Cara from Me? A Mom? is hosting a Quilt Along for her original quilt design Urban Lattice, formerly called the manly quilt. Do check out her Urban Lattice quilt, it’s amazing. Visit her post for quilt-along details.
Politically incorrect humor at Gen Q
Megan from The Bitchy Stitcher has joined Jake and Melissa as one of the editors at Generation Q. I read her first column Unravelled: Oh, Mom! and could not stop laughing. It’s a conversation (imaginary) she has with her … Read More...
New Online Bead Making E-mag – Soda Lime Times
A friend told me about this new online magazine you all should check out. It’s for glass bead making and it looks great. It’s called Soda Lime Times. You must get a copy. There’s even a tutorial on how … Read More...
Ideas for Redesigning the Food Label
I do believe the Food and Drug Administration, considering a redesign of the food labels found on food in the US, would benefit from checking out the submissions to the redesign the food label contest hosted by Good. … Read More...
Packaging that Fools Fools Like Me
I was rather intrigued by this article at Chow on the phrases used by food packagers in the past 50 years that fool consumers into buying, because I’m easily coerced into purchases by labels. And these pushers of products with … Read More...
Read the Hand & Lock zine
The latest edition of Hand and Lock Embroidery‘s free e-zine is available now. Check it out.
See “First Edition” through Joetta’s eyes
Enjoy Joetta Maue‘s excellent, photo-filled review of the latest exhibit at the Textile Arts Center—First Edition, the work of six resident artists. Seeing the exhibit through Joetta’s eyes is almost as good as getting to attend in … Read More...
New tatting book from Jon Yusoff
Jon Yusoff‘s new tatting book is available now! Elegant Tatting Gems includes the 18 designs shown here. Jon says,
… Read More...The approach that I have taken for this book is to come up with designs that uses the basic techniques
Stitch a cause-ribbon button
Fourteen Countess has a fresh take on the cause ribbon that’s worth imitating. Her tiny cross-stitch buttons are much more sturdy (and interesting!) than a length of satin ribbon. Make some for the cause of your choice. And go to … Read More...
Wantobe Quilter Campaign to start soon
Madame Samm from Stash Manicure is hosting a Wantobe Quilter campaign starting in August. There will be giveaways of supplies and tools any new quilter will need to get started in the craft – including a sewing machine. Click here… Read More...
Quilt blocks needed for Burning Man event
Calling all quilters! Christina from A Few Scraps is participating in the Burning Man Festival by bringing a treadle sewing machine, supplies and blocks to Black Rock City. Anyone attending the festival can sew a quilt top together and take … Read More...
“Beautiful Chaos” of improvisational quilts
Grab a cuppa and head on over to Collector’s Weekly to see an excellent article, The Beautiful Chaos of Improvisational Quilts by Lisa Hix. Senior Editor Ben Marks explains,
… Read More...It features more than a dozen photos of quilts by Sherry
Carry your lipstick in style
These gorgeous little reticules were created by Viv of Hen’s Teeth mostly of vintage embroidery, lace, and appliques. What could be more perfect for a bride or her mother on that special day. See more at her blog post. … Read More...
For stitch artists down-under
If you’re a Southern Hemisphere stitcher, you’ll want to get in on this traveling exhibition. Go to the site for details. And thanks so much to Erica Spinks of Creative Dabbling for sharing the announcement.
Stitch your own iPhone cover
Check this out!!! You can stitch a custom cover for your iPhone!!! The kits, available online from Connect Design, include the perforated cover, some design charts, floss, and a needle–and sell for US$18.00. Go to the listing to find … Read More...
Stitch on the beach!
Amy of Amy Stitches sent us the heads-up about an awesome-sounding stitching retreat taking place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (USA), in October. The event’s site says,
… Read More...We are going to have a great year in 2011!!! As usual, we
Support the spread of poisons
Victoria Crowder Payne invites your support for creating the Sinister Stitch exhibit and documentary. Her Kickstarter site describes the exhibit:
… Read More...A mixed media embroidered collection consisting of 13 ancient poisonous botanicals anchored by a central personification of the Mandrake Root’s
Stitch & Hem
Saw this posted on the Colette Patterns blog yesterday. Stitch and Hem a new website that helps pair you up with a clothing designer. You pick the clothing and they make it for you in your measurements. I love this … Read More...
Newsy: Former editors of “QH” launch “Generation Q”
As you likely know by now, Quilter’s Home magazine is defunct – the last issue is on newsstands now. Boo, hiss…I’m heartsick over it. Click here to read more.
However, the talent behind my former favorite quilting rag is still … Read More...
Newsy: “Quilter’s Home” going away
Jake and Melissa from life=creativity announce Quilter’s Home magazine will end publication after the August/ September issue. I am sad to hear it. I say enjoyment=Quilter’s Home, and for that reason alone I’ll miss it. Click here to … Read More...