I just returned from a gorgeous week at the beach, so this ocean-inspired palette caught my eye immediately! I love the crispness of navy paired with white, and the aqua adds a soft, breezy feel exactly right for a seaside … Read More...
Make a Glass Bottle Lamp – Instructables
Let’s wander over to Instructables for a How-to for a bottle lamp. Just got a bunch of bottles brought over to slump and I’m thinking that some of them might end up as lamps. And you get to use fire … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Pocket pillow
Amy of Nana Company made this quilted pocket pillow from the Old New 30s fabric line by Lecien. She adds her daughter will enjoy stuffing those pockets. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Nana Company
Window quilts for homesteaders
Sue Robishaw of ManyTracks Homesteading talks about using quilts
over windows to keep out cold in winter and heat in summer. Her handmade 9-patch quilts shown, are cheerful plus save the family cash. She goes on to say in her … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Meet Eleanor McCain
Grab some tea (or your fave beverage) and join me while I browse the gallery of art quilter and internist Eleanor McCain. This physician decorates her office with her contemporary style quilts. Nice! She has a wonderful collection you … Read More...
Spring Felt Flower Centerpiece Tutorial
One of our favorite crafters Rachel from “Lines Across” has this stunning Spring Felt Flower Centerpiece for us. Rachel is so generous with the world via the Internet by coming up with these amazing ideas and allowing us to … Read More...
Inspiration: Plays with Needles
Whether or not you’ve been watching the development of Susan Elliott‘s latest crazy quilt, January, you will adore her photo essay of the finished work. Her writing is as evocative as her stitching. Her photography is perfection. Her artistry … Read More...
Inspiration: Masha N
Masha N of Russia has turned out another block for CQ Journal Project 2012 with unique character and mood. A model of composition, it projects a definite folk-art aesthetic. Well done! Go to the blog post for an image you … Read More...
Inspiration: Ella’s Craft Creations
I am sockless. My footcoverings were totally knocked off by Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations, who interpreted a recent TAST Challenge, satin stitch, on evenweave fabric. A brilliant improvisation and a perfect way to use up odds and ends … Read More...
Inspiration: Kayla Coo
Are you as enthralled as I am by this new spring-inspired felted and embroidered work by Michala Gyetvai of Kayla Coo? If so, then you’ll be completely knocked out when you find out the scale of the piece. Go to … Read More...
Inspiration: And Sew It Goes
This quilt by Terry of And Sew It Goes–first it made my jaw drop; then it made me itch to run to my studio and applique and embroider like crazy. The 15″ x 35″ fire quilt is an entry for … Read More...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
Eep! The Lone Beader interprets the corded poodle in beads! Go to her post for a photo you can click to enlarge. And don’t miss the link to her Easter Etsy sale–it’s good all weekend.
Scented Paper Tape
Jenny found some scented drawer liner paper and used her creative imagination to transform it into scented washi tape. Fun! Here’s the scoop and how she used it — How-to: Make Scented Paper Tape/Washi Tape Using Drawer Liner Paper | … Read More...
DIY Chair Decor {Weddings}
Burlap wrapped chairs are perfect for a beachy or rustic wedding! Lavender and Ash shares a variety of pretty ways to adorn the chairs at your wedding, no matter what the theme or style!
When envisioning your dream wedding, you … Read More...
Sakura Sakura quilt by Hiroko Miyama
Dawn of Dawn’s Quilting Corner took this photo at the recent International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, CA. She said it was her favorite quilt in the show and I see why, it’s lovely. It’s Sakura Sakura made by Hiroko … Read More...
Beautiful Bunting Wedding Ideas
There are so many fun ways to incorporate bunting into your wedding! One Fab Day shares several creative ways to use bunting in everything from wedding cakes, to stationery, decor, and more!
Hello Sun BOM at April Mae’s
Hello Sun is April Mae Designs’ free BOM, now in progress. I peaked at all the available patterns – so cute! Designs include a snowman, rainbow, sun, clouds and raindrops. Techniques include piecing, applique and embroidery. Go HERE to learn … Read More...
Sock Hop child’s sock with felt features.
Here is a cute bean bag bunny idea for a last minute Easter surprise. You will have to have small children or buy some children socks or ask a friend for a sock that’s mate got lost. It is such … Read More...
Fresh Classes at D&L Art Glass Supply
D&L Art Glass Supply was another booth I wandered over to at Glass Craft. I post things about them as far as new items and specials but have had a few complaints out there about that. You see they’re a … Read More...
Becky auditions borders for Chirps
Becky of Piece O’ Cake Blog gives us a peek inside her decision process choosing the borders for a new quilt, Chirps. In the end, she went with some black and white prints, though I liked everything she auditioned. Go … Read More...