If you want something besides the usual wedding cake, why not try doughnuts? Adore by Chloe shows how to create a modern doughnut dessert table that’s sure to wow your guests! Click here for all the details and sweet inspiration.
Artist profile: Kuniko Kanawa
The fabric flower creations of Kuniko Kanawa are beyond beautiful. They combine Japanese delicacy, simplicity without severity, and the modern handmade ethic into ethereal, wearable art. Many thanks to Tash Goswami of Blethering Crafts for introducing us to this work … Read More...
Kate’s Mitten
Enjoy Susan Elliott‘s story of the yearly gathering of crazy-quilting friends–the importance of ritual and gathering together. And her photos of their spectacular creations for this year, including her Kate’s Mitten (shown above) commemorating this year’s royal wedding. Go … Read More...
What’s new with Susan
Catch up with Susan Lenz‘s latest doings and find out how she creates cording for her vessels and key tags. Go to her Art in Stitches post.
Boxing Up & Preserving a Wedding Dress {Tutorial}
DIY Weddings reader Abby shared her method for preserving a wedding dress without spending a lot of money! You can find all the how tos at her blog Things for Boys. Thanks for the link Abby!
Inspiration: Embroidered Prayers
I love the story behind this commissioned mezuzah by Ketzirah of Embroidered Prayers. She says,
… Read More...I’m always really afraid of these types of commissions because I’m never sure if I can manifest what someone is looking for. In this
Winter Wedding Ideas
For gorgeous winter wedding inspiration featuring gold, grey, and emerald details don’t miss this post at Grey Likes Weddings. Photography by Amy Lashelle.
DIY Engraved Wedding Candle
I thought this engraved wedding candle was such a sweet idea! The instructions for making one can be found at Borrowed & Bleu. Love the suggestion for inserting a tea light after the candle has burned down a bit, … Read More...
Join the 2012 WIPocalypse
From Measi –
… Read More...For many years, a rumor has been around that the world will end in 2012. So really – do you want all of your poor WIP and UFO pieces to be left behind, unfinished? The guilt! The
Pretty Felt Partridge Christmas Ornament pattern
“And-a-Partridge-in-a-Pear-tree” but this darling Partridge can go on the Christmas tree or make a sweet gift for a friend. The white Partridge is so charming with its little red head feather and rainbow wings and tail. Use Snow-white felt and … Read More...
8 DIY Wrapping Paper Wedding Decor Ideas
Wrapping paper is a great way to add pattern, color, and style to your wedding decor without breaking the bank! Check out 8 fun ideas at Swoon.
Felted sweater Christmas stocking DIY
My friend Niki gave me a dark gray wool sweater to felt and to do something with. Well Niki I did felt it and did what you asked. I made a Christmas stocking for Wes, thanks girl. How to: I … Read More...
Inspiration: Gerdiary Handmade
Prettiness from Ger of Gerdiary Handmade.
Ed. note: Ger didn’t ask or pay. Just love her stuff. You know.
Sue’s Early Bird Thread Cutter
This is Day 4 of Sue Spargo‘s Twelve Days of Sweet Stocking Stuffers event. This item is by far my favorite so far. Go HERE to learn more about this silver Early Bird Thread Cutter.
Via Sue Spargo’s … Read More...
Chic + Pretty DIY Clutches for Your Bridesmaids
If you’re handy with a sewing machine, your bridemaids will thank you for whipping up some adorable felt and lace clutches! You’ll find a tutorial along with a free template at The Knotty Bride. This adorable project was created … Read More...
Quilted covers on Mead notebooks
MJ from All My Quilts loves those Mead composition notebooks we’ve all used. She decided to quilt some covers for hers. Click HERE to read more.
Ed. note: It’s worth a trip to her blog to read her sidebar … Read More...
Creative Ideas for Asking Your Bridesmaids
Make your wedding attendants feel extra special with a creative invitation to join the wedding party! You’ll find 9 unique ideas at Bow Ties and Bliss. I was especially taken with the adorable spools pictured here! They’re available in … Read More...
Four quilts to remember a loved one
Alix from Mamaka Mills shares with us on her blog four memory quilts she just finished for a family in Ohio. A widow had kept her late husband’s clothing and from it she asked Alix to make a quilt for … Read More...
Felt Christmas Cookies Tutorial
Dannyelle of “Life is a party” is a stay-at-home mom of two girls and they live in Toronto in Ontario. One day she wants to return to teaching but for now she enjoys being home with her girls. Her little … Read More...
Inspiration: LimeRiot
Panta!!! LimeRiot posted the cutest holiday stitchery so far this season over on Craftster. Just check out that candy-cane bamboo! Go to her Craftster post.
And many thanks to Faster Kittykill! Blog! Blog! for sharing this find.