I’ve been thinking and writing a lot in the new year about knitting things for ourselves and have the feeling that after the rush of the holidays we could all use a little yarny comfort that we actually get to … Read More...
Tutorial: Market tote upcycled from a grommet curtain
Katie from Lemon Jitters shows how she made this awesome tote bag out of an upcycled curtain valance. Check out those jumbo grommets that attach the handles! She didn’t have to set them in – they were part of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Romantic gathered lace scarf
This gathered lace scarf is sooo pretty! A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make one. I’m loving it out of the white lace for a romantic look. Try a brightly colored lace for a youthful, tweeny look. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a hooded towel. They’re quick to make and kids love them – especially when made from a towel in a fun color or print. Each hooded towel uses one bath towel … Read More...
Tutorial: Bobbin and notion organizer from an inexpensive hardware store item
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to use an inexpensive hardware store item to organize bobbins and other small items in your sewing room. Go to her blog to see what it is.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Choosing the Right Wedding Venue for You
Selecting a wedding venue can be a real challenge. To help you choose the right location for your wedding, One Fab Day shares advice about the pros and cons of each main type of wedding venue here.
Tutorial and Freebie: Transfer a Digital Image to Wood
The Graphics Fairy has a tutorial showing how to transfer digital images onto wood using Transfer Artist Paper. She even includes the French vintage sign image for free but I think this idea would be wonderful to use for digital … Read More...
15 Things to do with Matchboxes
I bet you didn’t know there WERE 15 different things you could do with matchboxes! I didn’t either, but Heather over at Home Made Simple shares her fun ideas. Check them out here — Uses for Matchboxes | Home Made … Read More...
Easiest Flower Ever
I’ve crocheted a lot of flowers similar to this one – for all kinds of purposes. I love to wear them as brooches, but they’re fun to sew onto hats, headbands, jackets, or anything else you’ve made or purchased. … Read More...
Thread Portraits – Kumi Yamashita
I’m sure you’ve seen thread art projects before: small nails are hammered into a wood board and thread is wrapped around them to create designs. The concept isn’t new, but Kumi Yamashita takes it to an entirely different level. The … Read More...
Quilted table runner for Valentine’s Day
Nanette of Freda’s Hive made this hearts table runner especially for Valentine’s Day. The Pam Kitty Love fabric is a perfect choice. Go HERE to see more photos plus get instructions for piecing the hearts.
Image credit: Freda’s Hive
Tutorial: Strawberry Heart
Renee offers us a cute take on a heart necklace. The tutorial is in the video towards the bottom of the post.
Fresh Classes Listed at The Glass Studio
For those of you in Southern California area there are fresh glass classes at The Glass Studio in Los Angeles. New classes include Beginning Borosilicate Glass and Pattern Bars. Good times for all! But the regulars are there too such … Read More...
Win tatting treasures
Sally Kerson of Tat’s Heaven is having a mondo tatting giveaway. Go to her blog post to enter by January 11.
Inspiration: Richard Saja
Needle artist Richard Saja‘s outrageously embroidered toiles have now made their way to footwear. These Saja-embellished Keds are popping up all over the web; for example, on So Super Awesome and on Make. Proved: We all want these … Read More...
Inspiration: Susan Lenz
Susan Lenz‘ needle art is consistent in personality and style but ever growing in content and theme. I am crazy for this new art quilt, Lift and Tuck, which incorporates recycled, vintage undergarments. She says,
… Read More...Stitching the girdle in
Inspiration: Judy Martin
This all-wool quilt, Canadian Pioneer by Judy Martin, incorporates dozens of needlework techniques. A work in progress since 2008, it’s composed of reclaimed materials: old blankets, a wool skirt. You’re going to want to see the finished work. … Read More...
Inspiration: J. Marsha Michler
Check out this collection of blocks by J. Marsha Michler for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012. I love her unusual circular theme, her choices of colors and embroidery stitches, her unconventional approach. This is needle art. Go to the … Read More...
DIY Pyramid Candles!
Candles can add a cozy and warm ambiance to any room in your home. While there are many types of candles available in the market, making your own candles can be a fun and rewarding experience. Anna-Rosa at My Lifebox … Read More...
Idea file: 2-in-1 party dress with fancy details
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs guests at Project Run and Play with some inspiration for this week’s Pattern Remix challenge. The challenge is to remix The Party Dress by Lindsay of The Cottage Home. Rachel’s version is made … Read More...