Keiko Goke, a quilter and fabric designer from Sendai, Japan shares some of the quilts sent from around the world to help those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. Check out her blog Quilt Wonderland to see more.
Looking closely at Suzhou
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread received a piece of Suzhou embroidery as a gift. The work — seen through her analysis and beautiful close-up photos — invites study and awe. Enjoy Mary’s post.
A Jelly Bean that looks like Kate Middleton
Yeah, I’d say Royal Wedding fever is peaking. Check out this story on The Telegraph UK about a man who found a jelly bean with a striking resemblance to soon-to-be-a-princess Kate Middleton. Want it? It’ll be auctioned on ebay.
Spring Training at Ella Publishing
Ella Publishing invites you to set aside 20 minutes a day from April 25 through May 7 to join in the fun, education, and inspiration during their Spring Training Session. This two-week marathon ends on National Scrapbooking Day and includes … Read More...
New needlepoint app
Ruth Schmuff of Not your Grandmother’s Needlepoint clues us in to a new smart-phone app based on Sandra Arthur’s Shapes of Needlepoint. She says, “What a great system, you can search by shape, name or thread count. No more wondering … Read More...
Class: Techniques in Overdyed Threads
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is offering a new class in using overdyed threads effectively. She says,
… Read More...My new class, beginning in early June is designed to teach you many wonderful techniques you can use with these popular threads.
Quilters’ beds rarely covered with own creations
Tina from Seaside Stitches has taken the Naked Bed Challenge. She even shows us her “ugly” bedspread. Her nearly finished quilt, shown here, is just the thing. It’s a beauty. Read more HERE.
Crafty bloggers can barter
Molly from A Foothill Home Companion has hatched a new business this Spring. Called Blarter, it’s an online meeting place where bloggers can barter all things crafty from books to fabric. Read more about it HERE.
Spray on Liquid Glass?
We can thank Leigh Adams for this blog…she found some information online regarding spray on liquid glass. Spray on liquid glass? More information can be found on the web site Physorg.com. It’s a silica based substance that when sprayed … Read More...
New e-magazine for Kids
Alphabet Glue is one of those things I stumble upon, and am instantly in love. It’s an e-magazine that is catered to children (and their grown-ups) who love to read. I can already tell that they will have great crafts … Read More...
Tutorial: Crazy Scrappy quilt block, quilt-along
Aneela Hoey from ComfortStitching shows her fave way to use up fabric scraps – by making crazy squares. She’s thinking of kicking off a quilt-along to motivate all of us to dig into our scrap piles, complete with a giveaway … Read More...
Fair Trade Bead Stitch Markers
Click on over to Willow On The Water for stitch markers made from Fair Trade Beads.
“These wonderful beads are handmade using discarded glass bottles, dishes, fan blades & other used found glass. The glass is crushed into a powder, … Read More...
Relax your hands
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint offers a tip for relieving needlework stress in your hands. See her post.
Enjoy StitchPunk blog
Urban Threads has given its blog a big refresh and a new name: StitchPunk. You’ll love the new design, and the focus is still on stitching with an edge. Check it out.
And while you’re there, enjoy the story … Read More...
Kids Craft Website- Piggy Giggles
I wanted to share with you a great kids website called PiggyGiggles.com! I encourage you to explore around. They have some great ideas, and you can even submit your children’s crafts as well! Right now, they have an Easter … Read More...
Giveaway: Valerie Goodwin art quilt
Don’t miss a chance to win this fabulous mini art quilt made by Valerie Goodwin – an architect – over at I’m Feeling Crafty!. Get contest details HERE.
Foodiggity Accepting Food Art Submissions
Calling all food artists… whether you create food-inspired artwork or art from food itself, Foodiggity is starting a new feature, Food Art Fridays, and accepting submissions to be featured. Find more details HERE.
Raffle for TAFA
Rachel Biel is working hard to raise funds to support a new website for TAFA, The Textile and Fiber Art List. She says,
… Read More...We’re having TAFA’s first event during the Quilt Show here in Paducah: http://www.tafalist.com/p/tafa-market.html I am hoping to
Newsy: Help-Japan auction winner
We have a winner! Congratulations Belinda on having the winning bid of $52 on The Ultimate Free Motion Quilting Kit. The set includes the Supreme Slider, Little Genie Magic Bobbin Washers and Machingers Quilting Gloves. Thanks to each and … Read More...
Love links to Red and White quilt exhibit
Pat Sloan of PS Let’s Sew has created a special web space for bloggers to share their experiences attending the recent exhibit Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts. See a photo of Joanna Rose, who along … Read More...