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by Melanie Dilday
Melanie Dilday has recently unveiled her new website. Featuring a gallery of her lovely work, information about the artist, her blog, and information on classes and workshops. Attending one of her live-in retreats sounds like it would be an absolute delight! Click here to…
Be sure to see the interview of needle artist Odile Gova (aka Wooly Fabulous) over on Donkeywolf blog. The photos alone will take your breath away. See the post. I hope Wooly starts her own blog!
Be sure to see the interview of needle artist Odile Gova (aka Wooly Fabulous) over on Donkeywolf blog. The photos alone will take your breath away. See the post. I hope Wooly starts her own blog!
johloh is sharing an original sampler pattern that warms the hearts of scifi geeks like me. The post on Sprite Stitch says,
I cooked up this simple pattern after being inspired by the wonderful work that beefranck is doing. I wanted to make it…
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has been experimenting with stitching on silk gauze. See what she has to say.
Tiny art directors are the best! The artist gets the concept from his daughter, executes it and then gets a critique, sometimes to the tune of, “I’m sorry to say that you’re worser than me. You gotta learn to draw as…
Oh, my goodness! Look what Tattyhead Linda S Davies invented: Freesia! So beautiful. See more on Linda’s blog.
From a crafty person on Craftster, is this pretty Swarovski Crystal Beaded Ring Tutorial. I would love to credit this designer, but she doesn’t have a name listed and her Etsy shop is no longer open. Whoever she is, she…
From a crafty person on Craftster, is this pretty Swarovski Crystal Beaded Ring Tutorial. I would love to credit this designer, but she doesn’t have a name listed and her Etsy shop is no longer open. Whoever she is, … Read More...
Design and build a roller coaster made of pretzels and win a trip to Williamsburg VA and the Busch Gardens theme park, thanks to Snyder’s of Hanover. Find the rules HERE, and enter before July 15. (See all of Snyder’s…
Design and build a roller coaster made of pretzels
and win a trip to Williamsburg VA and the Busch Gardens theme park, thanks to Snyder’s of Hanover. Find the rules HERE, and enter before July 15. (See all of Snyder’s … Read More...
This weekend is Memorial Day here in the States, so I thought I’d gather some sweet red, white and blue inspiration. Find a slideshow of patriotic desserts HERE at Better Homes and Gardens, such as this parfait or this ice cream dessert.…
This weekend is Memorial Day here in the States, so I thought I’d gather some sweet red, white and blue inspiration. Find a slideshow of patriotic desserts HERE at Better Homes and Gardens, such as this parfait or this … Read More...
American Pastimes is the latest fabric line designed by The New England Quilt Museum for Marcus Fabrics. I’m seeing all sorts of little boy clothes from these fabrics. Break out the lemonade and the apple pie! View swatches of the…
by Ronna Sarvas Weltman
Hello readers! It’s time for another *drumroll please* book giveaway! I’ll be giving the book Ancient Modern: Polymer Clay and Wire Jewelry to one lucky commenter! (And this is a really fabulous book! You can read my review…
The Handcrated Soap Makers Guild (HSMG) will be holding its 2010 Conference in Denver, Colorado. It will be at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center, April 30 - May 2, 2010.
Conference attendance is open to members and non-members of the…
Make yourself Trug baskets, perfect for carrying flowers, tools, and so much more. Traditionally made of wood and used to carry produce, you can turn junk yard finds into some unique versions to bring to the farmer’s market!
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Add this little strawberry dimensional applique by The Handmade Dress to your next sewing project. Perhaps it needs to be on the bodice of a little girl’s dress. Or maybe it should decorate the side of your next bag? Go to…
Add this little strawberry dimensional applique by The Handmade Dress to your next sewing project. Perhaps it needs to be on the bodice of a little girl’s dress. Or maybe it should decorate the side of your next bag? Go … Read More...
