If you know anything about Kristin Nicholas (and you do if you were here for my Color by Kristin giveaway) you know that she’s a huge fan of color. Her patterns are usually full of colorful, fun designs sure … Read More...
Your doll needs a handbag
You won’t believe what’s new from Janet Granger: The tiniest needlepoint handbags in the world. Janet’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...I’ve launched kits for eight designs, to be stitched on either 32 or 40 count silk gauze, depending on the design,
Anja Rieger selected for Berlin show
Our beloved Anja Rieger has two fiber-art portraits included in a show of work by Berlin illustrators at Akademie für Illustration und Design Berlin. Yea, Anja! Rock n roll! Go to her blog post to see more images and get … Read More...
Review – Modes4U Clay and Edible Candy Kits
Modes4u sent us 2 kits to tempt our Japanese Craft kit taste buds. I love Kawaii and these kits don’t disappoint. The website is filled with kits and supplies that you just won’t find anywhere else. The best thing about … Read More...
Pentel Art Supplies {Review and Craft}
I was so excited to receive a package of some of their art supplies from Pentel including watercolors and beautiful markers. I decided to have some of our dear friends over and do a craft with the kids. I found … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Mystery quilt finished
Pom of Atelier Papillon shows off her completed mystery quilt after having participated in France Patchwork’s Mystery Quilt Along. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Atelier Papillon
Glass Fest is Coming to Pacific Art Glass
It’s a month away…so for all of you in the Southern California area (and out-lying areas) good times are to be had at Pacific Art Glass in Gardena. It’s Glass Fest and it’s October 6-7!! So much glasstastic fun!! There … Read More...
Simple Crochet Book Giveaway Winner Is……
Dennis from zipcode 41001 is the winner of the Back To School Giveaway! Congratulations to Dennis. We’ve not had a male winner before (making an assumption here that Dennis is a guy).
Dennis, please email me with your full … Read More...
Own Salley’s ‘Birds’
Imagine having Salley Mavor‘s Birds of Beebe Woods hanging on your wall. You can! Full-color posters of this lovely work are now available from Salley’s online shop. Go to her blog post for more information and the link to … Read More...
Knitting Sales for the Season
If you’re still looking for a good deal on knitting patterns, Vogue Knitting has extended its sale I told you about the other day until Sept. 9 (that’s Sunday). All individual patterns at their pattern store are going for $2.99.… Read More...
New issue: Stitch & Thimble
Kelly Fletcher has just released issue 9 of The Stitch & Thimble! Yea! She says, “The projects include two embroidered hanging hearts, a compact tote in the guise of a book bag, a vintage-inspired apron in vibrant colours, a fun … Read More...
Vogue Knitting Patterns Now $2.99
If you’re looking for some new fall (or spring, if you live in that part of the world) knitting projects, take a look at the pattern store at Vogue Knitting. They’re running a sale now through Thursday (Sept. 6) … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fabric beads
I fell in love long ago with Alma Stoller‘s oversized fabric art beads. And from the first time I saw them, I’ve wished I could participate in one of Alma’s workshops. So imagine my delight when I discovered that … Read More...
Crafty Crafty Editor Says Goodbye
Lauren O’Farrell, probably better known by her monicker Deadly Knitshade, has worked fro the British craft website Crafty Crafty since 2007, but as all good things must end, she’s announced that she will no longer be a part of that … Read More...
Littleoddforest’s first ever giveaway!
Have you wandered through the littleoddforest website? It’s a must for lovers of adorable crafty goodness. And to celebrate their 8th anniversary (Congratulations!) they are having their first ever giveaway! So supports some fabulous handmade crafts, like this super … Read More...
Knit for a Cause: the Calendar of Hope
The 2013 Calendar of Hope is out! This is a monthly calendar that includes 14 brand-new patterns you can use to knit for charity (or gifts, or for yourself, I’m sure).
The calendar cost $18 and all of the proceeds, … Read More...
QuiltCon registration opens this week
Modern quilters and wannabes, don’t forget QuiltCon registration opens Aug 30, 2012.
Get the Workshop Catalog and Lecture Schedule downloadable PDF.
Go to the QuiltCon website.
Event runs February 21 – 24, 2013 in Austin, Texas.
UFO Sunday with Leah Day
Leah Day of the Free Motion Quilting Project is determined to finish some UFOs this year and invites you to join her every Sunday to share yours. Go HERE to learn more.
Learn to stitch like Sally
Exciting news from Salley Mavor:
… Read More...I’m happy to announce that I’ll be teaching a workshop in my home town of Falmouth, Massachusetts later this fall. We’ll make wool felt banners with wrapped wire lettering, the same as I’ve shown
Sarah Terry’s show opens September 8
Sarah Terry of Guerilla Embroidery will have her first solo gallery show, Surface Tension, in the UK beginning September 8. Get all the details from her blog post. If you live close enough to attend the exhibit, I envy … Read More...