Ebony Love from LoveBug Studios does a guest post today at Shruti’s from 13 Woodhouse Road as part of her ABC’s of Quilting series. Today’s topic is longarm quilting. Ebony shows a photo of her longarm she calls Mr. Darby … Read More...
Heart-Shaped Escort Cards
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best! Like these adorable heart-shaped escort cards created by Chelsea Fuss for Project Wedding. Click here for the quick and easy tutorial.
Avoid frustration sewing long strips
Weeks at Craft Nectar shares two tips for sewing long strips together to prevent them from bowing/curving. For a quilt top any distortion is undesirable because it makes piecing difficult. One of her tips I have heard of, the other … Read More...
Intertwined Hearts DIY
Daniele & Denine of “We Know Stuff”; are “Gemini, Irish twin sisters that spend most of their time together. They are both stay at home moms and found out that they “Know Stuff” and is sharing what they know on … Read More...
Susan Lenz’s Last Words
What fun! See Susan Lenz‘s solo show, Last Words, through her own words and photos. Go to her post.
A fly on her nose
Here’s what Karamba! says about her inspiration for this amazing art doll:
… Read More...In my neighborhood “armies” of old ladies crossing scenery everyday. Unique babuska design, kaleidoscope of shopping bags. Here’s my version: Old, calm lady. She has nice oldschool look,
Jessica Bell’s fabric collage art
I found these fabric collage pieces over at Art Hound. Kate shares how the artist, Jessica Bell, approaches her work. Hint: It involves lots of piecing and cutting up.
Via stella & henry
Image credit: Art Hound
“Hedgehog spotting kit” Help the Hedgehogs!
Holly of “holloughby” blog out of the UK made up this darling tutorial for a felt bag with ribbon strap, button closure and cute hedgehog appliqué. Holly is concerned that the climate change she heard about on the news might … Read More...
Felt Valentine “You’re “The Bomb!”
Kristen of “Make the best of everything!” made this “You’re “The bomb!” she made this for her friend Sandra because they always send each other little trinkets like this. I love Kristen’s sense of humor, she is so cute. How … Read More...
Red Box movie gift set
Kristen of “Make the best of everything!” made this Red Box movie gift set for her nephews 6th birthday and I am sure he will love it. What little guy would not want free movies and treats? Get over … Read More...
Brooching the subject
So many pretty new brooches by Cathy Cullis in her signature, improvisational, machine-embroidery style. Go to her blog post to find out how to make them your own.
Ed. note: No, no, no. She didn’t ask me. She didn’t … Read More...
Farewell to old stitchy friends
Last year, Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles introduced us to Hari-Kuyo, the Japanese Festival of Broken Needles, which is celebrated February 8. This year, she adds to her observations. She says,
… Read More...The sewers and kimono makers of Japan will
Project: Stamped Napkin Holder
Ode to Inspiration has a fun home decor idea. Stamps some scraps of wood and glue together a quick napkin holder. Imagine the fun things you could write! I think mine would be an ode to Wierd Al….. “EAT IT” … Read More...
Ta Dah!: All About the Green quilt
Candy at Quilt Vine says she’s using this quilt as a table-cloth in her dining room. Well, it would be pretty anywhere, loving all the shades of green. This is the first quilt she’s finished in 2012. Rock those UFOs … Read More...
Mimi Kirchner’s Hand Sewn Felt Doll
How lovely would it be to create one of Mimi’s hand sewn dolls for your Valentine little girl or tween. Once you make the basic dolls you can make outfits for every occasion. Mimi created this pattern for this doll … Read More...
A Huichol pony in embroidery
Inspired by colorful, intricate Huichol beadwork, Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created this pony image entirely of French knots. Beautiful! See more views at her blog post.
Kisses from Penny
Penny of Tanglewood Threads says of this piece,
Made years ago
I thought of this piece
as a wave of emotion
but today I think of it as kisses on the wind.
A softie in costume
Nat of The Smallest Forest created and stitched this adorable little softie for her goddaughter, Lotti. The doll itself is too sweet for words. But teamed with a teeny teddy and a removable bunny costume, it makes me wriggle with … Read More...
Inspiration: Lucky Jackson
Eeep! A Lucky Jackson hoop with working tent flaps. So awesome. Go to Lucky’s post to see it in action.
Knitted Beads for Mardi Gras….
Mardi Gras! Beads are symbolic of this New Orleans Event, and now, you can knit your own, and you can bead your beads!
Yeah! Beaded Beads. How about that.
From the Taking Time To Smell The Roses Blog, HERE