Pink, blush, blue, or gray may not be the traditional colors for a wedding gown, but they are gorgeous! If you’re seeking a gown with a hint of color, don’t miss this round-up at Green Wedding Shoes.
Hand stitched applique after machine fail
Keren at sew la vie first tried machine appliqueing the squares on this pillowcase, but after finishing two she decided to rip them out and start over. She then hand appliqued the squares with lovely results. Click HERE to read … Read More...
Lined Paper- White College Rule fabric
Anther non-paper lined paper item. Heh, You can order this fabric from Mayabella on Spoonflower.
Link to lined paper fabric here: Lined Paper- White College Rule fabric by mayabella for sale on Spoonflower – custom fabric.
Why macrame died
Are you too young to remember the 1970s? If so, I’m so sorry. And I’m going to make it up to you right now by pointing you to Sister-Diane‘s post over on Craftypod. It’s a veritable survey of … Read More...
Can a Crochet Square Change the World?
We have our chance to find our if a crochet square can change the world? We have the opportunity, as crocheters, to have a very positive impact on a city that has been smacked down with the terrible impact of … Read More...
Country Curtains
Pretty curtains made from patches of fabric. A great way to add color to a colorless room. Head over to Walnut Acre to see the Country Curtains.
Stop Motion Black Licorice Art for Halloween
Check out this fantastic stop motion video of black licorice candy Halloween art HERE at Martha Stewart’s Craft Department. {spotted on Be Different Act Normal}
Tutorial: String art painting
Another craft, popular in the 1970s, that is having a revivial is string art–winding fiber around a jig of nails or pins to create an image. Blair of wisecraft has come up with a completely brilliant application of this … Read More...
Inspiration: Sharon Boggon
Pure eye candy, just for the joy of it. My eyes can’t stop traveling the details of this sumptuous crazy-quilt embellishment. SharonB of Pin Tangle is my hero! See more at her blog post. And did you know you … Read More...
Hair and jewels in miniature
Susan Elliott‘s portrait of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly is now coiffed and bejeweled. To find out how Susan constructed the elegant wig, tiara, and necklace, check out her last couple of posts at Plays with Needles blog.
Shirtless men, quilts and burritos | Calendar for 2012
Megan at The Bitchy Stitcher gives you shirtless men, quilts and burritos – all in one awesome calendar. She explains,
I created this calendar as a fundraiser for my brother, who is fighting cancer.
Anyone seen Calendar Girls (2003)? … Read More...
Spiderweb Table Runner for Halloween
This bright green, spiderweb-adorned table runner is sure to get noticed when it tops your table at Halloween. Find the instructions here at Better homes & Gardens.
• Graph paper
• Felted wool: green and purple… Read More...
Spiderweb felt Cocktail Coasters
Serve up an Apple Martini at your next Halloween gala on these Spiderweb green felt coasters. They are backed with cork for sturdiness. Find the complete instructions on Better Homes and Gardens.
European Crossroads of Patchwork
Evy of Fantaisies Crazy shares exquisite photos of her favorite entries in Le Carrefour Européen du Patchwork de Sainte-Marie-Aux-Mines exhibition. Make a cup of your favorite hot beverage and then check out her blog post. You’re going to want … Read More...
Boiling Glass
Boiling glass? It doesn’t really “boil” but if you take it up to a rather high temperature, say 1700-1800 degrees you can get it to “boil”. Add bubble powder or baking soda to the bottom layer of glass and heat … Read More...
Indian shadow work
Hannah of enbrouderie shares many beautiful photos of an example of Chikan work or chikankari–an Indian form of shadow work. So delicate. Go to her blog post to enjoy all of the photos.
Inspiration: Elsa Mora
My first adventure in embroidery as art is finished. This piece has been already purchased by an art collector.
Not surprising. Her story and her way of telling it are completely original. Her craftsmanship is divine. See … Read More...
Purr-fect card for laughing at recession
Wendi Aarons created some humorous greeting cards to poke a little fun at the recession. Since so many quilters have cats I wanted to share this one with my readers; sure it will hit home to a few. You owe … Read More...
‘Rules to Live By’ favors patchwork
Two of Wise Craft’s ‘Rules to Live By’ involve quilts. That’s not surprising to me. She says,
… Read More...Every room needs a bit of patchwork (a new pillow in the works above).
A dreary day can always be made better with
A Really Cute Knitted Skirt! Really!!
Actually, as far as knitted skirts go, this one is pretty cute. Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t do skirts, and even if I did, mini skirts, aren’t really my thing either, but this one is just nice!
You … Read More...