We hope you have enjoyed our review of Tokyo Disneyland Resort so far. In part 1, we reviewed Tokyo Disneyland and in part 2, we reviewed Tokyo DisneySea each of which is a separate theme park (but within the same … Read More...
Review: Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea – Part 2: Tokyo DisneySea
If you are in Tokyo for just 1 or 2 days and you are with kids, I suggest that you make a detour to visit Tokyo DisneySea. It is a one of a kind attraction that you will not find … Read More...
How to do a fused Glass Pot Melt!
I’ve got a project that is requiring me to make streaky glass that will be used for a countertop for a bathroom. Fortunately, it’s not a huge counter but it is a challenging endeavor nonetheless. So I started to ask … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered mini-pouch
Thais Melo from My Own Landscape Dreams shows how to make a small lined zippered pouch to hold your toiletries. The ends of the zippers are covered with fabric for a nice finish, and the pouch is fully lined. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Madelyn wrap dress for baby and toddler girls
gtz photography shows how to make her Madelyn Dress for baby and toddler girls. She started with a basic bodice pattern (she used the free pattern for the Ella Dress from Living With Punks) and then modified it to create … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Vintage bobbin ring
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation used a vintage bobbin to create a unique piece of jewelry for a birthday gift. She wound the bobbin with thread in the recipient’s favorite color, and then buried the end of the thread so … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Heather’s Triple Crown quilt top
Heather of Quilt or Stitch? shares her excitement over this quilt top she made from the pattern, Triple Crown by Sandy Klop. She explains,
… Read More...I started this quilt at my Sandy Klop class in April. I was so happy to
Tutorial: Fabric covered buttons
Here’s a scrap buster project worth considering, make your own fabric covered buttons. Patchwork Delights shows you how. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Patchwork Delights
Tutorial: Alpine Wonderland pincushion
Brooke from Silly Mama Quilts shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make a her Alpine Wonderland pincushion. The cone-shaped tree is pieced from several prints, making this a good project for using up … Read More...
Giveaway: Fat quarter set of new Summersville collection
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Moona Fabrics this week. One of her readers will win a set of eight fat quarters from the new Summersville collection by Lucie Summers. Go to her giveaway post for details and to … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer fruit skirt for little girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how she made this sweet little girl’s summer skirt with fruit appliques around the hem. The body of the skirt is made from a repurposed t-shirt. Contrasting ric rac adds a pop of cute … Read More...
Cath Kidston-Inspired Wedding
Oh the charming details in this lovely wedding featured at Poptastic Bride! If you’re a fan of the sweetly English style of designer Cath Kidston like I am, you will swoon over all the prettiness of Katie & Henry’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Droopy-eared sock bunny
Joanne from Craft Passion shows how to make this droopy-eared sock bunny softie. He’s made from just a single sock, so it’s a good use for stray socks. Or, go buy a pair of new socks and make two bunnies. … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Fantastic Fibers 2012
This is Parallax Pattern by Sandra Donabed. It won the Fantastic Fibers 2012 Quilt in a Day award. Go HERE to see more winning quilts.
Image credit: Fantastic Fibers
How to make a recycled pirate ship toy
Projects done with kids is a great way to spend time and initiate the next generation into the joy of creating and recycling. Check out the awesome tutorial Michelle of the blog Mollymoo shared on how to make a recycled … Read More...
Make and wear a pretty posie
I adore the tiny felt corsages created by Viv of Hen’s Teeth. So I’m really excited that she’s now produced a pattern we can use to make them ourselves. So far, the pattern is available only in hard copy from … Read More...
Video: Sashiko embroidery
Neki Desu shares another excellent video of a Japanese textile tradition, this time sashiko. Go to her post.
Advertise on the TAFA site
Here’s an excellent win-win: Advertise at a huge discount on the Textile and Fiber Arts site, support your business or cause and TAFA’s growth at the same time. Rachel Biel, TAFA’s founder and administrator, says,
… Read More...If you have a
Get the latest Stitch & Thimble
The latest edition of Kelly Fletcher‘s pattern zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available now from her online shop. She says,
… Read More...The eighth edition features a bullion and knot bloom project, a contemporary doorstop, a hot water bottle cover
Swoon quilt by Kitchen Table Quilting
Erica of Kitchen Table Quilting says this Swoon quilt is her favorite creation. I see why, it’s fab. Go HERE to learn more about it.
Image credit: Kitchen Table Quilting