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...
I’m going to QuiltCon! Squeeee!!!
Who’s going to QuiltCon in Austin?
I know one person who will be.
ME!!!
And I know another person who’ll be there. Scarlett Burroughs, our Quilting editor, is going to be my road trip buddy. She’s one of my … Read More...
Free pattern: Hearts and words quilt
Pat Sloan said she made this sweet quilt in honor of her husband. So romantic and perfect for Valentine’s Day. But really, hearts are good any time of year. She admits her “I Love You to the Moon and Back” … Read More...
A Story about Men Knitting That’s Not Hysterical
Most stories about men knitting are what we called in journalism school “hey, Martha” stories. (As in, hey, Martha, take a look at this funny story!) They expect readers to be shocked, … Read More...
{Tinkered Treasures} Book Review & Giveaway!
If you’re dreaming of a magical wedding day filled with vintage charm and sweet surprises, be sure to grab a copy of Tinkered Treasures by Elyse Major! This lovely book is brimming over with ideas including more than 35 … Read More...
Heart-Shaped Sushi and Other Healthy Foods for Valentine’s Day
So it is possible to be healthy on a holiday? Find a roundup of 24 healthy Valentine’s Day treats, including heart-shaped melon, tomatoes, crackers, apples, ravioli, even sushi (shown, by Holly’s Helpings), HERE at Disney Baby.