I’m sure you’ve seen thread art projects before: small nails are hammered into a wood board and thread is wrapped around them to create designs. The concept isn’t new, but Kumi Yamashita takes it to an entirely different level. The … Read More...
Inspiration: Richard Saja
Needle artist Richard Saja‘s outrageously embroidered toiles have now made their way to footwear. These Saja-embellished Keds are popping up all over the web; for example, on So Super Awesome and on Make. Proved: We all want these … Read More...
Inspiration: Susan Lenz
Susan Lenz‘ needle art is consistent in personality and style but ever growing in content and theme. I am crazy for this new art quilt, Lift and Tuck, which incorporates recycled, vintage undergarments. She says,
… Read More...Stitching the girdle in
Inspiration: Judy Martin
This all-wool quilt, Canadian Pioneer by Judy Martin, incorporates dozens of needlework techniques. A work in progress since 2008, it’s composed of reclaimed materials: old blankets, a wool skirt. You’re going to want to see the finished work. … Read More...
Inspiration: J. Marsha Michler
Check out this collection of blocks by J. Marsha Michler for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012. I love her unusual circular theme, her choices of colors and embroidery stitches, her unconventional approach. This is needle art. Go to the … Read More...
12 DIY Braid Tutorials {Perfect for Brides!}
According to Rachel over at Intimate Weddings, braids are the new curl for 2013! Check out her post for 12 beautiful braids for brides.
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Vintage Emerald Green
This gorgeous emerald green inspiration board with a vintage twist caught my eye immediately when I stopped by Brenda’s Wedding Blog! I love that she created it using images from Etsy vendors. That means all these lovely items are … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Emerald + Mint
CRAFT: felt Doll Diapers (Basic) pattern and tutorial
Jen of “eat-sleep-make” along with her blogging sister Shannon, took a little blogging break after the holidays and they are now back and talking about butts. Jen’s daughter has quite a few stuffed animals and dolls lying around, and she … Read More...
When art and science collide
A work of fiber art by Susan Brubaker Knapp adorns the cover of the January 2013 issue of Genetics in Medicine. Brava! Go to her Blue Moon River blog post to find out how it happened and to enjoy an … Read More...
Start A Tiny New Tradition
Do you like Good Luck Charms? Or just a reminder of something or someone to carry with you? This little project would be perfect for that – although, the designer of it fills the tiny pouches with polyfill ‘beads’. … Read More...
Felting @ Martha Stewart.com
I have not been following Martha’s craft of the day because there has not been much that applied to felting. Well, yesterday I found 23 projects some previously shown and brand new ones on her site. I am going … Read More...
Piperoid Paper Robots
If you’re in the market for a craft kit that will appeal to kids of all ages, then you need to check out Piperoid Paper Robot kits. These adorable Japanese craft kits come as paper tubes with predrilled holes that … Read More...
Tatreez: Palestinian embroidery
Cristy of Lots of Neat Stuff gives us a quick look at Palestinian embroidery, known as tatreez, that uses cross-stitch patterns almost like code to convey cultural information. See her post.
Inspiration: Anna L
Anna L of Russia came up with a unique finish for her 12 Crazy Quilt Journal Project blocks for 2012. Smart! And beautiful. Go to the blog post for an image you can click to enlarge.
How to Felt Crochet: Felting Instructions Plus 4 Free Felted Crochet Patterns
Get your free “How to Felt Crochet” from “Crochet Me” an Interweave publication. Felting perfect projects for beginning Crochetters and for quick gifts will make your gift a favorite. This fun manipulation of wool yarn is also a fabulous way … Read More...
Old Fashioned?
On his blog, Matt named this ‘Old Fashioned Bunting‘. I think it’s fresh and up to date! I would love to see this in seasonal colors, hanging over a front doorway or over the windows inside … Read More...
31 Days of Kids Crafts
Are you looking for fun winter crafts to keep your little ones busy in the cold weather? Mamas Like Me is doing a series that features 31 days of Kids Crafts through the entire month of January!
Ta Dah!: Strippy quilted slippers
These house slippers are so adorable. Erika of Erika’s Scrap Corner pieced fabric strips together to make the base, then sewed them up with soft soles. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Erika’s Scrap Corner
Quilt along yields Trip Around the World
Katy of Monkey Do (formerly I’m a Ginger Monkey) made this quilt top in only four days after joining an informal quilt along she found on Instagram (#scrappytripalong). She wonders if this more laid back approach to group … Read More...