Any simple shape can be used in applique for quilting so I keep my eyes open for such. Just now I spied this Woodland Friends stamp sheet by Danita. The fox here is a personal favorite for a future applique. … Read More...
‘Bad Men’ and a Hobo Signs Quilt-Along
‘Mad Men’s’ biggest star Don Draper learned his father was “a bad man” from a passing hobo. Not having the series in hand (loaned out to my big sister), I tried to recall what the sign for a bad man … Read More...
Chalk Paint Projects Galore!
Does chalk get you in the school spirit? I love the look of a freshly cleaned blackboard and a brand new stick of chalk to start off the year(sorry, that’s the school teacher in me.) ….from glitter to gumdrops has … Read More...
Comic-Con Interview with the Queen Of Star Wars, BONNIE BURTON!!
Great interview with Bonnie Burton, author of The Star Wars Craft Book and much more. Check out the article and interview here.
Woodsy’s World of Star Wars: My Comic-Con Interview with the Queen Of Star Wars, BONNIE BURTON!! » … Read More...
Bullseye Quick Tip – Frit Balls
The picture Bullseye is using for this quick tip makes me crazy because I absolutely love opaline glass, which is the glass used. So lovely! So I’m just going to paste in the copy from the email and say, “for … Read More...
Studying a vintage needlelace jacket
Hannah of enbrouderie shares an amazing Sandy Starkman needlelace jacket, found by her mom in a thirft store for $7! Her first post is a series of close-up photos of the needlework. The second post is a bit of speculation … Read More...
Inspiration: pilli pilli
Just a light touch of embroidery kicks this pencil pouch up to the next level. I love pilli pilli‘s design sense. See more at her blog.
Help, my quilt is ruined!
Laura Jane at Needles, Pins, and Baking Tins wants to know if you have any suggestions for her quilt, shown here. That pink background you see was supposed to be white, but her backing fabric bled during washing. Visit her … Read More...
Newsy: Billboard Quilt-Along kick off
The latest Oh, Fransson! Quilt-Along starts today. Read the Introduction to the event. Go to the Kick off.
A huge thank you to Lish Dorset from Craft: for posting about this here.
Artistic Wedding Photos
If you’re intrigued by the look of all the dreamy, artistic wedding photos that are so popular lately, don’t miss this informative article at Poptastic Bride all about using LOMO, Polaroid, and other instant cameras for wedding pictures! Click here… Read More...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
The Lone Beader has completed her beaded painting of Radio City Music Hall. Incredible detail. Scroll through her blog to review this project’s development.
School Supplies Dessert Table
I know it’s not edible–please, don’t eat the scissors, maybe the erasers, but not the scissors–but how can I resist this genius dessert table made entirely of school supplies? Spotted featured HERE on Amy Atlas, the party was created … Read More...
Inspiration: Ivory Blush Roses
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses has completed her cream and white crazy quilt. So lovely. There is so much exquisite detail to see in this work–like this flower of cast-on stitch. Go to her blog post to see close-ups of … Read More...
Thread and Thrift: Scrap Books
Thread and Thrift posted about finding a really great victorian scrap book and also posted pictures of her own teenage scrapbook fro the 70’s. It’s SO GOOD. love it!
Thread and Thrift: Scrap Books.
Inspiration: Jude Hill
I never tire of Jude Hill‘s feather motif. Look closely and you’ll see that the central stem of the feather is her signature baker’s twine. Could I do this? I have to try. Go to Jude’s Spirit Cloth blog… Read More...
Summer mode Japanese + and X pillows
Heather from A La Mode is in summer mode and that’s a good thing. What started as a Japanese + and X quilt top morphed into these two fabulous pillows. Read more about them on her Post: p.a.t.h.e.t.i.c. See … Read More...
Wedding Cake Servingware in Polymer Clay
Here’s another great idea or piece for clay lovers in their weddings: decorated servingware. Angela Hickey of PolymerClayCreations make this pretty set.
Sweet Tomato Heel – New From Cat Bordhi!
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This heel, which gave birth to Cat’s new eBook, *Cat’s Sweet Tomato Heel Socks*, emerged last winter after several days of sitting beside the wood stove with her mother while trying to fiddle her way towards a new … Read More...
Didn’t Win The Vogue Knitting Live Tickets? Here’s Another Chance!
Cristi Lyon – Glass Artist
You can check out Cristi Lyon’s work over at pomegranateglass.wordpress.com. There you’ll find beautiful glass work. I just love her tile ladies series. But scroll down in her blog and you’ll find a description of how she creates these … Read More...