Payette, Idaho — A Payette woman is turning her hobby into a real overseas mission. “I’ve always knitted and crocheted,” said Bea Mitchell. “I have to keep my hands busy.” Every knit and every purl gets Mitchell one loop closer … Read More...
Travel: Frogs on thread
Crafty traveler Tina from Seaside Stitches blog spied these architectural delights on a bridge in Connecticut, USA. So fun!
[tags]frogs, spools of thread, bridge, CT, sewing tools[/tags]
New Knit Circus Is Out!
This new issue includes Reviews, an Eco Tip, an interview with Cookie T, Socks, home dec, and all kinds of info.
Check it out here: http://www.knitcircus.com/index.php
Learn to quilt with Sarah Fielke
Notebook: Magazine’s The Craft Room is hosting classes in June that includes beginning and intermediate sewing, embroidery, and quilting. Learn to quilt with well known quilt designer, author, and creator of Sewn – Sarah Fielke. Get more information here.… Read More...
The Art-o-mat
I may have posted about the Art-o-mat before. But I just looked at it again recently and see that there are TONS more Art-o-mats sprinkled across the country.
What is an Art-o-mat? Art-o-mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that … Read More...
Pre-Registration for GAS Conference Ends Tonight
I just received an email saying that pre-registration for the Louisville GAS conference ends tonight. It doesn’t mean you can’t register there, it just means pre-registration is over. If you register before tonight you may not have to stand in … Read More...
Back from Bullseye in Portland
I have returned from one of the best glass adventures of my life. I spent almost a week in a class at Bullseye and the amount of information we covered is staggering. I have over 500 pictures to sort through … Read More...
Enjoy these stitchy videos
You can watch the time-lapse emergence of one of Eleanor Pigman‘s remarkable portraits in seed-bead embroidery. See the video.
And you can see a whole series of videos on Ruth Rae‘s blog that let us snoop through … Read More...
Yvette tries out synthetic thread
Yvette Stanton of White Threads wants to add a bit of stitchery to a hat that will be exposed to weather. Real metal threads wouldn’t be suitable. She lets us follow her experiment with synthetic gold thread and plaited braid … Read More...
Soften your hands for smoother stitching
If you want to stitch successfully with silk threads, smooth hands are a necessity. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares her secret formula for keeping hands as soft as silk. See her post.
Event: Black & White Block quilt-along
Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini is hosting a Black & White Block quilt-along. She says, I will be teaching beginners how to make 5 different 12″ blocks that I designed to use only fabrics that incorporate black and white in … Read More...
Apologies, Dear Readers: re Shutterfly code
My sincere apologies regarding the code I posted yesterday for a free photobook from Shutterfly. The code was in fact a unique, one time only code, not one that was available for general use. It was in no way a … Read More...
Oshiwa Designs textile stamps are now available in the US
Rachel Biel of Rayela Art is now marketing hand-carved, unique textile stamps on behalf of Oshiwa Designs of Namibia, Africa. Learn more about this remarkable fair-trade company, Rachel’s relationship with them, and the extraordinary products that are now available in … Read More...
Stitch yourself
MrXStitch turns us on to an opportunity to capture ourselves in stitch for posterity. He says,
… Read More...Stitch London has teamed up with London’s Science Museum to create a Stitch Yourself exhibit for the re-opening of their Who Am I? gallery
Brilliant: French-knot wisteria
SharonB, you have once again made my day. See more about this bit of SharonB’s For the Love of Stitching band sampler at her blog post.
Learn about Valdani threads
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has posted a great rundown on Valdani threads. See the post.
San Francisco Bead and Design Show, Part III
If you have been reading the last few weeks you will be aware that the SF Bead and Design Show is taking place this weekend. To highlight the show, we have been running a series of mini-interviews with exhibitors in … Read More...
Article: Mid-Release Report
May Flaum of Scrapbook Update, gives you a peek at some of the new releases that are about to hit stores. Click here to go to article.
Eco-Friendly Art Supplies for Kids
I just happened to stumble on this post from Inhabitots, and had to share it. I didn’t know there were so many great organic supplies!
See needleart exhibits on line
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog gives us the heads-up about two exciting online needleart exhibits. Get the details from SharonB’s blog post.