Love the rich jewel tones and weathered brass details of this vintage bohemian inspired wedding at Ruffled! So romantic and pretty!
Jane Austen Birthday Cake
I actually cried a little when I spotted this cake. I can’t even attempt to describe the awesomeness, so I’ll just let the photograph do that. Geez, sorry Edgar Allan Poe, looks like you might have been displaced as my … Read More...
State of Ohio quilt
Devon from Miss Make shows some love for her home with this quilt she made. I love it! It’s the state of Ohio, USA. If you want to make one of your own, she shows you how on her blog… Read More...
Bullseye Quick Tips: Reactive Glass!
I love reactive glass. French vanilla and turquoise or silver or any other copper bearing glass…and then there’s Reactive Cloud and Ice. So very very cool. Well Bullseye has a great Quick Tip using French Vanilla, silver foil and Light … Read More...
DIY: felt mistletoe & mistletoe pomander ornament tutorial
Kacey, of “Stay-at-Home artist” has this lovely felt mistletoe tutorial that appears to be a quick and yet stunning project. I have seen many felt mistletoe patterns; but I love this one’s simple elegance. I would say this is … Read More...
Adding needlelace to a simple blouse
Rachel of VirtuoSew Adventures shares images of a blouse she embellished with needlelace when she was just a teenager. You’ll enjoy the story and the close-ups of the beautiful stitching. Go to her post.
Name this work
Susan Lenz has created another assemblage incorporating her gorgeous embroidery-wrapped vintage spools. This time, the setting is a sweet cradle. She says,
… Read More...The work is done … but I still haven’t landed on the perfect title. To me, each spool
Embroidered Cards
These embroidered cards are a cute multimedia project you could do with back stitch or cross stitch, stamps, and other fancy stitches.
First quilt: Squares
This is Ramona’s very first quilt, made in high school at the age of 16. She has since given it to a dear friend’s daughter. Take a closer look, she stitched in some of the squares, so cute. Go to … Read More...
Photo Booth Wedding {Real Weddings Wednesday}
There’s nothing like a real wedding for real inspiration! Every Wednesday, I’ll be sharing links to real weddings that truly reflect the unique spirit of the brides and grooms who celebrate their unions with individual style. Today I’m inspired by … Read More...
Perfect cast-on stitch
This vivid crazy-quilt block by SharonB shows off cast-on stitch at its best in the variegated flowers on the vine at the upper right. To see more of Sharon’s beautiful work, go to her Pin Tangle blog.
The legacy of Ann MacBeth
John Hopper has posted a fascinating article on The Textile Blog about Ann Macbeth’s early 20th century efforts to use embroidery education to empower women. He says in part,
… Read More...During her teaching period embroidery was still considered a potentially profitable
Inspiration: Ruth O’Leary
The front of Ruth O’Leary‘s most recent St. Cuthbert’s Banner has come together at last. I know there’s more work to be done, but it is spectacular already. Browse back through her blog to enjoy the whole process. Or … Read More...
‘Tis the season to be nerdy! Gingerbread We Saw Today | The Mary Sue
Ta Dah!: Neighborhood quilt
Des from Taffy Talk is celebrating finishing this UFO – a quilt she made from house blocks surrounded in warm yellow. It’s lovely. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Taffy Talk
Patchwork Beasts Class at Spirit Cloth
Folk artist and quilter Jude Hill from Spirit Cloth teaches an online class called Patchwork Beasts-Video series #2. She even has it on special for the holidays. Here’s what she covers:
… Read More...Introduction- about my work, and the beast as
{Monday Moods} Shimmer + Snow
Welcome to Monday Moods at DIY Weddings! Each Monday I’ll be sharing beautiful inspiration boards from around the web. This shimmery mood board from Postcards & Pretties features sparkly coppery accents paired with serene white. So lovely!
Christmas Tutorial Advent felt Peppermint Star
Here is another darling holiday tutorial “Christmas Advent felt Peppermint Star” from Stephanie of “Toastie Studio”! Stephanie is has posted her 8th day of Advent, a button wreath. She is sharing her 7th Advent the felt star, so be sure … Read More...
Starbucks Wedding
If you love coffee, you’ll be utterly smitten with this java-themed inspiration shoot created by Paul Nelson Images and Blossom Events! I was especially taken with the wedding cake {made by The Wicked Little Cake Company} inspired by … Read More...
Loving hearts for Betty
Maureen of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions tells us about an awesome project by the Crazy Quilt International Yahoo Group. She says,
… Read More...Over the past few months many of the women on the…group have made hearts for Betty Pillsbury to show her