Paul Lowe of “Sweet Paul” develops crafts and recipes for editorial and commercial projects, and has published 22 cookbooks in 12 languages. New recipes and inspiration can be found several times a week on his “Sweet Paul blog”. He is … Read More...
DIY: His & Hers Body Wash
Love body wash but not crazy about all that grating of your fave bar of handmade or store bought soap? Jillee from One Good Thing figured out you can make a wonderful body wash without grating, and with only two … Read More...
Mini documentary on City Quilter and ArtQuilt Gallery
The public television series “New York Originals” did a 6 minute documentary on The City Quilter & The ArtQuilt Gallery NYC. The owners are husband and wife team Dale Riehl and Cathy Izzo.
Here they are in the video … Read More...
Vintage Schnibble parade starts today
Sherri of A Quilting Life kicked off a new Schnibble parade today. This time the theme is vintage. The pattern for this challenge is Hat Trick by Carrie Nelson. Go HERE to get further details.
Image credit: A Quilting … Read More...
Get to know Claire Brown
As a stitcher, you may or may not know Claire Brown‘s name. But I know you’ve heard of Miso Funky (now called The Bellwether). Jenny Henry helps us get to know this unconventional designer and embroiderer through an online … Read More...
April Fools Party
It’s April Fools Day! Dixie surprised her family with an unbirthday party. Dessert for dinner. Funny glasses. She has great ideas, and ironic food.
Like this rice crispy meat loaf. For dinner. What a fun house this would be. All … Read More...
DIY Bride & Groom Card
Create a simple but chic handmade card for the bride and groom with a fun tutorial from The House that Lars Built!
Spring Brunch
Here is a beautiful outdoor Spring Lunch. (ready for you whenever your Spring arrives.) Kate Healey threw this party for her friends.
And snapped a few pictures along the way. This is so charming, I cannot believe that it is … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Vintage quilt at sew-fest
Shay of Quilting in My Pyjamas talks on her blog about the recent weekend sew-fest she hosted. Besides sharing good food and conversation, one attendee brought along two vintage quilts to ‘show and tell’. This is one of them and … Read More...
Winner! {Boutique Wedding Cakes}
Many thanks to everyone who left a comment on the Boutique Wedding Cakes review & giveaway! I’m happy to announce that the winner is:
Suzy
#17 I made my first wedding cake for my own wedding. Looking forward … Read More...
Reichenbach Color on Sale over at Olympic Color Rods
Olympic Color Rods is having a sale! Reichenbach glass is generally COE 96 glass and quite a bit of it is used for glass blowing, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take advantage of a sale…you can lampwork with it, … Read More...
Dichroic Extract – New from Coatings by Sandberg
I’m off to Las Vegas on thursday to go to Glass Craft and Bead Expo. This is the opportunity to see the glass folk and also see what’s new. Well, this is something quite new and exciting and I can’t … Read More...
Hopscotch Play Mat DIY by A Girl and a Glue Gun
kimbo hosts “A girl and A glue gun” and has this fun “Felt Activity Mat” and the kids can help make this wonderful projects. Kimbo always wanted to make something big with her hot glue and she came up with … Read More...
Light – Bruce Munro
Light is an essential part of any painting, but how about creating entire works of art out of just lights? Far beyond your average holiday display of lights are the light artists like Bruce Munro, whose exhibition Light will be … Read More...
DIY Felt Flower Wall Art
We all need a little spring in our lives this time of year with the snow still falling and the lack of sunshine. Sam of “Thrive 360 Living” found just the thing with her bright and charming felt wall hanging.… Read More...
Spring Craft Party
Amy, over at One Artsy Mama hosted a Spring Crafty Party. I can tell you, if Amy was in my city, I would try to be her friend! This party was about decorating a pot, and wood eggs. But that … Read More...
Felted Easter Eggs Video Tutorial
There is not much to write about this “Felted Eggs Video” project except it very easy and totally fun and the kids can work along with you. Have these eggs Easter after Easter. Check out how to make beautiful felted … Read More...
Stitchers come in all ages
See this bear? Totally huggable, I know. But look at the workmanship. The straight seams, the gentle sculpting, the beautiful embroidery with moderately advanced stitches. Really lovely. Carolyn Foley of Caro-Rose-Creations says,
… Read More...One of our students, Tara, has finished her
Girl’s Fairy Party
Malia hosted her daughter’s 6th Birthday, and pulled out all the stops! It was a Fairy Themed party, and the kids went on a hunt for their fairies, and in the end, they got to take them home in these … Read More...
Karamba’s travel cat
Best. Travel pillow. Ever. Karamba! made this funky feline of faux fur and hypoallergenic filling. Imagine napping on a long flight with this kitteh snuggled on your shoulders. Brilliant! Go to her blog for more views and images you can … Read More...