Heads up. Today is the last day to enter Sew, Mama, Sew’s Doll Quilt Contest. The contest is part of the kick-off activities surrounding the release of the book, Pretty in Patchwork:Doll Quilts by Cathy Gaubert for Lark Crafts. Go … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Sew Modern Monday Link-up
Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations kicks off {Sew} Modern Monday with her own swell finish, shown. Click HERE to see more photos of Megan’s quilt; then scroll down to see what everyone else has been up to.
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Fiber artists fight cancer
Check out this heads-up about a worthy stitchy opportunity from Susan Brubaker Knapp of Blue Moon River.
… Read More...Virginia Spiegel is at it again! This woman is simply unstoppable. Her “Fiberart For a Cause” has already raised more than $215,000
Sunday Roundup
- Polymer Clay Central’s challenge of the month theme is Turkey. This is perfect since I’ve been talking turkey on here lately!
- If you make beads and jewellery with your clay, give the Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge a try
- The
Would you stop to shop?
Laura from Joy in Cloth, along with a friend(s), spied this sign on a car trip to a show. She said by the looks of the place, she immediately thought of Dueling Banjos from the movie Deliverance. I … Read More...
Newsy: Identity CONF registration open | SAQA – SDA
Registration is open for the 2012 Identity: Context and Reflection conference to be held in Philadelphia, PA in 2012. The event is sponsored by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and Surface Design Association (SDA). Click HERE … Read More...
Mystery quilt retreat at Butterfly Meadows
Doesn’t this sound like fun? From the Butterfly Meadows Inn and Farm website,
… Read More...2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Mystery Quilt
December 29-January 1, 2012
Join us for our 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Mystery Quilt Event. Ann Smith will
Felt Mini Top Hat Ornament tutorial
Angel of FleeceFun is taking part in “Craft Snob” Ornament Parade this year with her stunning felt top hat Christmas tree ornament tutorial. “Craft Snob” is having a “Handmade Ornament Parade”, a month long procession packed with all the homemade … Read More...
Win Aurifil threads
Check out this rockin announcement from Susan Brubaker Knapp of Blue Moon River:
… Read More...Each month this year, I’m going to be giving away a pack of Aurifil minispools (like the one shown above)…The sampler pack includes great colors in
TAC is seeking artists in residence
Here’s an incredible opportunity. The Textile Arts Center has issued a call for applicants to its artist-in-residence program. In part, the call says,
… Read More...Textile Arts Center seeks six working artists or designers dedicated to textiles and looking to deepen their
Freebie: Printable gift tags
Check out these printable gift tags from Design Editor. It’s a free download. Print out on plain fabric, and no telling what crafters might make for the holidays. A coaster with Open me Dec. 25th, racy!
PS: She is … Read More...
It’s new: Stitch Social discounts for sewers
Websites offering deep discounts and daily specials are all over the place. I love me some Groupon and Living Social. And now there’s a daily special made just for us sewing types.
It’s called Stitch Social, and each day … Read More...
Martin Cheek Mosaic Class in Los Angeles!!
Martin Cheek is coming to Los Angeles to teach mosaic and he’s added an additional class since the first one sold out. So book it while you can!! He’s also teaching a fusing class…fusing for mosaics. Martin has written many … Read More...
Create H.O.P.E. sew-along
Hopeful Threads is hosting a sew-along during the month of November for projects made using patterns from Create H.O.P.E., an organization that donates all proceeds of their sewing patterns to foundations worldwide working with orphans. Two of the sew-along … Read More...
Newsy: Fun with Henry Glass
Barbara from QuiltSoup announces a Jolly Holiday Party given by Henry Glass. There will be prizes aplenty along with special projects and activities. The dates are Nov 13-21. QuiltSoup says they will post details Friday.
Candle Making Program in Prison
St. Peter’s Parish in Cavite City, Philippines started a money making venture for prisoners by teaching them how to make candles. Father Dominador Medina came up with idea and his friend Marian Navarrete volunteered to instruct the prisoners.
The money … Read More...
Have you got a Collection Obsession?
Doron Ofir Casting is now seeking unique collectors for the hit documentary television show, “My Collection Obsession.” The series focuses on individuals with the most unique and impressive collections and obsessions across America. Whether it’s a passion for vacuum cleaners … Read More...
Mentor a young stitcher
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint gives us the heads-up about a nonprofit needle arts mentoring program: “A project of Helping Hands Foundation, Inc. has been established to create community partnerships that promote and encourage relationships between adults and youth, fostering … Read More...
Apply for E.M.E.R.G.E.
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is accepting applicants for E.M.E.R.G.E. Craft Show Incubator–a program in which up to ten emerging artists receive mini-mentorships and featured placement in Guild shows throughout 2012. To find out more, see the post on Fiber … Read More...
Giveaway: Prize pack worth $70
Get on over to Amy Barickman to get a chance to win a pack of assorted rick rack and jumbo rick rack in varying colors from Simplicity Creative Group’s Wrights brand plus several clothing and craft patterns from Indygo Junction … Read More...