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...
Quilt as Desired Quilt-Along
Christina over at A Few Scraps is hosting a quilt-along that will actually focus on the quilting part of the making process instead of the piecing. If the mantra quilt as desired scares you like it does me, you may … Read More...
Antique Sampler BOM a beauty
Sue from Sue Daley Designs shows off her finished Antique Sampler. It’s her new Block of the Month (BOM). Get more info here.
[tags]sampler quilt, antique, BOM, pattern[/tags]
Freebie: Online Stamping Magazine
(image by Stampavie)
Click here to download the latest issue of Stampavie Creations, the FREE online stamping magazine. It’s got lots of lovely stamped cards, projects and techniques.
-Heather
An iPhone app for stitchers
Dig this announcement from C&T Publishing Blog:
… Read More...Our new iPhone App, Judith Baker Montano’s Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Guide — Beginner’s, is now available for $4.99 on the iTunes App Store.
There are more than 50 basic
Get the skinny on Berlinwork
Janet Perry gives the lowdown on Berlinwork — a needlepoint fad of the 1830s and 40s. Get the details from Janet’s post on Nuts About Needlepoint blog.
Wash your embroidery — and your horse!
Mary Corbet‘s latest advice for caring for fine needlework is going to send stitchers running to veterinary supply stores and agri co-ops. Find out how and why Mary uses and recommends Orvus — a horse shampoo — from her … Read More...
Sweet Chandelier
Check out this glimpse inside the hotel, The Maisn Moschino in Milan. Each room has a theme, and one room is devoted to food, including this cookie and candy chandelier. Find the spread at www.psfk.com. {via epicute}
[tags]hotels, … Read More...
Sewing room pillow
Joan from Thrilled to Pieces is hoping her swap partner will like this pillow she’s about to finish sewing. I think she’ll love it, I know I do.
[tags]sewing rooms, decor, pillow, quilt[/tags]
Top 5 Kid Craft Supplies
Makes and Takes has compiled her top 5 Kids Craft Supplies over at SC Johnson..be sure to check it out and see if you’ve got those items lurking in your craft closet!! I know I have a little shopping … Read More...
Steal this idea: Stitched birthday card
Martha Stewart might have the most creative staff in the world. I love The Crafts Dept. blog, where Martha’s staffers post snippets about what’s going on in their world. For Martha’s birthday recently, the summer interns created handmade cards for … Read More...