What a cool quick tip from Bullseye Glass! It’s to make a pebbley texture that can be used in other pieces. It combines different sizes of frit and some powder and the effect is a piece that looks like … Read More...
Mamaka gets noticed at Quilt Inspiration
Alix at Mamaka Mills got a writeup this week at Quilt Inspiration. If you are unfamiliar with her work, go here to find out more.
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How To: Felt Scrap Bracelets
How charming are these Felt Scrap Bracelets? I think this is something my 13 year old GD can do in her school colors or seasonal colors. She lives with me and has the patience’s of a Gnat, but maybe when … Read More...
DIY Flower Girl Fairy
A flower girl fairy in a fluffy skirt will be sure to win the heart of your prospective attendant! Christina at Intimate Weddings shows how to make these fluttery charmers step-by-step. Click here for all the details.
Black Kitties–fiber jewels
Beautiful, whimsical, and seasonal. This new fiber necklace from rRradionica is called Black Kitties. See more photos at her blog post.
Oreo Cameo – Judith G. Klausner
These cameos carved from Oreo cookies are so amazing. I love all of Judith Klausner’s work. Check out her condiment wallpaper, toast embroidery, and cereal sampler. Well, just go check out her entire site!… Read More...
Crazy-quilting for the win!
Nicki of Nicki Lee’s RavioLee Dreams was the host for a recent crazy-quilt challenge on the HGTV Quilting Forum. Last weekend the votes were tallied and the winners announced. Shown here is the first-place quilt by Maureen Greeson. Awesome. … Read More...
Vintage Inspired Felt Bows tutorial {Spooky} Yarn Wreath Video
Jamielyn, of “I HEART Naptime” host her blog to help women find the time to create by sharing tutorials, ideas and support. She is a wife and mother of two children and lives in sunny Arizona. Jamielyn is sharing … Read More...
You’ll want to rip your dress
My friend Annie says, “There are no mistakes. Only opportunities for embellishment.” Evidently, Karen Barbe also subscribes to this philosophy. When she got a glaring rip in one of her favorite dresses, she created a mend that added to the … Read More...
Inspiration: Matthew Cox
Whoa! Check out Matthew Cox‘s virtuoso and yet comical embroidery on x-rays. See his web site.
Many thanks to Cristy of Lots of Neat Stuff for pointing out his work.
Apple-Cranberry Pocket Pies | Williams-Sonoma
These individual apple-cranberry pies would be a great Thanksgiving snack. They look fun to make too!
Tutorial: Quilted water bottle cozy
Find out how to make a quilted cozy like this one at My Patchwork. I love how she quilted it. Adorable.
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Inspiration: Clock gears and cogs mandala
I like this mandala at Don’t Eat the Paste. She has many other nice ones on her blog. She shows one in color and one drawn, ready for you to color. Click HERE to see more.
A tasty pomegranate
This luscious pomegranate is a bit of a departure for tinctory. Her smocked jewelry usually doesn’t incorporate much beading, but the glass-bead “seeds” are perfect for this work. You’ll want to see it from every angle. See more photos … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Winter to Fall pillow top
The talent behind Sunflower Fields Pattern Company made this lovely wool embroidery piece, the first in a series. Once the top is complete, she’ll size to 5″ x 7″ then sew into a pillow. Lovely. Click HERE to read more… Read More...
Inspiration: Scrivimi
Ohhhhhhh, the cuteness. Check out many more unique, adorable softies at Scrivimi‘s Pollaz blog.
Needlework from Tajikistan
Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a close-up look at a chain-stitched suzani, probably worked with a tambour hook. See more at her blog post.
Neat Idea | Card Keepsake Project
Catherine Davis at Design Editor shared this keepsake idea for holding onto the cards you receive for special occasions, like the birth of a child or a birthday. Click here to see more.
A pendant with a secret
Larissa of mmmcrafts reviews Microcrafts: Tiny Treasures to Make and Share. Of this photo, Larissa says,
… Read More...First up, a felt pendant with itsy bitsy flowers on the front and a pocket in back to stash a diminutive photo of your
Pendants of vintage lace
These gorgeous pendants are the work of Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art. Stunning. Would it be wrong for me to borrow her idea and add tidbits of embroidery and beading? See more examples of Harmony’s lovely work at … Read More...