Over at the blog Courage to Create there are a bunch of wonderful pieces of yard art made out of recycled barbed wire. What a transformation. Cutting edge (pun intended) I must say!
[tags]barbed wire sculpture[/tags]
Drab Chandelier Turned Funky Candle Holder
There’s actually a PB inspired project that this additional project morphed from. You see, Amanda over at The Hand Me Down House took an outdated light fixture and not only create a new fixture from it, but then went one … Read More...
Mini Car Mat
Many of you know that I am a huge fan of any craft that
encourages imagination..this mini car mat is perfect for just such a thing. I love that she divided it in to 4 sections so the children can … Read More...
Boat Ephemera
I just saw this tweeted by @Etsy on twitter via www.booooooom.com and I love it. It’s a project called “Little Drifters” in conjunction with The Vancouver Sun.
Anyone can participate by making a little boat out of natural … Read More...
Felt Sewing Caddy Tutorial
This darling little sewing caddy is on “All People Quilt”. This caddy can be made in any color and embellished in any way that you like. Think about a Christmas tree decorated with these caddies for a holiday bazaar and … Read More...
Overcoming the Dog Star to quilt
Wanda from Exuberant Color managed to overcome the Dog Days of Summer in making ten Log Cabin blocks yesterday. She used batik in these which I don’t normally think of with a Log Cabin. They’re lovely and I’m inspired to … Read More...
Pure & Natural Soaps
Pure & Natural Soaps has a variety of recipes listed on their site, including one for Olive Oil Soap. The Soap Making Forum is a great place to share ideas, techniques & recipes with other soap makers.
New Info from GAS Weekly Digest
I love getting the weekly newsletter from the Glass Art Society. I feel so “in the know” as far as new glass information is concerned. So I’m doing a bit of the old cut and paste to pass on … Read More...
Fabric and Fiber Tips and Tutorials
I am very impressed with these tutorials. The vessels were created using handmade forms from items such as old sport ball bladders and each has a distinct look. I adore the round ones due to their natural and environmentally friendly … Read More...
CandleScience
CandleScience is a great source for information regarding candle making. Their Learning section includes numerous videos, projects & articles that are very helpful, including an article that defines various candle making terms. You will also find directions for creating … Read More...
Another Bug Party
I know I already posted on a bug party of late, but I must have bugs on the mind. Could be the incessant rounds of critters that keep invading our house (I’ll spare the details). But check out the … Read More...
Mimi Kirchner Hand Sewn Felt Dolls (Free Tutorial)
The tutorial for these adorable dolls can be found on Purl Bee. The pictures, patterns are GREAT and easy to follow. The beautiful handmade dolls pictured above were created from a pattern developed for The Purl Bee by the … Read More...
Squares on the design board
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts has been playing around with a design for her squares of fabric. She calls the square humble, but there is nothing humble about her fabric choices. She’s cutting it up with Philip Jacobs and Amy Butler. … Read More...
Ta Dah! Selvage placemats for Britta
Britta in Germany is the lucky recipient of these selvage inspired placemats. Made by her quilting friends for her birthday, they shared the photo with us on Selvage Blog, where other extreme scrap quilters do the same with their … Read More...
Cocktails and Books
Two of my favorite things. Woman’s Day has a roundup of perfect cocktails to pair with literary works. Find the collection HERE.
[tags]books, cocktails[/tags]
Another Knitting Daily KAL!
The 500 series of Knitting Daily features a KAL with this awwwwwwww so cute little lamb sock critter. A perfect intro into the world of knitting toys!
Click on this link for your free pattern, from Knitting Daily!
Read all about it: Super Stitches is super!!
**I’m reposting this from yesterday, since yesterday’s post had a bad link. My apologies for the confusion!! This is what happens when your Craft Gossip Sewing editor gets too many windows open on her computer at the same time. The … Read More...
Fiber collage online class
Susan R. Sorrell of Creative Chick Studios teaches a variety of online classes from embroidery to felt art, but this Fabric Collage Workshop is my pick. Visit her class list here.
[tags]online art classes, Susan R. Sorrell, fabric collage[/tags]
Book: 1000 Artisan Textiles
Doesn’t this book look dreamy? Though it covers a wide range of textiles one section is devoted solely to art quilts. 1000 Artisan Textiles: Contemporary Fiber Art, Quilts, and Wearables by Sandra Salamony and Gina M Brown was published in … Read More...
Buzzworthy Tutorial
Courtney of Courtney Robyn’s Nest recently posted a tutorial on how to process beeswax from raw burr comb ends that she purchased from a local beekeeper. With just a bit of melting and straining, she came up with some beautiful … Read More...