I know knitting is outside my beat; but this is so freakin brilliant, I can’t pass up the chance to post about it. This wall calendar, designed by Patrick Frey and marketed by the Victoria and Albert Museum, is made … Read More...
Malka’s 30-day challenge
Malka Dubrawsky from A Stitch in Dye isn’t waiting for New Year’s Day to start making positive changes. This photo represents a first for one of her 30-day goals. She would love for you to join her by creating your … Read More...
QAL 2012: Civil War Diary Sampler
Heather from House of A La Mode – along with friends Pink Punk and Madame Cupcake – are hosting a Quilt Along (QAL) in 2012. It’s not for the faint of heart – you will need to draft your own … Read More...
Quilty fun: New Year’s Eve Twitter Party
Nichole from Stitchin’ Heaven is hosting her second New Year’s Eve Twitter Party on her blog so quilters can properly ring in the new year. Like last year, party goers get a chance to win prizes from the event sponsors. … Read More...
New Release: Pink Persimmon Antiquated Stamps
I’m in LOVE with the new Antiquated Collections stamps from Pink Persimmon! Lots of wonderful old timey images of men, women, clothes, bottles, clocks, etc. Click here to view the stamp sets and then check out the gallery for some … Read More...
Snowflake Teabags
Saar from Ideas from the Forest shows off the snowflake teabags she made. This idea could be adapted to any theme or season! Click here to see more.
Interweave Knitting Lab – Two Locations in 2012!
Manchester, New Hampshire in October, and San Mateo, CA in November of 2012! That’s right – 2 locations!
From their Press Release:
Interweave Knitting Lab New England, October 4-7, 2012: The Radisson Hotel Manchester, in scenic New Hampshire, located … Read More...
Happy holidays!
If you are celebrating a holiday–with a sleigh ride in the snow or a summer barbecue or anything in between–I hope it is filled with joy. If you don’t observe holidays, I hope you enjoy a few days of rest … Read More...
Custom-stitched specs
This almost makes me happy that I wear spectacles. Fashioningtech.com says,
… Read More...Fusing traditional crafts with rapid prototyping technologies, Chloë McCormick and Nicholas O’Donnell-Hoare have designed a customizable pair of 3D printed tapestry glasses. The frames are printed with tiny holes
Stitch like Jane
Jane LaFazio of JaneVille is working up improvisational little squares for a class she’ll be teaching in March. They’re all eye candy. I especially love this one, where she has captured a key under a layer of organza. To see … Read More...
Share your stitchy story
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is putting together a collection of stories about needlepoint, and she invites you to submit your story for consideration. She says,
Don’t worry if you aren’t a professional writer, a great story is better … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Friday Night Sew-In
I’ve spent most of my evening browsing projects from the Friday Night Sew-In (FNSI) at Handmade by Heidi. I highly recommend this activity. So many wonderful things to see.
Organizing Your Kid’s Craft Supplies
Amanda, our Home and Garden Editor, wrote a wonderful article (with much needed info for my house!) about great ways to organize the different materials and supplies you have for your children’s craft projects. She also includes … Read More...
The new Stitch and Thimble is out!
Kelly Fletcher shares this news:
… Read More...Just to let you know that the latest issue of my e-mag, The Stitch and Thimble, is now available for sale on my website. I think it’s one of my best yet. Issue 06
Free ebook from Funk & Weber
Check out this sweet note I received from Jen of Funk & Weber Designs:
… Read More...The question I am most often asked by Stitching for Literacy participants is, “How do I finish my bookmarks?”
I’ve been answering that question for
BrisStyle indie Twilight Market, King George Square Brisbane
BrisStyle indie Twilight Market, King George Square Brisbane Australia.
They came, they saw and they experienced, what an amazing night was had at the last brisStyle Indie Twilight Market of the year. Such a dense array of shoppers, but all … Read More...
Farewell, Erica
We must say another good-bye. Embroidery legend Erica Wilson died Tuesday at age 83. I certainly never met Erica, but I felt she was my friend. Like so many others, I took up the needle in the early 1970s, inspired … Read More...
A SouthBank Christmas
Reverse Garbage and South Bank have put together a little “Made With Love” Craft Studio Event to help spread some festive creativity. Dec 10th-23rd Brisbane Australia.
You can check out the Southbank Website for more information about the classes (different … Read More...
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