Now is the perfect time to tackle your stitching for the next winter holiday season. And Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has an awesome project for you. She’s sharing the pattern for this mantle-size needlepoint stocking and walking through … Read More...
A sparkling pin-up
Charlotte Bailey of Hanging by a Thread created this piece, inspired by pin-up girl artwork on World War II military planes, entirely in or nue. That is, she couched rows of silver passing thread with a single strand of cotton … Read More...
Embroidery is political
Vegkat has created several hoops in rebuttal to Rush Limbaugh’s characterization of a Geogetown law student as a “slut” because of her testimony on Capitol Hill regarding contraception. Check them out at her blog.
Inspiration: Maya S-M
Maya S-M of India created this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012. She says,
… Read More...The use of orange is because of The Flame trees/Gulmohar’s which burst into bloom in April and the orange ice candy from Nandini which
Tutorial: Little girl’s layered Twirling Skirt
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make her little girl’s Twirling Skirt. The layered gathered skirt is super full – almost 90 inches circumference at its widest point. The full skirt would be so much fun for … Read More...
Three ways to enhance your embroidery
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive shares some simple tips for kicking your embroidery up a notch. Check out her post.
Sewing Tutorial: DIY panniers or saddle bags for a bike
Salty Peanut Stitchery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of saddlebags for a bicycle, also known as panniers. The panniers fit across a rear bicycle rack with roomy pockets hanging down from either side. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hanging book pocket from a vintage pillowcase
Jennet from Feathered Nest Studio guest blogs at The Vintage Sheet Blog with a tutorial showing how to make a hanging book pocket out of a vintage pillowcase. They show it hanging from a crib, but you could also hang … Read More...
Mirrors, Feminism, and Commitment Phobia
So a few days ago I saw this post at Dans le Townhouse about a feminist mirror project and was super inspired. What a fabulous way to remind yourself everyday that beauty is a social construct.
Of course, this project … Read More...
Giveaway: Fat quarter bundle of Dress Up Days
Maureen Cracknell Handmades hosting a giveaway for Skye Reve Fabrics. She’s got a fat quarter bundle of nine prints from Riley Blake Designs’ Dress Up Days collection. There’s also a coupon code to get 20% off your purchase … Read More...
Crafting from the Collection – Amon Carter Museum
Museums have long been heralded as a place to receive artistic inspiration, so what the Amon Carter Museum has done is simply a logical continuation in my book. The museum is offering an exciting opportunity to learn, be inspired, and … Read More...
Recycling Skateboards into Mosaic Tiles
I’ve seen some pretty impressive skateboard art, but this has to be my favorite skateboard recycling project. HiConsumption recently profiled Art of Board, a company that reclaims broken skateboards and creates tiles from them. Recycling old boards is not … Read More...
DIY: Easy Whipped Shaving Soap for Father’s Day!
It can be hard to come up with homemade manly gifts, but this is one, for sure! Anne-Marie at The Soap Queen has a great step-by-step tutorial on making luscious shaving “cream” that any dad on your list will love. … Read More...
Some Kinda Crazy
It’s some kinda crazy when I find a book on the shelf of my local library, go online, and find that I can buy it – for $199.00!!
When I got this book off the library shelf, I thought to … Read More...
Sweetheart Table Inspirations
Find stunning sweetheart table ideas from Belle the Magazine! From rustic to sophisticated, you’ll find stylish inspiration for creating a special oasis for the bride and groom.
Freebie: Vampire Image
To celebrate the release of the Dark Shadows movie (I can’t wait to see it!) Dover Publishing is offering some free vampire images, these large pages would be so much fun to color! Click here to download.
-Heather
Sean Hennessy – Daily Art Muse
You could call Sean Hennessy a multi-media artist but I’m most interested in his glass elements. Daily Art Muse was kind enough to profile him and I just love the glass people she selects. So good. Anyway, Sean makes his … Read More...
Felted Coaster tutorial Queen Anne Lace
These darling coasters come from Augusta owner of AD Knits. These little coasters are made from felted crochet circles with a Queen Anne’s lace theme needle felted in. These would be awesome for your outdoor entertaining where you have the … Read More...
May Teacup Cross Stitch
It’s time for another tea cup chart – for the month of May this time. May’s chart is pretty in pink with a lovely rose motif. It looks so delicate and makes me hanker for a cup of Earl Grey! … Read More...
Blue Birdhouse
This sweet little bird house chart is free from Frimousse. It looks like it would make a lovely home for the birds doesn’t it? Get the free chart.