This beautifully executed quilt is A View from Lake Michigan by Elaine at Dashasel Sews. It’s her entry in the Architectural Challenge for Season 3: Project QUILTING hosted by Kim’s Crafty Apple. Visit Elaine’s blog to read more about … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Wedding gift a modern pillow
Rossie from rossie blog made this quilt-y modern pillow cover as a wedding gift. She used improvisational piecing to create the design. It’s lovely. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: rossie blog
Drops Summer!
Drops design is synonymous with breezy and fresh, classic yet casual, socks and scarves and everything in between.
Arguably the largest source for free patterns on the ‘net, and now their latest collection is up … Read More...
Allie has a heart
Oh, my! Look what Allie Aller is doing now! With permission, she is using a block design created by crazy-quilting star Carole Samples as the basis for a new quilt. (Her friend Val Bothell is doing the same–it’s a challenge … Read More...
Felt Peruvia Roses; Valentine’s Day Tutorial
These Roses will last all year not just a few days during Valentines. To get the tutorial for these charming Roses go over to ‘Berroco” and download the instructions and pattern.
Ta Dah!: Quilted potholders and towels
Linn from The Home Project shows off her first quilt-y project, pieced pot holders and matching linen towels. I’m crushing on these, so adorable. I think the quilting bug has taken hold; now she’s talking about making a bed quilt. … Read More...
Giveaway Winners!
The winners of our current giveaways are:
Knitting off the Axis – Eloise
and Folk Socks – Stephanie
I’ve sent you an email. Get back to me with the info requested and we’ll get your books sent right out!
Stay … Read More...
Laliberi giveaways ending soon!
Don’t miss your chance to enter all three Laliberi jewelry kit giveaways! Simply leave a comment at each post to enter.
Chiffon chic flowers kit (ends Monday)
Zipper flowers and coiled roses kit (ends Tuesday)
Stretches to Relieve Knitting Pain and Stiffness
Over on the Knit Freedom blog, the beautiful Liat gives you the reasons why, the theories behind and the actual results of stretching while your knitting to keep your hands and fingers nimble.
She’s got videos too! To help you … Read More...
Deals from D&L and a Couple of Tutorials Too
Just love getting newsletters from the different glass sellers so I can pass good information onto all of you! This one is from D&L and they’re offering specials on glass from Uroboros and Milon Townsend as well as tutorials from … Read More...
Funky Lunch Revisited
It’s been over two years since I last posted on Funky Lunch, and I think we all need a reminder. Have you visited lately? Check out their fun sandwich gallery HERE. And look, they have a book!… Read More...
Bobbin holder | Finish it up Friday
Amanda Jean from Crazy Mom Quilts said she made this bobbin holder starting with a small tin can (recycled). Love her patchwork and thread writing. While there, be sure and see what other bloggers have finished in Week 10 of … Read More...
DIY – Create Your Own Bokeh | DIYPhotography.net
Tutorial for creating your own bokeh (blur) filters.
Here’s another post from DIYphotography.net that talks about other ways to create this effect.
really cute!!!
(image by joy_sale)
Doily Paper Napkins « Ode to Inspiration
Make doily napkins out of paper napkins with a paper punch. this is a simple and cute and would be cute for a kids tea party!
Gas Mask Shower Head | Apartment Therapy DC
This is about the creepiest thing I have ever seen. The eyeholes are horrible and look like there are things crawling out of it and it’s like there’s some creepy stranger on the other side of the shower.
A quilt for mum | Winter beauty
I love, love, love this quilt by Drury Girl. It just feels like Winter to me. She made it for her mum saying,
… Read More...I was using cotton, linen and silks – Lot’s of different white textures – Think it
Fun Felt Crafts for Kids
Better Homes and Gardens have these darling crafts just for kids. The slide show will take you through the pictures and the instructions. Go here for the pictures and instructions.
Bullseye Catalog and Sale in One Post
Here’s a couple things from Bullseye Glass. It’s time for the new catalog! Yea ha!! I know that when it does show up my glass buddies and I get so excited! “Did you get yours?” You have to sign … Read More...
Anatom-y Valentine’s Day quilt
Who said decor has to be sweet-looking? Check out this Heart and Hand quilt made by retired surgeon and quilter Ramona at Sutured for a Living. She said her inspiration came from a scarf she saw at Street Anatomy… Read More...
Elegance in felt
Shanshan of tinytoadstool shows off her first felt beret of 2012. I am overwhelmed by the details–from the stitching of the background to the perfectly executed dimensional butterflies. I think this is headwear for a modern bride! Go to tinytoadstool … Read More...