You could take a class led by our beloved Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery. Embroider, embellish, create begins on line in January. Karen says,
… Read More...Join me on an amazing journey in which you will create a unique, individual and
The legacy of Ann MacBeth
John Hopper has posted a fascinating article on The Textile Blog about Ann Macbeth’s early 20th century efforts to use embroidery education to empower women. He says in part,
… Read More...During her teaching period embroidery was still considered a potentially profitable
Event: 2012 Mystery Quilt | Get ready
‘Tis the season to be nerdy! Gingerbread We Saw Today | The Mary Sue
Technique: Japanese smocking
This beautiful technique is new to me: Japanese smocking. Carolyn of caro-rose-creations lets us peek at a bag she made at a local workshop. Awesome. You can see more at Carolyn’s blog post. And if you are familiar with … Read More...
Roundup in the Online Clay Universe
- One thing to definitely take a gander at is the flip book samples of The Polymer Arts magazine
- Did you win this month’s PCAGOE challenge prize? Have a look!
- Don’t forget to enter PCC’s monthly challenge. The deadline
Illuminated stitching
Terry of And Sew It Goes recommends this little finger light as a stocking stuffer for stitchers. It becomes a little headlight for the finger that guides the needle. I’m not totally confident about how well this would work. But … Read More...
A year’s worth of stitching
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog gives the heads-up about a new product in her Polka & Bloom line: fabric calendars suitable for embroidery. Stitch one for a friend. Or give one to a friend who would enjoy stitching it. Go to … Read More...
Newsy: Tiny Houses Quilt Along 2012
Linda from Quilts In The Barn is joining Jeanneke in her dream of making a large quilt from tiny house blocks. Only scraps are needed to make the 3 x 3 inch square. With 366 days next year, the quilt … Read More...
Update: Quilts for Japan
Back in March editors from Quilters Newsletter and Patchwork Tsushin magazines asked quilters to make a comfort quilt for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Click HERE to see original request.
Ever wondered what the results were … Read More...
Angry beauty
Why is this dignified woman sporting an Angry Birds evening gown? She is Teija Vesterbacka, wife of the CEO of Rovio, makers of the Angry Birds game. The gown was designed by Katri Niskanen, who won Finland’s first … Read More...
Mollie every month
Mollie Johanson‘s pattern-of-the-month club was so successful in 2011 that she’s doing it again in 2012. Yea! And she’s adding a project-of-the-month club. Go to Mollie’s Wild Olive blog post for all the details.
Ed. note: Mollie didn’t … Read More...
Tangerine Tango {Pantone 2012 Color of the Year)
Pantone announced the color of the year for 2012: Tangerine Tango! Stay tuned for inspiring ways to incorporate this vibrant hue into your wedding celebrations!
Handmade Hanukkah
Join Crafting Jewish Style for Handmade Hanukkah this month! There will be lots of Hanukkah crafts as well as a big giveaway. Click here for more information.
On this quilter’s wish list
On my wish list for 2012 is this book, Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration: 20 New Designs with Historic Roots, by John Gruen. Publication date is April 2012, so it’s something to look forward to in the new … Read More...
Newsy: Handmade with Love contest
Wow, to have so much crafty know-how in one place is what I call heaven. I’m talking about the holiday tutorial contest Handmade with Love hosted by Kathy from Pink Chalk Studio. In progress since mid November, bloggers can … Read More...
Au revoir, Lesage
Embroidery legend Francois Lesage passed away December 4 at age 82. For 60 years, he led Maison Lesage, the last great embroidery atelier in Paris. In 1992, he founded the Lesage school to train embroiderers. His work has added incomparable … Read More...
See some CQ history with Allie
Get a glimpse of crazy quilts on display at the Newark Museum through the lens of Allie Aller, shown here with Ulysses Grant Deitz, great-great-grandson of the President and the museum’s Curator of Decorative Arts. Such fun! Go … Read More...
Free motion quilt challenge in Jan
Vicki from Sew Inspired is hosting a free motion quilting challenge. It starts in January. Click HERE for details.
Rounding Up the Clay
Some of the happenings out in the clay world:
- PCAGOE’s Monthly Challenge – prizes for voters and the person who wins the most votes, too!
- Polymer Clay Central’s monthly challenge is all about Celebrating Your Holiday! Enter a photo, win