The two lucky winners of the Faber-Castell prize package giveaway are:
Leanne and Sheila S.
Congrats ladies, your prizes are on the way, enjoy!
-Heather
Fresh Frantz Art Glass Newsletter
I was just checking out the screaming deals over at Frantz Art Glass. It’s all in their new newsletter and you should check it out. I sound like a commercial for them…no kick backs though. But they are having a … Read More...
Stitch a Posie sampler
This Daisychain ABCs Crewelwork Sampler makes me so happy — modern, colorful, full of variety and fun. The design is by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), and she’s taking preorders for kits now. Later the design will be … Read More...
Tips for photographing quilts for your blog
Amy Ellis shares a video on her blog that shows how to get the best shots of your quilts. All this is in preparation for the upcoming Bloggers’ Quilt Festival, which she hosts. Go to the video.
Winner of the Personalized Spatula (But Don’t Forget Your Coupon!)
And we have a winner of the Personalized Spatula from Lorelei Rose! The winner is……Randi! Her comment (116) was randomly drawn. And I should note Randi’s bonus entry for liking Lorelei Rose on facebook is the one that won, … Read More...
Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde in Corning! A Bead Intensive…
If you’re in Corning or the surrounding area and want a week of bead intensiveness check this out. It’s Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde and you better be ready to really learn about bead making. These ladies are truly masters … Read More...
The History of Wedding Cake
It’s everything wedding out there as April 29 approaches. Find a brief history of the wedding cake (well, the Britain-based history) HERE at The Telegraph. {spotted on the kitchn}
The Royal Wedding Menu (or the Best Guess)
For anyone else absorbed by the Royal Wedding (What is it about us Americans so obsessed with the Royals? Coveting a missed opportunity?), find an interesting article at epicurious that offers some insight into what might, might, be served … Read More...
Dante Marioni at Bullseye Gallery
Dante Marioni’s work is so lovely. Perfect in so many ways. He’s been blowing glass forever and his skill is perfect. There’s that word again. But it’s true. He’s the current show at Bullseye Gallery in Portland and he has … Read More...
For a Good Cause: Unexpected Treasures
It’s always nice to buy something and also help someone else at the same time. Next time you’re looking for a handmade card consider “Unexpected Treasures”. Here’s what they have to say:
““Unexpected Treasures” are handmade crafts by young … Read More...
Join Orna for Thread Gatherings
Orna Willis of Ornaments has a new concept for crafty groups: Thread Gatherings. Her blog says,
… Read More...Thread Gatherings are classes in a box. Each box is designed for eight people, with one designated leader. You can run these formally,
Free Earth Day Craft at Anthropologie
One of my favorite stores, Anthropologie is hosting a Free Earth Day Craft and Potting Class tomorrow, Friday, April 22, 2011. Check out their website to find a participating Anthropologie store near you & for times!
Art of Adorning – Bead Society of Orange County
This Saturday marks the return of the annual bead show, Art of Adorning put on by the Bead Society of Orange County. I have to say, this is one of the best bead shows I’ve ever participated in. The bead … Read More...
Sneak peek: Flower Shop fabric
Rashida from I Heart Linen gives her readers a sneak peek of two new fabric lines she created for Timeless Treasures. Here’s my favorite, Flower Shop. Love the focus fabric in both the warm and cool color palettes. Go HERE… Read More...
Help Cindy find a source
We got this interesting note from Cindy Madsen of Bagatelle Patterns:
… Read More...We are trying to reprint a pattern that was custom printed originally by McCalls in 1996. It included a large sheet of transfer embroidery patterns. McCalls will reprint the
Grab a cuppa: Alliances Contest Gallery
Grab a cup of tea, coffee or whatever suits, then check out this year’s quilts entered in Alliances: People, Patterns, Passion contest. Put on by the The Alliance for American Quilts, it’s their major fundraiser.
Here’s a little clip … Read More...
Mod Times Quilt-Along starts today
Look at this gorgeous quilt Jessica from Twin Fibers made for a baby. She used Rainbow Garden by Prints Charming and the rest is Kona cotton. If you want to learn how to make one, join these sisters in their … Read More...
Join “Our Susannah Quilt” event
Erik HOMEMADE(R) Coffee Break eZine is hosting a Quilt Along beginning April 18th, 2011. He will be posting the instructions to make blocks and then how to assemble them into a 64″ x 79″ quilt. Each Monday Erik will share … Read More...
Bloggers’ Quilt Festival coming soon!
Amy from Amy’s Creative Side is hosting another Bloggers’ Quilt Festival. This is a non-competitive event – all quilters (modern and traditional) are welcome to enter a photo of a recently finished quilt. Get more information HERE.
Newsy: Art gallery for quilts opens in NYC
Dale Riehl from The City Quilter is getting the word out about The ArtQuilt Gallery that opened this month in New York. See the press release below.
NEW YORK–The ArtQuilt Gallery•NYC will open April 5, becoming the only commercial gallery… Read More...