Sweden is famous for its art glass from the houses of Kosta, Boda and Orrefors. The area of Sweden where these art glass factories are is Smaland, which is also where Pippi Longstocking is from. In that area there are … Read More...
Lucky Charms Week at Scrapy Land
Join Susan and the team at Scrapy Land for a fun filled week of challenges, tutorials and inspiration. Things are already in progress, but you can still join in the fun. Click here for more information.
Apply to host a Singer House Party!
This is neat. you can apply to host a house party to share your love of sewing with your friends. You get to borrow this machine or buy it at a discount and then they also give you some party … Read More...
Pie Pi
Aaaah, I’m knee deep in the midst of my photo shoot for my book and I’ve been neglecting something very important: Pi Day! (As in March 14, 3.14). Thanks to Sugar Bee Crafts for the reminder. Check out some Pi … Read More...
Giveaway: May Arts Ribbon!
{EDITED} The response to this giveaway has been phenomenal! Thanks so much to all the entrants for their participation and great comments! The winner was chosen using a random number generator. I’m pleased to announce that the winner of 5 … Read More...
Couple of Things from The Museum of Glass
Here are a couple items of note from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. First I think you should all subscribe to their You Tube Channel so you can see great videos about glass and the artists that create … Read More...
Potato Chip Tree
Turn potato chips into a centerpiece with this potato chip tree stand. Learn more about it HERE at Spoon and Tamago.
Diva Jewelry Sale
Sorry guys this one is just for the Australian Readers DIVA is having a fundraiser where proceeds go to the Earthquake Appeal. All items are $2 in Brookvale NSW .
Newsy: Quilts of Valor kick-off at Rabbit’s Lair
Mary at The Rabbit’s Lair wants quilters everywhere to know they are now an official quilt shop with Quilts of Valor. To kick things off, today Friday March 11, she is hosting a Quilts of Valor workshop led by … Read More...
Redesigning the Recipe
Check out the amazing finalists from Good’s “Redesign the Recipe” challenge to see how these creative foodies turned recipes into images. I’m pleasantly surprised at the stunning variation in the 23 final choices. Shown are submissions from Francesco Vedovato, … Read More...
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Need a Kiln? Go to KilnFrog.com!
Buying a new kiln is usually a big investment. Hundreds of dollars if not more. And then what? Well wander over to kilnfrog.com to get the assistance that you need. This is a web site created by Gail over at … Read More...
New mini samplers from Janet Granger
Here’s some juicy news from Janet Granger:
… Read More...I have just launched a couple of new samplers on my website, which you might like to look at. The saying on the first sampler is ‘A Token Of Love’. It is
Cotton, oh cotton why are you so high?
Cotton prices are rising. It’s bad news. I wrote a post about it back in October, visit Raw cotton prices sky-high; may lead to hoarding. With all the lovely new fabric lines coming out we can expect to pay … Read More...
Throw a Singer House Party
Singer is offering an opportunity for sewists across the United States to to share their love of sewing and try out the Confidence Stylist sewing machine. It’ll all happen through 800 House Parties to take place on Mother’s Day weekend, … Read More...
Event: Blogger’s Pillow Party
Rachel from Stitched in Color is hosting the 2011 Blogger’s Pillow Party. Each month you can enter one of your homemade pillows (sewn, knitted, crocheted) to get a chance to win fabric and bragging rights. Go to post Blogger’s Pillow … Read More...
Losses
The needle art world lost two well-loved leaders recently.
Judy Harper, needlepoint matriarch, died February 28. Her obituary is posted on the home page of her web site.
Lisa Roswell, the designer behind The Primitive Needle, … Read More...
Newsy: Kickoff weekend stitching
Join Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt for the kickoff of her very first Have a Stitchin’ Weekend. First up is a tutorial on half-square triangles done as she says in That Girl style. No pinning, measuring, or drawing … Read More...
Travel: Tour England with Joe the Quilter
Quilter and *author Joe Cunningham of Joe the Quilter is leading a tour in England August 6-14, 2011. Of the 8 days traipsing across the country he says, It is the most fun any quilter could have. I bet so. … Read More...
Wedding Flowers {2011 Trends}
Aisle Dash explores the latest trends in wedding flowers for 2011. From vintage modern to lush organic, there’s something for every style. Click here to read the full post.