I recently got into a debate on the topic of store bought character cakes versus handmade creations from a qualified cake decorator. Where do you stand? Is it OK?
So the short version of the argument was this. They (un-named … Read More...
Choosing Background Stitches
Are you confused and distracted when it comes to choosing background stitches for Needlepoint? Well Janet M. Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has help for you! Her next class starts on October 5, 2013 and it is available to everyone … Read More...
Art quilts from Pearl guild challenge
Art quilt, Pearl Forever Fabulous is a guild challenge entry by Joy Crowe. She explains the design is from a John Sands Art Deco card. Visit Template Free, the blog of The Quilters’ Guild of NSW, to see all … Read More...
Katie a new fan of Mandy Pattullo
Katie of the Textile Treasure Seeker attended a Mandy Pattullo exhibit at the 2013 Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, UK. She shares photos of her favorites on her blog, like the one shown.
Mandy often starts one of her pieces … Read More...
Burger with fries already in the burger
Or as I like to call it – the height of laziness.
Burger King is to serve up this French Fry Burger from Sept 1.
If the picture doesn’t tell a 1000 words then here is the rundown – normal … Read More...
Furniture Transformation using a Projector
What an awe inspiring transformation – and what a clever way to do it!
Guest posting at kristendukephotography.com, Beth from sawdust and embryos, shows us how she transformed a simple dresser with a coordinated pattern for using as a change … Read More...
Scrapbook & Cards Today Introduces a Scrapbooking Planner for 2014
Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine introduces a new product for 2014: The Scrapbooking Planner and Sketch Calendar.
… Read More...This 14-month, 64-page planner is coil bound, brimming with 30 page sketches, how-to photo techniques and layouts created by your favourite designers. Each
How To Make Rustic Candles (That are guy friendly)
Via Man-Made-DIY, comes this idea for guy-friendly candles for the man who doesn’t like floral smells. It is also a reusable candle.
Whatever?
Get the directions for these rustic candles here.
Sewing for tweens? Check out this new blog!
While there are plenty of sewing patterns out there for kids, and plenty of sewing patterns to be had for adults, there’s a group of kids in between – the tweens – that don’t fit either category. Just like ready-to-wear, … Read More...
QAL: Rainbow Row Along
Row by row you can build a quilt. You know you want to make one, now that the kids are back to school. Join Little Miss Shabby for her Rainbow Row Along, in progress. You’ll learn piecing and applique.
This design is cut out of paper. By Hand!
You see this image above? It has been made entirely out of hand by a single artist over a period of 4-5 months.
Amazing!
What an amazing piece of DIY. Even if it takes months to make.
Artist Roger Brown … Read More...
Lucky Star Art Camp
If you are looking for a fun crafty getaway check out
Lucky Star Art Camp
DIY 3D Coat Rack
At first glance, you look at the picture and are convinced that the coat rack is indeed 3D. Look closer and you will realize that you have been fooled!
This is a brilliant piece of DIY. Not only is it … Read More...
Knit Your Revolt! – Crafting in Protest
All across Australia, knitters are uniting in protest against what they see as an undeniable turn towards misogynistic and right wing politics. How, you might ask, are they accomplishing that? By crafting in protest. 18 craft groups and 100 + … Read More...
Go Green Wearable Plant Rings
Are you a plant lover? Do you have a green thumb? Are you all about eco-friendly style? How about the new rings from Wearable Planter, an art and design studio in Atlanta Georgia. These rings can be purchased … Read More...
Stash show and tell for quilters
Sarah of Sarah Quilts recently hosted her very first linky party, You show me yours, I’ll show you mine. Fitting juvenile humor, as it’s the time of year here in the U.S. where kids are going back to school. … Read More...
Behind the Scenes at Pixar – Maker Camp
Remember Maker Camp? Google + and Make’s awesome virtual summer camp for teens (and other cool people…). Well today, Friday August 15th, they’re taking a backstage tour at PIXAR studios. What are they learning about? Creating characters out of … Read More...
Would you eat the lab grown burger?
News has come in that science has created the first lab grown burger – and people have tested it and tasted it.
See here if you have missed this news about the lab grown burger.
Is is good for … Read More...
What is Kombucha? And 5 Recipe Ideas
In a nutshell, Kombucha is fermented sweet tea – filled with yeast and bacteria. Is it good for you? Probably.
Its health benefits include boosting your immune system and supporting the digestive system. It is also supposed to stop … Read More...
Freehand Gallery Anniversary Sale
It’s that time again, the Freehand Gallery 33rd Anniversary Sale! If you’ve been waiting to buy gorgeous pieces from the contemporary gallery of American craft, then this is the time. From Aug 10th to Aug 31st, you can find … Read More...