The Crafty Tipster

Punch Needle Embroidery

An impulse buy of a needle punch kit at Christmas and the purchase a Dimensions needle punch - my thoughts on the needle and classical embroidery technique.

Felt Elephant Pattern

Felt elephant pattern with a decorated blanket and hat. Free pattern created by TheCrafyTipster.com and designed to allow your own creativity to shine.

Valentine Heart, Light & a Great Deal

WIP for Valentine's Day felt rose heart pin, lighting woes and a great deal at Joann's are the topics for today.

Assembling a Basic Sewing Kit for Making Felties

You only need about 5 things to assemble a basic sewing kit for making felties. Forget the sewing machine and other pricy stuff some folks recommend.

The After Christmas Elephant Challenge

The after Christmas elephant challenge - one vintage drawing - two felt brooches. A design challenge between Mother and Daughter.

Felt Stuffed Cat

My attempt at Sue Daniel's wonderful felt stuffed cat pattern. A sassy kitty atop a pillow requiring lots of tiny stitches and only a few dabs of glue.

Yarn Hat Ornaments

No sew, no glue - great project for entire family. Christmas yarn hat ornaments made from cardboard tubes and yarn.

Polish Star Ornaments

Polish star ornaments are cheap and easy to make yet create a lovely Christmas decoration for your tree. Tutorial and project ideas included.

Snowflake Ballerinas

A slightly new take on an already great idea - snowflake ballerinas. Add a bit of glitter and these girls really shine.

Quilt-Like Floral Embroidery Designs

Four designs that were part of a book on learning to draw are great floral embroidery designs for quilts, embroidery projects or felt-work.