I just saw this tutorial and free pattern to make this very cute purse. I can see having several different colors of this purse in my wardrobe. Right now, I’m thinking something black and sparkly for evening wear. With … Read More...
Chagall Mosaic Mural to be Installed in National Gallery of Art
My good friend Leigh Adams, one of the infamous “Mosaic Mafia” pointed out this story today so I thought I’d share it with all of you. It’s for the mosaic folk and fine art lovers out there. The National Gallery … Read More...
Tutorial: The Forty Minute Tote
Head over to The Purl Bee to find a tutorial showing how to make their Forty Minute Tote. It’s a simple tote bag with boxed bottoms, a lining, and an interior pocket. It would make a great bag for toting … Read More...
Dyeing Yarn – Space Dyeing on Your Kitchen Stove!
Use food coloring to dye your yarns using this simple technique! From the ChemKnits blog….
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Read all about it: Rayon fabrics
Steph from 3 Hours Past did some research into rayon fabric and presents us with her results on her blog. She explains a bit about its history and how its made, and then gives her thoughts on different types of … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven Strip block for women’s heart health
Ryan & Charlie of Patchwork Squared created this quilt block as part of the Sew Red for Women Blog Hop. With it, they hope to help raise awareness of women’s heart health. Go HERE to get the know-how.… Read More...
Modern Shapes quilt top
Heather of Joy of All Crafts created this quilt top she calls Modern Shapes. She even walks you through her design process for it. Go HERE to read more.
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Ball Joints quilt by Susan Purney Mark
Riel of The U and the Q said she loved this quilt by Susan Purney Mark. I do too; it’s certainly swoon-worthy. See what Riel had to say about it here.
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Ta Dah!: Liberated Log Cabin quilt
Sharon of Indigo Threads just finished this quilt she made as a result of attending a Gwen Marston class. L-o-v-e it! Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Indigo Threads
Living Felt Free Needle Felting Video Tutorial
Whatever you want to felt such as Bears, Elephants, and Birds or balls this video will help you get started. Learn how to create basic building block shapes to make anything you desire. Master needle felting instructor Marie Spaulding of … Read More...
Video how-to: LED sequins
Becky Stern is always coming up with something new in softcircuits and electronic embroidery. She has posted a video on her Sternlab blog showing us how to create and stitch tiny, almost-flat LED sequins. Imagine the applications for these wee … Read More...
Inspiration: Salley Mavor
Stumpwork goddess Salley Mavor takes us on a tour of little chairs she has created within her dimensional stitcheries over the years. Don’t try to pick a favorite. Just go to her blog post and enjoy them all.
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Video: Yuki Tsumugi
Enjoy a video that explores the history and technique of Yuki Tsumugi, a Japanese tradition of silk weaving. Thanks to Neki Desu for sharing this work of “restrained beauty” on her A Movable Feast blog.
Free pattern: Bouncing Wedges quilt
Jacquie Gering designed this quilt to showcase two fabric lines – Mod Squad and Mod Basics by Birch Organic Fabric. You can download the pattern, Bouncing Wedges, at Quilt Trends under Free Projects from the 2012 Summer Issue… Read More...
Lori’s Spoolin’ Around quilt a one patch
Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet is currently teaching how to make her Spoolin’ Around quilt, a section shown here. The Spools one patch can have many different looks, I especially like Lori’s liberal use of gray and white … Read More...
New: “Dorky” patterns
Kim of A Dork with a Needle has opened a pattern shop! Get the details from her blog post.
Tutorial: Designer-inspired lace skinny jeans
A Pair & A Spare shows how to add lace trim down the sides of brightly colored skinny jeans to create a designer-inspired look. Get the tute.
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Win two stitchy books
Threads blog is giving away two awesome books: Heart-Felt Holiday by Kathy Sheldon & Amanda Carestio and Baby Times by Abbey Lane Quilts. Go to the blog post to enter before June 15.
Tutorial: Rice-filled heating bag roll
Bethany from Finding Pins and Needles shows how to make a rice-filled heating bag. It’s a long bag divided into smaller sections so it will wrap around your body. You can heat it up in the microwave, a bit of … Read More...
Sign up for Manya’s daisy class
The incomparable Manya of Humming Needles blog will be teaching an online class beginning in September at Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions! You could learn to stitch this bouquet of dimensional daisies–and more. Go to Manya’s blog post for more details and … Read More...