I’m amazed at how modern this c1860 Mosaic patchwork quilt looks, you? Maire McCleod offers it in her Ruby Lane shop for $985 USD. Grab a cuppa and join me as I browse all the quilts for sale right … Read More...
Inspiration: Chris Gray
I’m loving these unique brooches by Chris Gray of Textile Butterfly — quilted, embroidered, beaded beauties. See more images at Chris’ blog post.
Inspiration: Robyne Bunter
Yvette Stanton shares images and the story behind this amazing ship improvised in needlelace by Robyne Bunter. Go to Vetty’s post.
‘It just need your flesh’
I need a zombie travel pillow. You, too? Or would you just like to see more views of this witty creation by Karamba? Go to the blog post.
Project: Paper Covered Dress Form
Think Pink! The Hampton Arts blog has a great girly project for you. Cover a small dress-form shape with stamped or pattern paper for a pretty home decor item for a desk or shelf. This would also be a nice … Read More...
Learn about Madeira embroidery
Gabi of Feeling Stitchy introduces us to Madeira embroidery, a traditional handcraft that became an important export of the island in the second half of the 19th century. Find out more from Gabi’s post.
‘Havana’ by Jane LaFazio
Jane LaFazio is creating a series of art quilts incorporating photos of her trip to Cuba. The first, Havana (shown here), is lovely as a whole and remarkably delicate when examined up close. You’ll love Jane’s series of macro photos … Read More...
Fresh Glass from Double Helix – Oaxlis
Double Helix Glassworks has a new glass. Looks like a really good time. It’s called Oaxlis and it is kind of in the Helios/Notos family of Super Lusters. It’s got a green base and reduces to a lovely shiny, finish. … Read More...
Rodrigue paints quilts and receives two
Don’t miss this. Wendy of Musings of an Artist’s Wife shows on her blog a photo of a painting by George Rodrigue who depicts quilters gathered to stitch outside under oak trees. Be sure and enlarge it to get a … Read More...
CRAFT: No-Sew Coffee Cozy
Our “Eat-Sleep-MAKE”! Girls Shannon and Jen are sharing their project #3 this amazing “No-Sew Coffee Cozy” in their 4 project Fall Felt Series. Shannon and Jen are both coffee addicts. Their brain cells fail to work properly if their mornings … Read More...
A Quick Peek at Flickr Finds
Some of the new and neat clay pieces showing up on Flickr –
1. Pens and Bangles, 2. Flower Jewelry, 3. Tiny Cups, 4. Cutlery
Felt Glam Fish Tutorial
Holly created this felt glam fish and is sharing it with us with her always outstanding step-by-step tutorial. Again I am a day late posting Holly’s “holloughby” Tuesday projects. As I have said we are both into sea creatures; like … Read More...
{Wedding Trend} Fabric Backdrops
Fabric backdrops are a great way to add color, texture, and style to your wedding! Pocketful of Dreams shares this informative post with details about using fabric backdrops including ideas, resources, and DIY tips.
Artist Talk at Bullseye – Nathan Sandberg
I was fortunate enough to take an almost week long class over two years ago at Bullseye Portland with Nathan Sandberg. I was studying with a focus on having a store that sells Bullseye products and teaches with their methods. … Read More...
Colorful Paperchain Wedding
Hundreds of colorful pinwheels and paperchains add festive flair to this backyard wedding in California! The bride, an elementary school teacher, was inspired by her classroom decorations to add these fun and fanciful elements to her wedding decor. See all … Read More...
Tutorial {Wedding Card with David Tutera Celebrate Card System}
I was so excited to learn that celebrity wedding planner David Tutera has created a line of papercrafting products exclusively available at JoAnn’s! I discovered the news about this new line via Lynda of Bloom Bake Create. Lynda shared … Read More...
Suspended Wedding Centerpieces + Floral Chandeliers
I am simply in awe of the 15 stunning suspended wedding centerpieces & floral chandeliers featured in this post at Belle the Magazine! What a way to wow your guests and create a magical setting for your wedding!
The Woven Glass of Eric Markow and Thom Norris
Saw this kimono made of woven glass and had to learn more about who made it. I found myself over at wovenglass.com and what I saw was just wonderful. Eric Markow and Thom Norris make both functional and fine art … Read More...
Quilts and “Boo” perfect props for Fall
Penny of Penny’s Vintage Home updated her front porch to make it say Fall. Besides her black cat Boo, the two quilts help create a cozy, inviting scene. I spied this at the Grace at Home linky party hosted by … Read More...
Tutorial Saturday – A Twist from Soda Lime Times
Diane from Soda Lime Timessent a twistie tutorial by Kris Schaible so I’m sharing it with all of you. This could be for bead makers or fusers. I love making component parts for either. What I like about this … Read More...