I know I’ve mentioned them before, but Elsa Mora‘s little brooches are so gorgeous they almost make me cry. Just look at this. No, really…go to her blog post to see different angles and enlarge the photos.
Bonnie Hunter tute for TATW | empty nest
Lesly at Pickle Dish made this Trip Around the World (TATW) quilt top in just two evenings. She says,
… Read More...It is a low-contrast Kaffe-like composition, just as I intended, so I am warming up to it again. Again, I used
Make Your Own Beaded Bracelets
These beaded bracelets from top name designers can cost hundreds of dollars. With this DIY tutorial and a bit of imagination, you can make your own for pennies!
Very cool!
From the Green Eyed Monster Blog, HERE!
Tutorial: Greek Cross block
This is my favorite block in the Summer Sampler Series over at Fresh Lemons. Faith shows how to make the Greek Cross block on her blog. Get the tutorial.
Josiah McElheny – Glass Artist
I’ve been watching a pbs series called Art21 and last night saw this artist, Josiah McElheny profiled. He’s a trained glass blower that creates installation pieces with the glass he blows. It’s not about functional art which is what most … Read More...
Easy to Do Lifeline For Your Lace Knitting….
This photo tutorial shows you a super simple way to do a lifeline in your knitting. What is a lifeline? Well, it’s mostly used in Lace Knitting; it’s a scrap of yarn threaded through a row that you know to … Read More...
Mexican birds in variegated thread
Hannah of enbrouderie shares another remarkable Mexican embroidered work from the collection of of Dr. Faegheh Shirazi of the University of Texas at Austin. Check out the photos and description at her blog post.
A wearable rabbit
At the center of this unloose award-ribbon-type brooch by Bascom Hogue is a bunny in his signature style (look closely). Get the related story and see the clickable, enlargeable photo at his blog post.
Inspiration: Eleanor Pigman
Eleanor Pigman bead-embroidered a lion fish. Like her beaded portraits, this work fills me with awe and hope. Look what can be done! Go to Eleanor’s blog post for a photo you can embiggify and study.
Video: Sampler conservation
Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story shares a video that shows the volunteers of the Fife Sewing Circle conserving historical samplers and preparing them for exhibit. Wow! Hard job. And it would scare me to death to handle all that priceless … Read More...
How To Make A Pom Pom Using A Pom Pom Maker!
Follow this tutorial to make easy pom poms. With a pom pom maker, yarn and scissors, you’ll be decorating with poms all over the place!
From the Poppet blog, HERE
Grab a cuppa: See where they sew
July was Where I Sew month at Pink Chalk Studio. Head on over to Kathy’s blog and see 131 photos of sewing spaces. Enjoy!
A big thank you goes to Melanie from A Sewing Journal for pointing me to … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Signature Quilt for son
Carrie at A Passion for Applique finished this special gift quilt that incorporates signatures from guests at her son’s wedding one year ago. Go to her Post: Signature Quilt to see some close ups. Beautiful sentiment, beautiful quilt.
Hooter by Nicky Epstein FREE Pattern
I was looking through all my Nicky Epstein’s books last night and what to make sure you are aware of what an awesome designer she is. I looked all morning for free patterns from her books and I came … Read More...
DIY Just Married Banner
Add some style to your wedding getaway car with a festive Just Married Banner you can DIY yourself! Get a tutorial and all the details at The Sweetest Occasion!
Inspiration: Janet Dann
Robin of Beadlust examines Janet Dann‘s incredible bead-embroidered portrait of Ganesh. Robin says Janet achieves this level of detail by using mostly 15/0 beads. (I’d have to do all the work under a magnifying glass!) Enjoy Robin’s commentary and … Read More...
Andrew said it
OMG! I’m still laughing! If you’re a Breakfast Club fan (or even if you’re not), check out all the photos of this swap gift made by Becky for Crystal Rhew Staley at Crystal’s FIBERARTSY/craftsy blog post.
A Cool Way To Store Bits and Pieces of Your Precious Yarns!
Inspiration: Tamar Mogendorff
Look what Tamar Mogendorff has been up to lately! So awesome. See photos of other new work at her blog post.
Inspiration: Industrial Tag
How amazing is this tag? This cool industrial grunge style tag using stamps, die cuts, paints and more was made by Shelly of Stamptramp (I love that blog name too!) Find more info about this cool project here on her … Read More...