Also, for fans of ’80s movies and TV, cake decorators, candy appreciators… Kimberly Chapman left me a link on my other blog to this cake she created with candy decorations. I clicked and saw this. Winner of the 2010 That … Read More...
A buggy design
I thought I already had the maximum possible love for Feed Dog. And then he did this: a felt-applique square based on a Charley Harper design. Be still my heart! See more at Feed Dog’s post.
Embroidered hands family portrait
Isn’t this a great idea for a family portrait? So much sweeter than a tiny hand presses in plaster (although, i have one of those and it is pretty sweet). This is by DetroitMommy on flickr. oh! check out her … Read More...
Tool for selecting fabric
I saw a tip at Grosgrain today I had to try right away. She showed how to use a Color Palette Generator to get the colors from a digital photograph. Visit her post here. I tried it with a … Read More...
DIY Jeweled Cake Stand
Create your own one of a kind bejeweled cake stand with the step-by-step tutorial featured at Glamour & Grace! Love the sparkle!
Delicate security
Amazing! Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story says lace fences, designed by a Dutch firm, are now available in the USA and Europe. When I win the lottery, I am SO getting one of these. See more photos at Tricia’s blog … Read More...
Some tough softies
Mulder and Scully by DeriDolls. Yipee!!! See more wonderfulness at the DeriDolls blog.
The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet – So Much Glass News!!
I wandered over to The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet because I saw an article that I thought would be interesting for all of you. And then I kept scrolling…and there were so many articles I’m just going to point you … Read More...
Inspiration: grrl+dog
grrl+dog created these sweet little house brooches. My shirt needs a whole neighborhood! See more at her blog post.
Free pattern: Hanging Garden quilt
I am crushing on this quilt pattern called Hanging Garden. Scott Hansen from Blue Nickel Studios is the designer. It’s a free download at Robert Kaufman Fabrics.
Using Legos to make Flags
Culture Cottage is a great resource for teaching about different cultures through craft. Here, they show you a little information about Denmark, and how they used their legos to create the Danish flag!
Inspiration: Photo Gallery Walls
Need a little inspiration when it comes to hanging your photos? Here are some fun ideas to help get your creative juices flowing. Having a cutting machine is a big bonus for a couple of these designs, but not required. … Read More...
Masking Tape Decorative Glasses
Jazz up your glassware for your next party or barbecue. Great for a wedding or baby shower too. These decorative ideas are not permanent, making clean up easy and allowing you to change the look of your glassware for any … Read More...
How to Dye Clear Glass Any Color – from Curbly and Craftberry Bush
Here’s a glass project anyone can do. You don’t need a torch or a kiln…all you need is some clear glasses and Mod Podge and food coloring. I found this tutorial first at Curbly but they redirected everybody over to … Read More...
Susan’s prayer for Sendai
In describing her exquisite Hearts and Hands for Sendai quilt block (shown here), Susan Elliott says,
… Read More...I believe that embroidery is a spiritual exercise. I believe that great love and energy has been generated by every person who picked up
Aunt Spicy’s lanterns quilt for wedding gift
Aunt Spicy needed a design for a quilt she would be making for a friend who is getting married. She smartly used the pattern, Glow Happy Lantern created by Monica of Happy Zombie. She shares a snippet with us … Read More...
Sewn a Felt Egg Chick Tutorial by Kata Golda
These are so adorable for so many uses like a baby shower or your baby’s room. Pick your color and go to town. Kata was making lots of eggs and some baskets for spring, She came up with the egg … Read More...
Watermelon Sculptures
Because that’s what these watermelon creations from Trish at Sweetology essentially are. Sculptures. Check out the fun she had with watermelon HERE at Sweetology. Those are watermelon flower pots, by the way. There are also baby carriages, but you’ll … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Employee Challenge Quilts
The Stitchin’ Post hosted an employee quilt challenge and today (in keeping with Sisters, Oregon style) the fire department hung all the quilts on the side of their building. Visit them on Facebook to see all the quilts. Lovely, one … Read More...