Articles written by Michelle Dompierre Southern

Visiting McDonald's for their free promo coffee in the next two weeks and wonder what to do with any leftovers? Green ideas for not wasting a drop

Nov 15, 2010 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

I recently asked visitors to the site to recommend or submit their own sites that offer unique cross-stitch designs.

Mar 2, 2007 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

Although Valentine's Day is the most obvious time to stitch up one of these heart blocks, you can make one or more for any occasion just to say "I love you".

Feb 10, 2007 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

Kids of all ages will enjoy these easy, fun pillowcases that celebrate a holiday, birthday, or vacation away from home. They also double as unique gift wrapping!

Jan 2, 2007 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

...and keep your place at the same time! Use printable fabric sheets, or adhesive fabric sheets, or use scraps, or cut a piece of a much-loved fabric from your stash.

Dec 2, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

Need a quick gift? Or maybe you just want to spice up a blah pair of mittens? Here's a great way to show off your stitching skills and make your winter more unique.

Nov 30, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

Would you rather sit with a cup of mulled apple cider admiring your Christmas tree or get stressed out decorating it? These instructions show you how to do the former.

Nov 29, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

It doesn't get any faster than this fleece blanket. But you still get the credit for making it!

Nov 28, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

I'll be adding a new article daily with easy sewing and needlework projects that you can use as gifts or decoration -- no matter what holiday or season you celebrate.

Nov 27, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

When I get the latest issue of my favourite quilting magazines, I read it from cover to cover, then flip it over and do so again. Websites allow you to devour even more.

Oct 24, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

Tired of tracking down suitable fonts for your project? Here's how to make your handwriting cross stitchable

Sep 27, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

Last week I hit the local thrifty bargain center, to see what I could find that would appeal to my readers. I had just two conditions: the items had to be cheap...

Sep 23, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

If you're fed up with cutesy flowered tea cozy patterns, sweet-bears-wearing bowties stitching packs, then these are the crafters for you.

Sep 10, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

It looks difficult to do, but ribbon embroidery is incredibly easy (and each project unique -- even from a pattern). Give it a shot and see what you come up with!

Sep 3, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

For a super-quick gift or a great way to add something special to a boring room, use up your already-stitched projects to make a door pillow.

Aug 21, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

Going shopping means you're hit with a lot of inspiration all at once... and not only for the project you've gone out for. Bring a notepad to jot down what you see!

Aug 14, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

Strip quilting is a technique where you take strips of cut fabric and sewing them together; then cutting these into sections to create the quilt blocks.

Aug 7, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern

People who cross stitch may never tire of buying pre-packaged kits, but they'll certainly get a thrill playing with these easy cross stitch programs and their own photos.

Aug 1, 2006 - Michelle Dompierre Southern