It actually started today but you still have time to get there. It’s Glassfest in Corning, NY. If you haven’t been to Corning for a glass adventure you really need to go. There are exhibits and demonstrations and tours and … Read More...
Quilts for Joplin workshops
The folks in Joplin, Missouri (USA) who survived the May 24 killer tornado need some hugs. The Rabbit’s Lair in Rogers, Arkansas plan to do just that by sending some homemade quilts their way. They are hosting five Friday workshops, … Read More...
Q & A and giveaway: Simple Gifts by Jennifer Worrick
Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, shares a Q & A session on her blog with Jennifer Worrick, author of Simple Gifts: 50 Little Luxuries to Craft, Sew, Cook & Knit. The focus of the Q & A … Read More...
Article: Top 5 Struggles of Digital Scrapbookers | Nettio Designs
Lynette from Nettio Designs recently asked digital scrapbookers to share their struggles with her. She then compiled the answers into the chart shown above. In her article she goes into further details of each area. What do you think, is … Read More...
It’s new: Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond deLuxe
Husqvarna Viking announces the debut of their new Designer Diamond deLuxe sewing and embroidery machine. The Designer Diamond deLuxe provides all the functionality of previous Designer Diamond machines but has the added deLuxe Stitch System.
“[The deLuxe Stitch System] portions … Read More...
Rice writes “A Little Online Etiquette”
Rice Freeman-Zachery from Create Mixed Media shares her thoughts on the best ways to interact online saying she wants to see “a return to a sense of civility” among bloggers. Go to her well written opinion piece, A Little Online … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Quilter’s Home June/July 2011
I am so excited to show you that I’m in the June/July issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. Look for the Bookmarked article under the Chat section. It’s on newsstands now, so be sure and get or borrow a copy … Read More...
Literally the Sweetest Chair Design You’ll Ever See
Submitting to Edible Crafts
I thought I’d pause for just a bit and address how to get featured here on Edible Crafts. While about 80 percent of my finds I come across while mining the internet, about 20 percent are from submissions, usually from … Read More...
Mystery Mosaic of the Surfing Virgin of Guadalupe Appears in Encinitas
This story was on NPR and since I’ve already written about mosaic today I thought I’d stay on topic and add this amusing little tidbit. The mosaic of the Virgin of Guadalupe Surfing appeared mysteriously in Encinitas around Easter Sunday. … Read More...
The Enormous Tiny Art Show | Moore, Kelly
Online class: Fiber art and watercolor with Sue
Fans of art quilter Sue Bleiweiss, listen up. She’s teaching an online class in June –
Watercolor Explorations for the Fiber Artist. Click the class title to find out more about it and to register.
[Image via… Read More...Newsy: “Quilter’s Home” bookmarked me!
I have kept a secret from you, dear readers, but now I can dish. I’m in the current issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. One of their editors (Melissa) contacted me back in March for an interview for the feature … Read More...
Strawberry & Lemonade Vintage Wedding
Bright and cheerful pops of color make this strawberry and lemonade photo shoot fresh and fun! It’s highlighted in the brand new online magazine It’s All in the Details… featuring inspiration for handmade weddings. I discovered it on Brenda’s Wedding … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Quilt Festival Spring 2011
Grab a cup of tea, coffee or whatever suits, then check out the lovely quilts entered in Bloggers’ Quilt Festival – Spring 2011. Amy from Amy’s Creative Side hosts this biannual show. Visit the Festival and see all the … Read More...
Quilt Market Best Booths – Salt Lake City
Quilt enthusiasts, go HERE to see the Best Booth Award winners at Spring Quilt Market 2011. Categories include Creativity, Merchandising, New Exhibitor, and Single/Double/ Multiple Booth.
African American Fabrics
I absolutely love this bottle tree fabric from artist, activist, fabric designer Kweli Kitwana.
this one is great too:
You can purchase these and others designed by Kweli on Spoonflower. She also teaches classes on creating your own Fabric … Read More...
Interweave’s New Knitting Lab!
With Exciting Classes from Your Favorite Instructors
Interweave Knitting Lab | November 3-6, 2011 | Marriott San Mateo | San Mateo, CA
Registration is Open!
Registration is now open for the first annual Interweave Knitting Lab… Read More...
Online ATC Swap | Punk Projects
Katie at Punk Projects wrote in to let me know that she is holding an ATC swap. Sign ups run until Sunday May 15th 2011. Click here for all the details.
Quilter newbies, learn from Laura Nownes
Don’t miss this evening’s Wednesday Night Live! webcast brought to you by C&T Publishing. Author and teacher Laura Nownes will teach a beginning class on creating a quilt block. Laura, along with Diana McClun, wrote the classic book Quilts! Quilts!! … Read More...