Jafagirl of JafaBrit’s Art describes this piece as “Hand embroidery on linen, long and short stitch, couching and satin stitch.” But it’s so much more. Go to her blog post for a photo that you can enlarge and study.
Gauge Is NOT A Four Letter Word – New Article From Creative Knitting Magazine!
Creative Knitting is a wonderful magazine. Not only are the patterns varied, but the articles are good too.
This latest issue includes an article about how important gauge is.
“Like any creative endeavor, knitting is rife with the potential for … Read More...
Paint Chip Skyline
What a cool use of paint chips. I love how they were used to create a skyline silhouette. Check out the post at the ambitious procrastinator: Crafting With Ali: Paint Chip Art.
Winners From Our Knitting Giveaways
There were multiple entries from some readers, those were deleted. There were also a number of entries from people with common names ( for example 3 Mary’s). So if your name is here but you didn’t get an email from … Read More...
New Sock Knitting Course by Donna Druchunas!
Right now – $29.99!
Your access never expires! Access your online course anytime you want, for as long as you want.
Socks are hot! And not just to keep your feet warm. In Knit Sock Workshop, designer and author Donna … Read More...
Easy Felted Coffee Cozy Tutorial
Factory Direct Craft Supply was founded by a stay-at-home mother in the 1980’s after finding her husband had been laid off from work. Today it is still a family business and their goal is to keep their customers happy. When … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Blocks from the Past
Sarah from Sara vs. Sarah shows off these four inaugural blocks she made for a Blocks from the Past challenge. She, along with six of her quilty friends, aim to sew up 72 blocks in 72 weeks. My fave is … Read More...
Mason Jar Chandelier – from Instructables
I love the web site instructables. So many cool and funky how-to’s. And occasionally they have a glass related project. This one’s a goodie. Mason Jar Chandelier. It looks good and it’s inexpensive to make. Something we can all … Read More...
New work from Joetta Maue
Stitch artist Joetta Maue has updated her website in anticipation of an exhibit opening tomorrow. I found lots of work in her refreshed gallery that I haven’t seen before. Delicious! Check out her site.
The Secret Garden – Limited Edition Puffin Designer Classics – Puffin Books Ltd
This is beyond gorgeous. This is an edition of The Secret Garden published in an edition of 1000, it is already sold out (duh). le sigh
The Secret Garden – Limited Edition Puffin Designer Classics – Puffin Books Ltd.
Surface design for commercial fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create took commercial fabric from her stash and using Alisa Burke’s technique in her book Sew Wild created a unique surface design. This photo shows the transformation in progress, which might lead to some doubts … Read More...
Sebastian Felty Friend Tutorial
Children love the characters that are part of their favorite TV programs and movies; so why not make up Sebastian by Miranda Becker. Sebastian the crab is King Triton’s trusted advisor and Ariel’s guide when she leaves the ocean. Create … Read More...
Inspiration: TiLT’s Creations
I heart the sketchy machine embroideries by TiLT’s Creations. See more at her blog.
Needleart on the runway
Susan Elliott focuses her needleartist eye on the fall haute couture collection of Elie Saab, which is lavished with applique, embroidery, and beading. Enjoy Susan’s commentary and see lots more photos at her Plays with Needles blog post.
Inspiration: Baby Cards
PSA Essentials stamps is hosting a baby themed blog hop. With a long list of talented card makers you can jump from blog to blog and find tons of inspirations and ideas for wonderful baby cards and projects. Starting hopping … Read More...
Interview with Karen Drayne
Cindy Ann Steiler of Mary’s Granddaughter has posted an interview with Karen Drayne, whose quirky needleart riffs on embroidery and crochet. Go to the post to read the interview and see lots more photos.
ThinkGeek :: Death Star Giant Cookie Jar
Birdcage Veil Tutorial
Congratulations to the very talented Suzannah at Adventures in Dressmaking! She got married this past Saturday, and we wish her and her groom a very happy future together. Suzannah used her dressmaking skills to create her own wedding gown … Read More...
Repurposing Cashmere sweaters in comfy sock; How To
Lisa of “Lil Fish Studios” made socks for her and pants for her little girl from $1 each Cashmere sweaters she bought at a garage sale, up-styling at its best. Each week Lisa has a section on her blog called … Read More...
Scarlett wants a copy of Miss Scarlet’s
Can the “Review Copy Gods” send one of these my way? Pretty please? I’m a huge fan of the author of this book, the well known craftster Kathy Cano-Murillo of La Crafty Chica. Now she’s written a crafty novel … Read More...