Penny Berens stitched this lovely work on a ground of a couple of layers of blanket sandwiched around a thin cotton. She says,
… Read More...This piece will always be very meaningful to me. It is the first time embroidery stitches randomly
IT’S BARELY CROCHET, BUT….
I just had to share this idea. Even if you only use it once in your crochet-lifetime, it’s a good technique to have in your repertoire.
http://mypoppet.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-yarn-doll-hair.html
In the pictured example, the addition of the yarn hair is really a … Read More...
More Bullseye Saturday Colors Available!
I love getting the emails announcing fresh Saturday glass over at Bullseye! The three colors listed sound absolutely gorgeous. YOu have to check out the special glass section over there at their web site. Here are the colors they’ve just … Read More...
How to Set Up Candle Craft Displays
Craft shows and flea markets can be a great way to showcase your handmade products and connect with customers. However, with limited booth space, it’s important to create a display that is both … Read More...
(Tutorial) box fold felt flower headband
What a little darling! When our babies are born it is sometimes hard to tell if they are boys or girls; but this sweet flower tells it all. Kim, a friend of Autie of “iCandy Handmade” asked her if she … Read More...
Writers and Their Food
Whenever I’m (rarely) afforded a day of uninterrupted writing, I take all meals at my computer so as to not waste a second. (See crumbs in keyboard as evidence.) That combination of sitting in one’s home, thinking and typing, consumption … Read More...
Foundling Swatches
This is fascinating and heartbreaking. A book registry from a foundling hospital. Each child was registered with name and other info including a fabric swatch that the mother had a moth for so that she could … Read More...
Ellen Dooley Shares Tutorials and Stuff
I’m always on the lookout for tutorials to share with all of you. So occasionally I ask Mr. google for some assistance. He almost always comes through for me. I even find a multitude of things I’ve already posted. That … Read More...
Simplicity Rotary Cutter & Embosser and Bias Tape Maker: GIVEAWAY! | Just Something I Made
Giveaway over on justsomethingimade.com. a Simplicity bias tape maker AND a rotary cutter (not the hand held kind!).
Go check it out: Simplicity Rotary Cutter & Embosser and Bias Tape Maker: GIVEAWAY! | Just Something … Read More...
Inspiration: The Phantom Moon
Oh, freakin awesome! Felt applique, embroidery, Harry Potter. What could be better than this stitchy hoop by The Phantom Moon. Check out her blog.
And many thanks to The Bay of Shae for pointing out this find.
Be still my heart
In junior high, I was deeply, passionately in love with The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Not top-dog Napoleon Solo (played by Robert Vaughn), but his sidekick Ilya Kuryakin (played by David McCallum). I scrawled Ilya in the margins of my textbooks. … Read More...
Take Me to the Beach
This pretty much says it all, as far as I’m concerned! Take me to the beach, please! You should check out Darl’s album – they have a whole stack of whimsical, fun sculpture.
Fluffy Owl Pattern on Craftbits
3D applique
Jillian Tamaki has been experimenting with dimensional applique, which she calls “fabric doodles.” I love how this is going, and I can’t wait to see where it leads. See more photos at her blog post. And bookmark her blog … Read More...
Susan Lenz in Arkansas
Susan Lenz (Art in Stitches) is sharing her month-long journey as artist in residence at Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. You already know I love Susan’s work. You may not know that I live in central Arkansas, only … Read More...
Tasseomancy Releasing Digital Album With Candle
Tasseomancy (formerly the Ghost Bees) announced that their new album Ulalume will be released as a unique candle accompanied by a digital download. The set includes a unique vintage matchbox and will be limited to 500.
Canadian twins Sari and … Read More...
Sally Prasche – Glass Artist
Her specialty is borosilicate glass. Her work is gorgeous. And to watch her work…she makes it look so easy. Now if you’ve played around at the torch with boro on even the smallest scale you know it’s not easy. But … Read More...
Book Review – Little Things For Busy Hands
Little Things For Busy Hands by Katie Evans
$24.95 ISBN 9780143206200
From monsters and rag rugs to bookmarks this book will have your young ones using their passion for craft to create 16 wonderful step by step projects from the … Read More...
Interweave Knitting Lab!
In November! In San Mateo California!
Why yes, I’d love to go, Thanks!
Maybe I’ll see you there, eh? But you better hurry, the classes are filling fast. Which class would you register for? Myself I’m thinking the Lithuanian Socks.… Read More...
Learn about Palestinian embroidery
Hannah of enbrouderie show us a traditional work of Palestinian embroidery. Cross-stitch! I had no idea! Find out more from her blog post.