A fun combination – teeny tiny wedding details. It’s always polymer clay miniature season and right now it’s full out wedding season!
1. Pink and green dollhouse wedding cake front, 2. Wedding cake , 3. Smaller than 1/2 inch … Read More...
Chagall Mosaic Mural to be Installed in National Gallery of Art
My good friend Leigh Adams, one of the infamous “Mosaic Mafia” pointed out this story today so I thought I’d share it with all of you. It’s for the mosaic folk and fine art lovers out there. The National Gallery … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Liberated Log Cabin quilt
Sharon of Indigo Threads just finished this quilt she made as a result of attending a Gwen Marston class. L-o-v-e it! Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Indigo Threads
Video: Yuki Tsumugi
Enjoy a video that explores the history and technique of Yuki Tsumugi, a Japanese tradition of silk weaving. Thanks to Neki Desu for sharing this work of “restrained beauty” on her A Movable Feast blog.
Lori’s Spoolin’ Around quilt a one patch
Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet is currently teaching how to make her Spoolin’ Around quilt, a section shown here. The Spools one patch can have many different looks, I especially like Lori’s liberal use of gray and white … Read More...
Felt Embroidered Coffee Cozy tutorial for Father’s Day
Gail host of “that artist Woman” has a darling project that she did with a 4th grade class for Father’s Day! She created this Felt embroidered Coffee Cozy tutorial for kids to make. It is something a child can … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Vintage quilts from MQG challenge
Vanessa of Punkin Patterns said she made this quilt as part of the Upcycled Quilt Challenge hosted by her local Modern Quilt Guild (Minneapolis). I so love the soft look of her quilt, an effect vintage fabrics bring … Read More...
Tutorial: Wedding guest book quilt
Millennyum of Alice in Wonderland did a guest post at Off Beat Bride showing how to create a guest book quilt for a wedding. This unique and thoughtful gift is one the bride and groom will surely cherish. She said … Read More...
Father’s Day Soap on a Rope tutorial
Father’s Day is just three weeks away. Donni of “The Magic Onion “usually leaves things to the very last minute, so, she was very happy when her son Teddy’s teacher asked if she would help his class make a little … Read More...
Inspiration: Karen Ruane
This is what happens when contemporary embroiderer Karen Ruane stitches over delicate lace. *happy sigh* See more gorgeous photos at Karen’s blog post.
The very model of a modern major-general
Eep! Mimi Kirchner‘s new line of military dolls makes me stand up and salute! Go to her blog post to see a close-up of this little general’s many impressive medals.
Cross-stitch your cookies
Kate of Design Sponge shares edible art by Jessica Decker–known for her oversized cross-stitched projects. Little square cookies iced with simple Xs in different colors, which can then be arranged on a platter in a design. Genius! Any small … Read More...
Inspiration: Facile Cecile
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive introduces us to the stitchery of French blogger Facile Cécile. Gorgeous! I’m adding this excellent discovery to my blog reader! See more at Mollie’s post.
Felted decorative basket tutorial
Iryna is from Russia but now lives in the US and is still learning the language here; but it surely has not altered her sense of style and creativity. I have seen some of the loveliest designs come out of … Read More...
Pixel Coasters Tutorial
Sometimes it is fun to break out of the cross stitch mold and try other crafts. And, when you can use your cross stitch charts to do that it makes it even more fun! My Poppet shows how she uses … Read More...
Ruffles For You
I had just been admiring a knitted and felted bag that looks very much like this little crocheted number! When I saw this, I just had to share it. The knitted and felted version uses wool yarn for the body … Read More...
Bead & Button Show Starts Tomorrow!!
Are you going for the classes? How about the bead show? All of the above? Well one of the largest bead shows begins tomorrow. It’s the Bead & Button Show held in Milwaukee, WI and if you love beads or … Read More...
Luke Haynes and Christina’s World
Luke Haynes talks about this quilt and the painting that inspired it on his blog. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: Luke Haynes
Comfort quilt born of generosity
Jen of Betty CrockerAss collaborated with friend Amber to make this pretty quilt for their friend’s 9 month old daughter, Georgia. Georgia is in the hospital, so this quilt is sure to comfort her. I love this aspect of quilters … Read More...
Dream Eater felt cell phone case tutorial
Onellyantie was born in Medan, Indonesia in 1988, graduated from LASALLE College. She hosts the blog called “onelmon” and has some very fun and cool felting tutorials on her blog. Onellyantie blog is a bilingual blog (English and Indonesian) that … Read More...