Since this article I wrote recently stimulated a lot of discussion and a wide variety of opinions and experiences, I decided to posit a follow-up question.
Which do you think would make you more money – selling your finished … Read More...
Lin Schorr’s Mosaic Panels – Daily Art Muse
Always a great source for art Daily Art Muse again profiles a glass artist, this time mosaic, that creates work that’s not just good it’s fabulous. Lin Schorr’s mosaic work definitely falls into that category. There are so many ways … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweetheart quilt block
Lindsay of LRStitched did a guest post at Sew Mama Sew! today showing how to make a pieced heart block. The block showcases the fabric line “New Leaf” by Daisy Janie and can be finished as a mini quilt, shown. … Read More...
Rectangles quilt for Valentine’s Day
Ashley of Film in the Fridge made this pink, red, and purple quilt [top] for Valentine’s Day. It’s a lovely exploration of rectangles and solids with a little fabric surprise sewn in. Go HERE to learn more.
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Moda Friendship Blog Hop and QAL starting soon!
Heads up! There’s a blog hop starting February 18th sponsored by the Moda Blog. Moda fabric designers will take a turn showing us their take on a 9 inch friendship quilt block. Moda invites quilters to join the fun and … Read More...
Make a Folded Valentine Felt Gift Box
Felt Gift Box by “DIY Maven” Designed and created is stunning “Folded Felt Gift Box” and you can find a complete pictorial tutorial at CURly. Who would not love to be gifted with this felt box, it is so dramatic. … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingerbread House Ornament
Sedef hosts “Down Grapevine Lane” and lives in a beautiful wine region of South Australia with her two gorgeous children and her hubby. She has this adorable Tutorial “Gingerbread House Ornament”! As promised in her previous post, she finally got … Read More...
Tutorial: Greek Goddess T-shirt Dress
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how she made her Greek Goddess T-Shirt Dress out of a t-shirt and some knit yardage. The loose fit of the top and the bloused waist give it an easy going look (and comfortable fit) … Read More...
How to make a bag craft case for felt balls and crochet
Our friend Linda from Italy designed and created this pretty bag for storing balls of yarn and crochet hooks to keep everything in order until you are ready to resume your project. The Felt Decor she selected because the floral … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY long fingerless gloves
Check out these long gloves that Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom made! They are so gorgeous with the pearl buttons at the side and the over-the-elbow length. But they’re made without fingers so you can grip a doorknob or send … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s gathered neck dress
Amber from Very Homemeade shows how to make a little girl’s dress gathered neck dress. The style works equally well as a dressy dress or a playdress. She made this one as a Valentine’s Day dress for her daughter, but … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Coupon Book
The Harvest Moon Papiere blog has free pages to download and directions for a cute coupon book to give to your kids on Valentine’s Day.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
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Handmade Holidays: Wool Ewe Be My Valentine?
Cindi of “Brass Paper Clip” has a DIY Valentine project that features felted wool sweaters that she uses to create these darling Sheep Valentine’ Day cards that you will love. She has a lovely pictorial tutorial for you to follow. … Read More...
Free pattern: Teddy bear baby hat with ear flaps
Joy from How Joyfulshares a free pattern and tutorial for making a baby hat with teddy bear ears. It’s made from a snuggly soft (and warm) fleece, with flaps that cover baby’s ears. And oh, how cute are those … Read More...
Giveaway: Half-yard bundle from Global Bazaar fabric collection
Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway for The Intrepid Thread this weekend. They’ll give a bundle of half-yard cuts from Josephine Kimberling’s gorgeous Global Bazaar collection to one of her readers. Giveaway details and entry are at her blog… Read More...
Interview with Debbie Stoller – Craftfoxes
Crafts and feminism aren’t quite at the peanut butter and jelly level of permanent association, but I think they ought to be. And in this interview with Debbie Stoller on CraftFoxes, she discusses exactly why that is. And who … Read More...
Dyed Jar Candle Holders
Elle at Elle’s New England Kitchen made a set of jewel-tone mini mason jars and used them as candle holders. Check out more of her simple DIY.
Four Inspiring Felt Valentine’s Day Tutorials
Nancy, a stay-at-home mom hosts a blog called “do small things with love” and I am sure we hit the a gold mine as far as felt craft tutorials goes. She has some of the cutest projects for us to … Read More...
Newsy: Becky Goldsmith shows quilts at Austin College
If you are in the North Texas area now thru March 15th, don’t miss Becky Goldsmith’s quilt exhibit at Austin College. She’s half of the team at Piece O’ Cake. Their happy applique quilt patterns always bring a smile … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY cardboard bias tape maker
Sure, you can buy packaged bias tape at the fabric store. Or, you can make your own using a handy bias tape maker (check the notions wall). Melissa from Melly Sews blogs at Keeping It Simple with another option – … Read More...