Whether you’re a fan of Italian architecture, history, or Spartacus, the LEGO Colosseum is a must see. Heck, even if you’re not a fan of the monument, just thinking about the time and effort it took Ryan McNaught to build … Read More...
The 40 Bead Challenge from Heather Trimlett
When I first learned to make glass beads Heather Trimlett was one of my bead idols. Her beads are fun and just read as happy beads. Bright and colorful with stripes and dots and bumps and so cute. Fast forward … Read More...
A year of Tudors by Deri
Deri has posted a retrospective of her entire Tudor Project. Just try to look at this series of exquisite little art dolls without saying “Oh. My. Gawd.” at least once. See Deri’s post.
Inspiration: Sharon B
The perfect composition, rich ribbon embroidery, and beaded details of this entry in the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project absolutely take my breath away. The block is by the incomparable Sharon B of Australia. Go to the post for an image you … Read More...
A firsthand look at Ecole Lesage
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook has been in Paris taking a course in lesage embroidery at Ecole Lesage. What an incredible experience! You’ll enjoy her account and the photos of her practice pieces. Go to her post.
Rocker Chic Egg Dying
Who says dyeing eggs can only be done at Easter time? This crafty mama went
straight to the sale bin right after Easter and stocked up on the egg dyeing kits. Enjoy a fun summer egg dyeing session and make … Read More...
When worlds collide
This breathtakingly brilliant art doll by Heather of In Love with Threads won honorable mention in a challenge at Magic Bean to reinvent a historical era. Imagine that, while technology has continued to advance at an extreme pace, fashion hasn’t … Read More...
Felted Patchwork Chair Cover
What a funky statement this chair would make is any room with its felted chair cover. You can let your imagination run wild with this idea with pattern and colors. Give a tired chair fresh style with a sweet and … Read More...
Walthamstow Resident Shows Her Olympic Love in Knitting
I love knit displays of all sorts, but this is pretty epic. There’s a woman who lives on Howard Street in Walthamstow (that’s in London) who apparently honors all sorts of special events by knitting up a bunch of characters … Read More...
Man Can Candles
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Yankee Candle Company’s new (and unoriginal) man candle concept line. I shared two Chicago-based candle maker friends of mine, and today I have another “mandle” artist to share with you…
Check out these … Read More...
Easy Embossed Monogram Candle Holder
Using a monogram embosser, it’s simple to create an easy monogrammed votive holder or vase with vellum. See how Tikkido did this.
Grandma Made a Town Out of Bottles
As I wander around Facebook I’m hoping to find more than cute pictures of cats and pictures of people’s food. I look for glass. Stories about glass. Something interesting and different and since quite a few of my friends like … Read More...
Silvia Levenson New Work at Biennale in Quebec
Silvia Levenson‘s glass art is so inspiring to me. She works primarily as a caster and if you read some of my posts you’ll know I too love the glass casting…she was recently invited to show at the Biennale … Read More...
A song for a very large hexie quilt
There are 153,000 hexagons in this quilt. The Singing Quilter sang a song about it at the shop where it resides, Sew Creative in Queensland, AU. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Singing Quilter
‘Home is Where Your Story Begins’
Jamie Fingal (aka Twisted Sister) won first place in the Quilt Alliance’s 2012 contest with this appliqued masterpiece. Well done! Go to her blog post for an image you can click to enlarge. Or visit the Quilt Alliance site … Read More...
Embroidery says ‘I love you’
Gabi of Feeling Stitchy continues her exploration of Portuguese embroidery with a look at fiance kerchiefs, a charming and colorful embroidered tradition. See her post.
DIY Paper Flowers
Pretty blooms made from sewing pattern tissue are a lovely handmade addition to your wedding decor! Use for them centerpieces, boutonnieres, and more! Get the tutorial and make them yourself from the Wedding Chicks.
Fresh Bullseye Shipment Arrives at Pacific Art Glass
It was such a wonderful sight seeing all of the crates of Bullseye glass sitting in the parking lot of Pacific Art Glass in Gardena. Southern California glass lovers can now restock their own shelves and in turn start making … Read More...
Make an Easy T-shirt Bracelet
I love this t-shirt bracelet because Samantha took it a step further with the (Aluminum conduit connector or similar hardware, $1 or less). Samantha of “Dollar Store Crafts” did and amazing job and it is so not homemade looking, but … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Flower Garden mini quilt
Pinkadot finished this mini quilt she calls Flower Garden. She was inspired to create it after joining the Vintage Patchwork Revisited challenge. Visit her post to learn more.
Image credit: Pinkadot