Check out this new tool for quilters, an online Quilter’s Calendar. I just did. I clicked on Pat Sloan’s name on the 16th of February. A pop-up tells me she’ll be teaching at the Vereins Quilt Guild in Fredericksburg, TX. … Read More...
8th Annual Women in Glass – The Flow Magazine
The Winter issue of The Flow Magazine is the 8th Annual Gallery of Women in Glass and it’s a very good issue if I might say. (Disclosure: I have a couple of beads in this issue.) It’s full of information … Read More...
Inspiration: Jess Quinn
Jess Quinn‘s soft dolls and critters are as practical and huggable as they are collectible. This doll’s little fox handbag almost gives me tears of joy. See more at her blog post. Lots more! She’s already been incredibly … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine pockets
Jane LaFazio shows us how to applique and embroider little heart pockets — the perfect wrap for a teeny valentine gift. See her tute.
Polymer Clay Challenges
Some of the fun stuff going on out there that can give you the chance to stretch your claying muscles:
- Polyform has a monthly contest, run on Facebook. Go like them and try out February’s challenge – using polymer clay
Racaire’s Ebbis hood
You know our beloved Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery and Needlework: She specializes in historical costume and embellishment. Check out her latest creation. She describes it as an “Ebbis hood with embroidery, dagged border, liripipe, and face opening.” I don’t even … Read More...
How to store pearl cotton
Mollie of Wild Olive has a great idea to keep your pearl cotton from getting snarly. Check out her tutorial.
Giveaway at Humming Needles
To celebrate 500 followers, Manya of Humming Needles is having a phenomenal giveaway. This silk-ribbon pendant is just one of the prizes. Go to her blog post to find out more. And be sure to enter the drawing before … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple gathered crib skirt with a casing and a sash
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a simple gathered crib skirt. Rather than basting and pulling all of those gathers, she used a sash and casing to gather the fabric up. (I’ve you’ve ever had … Read More...
Megan Canning: Live in DC
Megan Canning will give an artist lecture February 26 at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, “about using embroidery and soft sculpture to illustrate the intricacies of the human body.” She says,
… Read More...My talk
The anti-valentine
If you’ve been looking for the perfect anti-valentine gift, I’ve found it for you: Valentine Voodoo Dolls from Junker Jane. Go to her blog post to find out more.
Tutorial: Refashion dress or skirt into an awesome top
Meream from Bored and Crafty shows how she refashioned a bandeau dress into a more wearable short-sleeved top. Oh, how I am loving that print!! This would also work with a full skirt or with (gasp!) yardage straight from the … Read More...
Felt monsters to make with your kids {plus free mix-n-match pattern}
Allow the children to get into crafting their Valentine felt monsters they will have a ball and there is nothing like encouraging your children to be creative. Having your children use their hands to make something cute in this age … Read More...
DIY: Honey Mint Mouthwash
Listerine be gone! Jillee from One Good Thing shares her absolutely delicious sounding recipe for honey mint mouthwash. It’s easy and really, who wouldn’t want to be gargling with this? Get all the details here.
I’m going to QuiltCon + my 5 things list
I’m so excited, ’cause I get to go to QuiltCon – the first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild. But it gets better, I’ll be making the trip to Austin with Anne Weaver, the Sewing Editor at Craft Gossip who … Read More...
Dressed Up Valentine’s Candles
Using aluminum foil and a die cutting machine, crafty scrappy happy dressed up a simple store-bought candle for Valentine’s Day. Click through for the tutorial.
Tutorial: Carve Your Own Stamps
Do you have stamp design in mind but can’t find one on the market? Why not try your hand at carving your own stamps? Craft Foxes has a great step by step tutorial for using print blocks and carving tools… Read More...
Feature: Recycled Jewelry Designer Josh Wagner
Now most people when they make recycled watch part jewelry us vintage gears and parts, I love the fresh modern look of Josh Wagner’s work since he uses 60’s and 70’s style watch parts.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out … Read More...
Cupcake Sandwiches
Or Red Velvet Whoopie Pies. Or cupcake sandwiches. Or whatever you want to call them, but they look delicious and I want a zillion right now. Make red velvet whoopie pies with Valentines-y sprinkles HERE at Bird on a Cake… Read More...
Cut the Rope Lunch
I’ve never heard of the game Cut the Rope, but now I have to get it for my daughter. This is right up her alley. And now that I’m done my research, I’m even more impressed by this cutie cute … Read More...