Chris at Over the Moon Arts said she was experimenting with color for this quilt top. She adds there is something not quite right with it and is putting it aside for a bit. I’d take it “as is”, you? … Read More...
Glass Craft is Right Around the Corner!
Are you going to Las Vegas for Glass Craft and Bead Expo? I know I am and I can’t wait. It’s all about the glass!!! And then there’s a dose of Vegas thrown in too. If you haven’t gone … Read More...
Death Star Wedding Cake
I don’t know how Storm Troopers and the Death Star lend themselves so easily to sweets, but I’ve seen a lot of them. This one is right up there at the top of the brilliant geek baking list. Created by … Read More...
Heartfelt Valentine Tote tutorial
How sweet is this Heartfelt Tote from Disney Family Fun? We had to make those yucky decorated shoe boxes for our Valentine cards when I was in school, but your little ones can collect their cards in style. The older … Read More...
A split Dresden Plate pillow
Janet from JMD Designs created this pretty pillow. She started with two half Dresden Plates and sewed a patchwork strip in between. Love the effect, as this technique could be used for any quilt block. She provides a free tutorial … Read More...
V-Day tutorials and contest at Bitter Sweet
Melissa at Sew Bitter Sweet is hosting a Valentine’s Day Showcase on her blog. She explains:
… Read More...The Valentine’s Day Showcase will be taking place from February 1st to the 14th with tutorials from some of my favorite bloggers and friends.
Easy Hawaiian quilt for daughter
Polly at Helping Little Hands made this sweet quilt she calls Easy Hawaiian Stripes. The story behind its creation is even sweeter – honoring her daughter’s birth mother. Click HERE to see how she did it.
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Using crocheted embellishments
I love this block created by MashaN of Russia for the CQ Journal Project 2012. I’m not sure whether it’s finished, but it’s certainly off to a gorgeous start, incorporating delicate crocheted embellishments into her stitching. Brava! See an image … Read More...
Learn about Suzani
Get a brief education in Suzani–“an embroidery technique, practiced across Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, the northern regions of India and other central Asian countries.” Pallavi‘s post on the Textile Arts Center’s blog will have you scouring the web for … Read More...
BOM: Hearts
Dawn at Spring Water Designs made this block for a challenge held at her local quilt guild. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Spring Water Designs
A Travel Themed Engagement
Love is in the air at Glamour & Grace with a week-long celebration of stylish engagement shoots and real love stories! Nico and Sue’s travel themed e-session featuring vintage suitcases, postcards, and adorable hanging paper planes stole my heart! Not … Read More...
Inspiration: Diane Rose quilts, though blind
Diane Rose, talks to Texas Country Reporter about her hobby and business – making quilts. What makes her sewing an anomaly is she’s blind. Sort of makes me think I should have no excuses for all the UFOs in … Read More...
Stunning Animal Portraits Drawn with a Bic Pen
okay, this is more art than craft but still… how amazing are these lovely detailed drawings done with bic pens? I will never diss the lowly Bic pen ever again. 🙂
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{Inspiration Board} Graphic Black + White
Black and white stripes add a classic yet modern flair to a wedding! For more creative ways with stripes be sure to visit Oh Lovely Day.
Heartfelt Valentines: Fortune Cookies and Rings!
Whoever said that fortune cookies come in a certain size, like anything else they are regular size cookies and here you will also see an adorable fortune cookie ring. This is a charming gift to give to your special Valentine. … Read More...
Grossly lovely
This little art quilt is beautiful, well stitched…and it cracks me up! It’s called Petri Dish, and the motifs mimic different kinds of cells in culture. Those French knot critters look like something I’ve seen growing in my fridge. See … Read More...
I’m Back…Let’s Talk Glass!! Fresh Colour de Verre Bead Mold…
It’s rather liberating to have internet access again! I feel I have so much catching up to do…I’ll start with the new Colour de Verre mold that allows you to make Pillow Pendants. They go really well with the round, … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Candy Hearts
I love these hearts with a pocket that hold some Valentine candy. Molly relates “This year I’m revisiting that homey, straight-from-the-heart kind of Valentine gift with these hand stitched little Felt Candy Hearts. They’re great for storing candy, notes and … Read More...
Our faves are All Dolled Up
The All Dolled Up art show at Vincennes University, curated by Nichol Brinkman of Pink Cheeks Studios, is now open! It features work by some of our all-time favorite needle artists: Jess Quinn , Mimi Kirchner, Jennifer Strunge, … Read More...
The perfect workshop
The artist known as Guerilla Embroidery led a recycling workshop recently at a British grammar school. Her approach:
… Read More...I was given free rein to decide on what to cover. I thought that my ‘fabric collage’ idea would be a great