Here’s an excellent win-win: Advertise at a huge discount on the Textile and Fiber Arts site, support your business or cause and TAFA’s growth at the same time. Rachel Biel, TAFA’s founder and administrator, says,
… Read More...If you have a
Get the latest Stitch & Thimble
The latest edition of Kelly Fletcher‘s pattern zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available now from her online shop. She says,
… Read More...The eighth edition features a bullion and knot bloom project, a contemporary doorstop, a hot water bottle cover
Maura’s Folk Fibers and Feliz holiday sale in Austin
Ahhh the good life, a quilt and vintage van! Maura Ambrose of Folk Fibers Blog created this quilt from hand dyed fabrics. Love it and this one too.
This quilt makes me think of the Fourth of July, love the … Read More...
Denyse Schmidt’s first visit to quilt market
Linzee of The Etsy Blog met modern quilting icon Denyse Schmidt at the International Quilt Market held recently in Kansas City. Considering her superstar status Linzee admired her low-key approach to the show. Go HERE to learn more.
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International Yarn Bombing Day
June 9, 2012 is International Yarn Bombing Day. What?? You don’t know what a yarn bombing is?
Knit or be knitted, World Yarn Domination!
You can find out all about it HERE
Newsy: Round 2 Name Game Swap at Samelia’s Mum
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum announced this week that Round 2 of the Name Game Swap is open for quilters to register. She explains,
… Read More...This swap was very popular during round one. Each person makes a mini quilt (wall hanging) for
Biggo craft book sale
Grab the chance to snag lots of awesome Interweave books at rockin prices during the publisher’s annual hurt book sale, today through June 12. A note from Jamie Guthals of Interweave says,
… Read More...We’ve been holding the annual hurt book sale
Online Event | Organisation Series and Giveaway
Hop on over to Jennifer’s Jumbles to find out about her Organisational Series and Giveaways. The celebration includes challenges and prizes, and starts June 29th 2012. Plus she has a prize up for grabs for spreading the news about … Read More...
Union Jack quilt top for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
I’ve enjoyed seeing all the celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in the news over the last few days. Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter said she made her Union Jack quilt top (shown here) in honor of the … Read More...
Stitching a Home
If you live near Los Angeles or you can visit, don’t miss the next exhibition of stitch art curated by subversive needlepoint goddess Ellen Schinderman (aka schinders). Home is Where the Needle Marks features the work of more than … Read More...
Can you help a fellow quilter?
Sam of Hunter’s Design Studio looks adorable in this photo surrounded by some of her quilts. She shares a video to tell us about her dream of launching her own quilt pattern company. With only three days left of her … Read More...
How to Plan a Kid’s Craft Exchange
Often times, busy mothers avoid doing crafts with their children because it can seem overwhelming or too time consuming to plan ahead. I have found a great blog post that explains to you how you and your friends can get … Read More...
A stitchy sale
The latest Country Bumpkin e-newsletter includes this awesome offer:
… Read More...The William Morris books and patterns sale has been so popular that we’ve extended the offer until the end of June to make sure nobody misses out. This is a great
A copycat of Pinterest has me feeling crabby
On a visit to Pinterest this morning, it wasn’t long before I found something to Pin, screenshot of my Pin, shown. Here’s what happened. I Pinned this Leaf Art project onto my DIY Crafts and Sewing board, (visit me … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven Strip block for women’s heart health
Ryan & Charlie of Patchwork Squared created this quilt block as part of the Sew Red for Women Blog Hop. With it, they hope to help raise awareness of women’s heart health. Go HERE to get the know-how.… Read More...
Sign up for Manya’s daisy class
The incomparable Manya of Humming Needles blog will be teaching an online class beginning in September at Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions! You could learn to stitch this bouquet of dimensional daisies–and more. Go to Manya’s blog post for more details and … Read More...
Robot baby quilt from Road Trip pattern
Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew admits to having hoarded the robot fabric you see here for several years. I see why, it’s adorable! She created a “boy” baby quilt with it using her Road Trip pattern. Go HERE to learn … Read More...
Bead & Button Show Starts Tomorrow!!
Are you going for the classes? How about the bead show? All of the above? Well one of the largest bead shows begins tomorrow. It’s the Bead & Button Show held in Milwaukee, WI and if you love beads or … Read More...
Tutorial: Simply Charming Tablecloth
Angela of Cut to Pieces is celebrating having another project appear at the Moda Bake Shop by hosting a giveaway on her blog. The project is Simply Charming Tablecloth. She used Bella Solid Marine for the top and two charm … Read More...
Small Hands Creating HOPE
mama smiles:) has put together an amazing group of bloggers who will collaborate to create book that will include crafts to encourage and give hope to patients with cancer. You will definitely want to check out some of these upcoming … Read More...