If I wasn’t committed to having this “from my studio” series, I would totally skip this week. Let’s just say that last week was not a studio-intensive week. As in, I only completed one project, and that’s a repeat of … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Visit Niftyquilts’ photostream
Sit down and relax. Sip some coffee or tea and see some awesome quilts at Niftyquilts’ photostream.
Editor’s tip: Click Slideshow for hands free viewing.
Ta Dah!: Amelia’s Log Cabin pillow
This patchwork pillow is a wholly agreeable companion piece to a Log Cabin quilt Anna of Noodlehead made to welcome a friend’s baby Amelia. Lucky girl! See and read more about it. Go to Baby Pillow post or to Log … Read More...
Lavender Bridal Shower
Lavender paired with touches of carmine red creates a vibrant mood for this lovely inspiration board featured at Wedding Paper Divas. Don’t miss the soldered mirror bunting created by Etsy seller Pamela Angus!
Amazing Apartment Renovation
A friend on Stumble Upon shared this with me and I have to say WOW. I am not into modern design, but just the sheer creativity involved in this projected has me gasping. Be sure to check out the details, … Read More...
Wedding Garlands and Streamers
Garlands and streamers add a festive touch to bridal showers, weddings, and receptions! This post at Elizabeth Anne Designs features at least 18 variations on the theme, including these gorgeous bottles and flowers used as a wedding backdrop. Visit this… Read More...
Ruffles and Flowers
I post quite a bit on Nadege’s charming blog, Prunille fait son Show, so I had to share another charming picture from her daughter’s also-charming birthday party. Check out this ruffley (should I say “charming” again?) cake, and other … Read More...
Felt Poppy Flower Tutorial
Carolyn of “The Wishing Elephant” and her ETSY shop “The Wishing Elephant” has created this very charming poppy tutorial on her blog and I hope you all try one. These flowers are fairly simple and shouldn’t take longer than an … Read More...
Quilt kit: Sandy Toes
Patricia Bravo of The Creative Blog was thinking beachy thoughts whilst creating this quilt she calls Sandy Toes. It’s lovely. You can have one of your very own. Go to the quilt kit, offered exclusively at Hawthorne Threads.
Free patterns: Anna’s make page
Superstar sewist Anna Maria Horner at Anna Maria just created a page on her website to house all her free patterns, ideas and tips. Good times! Go to make.
Lace work, old and new
John Hopper has an excellent article on The Textile Blog about the lace work of Dagobert Peche in the early 20th century. A sample of Peche’s work is shown in the top image. When I saw it, I couldn’t help … Read More...
DIY Ring Bearer Pillow
Bumblebee Linens posted a tutorial for a sweet, handmade ring bearer pillow made out of handkerchiefs. Even beginning sewers can follow the step by step instructions found here. Thanks for the link Jennifer!
Birch Vase Centerpieces
Rustic yet elegant birch centerpieces are inexpensive and easy to make. The carved initials make it uniquely your own. Thanks to Nicole Wills for sending a link to this idea featured at Tradewind Tiaras!
Just One Star for 100 quilts
Sherri of A Quilting Life made this star block to give to the Just One Star project. It will go into one of the 100 quilts being made for American servicemen and veterans. Go to her post Just One Star… Read More...
UK lass in US: Fabric dollhouse tutorial
Lovely portable fabric doll house tutorial. Light and portable and looks like it could be carried by a very little kid and still loved by an older one. I want one and I’m 36…
Free pattern: For the Habitat collection
I am mad about Jay McCarroll’s latest fabric collection Habitat for Free Spirit. Go see what I’m loving, visit the Free Spirit Habitat Swatch Gallery. But that’s not all, while you’re there you can download the Free Spirit quilt … Read More...
Wedding Flowers {2011 Trends}
Aisle Dash explores the latest trends in wedding flowers for 2011. From vintage modern to lush organic, there’s something for every style. Click here to read the full post.
Asylum embroidery
I’m touched by annekata‘s post about the embroidered works of patients in European psychiatric institutions during the 1800s. This is the first I’ve heard of the Prinzhorn Collection, but I want to know much more. Of the garment shown … Read More...
Inspiration: Dog-Daisy Chains
This “little hand-sized silk purse” takes my breath away. It’s the work of Jackie of Dog-Daisy Chains, whose embroidered velvet brooches give me tears every time she posts photos. And now: little reticules that look like blooms. Gorgeous. See … Read More...
SPECIAL BOOKMARK
These cute, cute bookmarks come with a free pattern AND a nice tutorial – in English. The designer has kindly included English translation of her notes for her readers. I find these to be charming. When I was last in … Read More...