Ashley Harris over on The Scrap Review shares a list of the Top 5 Tools Every Scrapper Should Have. Do you agree with her list? Which tools are your must have?
Husqvarna Viking sewing contest, with a Tribute 140C as the prize
To celebrate their 140th anniversary, Husqvarna Viking introduces two limited edution sewing machines – the computerized Tribute 140C and the mechanical Tribute 140M. They’re having a contest (going on right now!) and will give away one Tribute 140C and a … Read More...
Free pattern: Folk Frame by Jenny Hart for Sitch Along
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching is hosting a Stitch Along on her blog for this adorable Folk Frame pattern she created. She asks those joining in to share their progress via Instagram. Go HERE to get the free download.… Read More...
Happy birthday to us from Urban Threads!
Check out this Facebook announcement about how Urban Threads is celebrating its birthday–with goodies for us!
… Read More...It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it’s BIG…
Yup, it’s Urban Threads STOREWIDE SALE birthday bash!
This May 28th, we’ve rocked
Learning About Collage {Kid Craft}
{Photo Source} I had to share this article which gives great advice and information about how to encourage your children to make an inspiring collage. The article covers aspects such as materials to gather, set-up and prep, creating the actual… Read More... Embroidery is political
Vegkat has created several hoops in rebuttal to Rush Limbaugh’s characterization of a Geogetown law student as a “slut” because of her testimony on Capitol Hill regarding contraception. Check them out at her blog.
Making Ideas: Experiments in Design at Corning
At Corning’s GlassLab they work with glass artists to expand their knowledge base with hot glass. Making Ideas is a show at their gallery, which will be running through the beginning of next year. The show has over 150 pieces … Read More...
Spring Boggers’ Quilt Festival starts today
The Spring Bloggers’ Quilt Festival started today at Amy’s Creative Side. The Festival runs from May 18 – June 1, 2012. There are already 170 quilters who’ve linked up so far, impressive! Here’s the schedule of events:
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Win a Kiwi Crate!
FYI, Craftfoxes are offering up a Kiwi Crate box with ‘wind power’ activities in it. These Kiwi Crate boxes are wonderful! I had the opportunity to review one just this past week, and they truly are amazing! Head on … Read More...
Win tickets to Maker Faire-Bay Area at Craftside
If you are looking to win some tickets to Maker Faire-Bay area pop on over to Craftside to get yourself in the running! They have 5 pairs to giveaway.
Pat Sloan Live Radio | 4 PM EST
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another interesting and talented group of guests. They include Kay Mackenzie of All About Applique and Odile Gova of Woolly Fabulous Flickr. And her last guest … Read More...
Where to find free embroidery patterns
Kim of A Dork with a Needle shares a roundup of sites that offer free copies of vintage embroidery patterns, including some of our faves such as doe-c-doe and Faster, Kittykill! Blog! Blog! Check it out.
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A Mother’s Day Plea: Loss of a Young Mother
You may have seen some of the posts around the internet this week. A loved member of the crafting and DIY community suffered a terrible family loss that has touched our hearts, especially so close to Mother’s Day. In an … Read More...
A gift upon meeting Growing Berries
Kirsty of You Had Me at Bonjour took time on a family trip to meet blogger Nicky of Growing Berries. Nicky gave her a parting gift, this Eiffel Tower pincushion. Read more about her visit here.
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I got some Sassy in the mail
I mentioned in a recent post (okay it was the headline so not so subtle) that I wanted a Sew Sassy Button. The maker, Sam of Sew Sam Sew Etsy, contacted me and in a few days, this entire … Read More...
A hand for Susan
There’s lots of news and new art on Susan Lenz‘s Art in Stitches blog, including the announcement that her Handed Down art quilt (shown here) won Best of Show at Palmetto Hands, a juried fine craft exhibition in South … Read More...
Elizabeth talks about new book
Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Fransson! shows off her contributor copy of We Love Color: 16 Iconic Quilt Designers Create with Kona Solids on her blog today. She gives you a look at her Kona solids quilt, Ladder. Click HERE … Read More...
Newsy: I Spy Charm Square swap
Nutella Nutterson: Crafty Crafterson is hosting a Boy/Girl I-Spy Charm Square Swap on her blog. If you want to join, she has an online form you can fill out. Click HERE to get swap details.
Aprons for Haiti by Craft Hope
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World is offering all her apron PDF patterns for 50% off through the end of May. Why you ask? It’s to support the Aprons for Haiti Project 17 by Craft Hope. The one shown … Read More...
I need a clamp
My little gadget-loving heart sang when I saw this tool posted by Karen of Sew Many Ways. It’s like a hemostat, but it’s 12 inches long! Evidently, it has some purpose in auto mechanics or something, but Karen immediately saw … Read More...