Kim of a dork with a needle has fallen in love with crewel embroidery. She explains how she achieved the subtle coloring in this Venus fly trap stitchery. Get the details from her post.
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Winter has arrived in Mimi Kirchner‘s Tiny Worlds. I know these are functional pin cushions, but I don’t think I’d be able to use them that way. I’d have to make a little hilly village in my studio where … Read More...
Felt Petal Pillow Tutorial
Allison Harris hosts her bog “Cluck Cluck Sew”; filled with wonder ideas, patterns or tutorials like this Petal Pillow. Allison used summer colors but imagine one of these pillows in fall or winter holiday colors. To get your complete project … Read More...
Inspiration: Lucky Jackson
Lucky Jackson shares the story behind this little stitchery. She says,
… Read More...My husband made me a mixed tape and played it for me just after we started dating. I knew then and now that he is the man for me.
Inspiration: Mary’s Granddaughter
Here’s something new from Mary’s Granddaughter: Art dolls embellished with Victorian needlework. So individual and dear, each one gives me little tears. And this, she says, is her first attempt at working with clay. Amazing. See more wonderful photos … Read More...
New items from tinytoadstool
ShanShan of tinytoadstool has branched out from her awesome felted and embroidered berets. The mittens and collar shown here are made with the same incredible workmanship, originality, and whimsy as her berets. Soon we’ll be able to dress head to … Read More...
Crafting with Felted Wool – Fall Craft – Felt Mushroom
Craftideas has this darling Felt Mushroom wall hanging tutorial for us. You could also use this idea to decorate a sweatshirt or a cloth bag. The people from Craftideas tell us that this project is extremely easy and also a … Read More...
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
These aren’t just adorable mini softies. They’re rattles! Ohhhhhh, the cuteness and perfection. See more at the Roxy Creations blog post.
Ta Dah!: Retro pillow challenge
Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects made and entered this Marilyn Monroe 4-Patch pillow for The Retro Pillow Challenge. Click HERE to read more about how she created her pillow.
A good laugh and choosing colors in quilts
Two things. This is the blog banner at Lovely Frankenstein’s Quilting Laboratory. Funny! Second Lauren, this blog’s owner, works in a quilt shop. She explains,
… Read More...This particular entry is a response to the many quilters who lament that they
Glass Flower Pendant Tutorial – Borosilicate Glass
I’m not one to work with borosilicate glass but I do appreciate what can be done with it. Here’s a link over at the Glass Flower Pendant web site, to a tutorial on how to make an imploded flower pendant … Read More...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
Tiny. Beaded. King Charles Spaniel. Brooch. Phenomenal. See more from The Lone Beader at her blog.
Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial
Kathryn is the host of “The Pickled Herring” with this innovative green idea “Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial”. This is new to me and I am sure many of you. Kathryn explains its function. “Want an eco-friendly way to dry … Read More...
Japanese patchwork containers
Quilters, this adorable IKEA hack could also be done with your favorite fabric scraps. Find out how Cindy from IKEA Hackers transformed simple containers at Asker Patchwork.
A big thank you goes to Amy at Mod Podge Rocks for … Read More...
DIY – Dyeing With Blackberry
From Bramble Berries in the Rain blog, a picture tutorial on dyeing fabric and yarn with blackberries. Totally easy!
Check out the tutorial HERE
Artist interview: Kate Elisabeth Rolison
Olisa of CocoaeyesTheStitcher interviews needle artist Kate Elisabeth Rolison of poesie grenadine, who embroiders modern poetry onto vintage linens. Olisa says,
… Read More...Part One of a mini-interview with Rolison. I was very curious about her life and her East London
Concentric Circles Canvas Art
I spotted this on Pinterest while browsing for a recipe believe it or not. Isn’t it fun and bright a beautiful? I really love it and I discovered a blog I haven’t visited before too. All in all a good … Read More...
Easy pipe cleaner and felt ghost free DIY
I am so smitten with this little sweetie pie felt ghost and I really want to share it with you. I found this tutorial at 5 Orange Potatoes and Lisa tells us:”this little ghost is very simple and requires very … Read More...
Inspiration: Dog-Daisy Chains
Jackie of Dog-Daisy Chains departs from the usual abstract designs of her wool/velvet/embroidery brooches to create some wonderful seasonal works. See more at her blog post.
Halloween Wreath; free tutorial form Red Heart Yarn
Here is a Halloween wreath that does not need a lot of special skills to create. If you know how to make a Pom-Pom you are in business. Go over to the Red Heart site for complete instructions.