I usually think of kelly green as a bold color, but it’s suprisingly soft and romantic when paired with a delicate blush color in a gorgeous inspiration board featured at Glamour & Grace!
Felt Halloween Treat Bags
I know my tween would never carry this but think of a sweet toddler just loving the “Scare Crow or the black cat bag to put their goodies in. These bags are quick and easy treat bags and hold lots … Read More...
Marc Petrovic – Glass Artist
Another fabulous glass artist is profiled over at Daily Art Muse. Marc Petrovic. He spoke at last years BECon, Bullseye Glass’ education conference. His birds that he blows are absolutely gorgeous. And before he blows them he fuses … Read More...
Inspiration: Gerwyn Davies
Gerwyn Davies’ embroidered assemblages are unexpected, sometimes frightening, and absolutely original. Start looking at her his works and you won’t be able to stop. Check out this project on Behance: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying.
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Let no crazy scrap go to waste
This is what happens when a crazy-quilter has scraps left over from a project. They turn into something utterly beautiful. The creator of these gems, Annette of Crazy Quilt Passion, calls them CPFs (Creative Pieces of Fabric). I think they’re … Read More...
Inspiration: Kathy S
Speechless. An almost unbearably beautiful all-white block by Kathy S of Alabama, USA. Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an image you can click to enlarge.
DIY: Anthro-inspired Bottle Labels
The day after I saw these at One Creative Momma, I saw a less cute — and way pricier! — version of them at Anthropologie…so, without further ado, this would be a wonderful way to package your liquid soaps … Read More...
Felt Car Air Freshener Tutorial
All you blogger come up with the coolest ideas for us. I never would have thought of this is super simple to make your own Car Air Freshener, cheaper in the long run, and you can use any scent you … Read More...
DIY Fun Wedding Photo Frames
For a fun and creative way to capture memories at your wedding check out the instructions for a photo wall found at The Inspired Bride!
The socks have found a home
Susan Lenz‘s artist residency at Studios Midwest included a collaborative community project — Looking for a Mate — an art quilt made by many hands from orphaned socks. The project allowed Susan to teach about quilting in general and … Read More...
Inspiration: Cathy Cullis
I’m always amazed by the detail Cathy Cullis achieves with free-motion machine stitching. Go take a look at her latest works. And click the images so you can enlarge them. You’ll be glad you did.
New-media blackwork
This is completely, utterly brilliant!! Toni Buckby sent me this note:
… Read More...I’m a textile artist based in Sheffield (UK) and I thought you might be interested in a project I’ve been working on for the last year, a stop frame
Felt Tag-Along Pincushions tutorial and pattern
These Felt Tag-Along Pincushions comes from “Better homes and Gardens” and I think they are so sweet! Perfect for tying onto a sewing basket, these tiny pincushions are great gifts for all your sewing friends and teachers during the holiday. … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias binding for quilts
Kathy of Stitch by Stitch shares how to make bias binding, saying that people ask her all the time how she does it. You can always buy binding in stores, but selection is limited to mostly solids. Get the know-how… Read More...
How to: Dye wool fleece
Cintia of “My Poppet” ran out of her supply of tasty colored roving. She is sharing her little wool dying experience with us. This was the first time she dyed her own wool, and because the amounts are small … Read More...
Inspiration: Connie E
Everything about this block by Connie E of Iowa is exquisite. The silk roses are perfection. And her use of pearls to represent baby’s breath is brilliant. I’ll definitely be stealing this idea. Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post … Read More...
Gwyneth gets lucky
I love every one of Lucky Jackson‘s portraits of Gwyneth Paltrow as Margot Tenenbaum. But this one is definitely my favorite because…you know…fur coat! Go to Lucky’s blog.
Wesley Fleming’s Glass Insects
Another nice post from Daily Art Muse to share with all of you. Wesley Fleming is profiled and I have to say, he makes the most amazing glass insects I think I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen his work before in … Read More...
Inspiration: Facile Cecile
A pretty little purse by Facile Cecile — gorgeous embroidery plus all-over seed-stitch quilting. See more views at the blog post.
NOT miserable
Squee! Victor Hugo by Norma of Cara Carmina Atelier. Get the details about this rockin applique-and-embroidery portrait from Norma’s blog post.