Carley Seale, owner of The Gypsy Wagon boutique, is excited to announce the return of Gypsy Handmade Markets. Originally launched in Fall 2008 as an outlet for local “do-it-themselvers” to sell their wares, Seale has decided to bring the Saturday … Read More...
Fun times at the Museum – The Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
We had a family day on Saturday and decided it might be time to give our little girl an appreciation of the arts. So we decided to take her to the museum. Little did we know, it would be so … Read More...
Tatting is high fashion
OMG! TotusMel’s needle-tatted ankle corsets(/necklaces) showed up on the runways during New York Fashion Week! Yes! If you weren’t already craving her funky “software,” this should do it for you. See more on her blog post.
Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs
Learn how to turn your passion into your living at the second annual Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs! This year’s event will take place August 5th-7th 2011 in beautiful San Francisco. We’ll be meeting at one of the city’s most inspiring … Read More...
New CQ zine from Pat Winter
The news is all over the stitchy webs. But just in case you haven’t yet heard: The first issue of Pat Winter‘s Crazy Quilt Gatherings is now available through MagCloud for US$10 print, US$5 digital, or US$15 both. And … Read More...
A Foodie President’s Day
Celebrate the US President’s Day the proper way, with food. Find food-related tidbits on ten US Presidents HERE at Chow. For example, President Taylor consumed a large bowl of cherries and a pitcher of iced milk at a 4th … Read More...
Blog tour for Quilt Fiesta book
Cheryl from Cheryl Lynch Quilts announces a blog tour to celebrate her new book called Quilt Fiesta!: Surprising Designs from Mexican Tiles. Get the blog tour schedule and find out how you can win a free copy of the just-out … Read More...
Barrel of Craft at Reverse Garbage
Cardboard Barrels on sale for a limited time $3/$4 each @ Reverse Garbage.
Reverse Garbage is open for trading from their new warehouse at 20 Burke St, Woolloongabba Brisbane Australia. They will be holding a Grand Opening celebrationon … Read More...
What is the difference between Organdy and Organza
Organdy
A sheer, lightweight, cotton fabric made with an open, plain weave and very fine, tightly twisted single yarns. Organdy has crisp to stiff drape that may be gathered, pleated or shirred into a bouffant fullness. It may be used … Read More...
Man Crafts: tea duck | Dollar Store Crafts
This is genius in particular.
Man Crafts: tea duck | Dollar Store Crafts.
Dollar Store Crafts is a great website if you want to bang out a cheap but awesome craft. Amaze your friends!
Maker Faire 2011 Application Information « Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco
It’s time again to apply to Bazaar Bizarre at Maker Faire! Maker Faire is an amazing event! The Bazaar Bizarre building attracts something like 80,000 people.
Get your application in early! I can’t tell you how many people wait and … Read More...
National Drink Wine Day
Apparently today is National Drink Wine Day, at least here in the US. So bye, I’ll see you tomorrow…
BOM: Butterfly Garden starting soon
Isn’t’ this fresh? One of my favorite quilt shops The Rabbit’s Lair is hosting a new BOM program starting March 1, 2011. Shown is one of the 18″ blocks that make up the finished 64″ x 64″ quilt aptly named … Read More...
Oedipus in Vegetables
“The story of Oedipus, in 8 minutes, performed in vegetables, in the tradition of Bun Hur.” I’ll not touch the description at vimeo. Perfect. See this short film by Jason Wishnow and learn more about how it was made … Read More...
Raffle: Vintage Stars quilt
Vikki from Field Trips in Fiber is handling the raffling of this beautiful 75″ x 84″ Vintage Stars quilt. Talented members of her local guild Country School Quilters made the quilt with proceeds going to the Virginia Quilt Museum. … Read More...
New Mini-Mag for Kids
Whipup has a brand new AD FREE magazine for kids. It includes over 20 craft projects among other things. The download price is $5, but totally worth it since your children won’t have to be influenced by all those distracting … Read More...
Themed Link Ups at Funky Junk
If you haven’t had the pleasure of perusing Donna’s site, Funky Junk Interiors, then you are really missing out. Donna has a totally cool decorating style where she incorporates items that many people would consider junk. I don’t just … Read More...
American Mosaic Summit in Austin, Texas
The dates are February 16-20, 2011. The place Austin, TX. The event, American Mosaic Summit, The 10th Annual SAMA Conference. Are you going? I sure wish I was. I’ll be at my store…if you go give me a report … Read More...
Retro Mummy and Quilts for Queensland
Corrie from Retro Mummy is heading up a quilt drive for those worst hit by the recent floods in Queensland. There are a couple of ways to take part. Send in one or several 12 1/2 inch quilt blocks that … Read More...
BHLDN {by Anthropologie}
Postcards & Pretties revealed a sneak peek of Anthropologie’s stunning new line of wedding dresses as spotted over on Glamour! The line makes its official debut on February 14th and includes bridesmaid dresses, as well as shoes and … Read More...