This one’s for the boys. Thearica from Pig Tales and Quilts wants everyone to know that women are not the only ones who quilt, many men do too. And in honor of all the male quilters out there she’s hosting … Read More...
Newsy: Dare to be Ugly Challenge
Thearica from Pig Tales and Quilts has a bit of this horrid fabric left if you want to join the Dare To be Ugly Challenge she’s hosting. She explains,
… Read More...It is time once again for the ladies to crank up
A twist on fiber art
Joetta Maue gives the heads-up about an innovative fiber-art exhibition that will open in New York City on August 26. If you’re in the area, check out in-organic, a showcase for the work of 16 artists. Promotional materials say,… Read More...
A fresh look for The Textile Blog
John Hopper‘s The Textile Blog has been reorganized and updated. A new tab structure makes all the delicious content more accessible. Check it out.
25% Off Sale At EcoGlo And Damajon
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What’s New at The Corning Museum of Glass
It’s been awhile since we checked in over at the Corning Museum of Glass. They always have cool exhibits and events, so if you reside on the east coast or you’re headed that way, check it out. Some of … Read More...
Take Patchwork Posse’s survey for free P.J. Pattern
Becky from Patchwork Posse is asking readers to help her get ready for her stint as a panelist called Using Content and Community to Grow your Reach. This is coming up in September as part of the Creative Connection and … Read More...
Giveaway: 2 spots in Rugs & Runners
Wendy at Ivory Spring wants you to know there is still time to sign up for the Rugs and Runners Online Workshop being held at Patchwork Posse. Plus she spills – there’s a giveaway going on for two spots … Read More...
Profile: Aury Torres-Morillo
Needlework designer Aury Torres-Morillo of AuryTM is the featured artist this week on Hoffman Distributing’s blog. Check out the interview.
Giveaway: Hyperreal Gardens fat quarter bundle from Pat Bravo
Pat Bravo is celebrating the release of her latest fabric line, Hyperreal Garden, with an awesome giveaway. One of her lucky readers will win a 15 fat quarter set of the new fabric line! Go to her blog for the … Read More...
Giveaway: 100 Pretty Little Projects
Lark Crafts is giving away a copy of 100 Pretty Little Projects. Have you been wanting to get your hands on this book? If so, go to the Lark Crafts blog and get yourself entered into their giveaway!
[Deadline for … Read More...
Writers and Their Food
Whenever I’m (rarely) afforded a day of uninterrupted writing, I take all meals at my computer so as to not waste a second. (See crumbs in keyboard as evidence.) That combination of sitting in one’s home, thinking and typing, consumption … Read More...
Simplicity Rotary Cutter & Embosser and Bias Tape Maker: GIVEAWAY! | Just Something I Made
Giveaway over on justsomethingimade.com. a Simplicity bias tape maker AND a rotary cutter (not the hand held kind!).
Go check it out: Simplicity Rotary Cutter & Embosser and Bias Tape Maker: GIVEAWAY! | Just Something … Read More...
Susan Lenz in Arkansas
Susan Lenz (Art in Stitches) is sharing her month-long journey as artist in residence at Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. You already know I love Susan’s work. You may not know that I live in central Arkansas, only … Read More...
Quilting Widow(er) Appreciation Day
Kaelin at the plaid scottie is hosting a Quilting Widow(er) Appreciation Day in September. Of the event she explains,
… Read More...Our significant others are sometimes quilting widows/widowers because we guy & gal quilters spend a lot of time away from them
Interweave Knitting Lab!
In November! In San Mateo California!
Why yes, I’d love to go, Thanks!
Maybe I’ll see you there, eh? But you better hurry, the classes are filling fast. Which class would you register for? Myself I’m thinking the Lithuanian Socks.… Read More...
Calling all Bloggers from Little Rock, AR
Thanks to EK Success brands, CraftGossip is hosting its first “Fork and Talk” night in Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday, the 10th of September, and you can get invited to this exclusive event!
Why you should come?
Meet Denise … Read More...
Gauge Is NOT A Four Letter Word – New Article From Creative Knitting Magazine!
Creative Knitting is a wonderful magazine. Not only are the patterns varied, but the articles are good too.
This latest issue includes an article about how important gauge is.
“Like any creative endeavor, knitting is rife with the potential for … Read More...
Attend EGA’s Flamingo Fandango
The Kreinik Thread Blog shared a brochure for the meeting of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America this September in Naples, Florida. I intended to take a quick glance and got caught up for at least a half-hour. Dozens of opportunities … Read More...
Join the Magic Feather Project
You know how much I love Jude Hill‘s feathers. So you’ll understand how thrilled I am that, as usual, Jude has transformed a little stitchy experiment into an opportunity for education, community, and philanthropy. She has started The … Read More...