*screaming* *screaming some more* Napoleon Dynamite and Pedro. In plush. By Leeanna Butcher of Plush Goodness. Find out more from the interview on Schmancy.
How to Line a Wooden Soap Mold
Perhaps one of the most annoying tasks CP soapers face is now made easier and more streamlined thanks to Jenny at I’d Lather Be Soaping. Get her fabulous step-by-step tutorial here…I’m bookmarking this one as my efforts in … Read More...
“Good enough” rule gets quilt done in a day
Rikka of Ricochet and Away made this quilt starting with 10″ squares she cut and sewed into HSTs (half square triangles). She said she was getting bogged down during the quilting phase of the project but implemented her “good enough” … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Mystery quilt finished
Pom of Atelier Papillon shows off her completed mystery quilt after having participated in France Patchwork’s Mystery Quilt Along. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Atelier Papillon
A Peek into the Papercutting Process – Hebrica Papercut Art
So last week, I shared some beautiful paper cut artwork, and this week, I have the opportunity to show you how such art is made! Artist Kim Phillips of Hebrica demonstrates in a free e-book what goes into the creation … Read More...
Glass Fest is Coming to Pacific Art Glass
It’s a month away…so for all of you in the Southern California area (and out-lying areas) good times are to be had at Pacific Art Glass in Gardena. It’s Glass Fest and it’s October 6-7!! So much glasstastic fun!! There … Read More...
Inspiration: Magreet de R
This stunning block was created by Magreet de R for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. By limiting the block to only two colors, she lets the variations in pattern and texture take center stage. Gorgeous. Go to the blog post for … Read More...
DIY Sea Glass & Watercolor Name Cards
Learn how to make pretty sea glass and watercolor name cards with a fun tutorial at Intimate Weddings! Perfect for a beach wedding!
More Cross Stitch Apps for iPad
Jeanne at the Byrd’s Nest blog has been at it again. She’s found some more great apps for the iPad that are helpful for stitchers. Hop over to her blog and check them out. Check out the apps.
Fiesta Themed Bridal Shower
{Photos by Snaps and Scribbles}
There are lots of vibrant details to love in this fiesta-themed bridal shower at Modernly Wed! Don’t miss the salsa bar, the custom Papel Picado banner, a colorful oilcloth runner, and so … Read More...
Autumn sock and felt owls instructions
These are so darling and so fall and you can darken and scare them up a tad for Halloween. Catherine A. Winn of “crafts ‘n things” designed these socks and felt owls and is sharing her instructions with us. “Crafts … Read More...
Cool Classes Coming to D&L Art Glass Supply
I know D&L are wholesalers so many of you out there can’t buy from them but you can take classes from them and from this email they’ve got some cool classes coming up. There’s beginning fusing as well as advanced … Read More...
Tiny MezzoAmerican princesses
Two amazing new DeriDolls to ogle: a Mayan (shown here) and an Aztec. Breathtaking. And teeny. Go to Deri’s blog post for images you can click to enlarge.
Stitching in the park
Eva Monleón of Misako Mimoko gathered friends together for a stitchy picnic at a Barcelona park, and before you know it they were embroidering leaves and twigs as well as fabric! Go to Eva’s blog post to see lots of … Read More...
Tom Russell Pfaffs about
Tom Russell responded to Pfaff’s challenge to create a quilt block featuring the company’s 150th anniversary logo. I think his take on the logo was pretty original to begin with. But he kicked his applique up a whole ‘nother level … Read More...
Journal quilting
I adore the blocks that Maya Sara Matthew of Million Little Stitches is creating for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. Her graphic blocks are gorgeous, covered with tiny stitches and embellished with sparklies. And my favorite part: Each is accompanied by … Read More...
Who’s that guy?
Who is that broad-shouldered, bewhiskered fellow showing off his manly calves in a radical embroidered kilt? Our beloved MrXStitch, Jamie Chalmers, himself. Read some of Jamie’s thoughts about men embroidering, machine embroidery, and the relationship between the handmade movement … Read More...
Felt Apple and Watermelon Gift Pouches tutorial and templates
Rachel of “Lines Across” is a wife and mother of two children and was (inspired the adorable felt coasters from The Purl Bee) to make her projects “Apple and Watermelon Gift Pouches” How fun would it be to give a … Read More...
Yes You Can Knit at the Beach
Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but there’s probably still lots of warm weather to be had, and our southern hemisphere friends are looking forward to summer as I type. So there are probably a lot of … Read More...
Painted Votive Holders
Once Wed has a really beautiful, unique idea for making votive holders special for your special day (or any day, I think). Check out their painted votive holder idea.