I received a lovely note from Jennifer Forest, telling me a bit about her book, Jane Austen’s Sewing Box. Jennifer says,
… Read More...A few years ago I was reading again Jane Austen’s novels when I noticed that her women were
New designs from Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk has 22 new designs — including the one shown here — that are ready for your embroidered embellishments. She says,
Printed on 100% cotton fabric and available as small (A5), medium (A4) and large (A3) panels. Can be…
Product Review: Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
Stephanie Wheeler reviews the Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher from Idea.Ology. Click here to go to review.
Follow the development of ecclesiastical embroidery
Just wait till you see this! Ruth O’Leary writes in,
I’m a textile artist based in the North East of England, and on my blog I’m documenting the work involved in a commission I have recently won to make a processional banner…
Free patterns from Bird Brain Designs
Patty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great source for free hand-embroidery patterns. She says,
Bird Brain Designs offers a new embroidery freebie every month on their site and there’s an extra one linked in the current newsletter.
Thanks so much, Patty! See…
Free patterns from Bird Brain Designs
Patty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great source for free hand-embroidery patterns. She says,
… Read More...Bird Brain Designs offers a new embroidery freebie every month on their site and there’s an extra one linked in the current newsletter.
Is It That Time Already??
The nights are cooler, the mornings are filled with heavy dew and the leaves are turning and starting to fall. Yes, Autumn is on the horizon.
Pretty close to when Autumn ends, hat and scarf season arrive, and the folks at…
Is It That Time Already??
The nights are cooler, the mornings are filled with heavy dew and the leaves are turning and starting to fall. Yes, Autumn is on the horizon.
Pretty close to when Autumn ends, hat and scarf season arrive, and the folks … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty washcloths with bias tape edging
A square of terry cloth and a bit of custom bias tape is all it takes to make these pretty little washcloths. I love the pop of color and pattern all around the edges! Jessica from The Adventures of Rory and…
Tutorial: Pretty washcloths with bias tape edging
A square of terry cloth and a bit of custom bias tape is all it takes to make these pretty little washcloths. I love the pop of color and pattern all around the edges! Jessica from The Adventures of Rory … Read More...
Weekend Crop in Columbus, Ohio
Scrapbook Art Presents:
Creative Journey 2009
Indulge in the good life
Satisfy your creative hunger
Come escape with us!
Come join us Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8 for a special scrapbooking experience never before seen in the Columbus area. …
Tutorial: Sew a table runner and matching placemats
Luvinthemommyhood shows how she made a table runner and matching placemats. You could make them as a wedding gift, as she did, or keep them all to yourself for your own dining room. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from luvinthemommyhood]
…Tutorial: Sew a table runner and matching placemats
Luvinthemommyhood shows how she made a table runner and matching placemats. You could make them as a wedding gift, as she did, or keep them all to yourself for your own dining room. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a new lining for a Moses basket
Moses baskets (an alternative to bassinets for infants) all tend to have the same basic look; what gives them personality are their liners. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a new lining for a Moses basket. This simple …
Tweedy fabric from Kaufman
Anne of Quilternity’s Place blog shares what she used to sash this 9-patch quilt top. It’s Kaufman’s Quilter’s Tweed. Where was this fabric when I was making my brother’s quilt? I love it so much. Go here to see more photos. Go here to see her online shop.
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image by Dragonfly Curls
Ok, I admit it, I’m a *huge* Twilight fan! I’ve read all the books multiple times and I’ve seen the movie more times than I’ll admit 
So I was thrilled to find some Twlight inspired stamps and…
Trend: Twilight
Ok, I admit it, I’m a *huge* Twilight fan! I’ve read all the books multiple times and I’ve seen the movie more times than I’ll admit 🙂 So I was thrilled to find some Twlight inspired stamps and projects!
The … Read More...
Make your own… A Borrowers zine
I liked the Borrowers quite a bit when I was a kid. I think it was the illustrations of their house that I loved the most. TangleCrafts has this super adorable Borrowers Zine. You can make it yourself! It sounds incredibly…
Make your own… A Borrowers zine
I liked the Borrowers quite a bit when I was a kid. I think it was the illustrations of their house that I loved the most. TangleCrafts has this super adorable Borrowers Zine. You can make it yourself! It sounds … Read More...
The Schizoid Mouse
Drop by The Schizoid Mouse for a comprehensive supply of vintage images in the public domain. A new one is posted every day! Click here to go to The|Schizoid Mouse.