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
Free embroidery design: Little Home Planet
Laura of Mason Bee has introduced a new series of free embroidery designs with this precious pattern, Little Home Planet. She says,
… Read More...This is the first, in what will become a series of free embroidery designs for anyone to use
Free Felt Badge Pattern: Frankenstein’s Monster
Jivvy of “Dollhouse Miniatures” has never work in felt because she did not find it suitable for the teeny detail work that she loves. “Never say never.” Says Jivvy! Because she has been inspired by several felting artists on the … Read More...
Maura’s Folk Fibers and Feliz holiday sale in Austin
Ahhh the good life, a quilt and vintage van! Maura Ambrose of Folk Fibers Blog created this quilt from hand dyed fabrics. Love it and this one too.
This quilt makes me think of the Fourth of July, love the … Read More...
Band Sampler Project
I posted about this chart earlier in the year, but I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it!. It’s a great band sampler from Kinkavel Krosses. Choose a couple of colors you like to complete this lovely design. Get … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Bayern Sundress for little girls
Heidi from Elegance and Elephants guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Bayern Sundress for little girls. The front of the dress has a simple bodice with … Read More...