For those of you located in the Bay Area, Hambly Studios will be holding a special Open Studio for Halloween today October 21st 2010 from 5-8 pm. There will be Makes and Takes for the kids and shopping fun … Read More...
I bought some Florafox
Kim at True Up introduced a German fabric line from Farbenmix today and this particular one is my favorite; it’s called Florafox. Thusly smitten, I followed her link straight to Volksfaden and bought a meter of it. The product description … Read More...
That Girl: Serendipity e-pattern
Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt has added a Pattern Shop to her blog. She is offering her very first quilt pattern there – Serendipity. I’m a huge fan of hers – see That Girl’s Signature Blocks and A hexie lover … Read More...
Ugly fabric ideas and a contest
Marilyn from Stash Manicure has some fresh ideas for what to do with ugly fabric. She uses some here in her garden to combat weeds. Go to the post for a good laugh. Next if you are feeling industrious this … Read More...
A Great Idea for Donating Supplies.
Every so often we are forced, yes forced, to go through our supplies and clear out items we know we won’t be using (to make room for new ones of course!). Elle from Elle’s Studio has a great suggestion for … Read More...
The sewing table behind the artist
Mary from Sewing Saves Sanity is a talented sewer and quilter who talks about her experience showing some of her creations at the New Hope Arts Center. She even gives us a glimpse of her sewing table – it’s all … Read More...
Make an ornament, have fun, help Nicole
Meaghan of ohmeaghan blog reminds us of a swiftly approaching deadline. She says,
… Read More...We’re issuing a call for one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments created by artists, crafters and creative people across the land to benefit The Fiercegrrl Fund!…The task: design an
Willy Wonka Chewing Gum a Reality?
As my daughter has not only been obsessed with the Wizard of Oz of late, but also Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the original film, thank you very much). So the news that Roald Dahl’s brainchild for Willy … Read More...
Bake a Cake Stop Motion Video
Check out this incredible Bake a Cake stop motion video, HERE at Pretty Parade. The video was proposed by Alexandre Dubosc, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the international festival of animation film. {spotted on Tasteologie}
The Birth of Sugar Cereals
An advertising relic that signaled a change that would be felt forever: the birth of sugar coated cereal. Find it HERE at The World’s Best Ever.
Caps For Good!
Save The Children is looking for talented knitters and crocheters who would like to contribute a small handmade cap to help keep low-birthweight babies warm during their first few weeks of life. These caps will be delivered through Save the … Read More...
New from SharonB: The Stitch Files
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog has a new treat for beginning stitchers. She says,
… Read More...The Stitch Files…are printable template pages that people can download and use. These worksheets build into a resource file. Today I release the first set of
Free desktop calendar from JMD
October’s free desktop calendar is available now from JMD Designs. Each month’s calendar features another of Janet M. Davies’ beautiful stitcheries. Get the download.
Rainbow Around the Block stunning stats
October for author and fabric designer Anna Maria Horner is all about sewing together the blocks quilters sent in to support her project Rainbow Around the Block to comfort the 2010 flood victims of Tennessee, USA. She said, we’ve … Read More...
Free: October desktop calendar
October’s free desktop calendar featuring the exquisite stitching of SharonB is now available from Pin Tangle blog. Get the download.
Phildar’s PhilDays Sale. Ends 10.10.10
If you’ve been with me on this blog for any amount of time, you know that the first REAL yarn I ever knitted with was Phildar. I don’t even remember the name of it, just that it was Phildar, so … Read More...
Giveaway – New Knit Circus Collection
The newest Knit Circus Collection, I have 3 to give away
Go here and have a sneak peek and then come back and let me know what you’re favorite project is!
Chicago News: Renegade Hosts DIY Home Decor Pavilion
… Read More...On October 2nd + 3rd, 2010, from 11am – 7pm, many of Chicago’s best designers and distributors of handmade, sustainable and refurbished home + garden furnishings will descend on Chicago’s new ‘Design District‘ – Grand Ave. (between Damen and Wood)
Vogue Knitting Live!!!
I have ONE FREE ADMISSION ticket to this event!
Who’s going?
1st commenter gets it, let me know…..
And check out the deets HERE
Quilt Index to go global with grant
The American focused Quilt Index announced this week they are about to fulfill a dream of going international with their digital quilt collection. To get them started on this ambitious project the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded … Read More...