Remember this cookbook from the IKEA in Sweden with the swoon worthy photographs? Well, now you can watch an equally swoon worthy behind-the-scenes video of the making of Homemade is Best HERE at Fonda LaShay design.
Free pattern: Shoo Fly quilt
Amanda from Lark Crafts shares the pattern for this Shoo Fly quilt featured on the front cover of the book Color Your Cloth: A Quilter’s Guide to Dyeing and Patterning Fabric by Malka Dubrawsky. Go to the post, then … Read More...
Inspiration: Jennifer Andrews
This deceptively simple work, Self Portrait at Sea, is perfectly executed. Its creator, Jennifer Andrews, says,
… Read More...This is my favorite of the self-portrait series I did. The hair is made up mostly of back stitch with touches of stem
Terrariums
There are a ton of different kinds of terrariums you can make. They are pretty easy to do and make a nice gift or a center piece of even something to sit on your depressing cubicle desk.
I’m taking some … Read More...
Got Chickens – Painted Tile
Do you remember when I introduced you to Renee at Kudos Kitchen and all of her amazing painted tiles? In this “got chickens?” post, Renee shoots a couple of short videos as well as providing step by step photos … Read More...
Tabletop Sign of Memories
Just the other day I featured a marvelous table from Funky Junk Interiors. Seems I’m not the only one who liked it! Leslie over at Rustic Whimsy was inspired by Donna’s table and decided to make her own. I love … Read More...
Free month-to-month calendar
Janet from JMD Designs does some amazing applique and needlework. She then quilts and photographs her lovelies and turns them into a calendar. This is November 2010. Visit her post to see more of her stitched sea horses and to … Read More...
We Have a Winner!
Garden week! Egg carton seedlings.
I declare this garden week because we finally got our one little raised bed built and filled with dirt! Yay!
I let my kid scatter poppy and carrot seeds in designated areas and then we set about filling up our … Read More...
Glassblowing According to Wikipedia…
I find wikipedia fascinating. So much information. It’s been a little while since we’ve visited wikipedia so I thought a bit of glass blowing information might be good. And they’ve got it. A lot of it. Good pictures and history … Read More...
Felted Wool Rose Wreath Tutorial
Ellen from “Creative Passage” is offering us this stunning tutorial for her Felted Wool Rose Wreath. What a lovely addition for the holidays or as a hostess gift. Visit Ellen and get step-by-step instructions on how to create this charming … Read More...
Blogger’s Quilt Festival starts today
The Fall 2010 Blogger’s Quilt Festival starts today and runs through November 5th.
Visit Amy’s Creative Side (formerly Park City Girl) and scroll down to see all the beauties. But before you do, check out all the hot deals from … Read More...
Turquoise Acorn Wreath
Kiln Glass by Richard M. Parrish
I noticed that Richard Parrish was having an open studio sale. I had seen some of his work when I was in Portland visiting Bullseye but I hadn’t yet visited his web site. Oh my…such beautiful work. Kiln forming at … Read More...
Castle Treasury quilt pattern
I found this lovely quilt over at Magpie patterns. It’s a Lizzy House design showcasing her Castle Peeps fabric line. Get the pattern and create your own wealth. $14.95 USD
Tips: Sewing on Paper
Sewing on paper has such a wonderful look but it can be a little intimidating. If you like to give it a try for yourself you might want to first check out this helpful post with 11 tips for sewing … Read More...
DIY Making Felt monsters tutorial by Nina
This little monster is so sweet and Nina shows you just how to make it step- by-step in this awesome pictorial tutorial. This would make an adorable shower gift in colors preferred by the mom-to-be or pink for a girl … Read More...
Inspiration: Ann Wood
If you’re like me, you love Ann Wood’s spooky-stern owl soft sculptures. But Ann has a sweet side, too. Look at this adorable ballerina bird, poised on her tiptoes. Fabulous. See more on Ann’s blog.
Inspiration: Tattyhead
This is what happens when Tattyhead Linda S. Davies “doodles.” Whoa! See more on her blog.
Paris vs. New York
Sometimes I see something that is so simple and stunning I want to slap my head for lack of such creative genius. Like Paris vs New York. {via tasteologie}
