Rikka of Ricochet and Away! made these reversible pillows as a gift to dear friends who are getting married. There’s this hilarious message on one side and pretty quilted patchwork on the other. She explains in her blog post this … Read More...
Pinterest updates Terms of Service
Today, Pinterest updated their Terms of Service, effective April 6, 2012. Go HERE to read the new Terms of Service, at the top of the page.
Newsy: Retro Flower QAL
Are you ready to conquer the curve? Megan of City Stitches and Bianca of Sweet Diesel Designs will show you how in their Retro Flowers Quilt Along kicking off April 2, 2012. To join the fun you’ll need to buy … Read More...
New from Flaming Nora
Look what’s new from Flaming Nora! Needlework kits!!! She says,
… Read More...Both kits contain detailed instruction and patterns, enough fabrics to make one bird and pins, needles and threads. They are suitable for all levels of ability and any
Easter Crafts: More great ideas
Here is a round up of great Easter Crafts that our editors have found in the last week. Have you gone through them all?
Faux Milk & Dark Chocolate Easter Tree
Ta Dah!: Ayumi’s smoothie blocks
Ayumi of Pink Penguin worked with Penny of Sew Take a Hike to make paper-pieced quilt blocks with a tasty theme – sprouts and juices. Go HERE to see what else Ayumi has to say about their collaborative project.… Read More...
Sunday in the Clay World
Out in the polymer clay universe I live in:
There’s a last day or two to enter this month’s PCC challenge. There are prizes every month
Boo’s Jewellery talks about revisiting her polymer clay. Fabulous visit!
Christine Damm … Read More...
Quilt Story’s Block Tutorials Link-Up
Quilt Story has created a happy place on their blog for quilters. They explain,
… Read More...We wanted to create a central place where you can come for quilt block tutorials! Whether you’ve created them in the past or recently, please link-up
Hu Bing – Shattered Glass Installation in New York Gallery
I found this story over at The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet about Chinese Artist, Hu Bing’s installation over at Prow Art Space at the Flatiron Building in Manhattan. She’s using broken bottles for her installation. Te show is called “Shattered … Read More...
Quilt-y pieces just for fun
Amy at Badskirt created the quilt pictured here with pieces, but not with fabric pieces. Can you guess what she used? Puzzle pieces. I’ve never seen a modern looking quilt puzzle. Nice. Go HERE to learn more.
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Zinio for hard to find magazines
Jenny at Allsorts is totally smitten with Zinio (iPad app) because it gives her access to magazines that are inaccessible or difficult to find here in the US. On her blog post, she shows us some photos from a digital … Read More...
Enter to win a seat at Fork and Talk
Last fall’s Fork and Talk event was so much fun that we’re doing it again!! The next Fork and Talk, sponsored by EK Success, will be April 21 from 11:30 to 2:00 at Trio’s restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas.
What’s … Read More...
Event: Voices in Cloth at Craneway Pavilion
Can you imagine strolling through 200 exhibit quilts in the birthplace of the legend of Rosie the Riveter with a view of the San Francisco skyline? It’s possible if you attend the Voices in Cloth 2012 Quilt Show being … Read More...
New online classes at MVA
Now you can sign up for Take It Anytime classes at Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions. You could learn to make the Twisted Waffle Flower motif by Shirlee Fassell (shown at left). Or create embroidered designs using faux pearls with Betty Pillsbury… Read More...
For your stitchy toolbox
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread recommends a nifty tool for stitchers–especially those of us who frequently rip and redo. See her post.
Easter Crafts Roundup: Great ideas and inspirations
Here is a round up of Easter crafts goodness that our editors have found in the last two weeks. Have you gone through them all?
Martha’s best ever quilt retreats
Martha at MachineQuilter talks about why she exclaims after every quilting retreat it was the best one. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: MachineQuilter
DIY: Make your own BB (Blemish Balm)
What if you could have one product for your face that did it all — gave you sunscreen protection, blemish coverage, moisturising and more? Well, with Blemish Balm (or what some people call Beauty Balm) now you can…and of course … Read More...
Phillip’s crazy quilt block
This block, done in the crazy quilting style, was created by V. Phillip from Australia. It’s busy in such a good way! Found at the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 Blog, a repository for participants to share their work. … Read More...
Craft Fair Tips | Everything Etsy
Spring is synonymous with craft shows. If you’re planning to exhibit your handmade goodness in one, Kim at Everything Etsy shares some tips for success. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Everything Etsy