I don’t know about you all, but this artist is one of the best sculptors I’ve seen yet.Her name is Michelle Bradshaw and all of her work is amazing! Looking for more polymer fairy tutorials? Check out these polymer clay … Read More...
Embroidery LOL
Moxie of We Are All Angry blog is producing these faux Scout badges with adult themes. I want a whole sash full! Awesome, Moxie!
Thanks to Becky Stern at Craftzine.com for pointing out this great needlework tidbit.
Polymer Clay Holiday Gift Guide – Be In It !
Ilysa and Kira of Polymer Clay Productions are calling for entries to put in a Holiday gift guide featuring polymer clay artists. The entries will be shared with viewers in a Polymer Clay Productions podcast & TV episode. It’s a … Read More...
Design your own applique
Sara Franklin at ThreadBangers walks us step-by-step through the process of making a simple fusible applique without a pattern. These are tried-and-true instructions with unlimited applications. Look at the tute and the video, and dream up your own garment … Read More...
The Big Book of Needle Felting
My last article was a book review on Needle Felting Artful Fashion by, Judy Jacobs and Kay Kaduce who also author this book. I received The Big Book of Needle Felting
coauthored by, Judy Jacobs, Kay Kaduce and Jewelry Artist, … Read More...
The Big Book of Needle Felting
My last article was a book review on Needle Felting Artful Fashion by, Judy Jacobs and Kay Kaduce who also author this book. I received The Big Book of Needle Felting coauthored by, Judy Jacobs, Kay Kaduce and Jewelry Artist, … Read More...
Win Rosalie Quinlan patterns
Look (at left) what Rosalie Quinlan is giving away over on her blog:
The name of this pattern in ‘December’s Flight’. The pattern includes a punch-needle picture, two christmas stockings with Christmas stitchery and a blanket stitched applique cushion.
Three … Read More...
Color Inspiration challenge
Hi Everyone:
Every now and then I enjoy a challenge Kwerner and Taylor Expressions are the two I enter mostly.
I would luv to hear what challenges you participates in regularly?
Have a great day,
Enter the Lazy Days quilt contest
Quilting Gallery is sponsoring a new contest. Just e-mail a photo of your latest quilting project (even if it’s unfinished). You stand to win an adorable quilted wall hanging or some delicious fat quarters. Get all the details.
Contest … Read More...
There’s still time: Free La Fleur Debris pattern
To celebrate her birthday and the grand opening of her new online store, Heather Bailey is giving away patterns for this sweet fabric brooch. Heather’s blog says, “All orders received from Tues, August 12th through Weds, August 13th at 11:59pm … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt quilt
Lilly Campbell has posted a divine tutorial for making a t-shirt quilt. The post is her farewell to CraftStylish as she heads off to college. It’s hard to believe this quilt (and this writing!) comes from one so young. … Read More...
Everyday Matters
Documenting life as it happens often times relies on the ordinary to jog our memories….you know, napkins, matchbook covers, paper towels, duct tape, old receipts from our “Kostanza wallets” to jot a quick note on. In my world, I … Read More...
Everyday Matters
Documenting life as it happens often times relies on the ordinary to jog our memories….you know, napkins, matchbook covers, paper towels, duct tape, old receipts from our “Kostanza wallets” to jot a quick note on. In my world, I … Read More...
Free Sam and Sue patterns
Sue of Suestreehouse blog is sharing this pattern for piecing Sunbonnet Sam and Sue quilt blocks. Thank you so much, Sue! Download the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since the late 19th … Read More...
Jewelry Artist Interview – Jennifer Heynen of Jangles!
Today’s Jewelry Artist interview is with ceramic bead artist Jennifer Heynen. Her business Jangles is located in Athens, GA and her colorful work appeared in many jewelry making magazines. She’s got an amazing array of ceramic products in addition to … Read More...
Needle Felting Artful Fashions
When you purchase a book, you never know what you are going to get unless you can locate numerous reviews. Most of the time Amazon has good reviews and you can get the flavor of a book and if it … Read More...
AMAZING NEEDLE? Is it a hook or a needle?
http://www.amazingyarn.com/Pages/amneedle.html
Here’s a link to Crochet With Dee’s blog wherein she writes about the Amazing Needle on March 18 and 19. She calls this a ‘new’ technique. Dee is such a cheerleader for crochet and has loads of good ideas … Read More...
Knitting Needle Jewelry
Nancy of Sassafras Creations combines two of her loves — knitting and recycling — to make beautiful jewelry, like this striking pendant. First, she drills into and cuts up the needles by hand, tiny piece by tiny piece, using a … Read More...
Needlework patterns galore!
The Victoriana Quilters site includes a page of dozens of links to patterns for pincushions, accessories, and other fabric crafts. If you’re like me, you’ll get stuck there, browsing for ages. Great ideas and beautiful projects. (Don’t try to click … Read More...
Twinkle Toes
I have noticed glitter in a lot of places lately…decking out lay-outs and adding bling to embellishments. My friend Crafty Chica created a FANTASTIC line of glitters you can find at Michael’s that are pretty special too. There is something … Read More...