There’s an awesome profile of our beloved Rachel Hobson (aka Average Jane Crafter)–needleartist, teacher, and craft writer–over on Craftzine.com. Check it out.
Inspiration: Little Z handmade
Lisette of little Z handmade created this rockin brooch from bits of felt and embroidery and some unusual wooden beads. It’s all about color and texture. Lovely. Go to her blog to see more of her work.
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A Glasstastic Newsletter from ReadyMade
Another of the fun newsletters I receive is from ReadyMade magazine. Love the magazine and love the web site. This particular newsletter was chock full of glass ideas. There was even a little thing on glass bead making, go … Read More...
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Grab a cuppa: Trunk Show by One Shabby Chick
Don’t miss this Tuesday’s Trunk Show at Patchwork Posse. She’s featuring sewist and quilter Amber from One Shabby Chick. I love the little houses on the back of one of her little girl’s quilts. Precious. Go to Patchwork … Read More...
New Release: Cricut and Close To My Heart
Two of my favorite paper crafting companies have teamed up, Close to My Heart and Cricut! The brand new Art Philosophy Cricut Collection includes three CTMH stamp sets that coordinate with images from the cartridge. Plus CTMH has included lots … Read More...
Chaney’s new study space | purple pillow
Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt created a new study space for her daughter Chaney to start the school year. The highlight, for me at least, is the patchwork pillow in pretty purples. It’s sassy and fresh! Visit her Post: All … Read More...
Ryan’s first Trendy Tuesday, the fabric grey
Ryan at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts kicks off Trendy Tuesday where he will be focusing on some of his favorite trends in the fabric world. Today, he’s taking a look at the color grey. I too like the … Read More...
Flying Felties Tutorial!
Flying Felties are a fun, easy to make toy…great for summer and fall outside play, and for using excess energy in the making and the using! Children as young as three can make these with some assistance. Here is … Read More...
Back to School Crafts “Backpack Monster”
Amanda, our Home and Garden editor has made quite a few back to school crafts over the years. However, she has made most of them for Kaboose during her five years with them, which means the tutorials can’t be reprinted … Read More...
Pretty patchwork calendar cover
Annelise from Quilter.dk made this patchwork calendar cover and embellished it with a red flower applique. Nice. Visit her Post: Kalenderomslag to read more.
John Adams’ Blogger’s Choice Fat Quarter Bundle
John at Quilt Dad is participating in the Fat Quarter Shop’s Blogger’s Choice Bundle series and this is his bundle. Great job on the colors and patterns. Visit his Post: My Bloggers’ Choice Fat Quarter Bundle to read more. Plus, … Read More...
A Clay Back-to-School Doll
Back to school is just around the corner here and there’s a certain young lady who’s less thrilled than this sweet doll about it all here. You should check out the rest of the expressive, whimsical dolls in Xpression Dolls… Read More...
Wool Roving PomPoms Free Tutorial
Fiona Duthie of “Fiona Duthie fiber color texture” Has been making these Wool Roving PomPoms for years and she loves them! They are so fast and easy to make, and have lots of great craft applications! They look so soft … Read More...
Tutu adorable
I thought I already had the maximum possible love for Mimi Kirchner‘s tattooed ladies and gentlemen. But this doll makes me swoon anew. Just look at that tutu! Perfection! See more of Mimi’s work at her Doll blog.
Kitchen Backsplash Mosaic – Before and After – from Curbly
I love the DIY spirit over at Curbly. Have you been over there? I’ve posted a few projects from them over here. It’s a very design oriented site that gives you ideas and projects to decorate or remodel with. … Read More...
Inspiration: Ati
This stunning, delicate tone-on-tone crazy-quilt block was created by Ati of Ati’s little world. See the whole project at her blog post.
Make an inchie box
Oooooo! Look what Judy of Judy’s Fabrications has been doing with her inchies! She’s making tiny, gorgeous trinket boxes. Brilliant! See lots more photos at her blog post.
Make your own bra – DIY bra kits
My mom thinks I should be wearing a D cup bra and mentions it to me often. I SWEAR I am wearing the correct size bra, a 36C. The thing is, my mom is super tiny and SHE wears a … Read More...
Artist Talk at Bullseye – Stacy Lynn Smith
If only Bullseye Glass were closer. I would go to so many more events there. Especially the free artist talks. And the one I’m writing about here is with artist Stacy Lynn Smith as she describes her works in paper … Read More...