I’ve written about Beads of Courage a number of times because it’s such a fantastic organization.It was created by Jean Baruch, a pediatric oncology nurse that felt there was something lacking in the way brave sick children were being “rewarded” … Read More...
Vote on Drops New Designs!
Drops photoshoot for the Spring-Summer 2011 Designs is done. Now, we need to vote on which designs to include in their collection.
The only problem, among all of these gorgeous, fun, flirty, trendy and unique designs, you can only vote … Read More...
Classes at Bullseye Santa Fe Now Listed
If you live in the greater South West and are looking for some amazing classes in the art of kiln forming, also known as fusing, then check out what Bullseye’s Santa Fe, NM resource center has to offer. I … Read More...
Knit Kits Wire Jewelry Patterns
Knit Kits Wire Jewelry Patterns. From Knitkitjewelry.com
Bracelet kits, necklace kits and supplies to create your own designs. How cool is this?
I’ve tried knitting with wire, didn’t do much for me, but that was awhile ago. With these cool … Read More...
TV-inspired Desserts
I love TV. I love desserts. I love TV-themed desserts. Find a bunch of desserts inspired by television characters HERE at CBS Watch Magazine. Spotted on CakeSpy. Shown is inspired by Hawaii Five-O.
Tutorial: Double hourglass stocking
The crafster at Cluck. Cluck. Sew. used tiny double hourglass blocks as the base to make this cutie – a cuffed holiday stocking. Get the know-how.
Pretty-up plain napkins
Dress up plain napkins with these sweet needlework designs. Original creations of Noelle of LuckyKitty you can get the free download over at Craftzine. These can easily be adapted for patchwork projects.
Needleart as therapy
This poignant work by Bex of The Blog of Arrrrghhhh! was created as art therapy — a way of understanding and accepting a miscarriage. Further proof that needlework is much more than a pastime in the lives of women. Please … Read More...
The best bridal shoes ever
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has posted the perfect wedding shoes over on feeling stitchy. Nobody can see the bride’s shoes, anyway, so why not dance the night away in comfort — in sneakers customized for the special … Read More...
Inspiration: Kate Keara Pelan
Joetta Maue reviews the fiber art of Kate Keara Pelan with lots of fabulous photos. See the post.
Inspiration: Shirlee Fassell
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook shares some of the exquisite work she produced in classes at Ecole Lesage of Paris. She says,
… Read More...The Lesage classes I took teach techniques use in the fashion industry. This is the second
Gift idea: Embroidered undies
Jodie of Ric-Rac suggests customizing undies with a bit of apt embroidery. She says,
… Read More...There are just so many things one could embroider upon ones underpants…..One could get quite carried away with ribald lady parts type jokes…….One could even embroider
Butchery Diagram Art
Check out these creative interpretations of butchery diagrams featured on the kitchn by Alyson of Meat Sections. One for every day of the year. And take heart non-carnivores. Beyond meat is represented, too. Like Glogg from Day 320. … Read More...
Instructables Tutorial – Convex Glass Tiles from Bottles
I love the web site Instructables…DIY goodies for all types. The re-purposer…the robot geek and other geeks for that matter…and every so often they have something that works right here. Today it’s tiles made from bottles. So cool I … Read More...
DIY FREE! SPRING FLING FELT PURSE PATTERN
As I look out my window and see the foot of snow that blew in from Lake Erie yesterday, my thoughts turn to spring. It is just early December, and we are getting major snowfall in Ohio. I came across … Read More...
Ta Dah! Crop Circles quilt
Amanda Jean from Crazy Mom Quilts finished this fabulous quilt Crop Circles. I love how she reveals the struggles inherent in completing any art project, particularly this one. Read more about it here.
Duct Tape Wallet
It’s a problem coming up with good craft ideas for guys, but Heather from Dollar Store Crafts made this Duct Tape Wallet that is sure to please any men on your holiday list. Scroll down to see it.
Toffee – Indie Arts and Crafts Magazine
Toffee, a new indie arts and crafts magazine, looks delicious! I just ordered my subscription. I’m a sucker for something this tasty and cute! This magazine looks like it has some good interview and articles and actual projects. Well … Read More...
Ogle-worthy: The work of Gabriel Dawe
A couple of blogs are featuring the work of fiber artist Gabriel Dawe. Enjoy lots of eye candy plus interesting observations at the Textile Arts Center blog and Craftzine.com.
A portrait in or nue
Jacinta of Stitchalicious has posted the finish of an or nue project that has been a year in the making. She says,
… Read More...This whole project began as a vague idea in the back of my mind as to whether I