Arm knitting and finger knitting. It’s here and ready to be explored. Quite simply you use super chunky yarn and lose the needles.
It’s pretty fast too, as you can imagine. So dig out your super chunky artisans yarn, set … Read More...
Weisser Glass Studio & Gallery
Now this looks like a cool place to hang out. Love glass studios and I love to find new ones…well at least new to me. It’s Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery in Kensington, MD. They’re a Bullseye Glass Resource Center … Read More...
Inspiration: Flying Haystacks
Holy. Smokes. Here’s something new from Flying Haystacks. He says,
… Read More...This is the largest piece I have yet completed in embroidery, 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″…This one is completely filled solid with stitches.
It started out with the central
Tikatok – Kids Activities: Publish a Children’s Book with Tikatok
Tikatok is a site that let’s kids create their own book. They have a couple of styles for different ages, it’s like a Blurb for kids. The interface is easy to use and geared towards children. If your child has … Read More...
Colour de Verre Tutorial Video for Aralia Leaf Mold
I just finished one post and found something else I should share. It’s a tutorial video by Colour de Verre on how to make a bowl with the Aralia Leaf Mold and the results are really lovely. They even have … Read More...
Artist interview: Karen Ruane
Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots has posted an interview with our beloved Karen Ruane (contemporary embroidery). Get to know Karen a little better and see lots of photos of her gorgeous work. Go to We Love … Read More...
Tutorials; “witchy mouse toy” and “Baby Penguin”
Holly Dawes of “Holloughby” has created this darling “witchy mouse toy” tutorial for Halloween suitable for both girls and boys and she is sharing it with us. The “witchy mouse toy” tutorial is in 2 parts; Part1 and Part2. … Read More...
{Wedding Trends} Hanging Wedding Decor
From elegant chandeliers to rustic glass jars, festooning your wedding venue’s upper spaces adds drama and flair galore! Belle the Magazine shares a 2-part round-up of stunning ideas for hanging wedding decor.Visit Part 1 here or Part 2 here. … Read More...
Edible Halloween Necklace
I very rarely post on photos from galleries, such as Cake Central of flickr, or from photos not connected to a blog or other site, but I’m making an exception with this edible Halloween skull n’ bones necklace, especially since … Read More...
Pink and Black Halloween Dessert Table
Finally, a Halloween dessert table my daughter could get behind, pink sparkles and black. Maybe if you took out the black. And the spiderwebs. Ugh, she’s difficult. Anyway, a little non-orange-and-black inspiration from Prunille fait son Show. Note the … Read More...
Wedding Photo Booth Inspiration
Need some ideas for a photo booth at your wedding? Be sure to check out this inspiring round-up of ideas featured at Emmaline Bride!
{Photo Source: Sloan Photographers}
Vitrum Studios Celebrates Their 10th Anniversary!!
Congratulations Vitrum Studios!! They’re celebrating their 10th Anniversary! How cool is that? And what do they do? Have a sale on Bullseye Glass. Yea ha!! So if you’re out there on the east coast and you need glass Vitrum … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Wordy pillow at Badskirt
Love the addition of words in this scrappy patchwork pillow. Badskirt just finished it for her swap partner. I love it. Click HERE to read more.
Image credit: Badskirt
Egg Carton Ornament Storage
How brilliant. This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas. Just imagine how many egg carton you send through the recycling bin each year. enough to store all of your Christmas ornaments I’m sure! Well, at … Read More...
Creativity according to Austin
How to Steal Like an Artist, an article by Austin Kleon, should be required reading for every newbie crafter, artisan, and artist. He covers the fundamentals of the creative process in a totally accessible way, giving permission and encouragement … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Fall Leaves Coasters Tutorial
I love these leaf coasters and these would not have to be put away after the fall because they are so lovely. Molly’s Sketchbook: Fall Leaves Coasters from “THE PURL BEE“ has the most amazing tutorial with stunning follow along … Read More...
Make a life size mummy!
I think this mummy project is totally awesome and all the kids in my neighborhood would be extremely frightened when they walk up our drive and with the right lighting terrified! Heather McKnight Hamilton put this written tutorial on “Ready … Read More...
Inspiration: Feed Your Soul Art
Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art created this hoop by transferring an antique photo to fabric and “painting” it with thread. Whoa. Learn a bit more about her process and see more views at her blog post.
Susan shoots Winterthur
See highlights of the With Cunning Needle exhibit at Winterthur Museum through the lens of fabulous Susan Elliott.
See her Plimoth Jacket photos.
See peeks of the rest of the show.
No Fuddy in this doll quilt
Kirsten at Gemini Stitches entered this doll quilt in the Fuddy is Not Duddy Challenge over at Naptime Quilters. Click HERE to read Kirsten’s full post.
Click HERE to see all projects entered in this challenge.