Home dec is in. Home dec is cool and it’s so easy when you know how to knit. This pillow is super simple and you can dish it up, your style.
Hone your knitting and sewing skills with this easy … Read More...
Colorful Framed Photos
I love the way all these colorful frames look on this wall. What a great way to display family photos. Check out the display at Small and Chic in Cville: Organic Bloom frames.
Burlap Advent Calendar
I love finding different ways to make advent calendars. I’ve featured many advent calendar ideas here on CG, and am more than happy to add this one to the collection. Head over to The Examined Life to see all the … Read More...
Vintage Camera Nightlights
Beautiful night lights made from vintage cameras. I bet these would be fun to make! Check out the link below for the flickr stream of the person making these.
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Vintage fabric find
Sometimes you just plain get lucky when thrifting. This is a piece of fabric Familypatchworks found at a yard sale. She plans to use it in a whole cloth quilt. Nice. Click HERE to read more.
Image credit: Familypatchworks
Grab a cuppa: Sew Modern Monday Link-up
Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations kicks off {Sew} Modern Monday with her own swell finish, shown. Click HERE to see more photos of Megan’s quilt; then scroll down to see what everyone else has been up to.
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So punny!
This totally cracks me up. If you don’t have access to American television, let me explain: British actor Hugh Laurie plays a crotchety yet brilliant diagnostician named House on the TV series of the same name. He definitely needs blessing. … Read More...
A blooming crazy quilt
A while back I mentioned the adorable seed-bead flower vine on a crazy quilt by Kathleen of Yesteryear Embroideries. The quilt is finished now, and it includes dozens of wonderful techniques, including to-die-for seed-bead blackberries. And I was surprised … Read More...
Holiday Garland Pillow Tutorial; Maureen Cracknell Handmade
Maureen has made these darling and festive pillows for the holidays. Use your favorite colors and shapes and then place them on your chairs, bed and sofa to add a little holiday charm. Maureen inspires: “Today’s tutorial is for a … Read More...
Stitching on old paper
I’m lovin this stitch-o-gram by Emma of Stitch Therapy. In a personal note, she said,
… Read More...I have a passion for vintage papers such as old books and post cards. This post card is from the early 1900’s. I like
DIY Flannel Lanterns
I adore the colorful, bohemian flair of these flannel lanterns spotted at Green Wedding Shoes! These vibrant beauties were created by Free People who generously shared a video tutorial so you can make your own, and add some drama … Read More...
Vintage Can Centerpieces
Vintage tea tins and cans of all sorts add a graphic appeal and rustic charm to floral centerpieces! Glitter Weddings features inspiring photos of pretty posies arranged in a vareity of vintage cans. Click this link to see more.
Another Tutorial From Soda Lime Times – Vine Cane
Soda Lime Times is becoming a great source for lampwork and bead making information. This month they’re giving a video tutorial on how to make vine cane. For beginners this tutorial is essential for taking your beads to the next … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Elvis Birdie quilt
Erin from Why Not Sew? made this Elvis mini quilt complete with blue suede shoes. So cute. Go here to read more.
Image credit: Why Not Sew?
Thanksgiving Candle Centerpiece Idea
This Thanksgiving candle centerpiece idea came from Good Housekeeping. You could use any shape, size or color of glass container and then fill it with nuts!
The white candles are quite elegant, but I might change it up with colored … Read More...
Drool-worthy stitching – Japanese embroidered felt balls
Bronwyn of Red Brolly shared this photo of Japanese embroidered felt balls. It gives me exactly the same feeling as a photo of a boxful of Belgian chocolates. What a treat! See more at her blog post.
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Audrey has never looked better
Three years in the making, Susan Elliott‘s Breakfast at Tiffany’s crazy quilt is complete, and it is spectacular. The overall composition is breathtaking. The details are exquisite. And the story behind it is fascinating. I’m so glad she’s sharing … Read More...
New from Elsa Mora
Oh, my. Look what Elsa Mora has been up to. See more at her blog post.
Share the Rack with a quilt
Marie from ran dum thots shows off the quilt she just finished draped over a bike rack in her home town of Portland. She says the bike shelter has an interesting back story. Click HERE to read more. Nice … Read More...
