Such is the case with Kheli at Remember your Karma who talks about the impending loss of her beloved MIL. Both women are quilters. Go HERE to read her touching post.
Image credit: Remember your Karma
Made in Cherry Quilt Along | St. Ives
This quilt, made by Sarah Fielke, inspired Chelsea at Pins & Bobbins to host a Made in Cherry Quilt Along on her blog. Those who’ve already joined are showing off their progress in the Made in Cherry Flickr group… Read More...
Eye candy: Crazy-quilting
Pat Winter of Gatherings shares images of some of the many crazy-quilt projects she has completed over the years. And she encourages us to participate in Crazy Quilts Are Quilts, Too! sponsored by Thearica of Pigtales and Quilts. Find out … Read More...
Inspiration: Veronica Fuentes
Veronica of Whimsiology says of this piece,
This is a little experiment trying to simulate ground with dirt and grass and flowers and things growing out of it.
Success! See more of Veronica’s work and follow her adventures as artist … Read More...
Rose quilt block
Ineke from Never Too Old To Learn created this quilt block with soft green and pink floral fabrics. The pattern is Flying Geese all pointing to the center rose, which she cross-stitched. Lovely mix of piecing and stitching. Go HERE … Read More...
X’s and O’s Pillow From Berroco
This cute pillow features all the X’s and O’s you could want on the front and a 3 button closure on the back.
Make one. Make lots!
You’ll never run out of ideas for this!
From Berroco, the pattern is
… Read More...If She Can Do It, So Can You!
Knit your own necklace, with your own fingers!
Finger knitting is becoming more and more popular.
Don’t need needles, all you need is string (or yarn) and you’re good to go!
Check it out HERE
Knitting With Wire – Knit a Bracelet
Easy to make, and the results are stunning!
Everything you need to make this stunning bracelet is carefully packed in one golden-colored box to make knitting even more comfortable for you. Add some patience and time and you’ll have this … Read More...
Cat love: Jason Wu’s video
Have you seen this mischievous black kitty yet?
Editor’s note 4/26/2015: This video is no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience.
This adorable feline is the star of Jason Wu’s Target ad and video where he introduces his new clothing … Read More...
Inspiration: Kayla Coo
If you think the tiny felting-and-embroidery creations of Kayla Coo are amazing, just wait till you see her large sculptural pieces. See more of the large-scale work of Michala Gyetvai (aka Kayla Coo) at her blog post.
When stitchers cheat
At first glance, you may think those flowers are composed of bullions. Nope. Find out from Mary Corbet how the stitcher “cheated” in creating them. (If only I could cheat so well!) See Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post.
Free Felt Kangaroo tutorial and Pattern
Shannon of “Rhythm & Rhyme” lives in Brisbane, Australia and has is precious Kangaroo tutorial for us. Shannon has a pictorial tutorial and a pattern for the Kangaroo parts. I am including the pattern because I did not want to … Read More...
Keepsake Tree Stump Table
When a dear’s friend’s little dog passed away, Shari wanted to create a keepsake gift for the family that would live on forever in Chester’s memory. This gorgeous table is made from a tree stump and carved with a wonderful, … Read More...
Inspiration: Sweet Tidings
What is this…in a tiny hoop…made with a few straight stitches and French knots? A diagram of the constellation Scorpius, zodiac sign of the stitcher, Christy of Sweet Tidings. Brilliant! I am totally stealing this idea for family birthdays this … Read More...
Paint Chip Dresser
Here’s a seriously cool twist on the paint chip crafts you’ve seen around. Tisha from The Delectable Home took a yard sale dress and gave it a beautiful gradient type transformation using a paint chip card as her guide. Check … Read More...
Putting the dragon in a good mood
Pom at Atelier Papillon shares this quilt she made of a water dragon to celebrate the Chinese New Year that began on January 23, 2012. She said she wanted to put the Dragon in a good mood, especially since this … Read More...
Loving hearts from Troublet
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created these awesome heart ornaments for a Craftster swap. She says,
… Read More...Some heart buttons, simple lazy daisy and french knot stitches with some ribbon and I made a pretty little heart Valentine for my
Love You to the Moon to fight cancer
Leonie Hartley-Hoover of Stitching with Attitude created this remarkable art quilt as a donation for Foto/Fiber 2012, which benefits the American Cancer Society. She calls it Love You to the Moon and Back. I call it crazy quilting meets modern … Read More...
Mini quilt for private swap
Krista at Spotted Stones made this mini art quilt for her swap partner Suzanne back in November. Wonderful work, the bikes and the clouds make me smile. Click HERE to read more about her swap experience.
Image credit: Spotted … Read More...
Patchwork horse quilt-y
This horse of many colors is Dakota, made by Julie at Feeling Simply Quilty. Grab a cuppa and click HERE to see more of her stunning quilts with horses as the subject.
Image credit: Feeling Simply Quilty