On Facebook the Corning Museum posted a video of Josh Simpson making a 100 lb. planet paperweight that was commissioned as their 1000 paperweight. Amazing…but also, as I was visiting the Corning web site I saw so many other fun … Read More...
Video from Wild Fibers – Filling Your Pasture!
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Filling Your Pasture from Patrick Russell on Vimeo.
Fun In The Sun Knit-Along
Tutorial & Free Pattern – Chinese Take-Out Easter Basket
Melissa of “A love affair with my brother” Has this charming Chinese takeout box for Easter. This year Melissa decided to do something special and a little different for her nieces (8 and 9) and her nephews (5 months and … Read More...
ONE FOR MOM (or yourself)
Do you know that I love felting? Well, I do. There is something about the entire process of turning wool yarn into a piece of fabric that needs no hemming, won’t fray, can be cut and sewn (or glued) into … Read More...
Clam Basket Candle Chandelier
I stumbled across a blog by Karin Lidbeck. She’s a stylist, lifestyle editor, designer and scout for several different home and lifestyle type magazines. She created this stunningly simple hanging chandelier for Country Living Magazine, along with several other ideas … Read More...
Superhero tatting?
Oooooo! Look what TotusMel found: Tatting on the cover of a comic! Find out more from her Needle Tatting and Other Nonsense blog post.
Inspiration: Salley Mavor
… Read More...For the past 4 months, I’ve been working on Rabbitat, a large (24″ x 30″) fabric relief piece. It started as a simple driftwood house, then I added a rabbit topiary and over time
Great idea: Monogrammed mug rug
Leena of Creative instincts improvised this personalized mug rug for her toddler. Smart! Make one for each member of your family. You’ll make them feel special, and you’ll get the fringe benefit of protecting your furniture. See Leena’s post.
Restoration Hardware Inspired Pillow
I love number projects. I have quite a few saved to show you! Here’s just one of many, this great numbered pillow made by Angie over at The Country Chic Cottage. She gives you a full tutorial on how to … Read More...
Oink, Oink!
This super-cute little piglet will sit on your desk and cheer you up. She’s not messy and won’t eat very much. Totally potty trained, she’ll be your best friend!
Make her yourself, from this free pattern over at the Spud … Read More...
Flower Girl Hair Clips
These sweet little hair clips will make your flower girl feel special! With the quick and easy tutorial created by Alicia Parsons of Atypical Type A featured on the The Polka Dot Bride, you’ll be creating your own in … Read More...
Art of Adorning – Bead Society of Orange County
This Saturday marks the return of the annual bead show, Art of Adorning put on by the Bead Society of Orange County. I have to say, this is one of the best bead shows I’ve ever participated in. The bead … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Little Lamb Pillows DIY
What other animal except the Bunny can best represent spring and Easter than these darling Lamb pillows. Every child, girl or boy would love to lay the heads down on these Lamb pillows. Molly of Purl Bee used the soft, … Read More...
Wired Button Decorative Accents
Back in January I came across this post from Corey at Life with Little Ones. She shows you several different ways to use some wire and several buttons to create pretty and whimsical decorations on old cans, door knobs, and … Read More...
Make: handprint Felt Easter lily brooch
I love this idea and it is something to keep when the child grows up you can wear it on Easter every year. What an awesome keepsake for mom or grandma. When you were a kid, did you ever make … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Mornin’ Sunshine mini quilt
Kelly from Pinkadot Quilts shares her entry in her sewing group’s challenge Coffee or Tea and Me. I have some of her background fabric in my stash, what a great choice. And I do love the hair. Read more HERE… Read More...
PB Inspired Airplane Art
I’m honestly rather surprised at myself. I thought I had featured this piece of art before, but apparently I haven’t. I just happened across it today and had to share it with you, just in case you haven’t seen it … Read More...
