Salley Mavor‘s Birds of Beebe Woods is finished after 4-1/2 months of continuous stitching. So gorgeous. Watch her blog for more detailed images.
Inspiration: Takiyaje
Takiyaje just posted a whole new series of fabulous dolls. The expressions. The hair. The outfits. The pets. Go see.
Put a poodle on it
In a guest post on Feeling Stitchy, Cassie Stephens shows us how she took a too-short, too-ordinary thrift-store dress to a pretty, trendy, and well-fitted outfit with the addition of some applique and embroidery. See how she did it. … Read More...
Newsy: Ben Venom exhibits quilts
Ben Venom is a cool dude who quilts in order to create hip art pieces like the one shown here. He has his first solo exhibition – I Don’t Make Mistakes – at Lloyd Benjamin’s Get This! Gallery in Atlanta, … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Painted Desert
Squooshy face
Soooooo many awesome new pillow faces at Pollaz. This portrait is just one rockin example. See more at the blog post.
Coldworking Glass and His Glassworks
I’ve got some rough edges on a few of my glass pieces that have just come out of the kiln. Those rough edges have got to go. The grinders I’ve got are a bit small for the pieces I’m working … Read More...
Where the sea kisses the shore
Remember Susan Elliott’s wrack-zone embroidery? Great minds (and needlewomen) think alike. Heather of In Love with Threads also has been stitching a wrack zone–in a totally different style. Her encrusted embroidery evokes the beach with “buttons and beads, including … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Peach & Gold
Pretty peach + glamorous gold = a romantic and elegant inspiration board via Glamour & Grace!
Newsy: Dump and Sew challenge | Linky party starts Sept 10
Avoid measuring and thinking too much is the underlying theme Beth of Love Laugh Quilt uses when piecing for quick results. Called Dump and Sew, she shares how to do it on her blog.
She extends a challenge for … Read More...
Thimble Garden Necklace
I’m the Home & Garden editor, so this fits in to garden right? Or maybe it’s jewelry… hmm, sewing?? Not sure, I just know it’s really cute and definitely worth a share! See it at shaken together — thimble garden … Read More...
Lampwork Tutorials…A New Group on Facebook
I’ve just joined this fresh new group on Facebook called Lampwork Tutorials. Their goal is to post free and for sale tutorials for those that are interested. Since I really enjoy finding tutorials to put up here this could … Read More...
Indian Corn Pattern
I think we all love Indian Corn but the little critters in the yard come along and nibble it away if in reach. Today Alicia Kachmar a Pittsburg PA gal; hosts her blog “Alicia Kachmar” and is sharing her creative … Read More...
New Glass from Double Helix – Boreas
New glass from Double Helix is always great news. News that’s worthy of telling all of you about. So August 18th, which is this Saturday, this new glass will be available. It’s a purple/amethyst color that is a Super Luster. … Read More...
Stitch through the anger
Images seldom make me literally laugh out loud, but this one did. These patches, designed and screen-printed by Raquel J. Alves, are bound to strike a chord with many embroiderers. Go to Raquel’s blog post.
Century-old stitches
Carolyn Foley of Caro-Rose-Creations has access through her guild to samplers stitched in schools between 1910 and 1920. Fascinating. And so sweet to think of those young fingers of 100 years ago. Go to her blog post to see images … Read More...
Have yourself a happy little birthday
Lisa Leggett whipped up this felt-sculpture cake to celebrate her birthday. Cute, cute, cute. Right? Now…check out the scale:
Squee! It’s teeny! See more at Lisa’s A Cuppa Tea with Me blog post.
Tanya Aguiñiga Lecture – Craft in America
Alright lucky LA area folks, Craft in America Study Center is hosting another fabulous event for you to check out. Remember this post on the Looming Election: Woven Works exhibition or this one on Tanya Aguiñiga? If not, this is … Read More...
DIY Cake Stand
Create a thrifty-chic cake stand with unique style for your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or wedding dessert table! Christy of One Handspun Day shares an exclusive tutorial at Green Wedding Shoes.
Felt Tape Marker Monster Tutorial
You Internet crafters come up with the coolest projects and generously share your ideas like this “Tape Marker Monster Tutorial” from “onelmon”! Onelmon is a bilingual blog (English and Indonesian) that shares handmade crafts along with their tutorials, things she … Read More...