I found this group on Flickr recently that is purely for promoting craft swaps. You post pictures of things you would like to swap. Basically, it’s like wandering into people’s craft rooms and picking out what you want. Granted … Read More...
Alice is done
Susan Elliott‘s Alice in Wonderland CQ block is complete. And it’s completely awesome. See Susan’s blog post. And be sure to check out the flickr slide show of the block’s development at the bottom of the post.
Awwww: Children’s fish stitchery
Children, embroidery, fake French accents. Be still my heart. See it on YouTube.
And thank you, SnippetyGibbet, for pointing to this charming video.
More inspiration from Salley Mavor
Salley Mavor tells us a bit about the evolution of her portrayal of boys in dimensional applique. Fascinating as always. And while she seems to feel her later portraits capture more of the liveliness of little boys, one detail in … Read More...
Annet rises to the challenge
I look forward to the experimentation and innovation that arise from SharonB’s TAST challenges. Someone always does something fabulous with the challenge stitch, and last week was no exception. Here is Annet‘s interpretation of bullion buttonhole stitch. The … Read More...
DIY: Gorgeous Packaging
It’s always fun creating your own products, but when giving the items as gifts you want the packaging to be just as attractive as your creation. Soap Queen shares a few tips on gorgeous packaging, as well as links to … Read More...
What is this called?
kit créatif doudou voiture
Originally uploaded by Nadja comme un poisson
My brain is failing me right now. All I can think is ‘paper doll for fabric’, but that is not right. pattern on fabric… gah!
Either way I like … Read More...
New Release and Ideas: Great Impressions Stamp of the Month
Great Impressions stamps has a pretty flower border for it’s stamp of the month for May. They always have loads of great ideas using the new monthly image, click here to see them all.
-Heather
Kid Friendly Snacks
The Ice Cream Bowl – A Fresh Mold from Bullseye
I love these bowls. And since I’ve got a field trip up to Portland to go to a class at Bullseye I am definitely coming home with a few of these molds. They make the perfect ice cream bowls, … Read More...
Lorna’s Laces New Yarn
And it doesn’t have a name yet. This is where you come in. Knitters are being asked to cast their votes for a name for this sure-to-be-awesome new yarn.
Head over to their site to vote now: http://lornaslaces.blogspot.com/ Hurry, only … Read More...
Inspiration: Ivory Blush Roses
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses turned a bit of frayed “bronzy” lace into a nest for a tiny fetish bird. And just look at those gorgeous bead eggs. Lisa says, “Birds nests, like new babies, make me think of hope … Read More...
Inspiration: SharonB
This is one of my favorite bands ever from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching band sampler. I claim to be modern and I love the edgy needlework I see popping up all over the blogosphere. But I’m also … Read More...
Inspiration: SpeedieBeadie
Oh, my! Look what SpeedieBeadie did to a 1940-era wool clutch purse. This kind of dense, improvisational beadwork takes my breath away. Read about it and see more photos at SpeedieBeadie’s blog post.
Inspiration: Jude Hill
I love how Jude Hill pieced striped fabrics to simulate the texture of feathers in these bits of applique. The series of tiny feather appliques and embroidery is ongoing. Go to Jude’s post and scroll backward through her what if … Read More...
Accessorize With Toys
If you are around SF, be sure to check out the Maker Faire – May 22nd and 23rd. If you love toys, and of course you love jewelry or you wouldn’t be reading this, be sure to stop by and … Read More...
Sweet Paul Magazine Debuts
I mentioned word of the impending Sweet Paul magazine debut back in February… well… it’s here! Check out the first issue HERE. The magazine is full of gorgeous photography and styling, recipes, inspirations, crafts, party ideas and more. … Read More...
Water Soluable Knitted Wedding Dress
Engineering Students have designed a wedding dress that needs no post wedding storage. This dress is made from panels, put together with water soluable seams that when wet, make the 5 panels of the dress come apart and can then … Read More...
In progress: Tea in Wonderland
The tea table is set at Susan Elliott‘s Plays with Needles. Think of this: The CQ block is 8 inches square. That means these teacups are about 1/4 inch tall! These tiny, delicate details make me swoon. See … Read More...
Candy-Inspired Wedding Cakes
Found via Dog N’ Bird, check out this beautiful collection of candy-inspired wedding cakes at Postcards and Pretties, such as the button candy cake and the rock candy homage (find more information on how to order these cakes … Read More...