Classes in January have been listed for Bullseye Santa Fe’s Resource Center. There’s basic kiln forming, casting and Painting with Glass. Al fabulous classes that will truly expand your glass skills. They also offer open studio time if you’ve … Read More...
Be careful what you tweet
Amy Sheridan (Supervelma) is committing Kanye West’s tweets to stitch. Read all about it on Crafty Crafty. (I’m still laughing.)
Sharing the stitchy love
I’m always excited by news that we’ve lured someone new into our stitchy world. So it gave me joy to get a note from Salma of Beautifully Sewn, sharing her first “serious” embroidery project. When she saw our post… Read More...
Inspiration: Kelly Clark
If you think needlepoint is flat, you need to see the dimensional stitching Kelly Clark has added to her needlepoint canvas. The beaded pumpkin shown here is just the beginning. Each detail is exquisite. See more photos at her blog … Read More...
Glass Bead Making Murrini Tutorial
Sheila Morley started a blog about tutorials…she posted a link for a murrini tutorial. I wish she had posted more…I like tutorials. They’re usually fun projects and they’re great to share. Check out the one she shared…it’s from Jet Age … Read More...
Fabric swatch: Get Together by David Walker
Stop looking at fabric I tell myself! It’s no use when I find stuff like this…so stinking adorable. It’s David Walker’s Get Together collection for Free Spirit. This swatch is Squirrels and Trees Sorbet, found here.
Fabric swatch: Karavan by Valori Wells
This fabric could be used many ways but think about this in a baby girl’s nursery. Especially right for the mom and dad who want a more sophisticated look. Love. Love. Love it. It’s Valori Wells’ Karavan collection for Free … Read More...
Come fly with Lolly Chops Red Cardinal Tutorial
Lolly always has a boat load of wonderful ideas and tutorials that are always clear and complete, so any of us can follow along and replicate her projects. Lolly goal is to create 10 birds to sit on a wire … Read More...
Or are you just happy to see me?
This little applique by Catherine McEver of Stuff You Can’t Have made me Laugh. Out. Loud. Really. See more views at her blog post.
I want the Mump
Junker Jane created Mump the Clown for your horror and joy. See more views at her blog post.
Inspiration: Carmi’s Art/Life World
Carmi of Carmi’s Art/Life World says she was inspired by Alma Stoller’s fiber beadwork to create this fabulous necklace of felt, ribbons, sequins, and beads. See more views at her blog post.
Love letters from Rachel
Rachel of Cornflower Blue already has the jump on Valentine’s Day with her sweet embroidered love notes. So clever! See more at her blog post.
Ed. note: Rachel did not ask or compensate me to tell you about her … Read More...
Antique Geometric quilt designs
This is Block Star – an optical illusion quilt block created from a 12-sided dodecagon. This according to the information provided by the non-profit educational website Antique Geometric. There are so many interesting things to learn while you are … Read More...
Chinese Gongs quilt blocks
Lesly from Stitch Literate drafted the pattern for these blocks using a compass. Called Chinese Gongs, she created them in three sizes, then used fabric in her stash to make some up. To see the drawing that inspired this block … Read More...
Winter Wedding
This cozy winter wedding featured at Love and Lavender has so many gorgeous DIY details, it’s hard to believe it was put together in just 3 weeks! Be sure to visit the website of Kristin {the creative bride herself!} by … Read More...
Printable seed packet PDF
Beeswax Acorn Candles DIY
Caroline lives in Humlebæk, Frederiksborg, Denmark and is into felting. Carolyn is a charming young lady and sent me this incredible tutorial on acorn candles made from beeswax. And she tells us that they do not burn for a long … Read More...
‘Shot’ threads collector
Leah from The Free Motion Quilting Project admits she keeps all her stray threads from her sewing projects. Do you keep bits and pieces that others throw away like this or fabric selvages? Get ready for her to persuade you … Read More...
Handmade Felt Ornaments tutorial
This is a project that may encourage you to teach your little ones to sew. My daughter is married with a child and is still having me sew on their buttons. I always sewed; knit, crocheted, painted, felted, did graphic … Read More...
Design principle: ‘Threes’ for baby quilt
The talent behind Twin Cities Quilting shares her design process for creating a baby quilt, see the pieces on her design board, left. She explains she used the Rule of Threes. I found a definition at EverythingInThrees:
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