Check out this (winning) entry to a Farmer’s Market Holy Tomato! contest by Salty Seattle: a frozen version of the BLT. Really. So clever. Find the winning dessert? Lunch? HERE, as well as a recipe for candied … Read More...
ZOMG! It’s free!
Here’s a great freebie from Urban Threads. UT’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...This fun doodly design is available in two sizes in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats, FREE through Sunday, Aug. 29. Just add the version(s)
Have you tried River Silks?
Reader Roberta Allen sent us this glowing recommendation for River Silks Ribbon:
… Read More...This is the best silk ribbon for embroidery and needlework I’ve found. Not only are the colors beautiful, but the ribbon is extremely durable. I can thread it
What is CQI?
Cathy K answers the question, “What is Crazy Quilting International?” If you love crazy quilting, you’ll want to find out. See Cathy’s blog post.
Gawking Cranes fiber art
Pat Bishop from Fiber Rich Art – Soul Nutritious blog recently finished Gawking Cranes, shown here with her permission. I cannot stop looking at it, it’s so awesome. Another in her crane series will be shown at the International Quilt … Read More...
Giveaway: Garden Gate quilt
Cecily from Craftopotamus is hosting a giveaway in honor of bloggers in blogland. Get a chance to win this wonderful quilt she calls Garden Gate. Winners annonced Sept 12. Go here for entry details. Be sure and read her entire … Read More...
Call for Submissions – GAS Conference 2012 Toledo, OH
This posting was taken directly from an email sent by GAS, Glass Art Society.
Call for Presentation Proposals for the Glass Art Society 2012 Toledo,
OH Conference
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Studio Glass “Roots” in America,
the Glass … Read More...
Win a copy of Whip Up Mini Quilts
I own this book Whip Up Mini Quilts and love it. It’s the must-have craft book this year so if you don’t have a copy yet, the folks at Whip Up are giving away six of them. Contest ends August … Read More...
Summer’s end event: Ladybugs in Dotville
Wendy from Ivory Spring is hosting a quilt-along that will show you how to create this darling ladybug quilt using the Polka Dotville fabric line. I wonder if those ladybugs are appliqued on the pieced top. Join in and find … Read More...
Attention Christi Friesen fans!
Christi Friesen is holding her 5th annual “Private Stash” auction on E-Bay. These are pieces from her various published tutorials and online classes. There’s no reserve, so click here to head over and start bidding – you might pick up … Read More...
Menossi Mosaic Courses
Who wants to go to Italy to learn mosaic?? I know I do. But I just want to go to Italy in general. This would be a fabulous excuse though. You can go to Menossi Mosaic Courses which is held … Read More...
Learn online with SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog will be teaching two online needlework classes soon via Joggles. Personal Library of Stitches starts September 24, and Introduction to Silk Ribbon Embroidery starts October 7. Each class has six lessons and costs a total … Read More...
History as stitched by schoolgirls
A new exhibit at the Florence Griswold Museum will give us a glimpse of American history through the stitcheries of its children. With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Embroidery from the Connecticut River Valley will feature about 60 embroideries, watercolor sketches, … Read More...
Just Dandy quilt pattern
Today, Vanessa from V and Co. introduced a brand new quilt pattern Just Dandy with a great little catch. Preorder it by August 23rd and you get a discount.
I love her graphic dandelion on a gray background. Plus the … Read More...
Studio Tour – Christy Hydeck
Go on a video tour of the studio of mixed media artist Chrisy Hydeck. She takes you on a personal tour of her studio and discusses organizational tips. Click here to go to video.
New Online Knitting and Crafting Magazine – Nuno!
This is brand new, the first issue. 150 (ad free) pages of projects for knitting and crafting using recycled materials. Just over 30 projects for only $5.00!
Sale: A Muse Stamps
A Muse stamps is having an amazing sale on clear stamp sets, lots of alphabets and other cute sets, priced between $2 – $5 a set, what a deal! Check out the sale section by clicking here. Hurry before … Read More...
A Knitting Blog I Just Found….
Two Sides of the Same Stitch. Don’t know if it’s new or not, but I just found it. I’ll be back later, going to go read…….
New: Simply Stitching by Carina
Carina Envoldsen-Harris (Carina’s Craftblog) has published a hold-in-your-hand embroidery book. She says,
… Read More...Simply Stitching – Your No-Fuss Guide to Colourful Embroidery…is a combination of my two ebooks, Small Stitches and Stitching Borders and Beyond. The Small
Launch of Project Modern
The Modern Quilt Guild wants you to know about a new challenge they are hosting called Project Modern starting in September 2010. All skill levels are welcome to participate. Oh my, you gotta check out one of the prizes (sigh, … Read More...