Jimmy Beans is a yarn store and brand that offers a variety of knitting resources, including a 9-minute YouTube video that demonstrates a technique for knitting in the round using only a single long circular needle. This technique, also known … Read More...
Rachel shares her space-y philosophy
I love Rachel Hobson‘s brain. Our space-loving friend, while watching an IMAX film about the Hubble telescope and astronaut John Grunsfeld, was inspired to commit this bit of zenlike philosophy to stitch. You have to read the whole story. … Read More...
It’s a Piece by Piece Weekend
It’s a celebration of how art can transform lives. And this is something that the organization Piece by Piece does all of the time. This weekend, June 12-13, they have a couple of events starting with an art show and … Read More...
Inspiration: Card Jewelry
Originally uploaded by Bucyrus Metalsmith
This week I have posted a lot of inspirational jewelry to get you jazzed up about making jewelry this summer.
Here is another upcycled project. This piece by Bucyrus Metalsmith is made with face … Read More...
Bullseye Santa Fe Resource Center Fully Staffed and Up and Running!
It’s so exciting! The Bullseye Glass Santa Fe Resource Center is up and running. They have glass and classes and are fully staffed, ready to assist glass artists and future glass artists with their adventures. Their big grand opening shindig … Read More...
Kim Hargreaves – Misty
Those of you who read this blog regularly know that I TOTALLY LOVE Kim Hargreaves. Her styles and mine are pretty much right in sync. So, of course I was ultra-excited to see this book, Misty with all of her … Read More...
Tutorial – How to Make a Quilled Felt Flower
I think this project is charming and who would have thought of Quilling felt, well the Role Playing Mom did and the results are fun and cute. She shows you step-by-step how to create this project. She also made a … Read More...
Inspiration: Metal Mesh Drape Necklace
Originally uploaded by jewelera.etsy.com
This necklace is made by Derya Aksoy and can be found on her Esty shop. You can read more about it at her blog Dream Daily Doddle.
I have chosen this … Read More...
Recycle aprons into curtains
This is such an adorable idea and great for those of you “no sewers” out there. Grab yourself a couple of aprons and pop them on up over a window for an instant window treatment. Just perfect for a kitchen … Read More...
Miniature Briefcase for Father’s Day
Seven year old polymer clay artist made this cute little briefcase for her dad for Father’s day. It’s even stuffed with miniature money!
Click here to see more pictures at the Garie’s Creations website.
[tags]father’s day, polymer clay, briefcase, miniatures, … Read More...
More on shisha from Penny
We stitch our hopes and our pain
I’m so touched by this embroidered expression by Kay Susan of S’Mockery SmArt. It documents in stitch the emotions she has experienced as her brother has gone through repeated rounds of hope and disappointment on his way to a … Read More...
Lena amps up Lu’s design
I love, love, love the small-run, custom fabrics of Lu Summers (summersville). Her fanciful rows of motifs combine OCD and whimsy in a way that suits my personality perfectly. And if that weren’t enough, her blog reader Lena… Read More...
Inspiration: Fiore che nasce
Originally uploaded by verdevescica
Here is a lovely floral piece by Verdevescica who has a number of really interesting and varied jewels on flickr, so check them out.
Free Pattern Alpaca Felted Oven Mitts
These mitts would make an awesome Father’s Day gift for the grilling dad. Select your dad’s favorite colored yarn and he will be thrilled that you made the mitts for him. This complete PDF downloadable file gives you complete instruction … Read More...
New Pattern Over At Knitty – Fluidity!
Fluidity is a tank top designed to work with the magnificent flow and drape of a pure silk yarn. It was inspired by the wonderful sea colors of the yarn (which was hand-painted by the model, Katie Grady) and an … Read More...
A great idea for transforming an old stool with style and comfort
Over at this post at the blog Two Crazy Crafters there is this great idea for crocheting a seat cover to jazz up an old stool. I bet if your a really good shopper but not a good crocheter you … Read More...
Ergonomics for Glass Artists
The Glass Community web site has published a great article on ergonomics for the glass artist. It’s something a lot of glass workers might not think about but your body is your most important tool, besides your creative mind, and … Read More...
BBQ in a Jar
So, is everything better when it’s in a jar? Well, at minimum, it certainly upgrades it up to an “edible craft” in my eyes. Learn about every layer of this BBQ in a jar HERE at Giver’s Log.
[tags]mason … Read More...
TLB is bricking the tower
Work continues on The Lone Beader‘s Sinking St. Mark’s Square. The details of the eroding tower have got me petting my computer screen. So gorgeous. See lots of photos on TLB’s blog post.