Jul 16, 2013 4 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #13 – Little Us Pillow Dolls

    When I was in Ireland recently, I saw these cute little embroidered people pillows/dolls in a gift shop in Dublin. I loved the idea of them and thought I could make more personalized ones for Matt and...
    Jul 02, 2013 8 Comments