The Purl Bee is offering us some charming projects and this one is just lovely. Whitney the “Whit’s Knits” tells us: “Bells are one of my very favorite holiday motifs. I love the tinkle-plinkle of their happy sound and the … Read More...
Giveaway: SewThankful | La Todera
Susan Brubaker Knapp from Blue Moon River is hosting a series of giveaways on her blog from patterns she got at the Fall International Quilt Market, Houston. Get a chance to win one of four patterns by Julie Creus of … Read More...
Freebies: Pop Ups
No stamping in this one but I think a lot of us cardmakers love to make pop up cards so I thought I’d share this great site I came across. Artist Robert Sabuda shares loads of free and simple pop … Read More...
Mini Felted Fascinator Hats Patterns by Chris Wass
I have been fascinated by the Fascinators worn at the Royal wedding and I finally found a pattern by Chris Wass of “Phoenix United Craft Society”. Chris’s search for a cute head covering to wear to her cousin’s Bar Mitzvah, … Read More...
eBook; 9 Free Knitting Patterns Perfect for spring
This is a free downloadable eBook from “All Free Knitting”! The 9 Free Knitting Patterns Perfect for Spring eBook not only includes free shawl knitting patterns, but you’ll also find lacy scarves, handy market bags and totes and even … Read More...
Toy Drop Lands In Brisbane
Brisbane’s (Australia) largest handmade collective, BrisStyle, is joining forces with the Toy Society to co-ordinate a MEGA Toy Drop throughout the South East and beyond during the month of May. Hundreds of toys with notes to “take me home” … Read More...
Book review: 101 Log Cabin Blocks
Log Cabin fans, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this quilting pattern book 101 Log Cabin Blocks
created by House of White Birches released this month. Product Description: This book is 112 pages and includes diagrams … Read More...
Inspiration: Card Sketches
Artsy cross over bag
This quilted bag has definite cool factor. Picture yourself wearing this to your local cyber cafe to meet all your artsy friends for a coffee latte. Called The Amanda Bag, you can download the pattern for $9.00 USD at … Read More...
Print and Pattern book
This book Print and Pattern by Bowie Style of Print and Pattern is on my wish list. Though geared toward graphic designers, anyone crafty will want this reference on hand.
[tags]inspiration, modern prints, reference, patterns, Bowie Style[/tags]
Make your own ironing board cover
Choose from three pieced patchwork patterns that will cover your ironing board with handmade style. This would be a good way to use up some scraps. Visit Cotton Way to see more.
[tags]patchwork sewing project, ironing board covers, patterns[/tags]
Swirl, swirl, swirl
It’s no secret that many polymer clay artists love to create “swirl” beads. If you are one of them, check out this tutorial on Polymer Clay Central by Anna Anpilogova on how to create new and interesting designs on this … Read More...
Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt-Along
It’s not too late to join the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) quilt-along hosted by Konda at Moose on the Porch Quilts. Instructions are posted for 5 blocks, with 7 to go.
Here’s a peek at the first one. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Welcome Spring quilt
Cherri House of Cherry House Quilts created the Welcome Spring quilt for the Moda Bake Shop. It’s lovely. Get the recipe here.
[tags]Cherri House, Moda Bake Shop, quilts, patterns, free recipe[/tags]
Pottery Barn Quilt – Sewing Pattern
Ever since Pottery Barn began selling Denyse Schmidt’s Single Girl quilts I’ve wanted one. But at $349.00 for a Full/Queen my acquisition would have to wait. Happily, Denyse is selling the Single Girl quilt pattern so I can make … Read More... Mixed Bag to Quilt
Diane of Sewman Maniac Quilter just sewed up this wonderful purse using a Nanette pattern Mixed Bag to Quilt. Available at Freda’s Hive Etsy.
Pattern only $9.00 Kit (pattern and fabric) $22.00
[tags]quilt, patterns, purses, bags, Freda’s Hive, fabric[/tags]Birdie Big Blocks quilt pattern
“Perfect for beginners” the product description says. Available at Cabbage Rose Quilts. Go here to view the pattern. $9.00 USD
[tags]quilting, patterns, birds, applique[/tags]
Looking for more Bird themed quilt patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Two Great Felt Food Etsy Shops
Find felt food and felt food patterns at these two great etsy shops.