A springtime party that includes potting your own plants and eating delicious sorbet sounds like the perfect inspiration for a bridal shower! Dionne Christiansen of City of Dionne created this lovely party theme featured on Project Wedding. Click this… Read More...
Robin Hood Party
Every now and then I spot one of those parties that just strikes me. Like an arrow. Robin Hood’s arrow. For example, this amazing Robin Hood-themed party for a little boy created by Tout Mon Amour. Find details from … Read More...
DIY Felt Lovely Summer Headband Tutorial
How much fun would it be to have a stunning felt headband for every outfit in your wardrobe? Stop over and visit Tanna’s Blog “Alaska Crafter” And check out here complete headband tutorial. She shows a few varieties of her … Read More...
’80s Cupcakes from ZoeyCakes
I find it completely amazing that icons from a decade thirty 
years old can still evoke immediate connection and group nostalgia. (At least for those of us born in the ’70s, early ’70s in my case.) Every single one of … Read More...
A Country Folk Engagement Party
From the “Something I Can’t Live Without” gift theme to the rustic decor this lively engagment party is packed with great DIY ideas with folksy flair! Visit Postcards & Pretties to see all the fun details.
Pink, Yellow, & Gray Modern Ribbon {Wedding Inspiration}
Ribbon is the star in this gorgeous photo shoot featured on Every Last Detail! Pops of yellow and pink add a fresh springtime feel, while neutral grays add a touch of modern sophistication. You’ll be inspired by all the … Read More...
Bullseye Glass Conference – Wood, Fire, Glass
Munson Hunt is a wood artist that has been given the opportunity to translate her wood work into glass. And this is a lot of what attendees to Bullseye’s BECon conference will learn about. Crossover is the theme, but I’ve … Read More...
Kweli’s African American fabrics
Kweli from African American Fabrics designs fabulous fabric with African American sensibilities. My favorite from her collection on Spoonflower is Bottle Tree, circled in the photo. She explains the folklore behind the bottle tree on her Post: Bottle Tree Fabric … Read More...
Learn about Ada Lovelace
Animated short about Ada Lovelace
In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to Ada Lovelace, whom many historians credit as being the first computer programmer.
Handmade Wedding Ideas
Anne Burton shares a wealth of wonderful ideas for a handmade wedding on the Handmadeology blog! A hand painted aisle runner, centerpieces that double as gifts, and unique seating cards are just a few of the custom details Anne shares … Read More...
Still Space Available in Heather and Caitlin’s Class at Corning!!
The other day I wrote about the fact that Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde were teaching at Corning. It’s so cool. And I speak from experience since Heather is teaching a class this weekend at my studio. You have … Read More...
Mother’s Day Felt Bracelet Tutorial
Here is a last minute Mother’s Day gift you and the kids can make for Grandmother or any mother you would like to honor. Sonja of “soduel” came up with this darling idea for children to make. Sonja says; it’s … Read More...
Sly Cat embroidery pattern for a song
Wendi from Shiny Happy World offers this downloadable Sly Cat embroidery pattern for the price of a digital song – $0.99. Or you can opt to get it for free – your choice. Go to her post for details.
Maryline Collioud-Robert, quilter
This is Maryline Collioud-Robert’s entry in the 2010 Carrefour European du Patchwork contest and show. See more of her fabulous work in her gallery. Visit her blog Mary & Patch.
Free project: Cherry a la Mode quilt
This quilt features the fabric line Sew Cherry by Lori Holt for Riley Blake. Get the free download. See other free projects here.
Footwear specimens
So, let’s say you can’t stand to kill butterflies and stick pins in them. Can you have a specimen collection? Yes! Diana Pike of Closet Crafter embroidered these tiny felt cowboy boots and mounted them as a specimen collection. Brilliant! … Read More...
NIMBY’s Photos – work spaces
Doesn’t this look like an amazing workspace!!! I love shipping containers!
Thomas Horst Felt Designer, of Horst Couture
Thomas Horst creates the most remarkable fashions using felt and when you look at his designs it is awe-inspiring that such stunning garments and accessories such as his gorgeous purses were created from raw wool. His sculptural approach using this … Read More...
How to Turn a Pallet into a Garden
This is much nicer than having pallets molder in your backyard, unused. Actually, the pallet in my backyard is being used as a ‘laboratory’ by my son. 🙂
Third Annual Alameda Backyard Chicken Coop Bicycling Tour
Third Annual Alameda Backyard Chicken Coop Bicycling Tour
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Third Annual Alameda Backyard Chicken Coop Bicycling Tour Sunday May 15th, 1:00-4:00 pm. Starting Location:1015 Taylor Ave. Route is approximately 3.8 miles
People are encouraged to bring their bicycles … Read More...