Here’s a great idea from Needleprint. The blog says,
… Read More...Left it too late to mail a present? Overwhelmed by international shipping costs? Never fear, we can send a gift and a card to your friend with just 36 hours
Giveaway: 1930s Hooverette dress e-Pattern for 18″ dolls
Hint of History is giving away an e-pattern for a 1930s Hooverette dress for 18″ dolls to three lucky readers of their blog. The 1930s wrapstyle housedress is finished with bias trim at the arms and neck, and close with … Read More...
Submit Your Thanksgiving Table Photos to the kitchn
Want the world to see your Thanksgiving table? Submit a photo to the kitchn.
8 Crazy Nights Crafts & Giveaway!
Starting November 24th the team at Crafting Jewish Style will begin their 8 Crazy Nights countdown showcasing Hanukkah crafts. They will also be giving away a grand prize to one lucky winner consisting of a signed copy of Crafting Jewish … Read More...
Winners of the No-Bake Gingerbread Houses Giveaway
The results are in! The two, randomly drawn winners are:
Jennifer, comment 22 and
Anya, comment 50 (check out her Hills Creek Quilter blog HERE)
Thank you all for participating! And you can still enter the giveaway … Read More...
Stay tuned: Awesome giveaway later this week
Stay tuned for an awesome giveaway later this week! I can’t tell you right now what it is, but I can give you a couple of clues each day.
Clue #1: It’s smaller than a breadbox. But not much smaller.… Read More...
Say It Isn’t So Food Network
Sigh. Ace of Cakes has been canceled. And this news has been confirmed on Duff’s bakery site, Charm City Cakes. And in the farewell post, Duff applies the terms “genuine” and “wacky” to the show. I have … Read More...
National Exhibition of Patchwork in Sevilla
This gorgeous quilt Día de Mercado de Juana Castañeda, won first prize at the National Exhibition of Patchwork in Sevilla, Spain. Marisa from Las Telitas de Marisa shares this photo of the event and many more, including the second … Read More...
New Blog from the Layer Cake Shop
The new blog from the Layer Cake Shop is here! The blog will offer new baking projects each week. And you know they have impeccable taste, as they feature my frosting and cookie recipes. (smile). This week, find a tutorial … Read More...
Print Friendly Pages at The Kitchn
Ooooh, a great new feature at the kitchn: Print friendly pages.
Giveaway Reminder: The Stampmaker
You only have until Sunday for a chance to win a Teresa Collins Stampmaker. Click here to go to the giveaway and follow the directions to be entered. (don’t comment here on this post it won’t count :))
-Heather
My picks for AAQ auction week three
It’s week three of the The Alliance for American Quilts annual fundraising auction. I’m watching the bidding on these two 16″ x 16″ art quilts. Shown top is “Nine Patch Evolution” by Pat Daniels from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Visit this quilt… Read More...
Big Sale at Frantz Art Glass
The deals are hot and so is Mike…hee hee! But seriously folks, if you’re a lampworker they’ve got some deals for you over at Frantz Art Glass. I’ll be placing an order first thing in the morning. Not only … Read More...
Mix up your stitches!
Free shipping at Anderson Needlework
Anderson Needlework — purveyors of Rowandean and African Folklore hand-embroidery kits — is offering free shipping through December 31! Anderson ships only within the USA. Go to the site.
Cake, Unnecessary Frosting, and the Elimination of Me
As one whose professional life revolves around unnecessary ornament (that is, cookie decorating), I must take issue with the early 20th century limited view of Austrian architect Adolf Loos that frills and ruffles mire a culture in our own indulgence, … Read More...
CrossStitcher gets a redesign
Look what has happened to CrossStitcher magazine! Charlie Moorby of the magazine’s staff tells us:
… Read More...Here at CrossStitcher magazine, we’ve just had a re-design and now we’re rocking a trendy new look that’s jam-packed with contemporary cross stitch designs and
New stitchy mag: Spool
We got this heads-up from Debbie Coe, social networker for Spool, a brand-new needlework tabloid:
… Read More...Spool is a multi-technique publication in a tabloid format. It’s size is 11″x14″ and the graphics and photographs are sharp and colorful. Anyone
2011 Whip Up calendar available
Kathreen of Whip Up announces the 2011 Whip Up calendar is now available as a downloadable or hard copy. Each month features a crafters’ unique gifts. Visit the post to see the lineup January through December. Scroll down the page.
Do you need a kick?
With 182 comments and counting Jacquie from Tallgrass Prairie Studio hit a cord among artsy types with her recent post on the book The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield. … Read More...