Over at Flickr there’s a set of pictures from BE Con. I know I got pretty excited going through them. Got to relive the experience a bit. Check it out if you’re curious what we experienced. There’s even a video … Read More...
In Love with Hessian {aka Burlap}
Hessian, otherwise known as burlap, adds rustic chic to your wedding at very little expense! Check out these great ideas for using this versatile material at Prima Donna Bride.
DIY Paper Wheels Background
Hanty Panty / underwear making
Hanty. Sounds perverse or maybe it just reminds me of MANties (lacey ones!).
Now that I have scorched your eyeballs (if you were foolish enough to click my links) go check out the actually cute hankies, underwear made … Read More...
Share Your Wedding Inspirations at Craft Gossip!
At DIY Weddings we love to share ideas, inpsirations, products and more for the creative bride! If you have a blog post, tutorial, website, or shop that you would like to see featured at Craft Gossip, please add your link … Read More...
Mommy Felted Messenger Bag, By Marlaina Bird
I designed and my friend machined knit a diaper bag as a gift for my daughter’s Baby shower. Many people wanted the pattern and it was made up as my friend knit it so there is no pattern. Now we … Read More...
Inspiration: Bascom Hogue
I love Bascom Hogue so hard. His blogging, his stitchy creations…his brain. He has changed the name of his blog to Corndogs for the Devil. Go there now.
Inspiration: Knots in Thread
Jeanine of Knots in Thread describes the challenges of reproducing endangered butterflies in freestanding machine embroidery. Check out her post.
Force-ful collective bargaining
I’m laughing while loving this original embroidery of “an emblem for the unionized Jedi order” by Embroidernerd. She stitched the piece for the Stitch Wars Strikes Back group show at Bear and Bird gallery in Florida. Get all the … Read More...
Awesome stitchy details
Check out the amazing applique on this child’s quilt by Mardi of Mardi Meanderings. I mean it. Go look at all the photos. You’ll love the details–especially the boxcar with a door that opens to reveal…well, see for yourself. … Read More...
The Fate of Day-Old Pastries
Please, please check out this darling, slightly evil, photographic tale of the fate of misfit pastries created by the darling, slightly evil combination of CakeSpy and Seattle Food Geek. Find the results HERE.
Aaron Oussoren – from Daily Art Muse
I recently subscribed to Daily Art Muse and saw this great glass artist that I had to share. His name is Aaron Oussoren and he screen prints images on glass. I have a weakness for imagery on glass and the … Read More...
EntreKnits – Interweave’s Newest EMag!
And now only 9.99!
Entrelac, Modular and Mitered knitting projects and techniques.
Interweave rises to the next generation of knitting, eMags allow you to watch videos, zoom in on stitch definition, hear designer interviews, click off to websites to purchase … Read More...
Knit A Fish!
Read about Trekky gets Crafty as she knits a fish and shows you how also!
An Accomplished Woman: Garden Headboard Bench
How adorable is this garden bench made out of an old headboard!
Inspiration: Bonnie Indigo Rug
Today Joss and Main’s Design Report offers home accents in Pantone Blue Curacao. The collection includes this Bonnie Indigo Rug. They describe it as a modern flower design, but through this quilter’s eyes, it looks a lot like the … Read More...
Fourth of July Bracelet
To cap off the Independence Day holiday in the US is this bracelet. I hope my American friends enjoyed their day and some fireworks to boot!
On a Pedestal {Sweet Cake Stands from Sarah’s Stands}
I have a passion for cake stands {and cakes!} so I was thrilled when I stumbled across these colorful beauties featured at The Inspired Bride! These lovely stands are available in a range of colors at Sarah’s Stands, … Read More...
From Desk to Lemonade Stand
Need some inspiration for a fun lemonade stand your kids will be proud of? Ditch the fold up card table and hit the garage sales and thrift stores in search of an old desk. Grab some paint and your creativity … Read More...
Barbara’s red hearts from the Go!
Barbara from Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture used her new toy, a Go! Baby Cutter to create these red hearts. Visit her blog post to see her process of choosing this layout and fabric background. I love her choice!