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...
Glass Art Society Conference Soon
The GAS conference is right around the corner. June 13-17 and it’s in Toledo, OH. You may wonder why Toledo? Well that’s where the Studio Glass movement got its start and for the 50th anniversary it was decided that that’s … Read More...
Louise meets Mary Ann Pettway of Gee’s Bend
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows us more great photos from her recent trip to Alabama. See inside the Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective where she met Mary Ann Pettway and brought away this house potholder. Go HERE to learn more… Read More...
Generation Q magazine, front cover
Yay! The debut issue of Generation Q magazine is in print. Check out the creative power couple on the cover. That’s Amy and David Butler all wrapped up in a pretty quilt! This issue will be available in stores mid … Read More...
Fresh Classes over at Wired Designs
If you’re in the San Antonio area of Texas this summer check out Wired Designs. You can find a ton of cool classes in glass and metals. Gail has posted new classes and discounts in her newsletter. Then wander … Read More...
Liberty’s new quilting weight fabric
Rae Hoekstra of Made by Rae gave her readers a list today of what she considers the ten best things about her recent trip to Spring Quilt Market Kansas City. I like them all, but as a quilter, I’m most … Read More...
Newsy: QOV documentary on PBS
Ever wonder how the Quilts of Valor (QOV) Foundation got its start? I’m curious every time I talk about it on this blog. Jenny of Martingale’s Stitch This! blog wrote a nice long post about it to encourage readers … Read More...