Have a peek at what a few of the guilds in clay world are up to:
- The 2nd Annual OK Poly-Clay Twisters Retreat runs next week, April 19-21. They’re still taking registrations if you’re interested!
- The Columbus Polymer Clay Guild
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Have a peek at what a few of the guilds in clay world are up to:
Leah Day‘s blog is seldom political or controversial. The Free Motion Quilting Project treats us nearly every day to a new video tutorial demonstrating a technique or pattern for free-motion quilting. So I was surprised to see a long … Read More...
It has never occurred to me to “warm up” physically for crafting, but it makes perfect sense. I just watched a video by Deb Roby–a crafter and personal trainer–over on Diane Gilleland’s CraftyPod. Simple stretches. No big deal. … Read More...
by Terrye
Your little girl will be adorable in this lacy, sleeveless top. Tied at the shoulders with I-cord, and with a bit of lace at the bottom, couldn’t be easier!
Knit in a sport weight yarn, you can go wild with … Read More...
Art quilter Cheryl Sleboda created this sweet fabric rosette with just one essential tool: the Perfect Pleater. She says it’s a must-have for any project where you want tiny, perfect pleats. And she has an extra, so she’s giving it … Read More...
If you saw the Hunger Games movie, you probably memorized the sweet lullaby that pops up from time to time. The Cotton Floozy loved Rue’s Lullaby so much, she committed it to stitch, and now she’s giving the hoop away … Read More...
Give yourself a little joy today: Go over to Deborah Schlegel‘s Art Threads blog and check out her review (with great photos) of a current exhibit of the fiber art of Kelsey Viola Wiskirchen, Handed On. These delicate … Read More...
Thearica Burroughs is having a grand renaming and reopening of her online shop, Crazy Quilting Supplies. She says,
… Read More...To celebrate I am giving away 2 beautiful boxes FULL of laces, charms, buttons, embellishments and thread!
1 box for a
by Heidi Gustad
The other day, I was reading the blog for Aussie zine *bespoke* and came across these awesome Cut-Paper Candle Holders by How About Orange. To me, they look just like some very haute lamps I’ve seen on design blogs … Read More...
I get asked by my students on and offline how to improve their polymer clay work and I can honestly say swaps and challenges are great for this! They give you a structured area to work in and a timeline. … Read More...
Erin of Two More Seconds made this colorful, fresh zig zag apron as her contribution to the Festival of Half Square Triangles put together by Canoe Ridge Creations. The green and yellow color combo is lovely. See how to make … Read More...
Karen at Quilts Etc is hosting a giveaway on her blog to celebrate her five-year blogiversary. She’s offering up three patterns for three lucky readers. Contest ends Friday, April 20, 2012 (early evening). Go HERE to get entry details.… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Danielle from Blissful and Domestic shows how to make her Summer Song Tote. The pretty tote is lined, with an interior pocket and a loop to hang your keys from. The outside of the bag is embellished with a contrast … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how you can turn a t-shirt into a hoodie. It’s a quick and easy project, taking just 10 minutes and a couple of seams. Get the tutorial.
[photo from The Stuff of Success]
by Anne Weaver
Kristin from Skirt As Top pieced together two colors of yellow shot cotton to create a sunshine-y Easter dress for her young daughter. This dress makes my heart so happy! She shares a tutorial showing how she pieced the starburst … Read More...
Sew Katie Did gives her secret for getting a straight row of triangles when piecing. The trouble is figuring out where to place the two fabric triangles so you get a true 1/4″ seam allowance. Her tip is so clever, … Read More...
Teena Vallerine of Kitschen Pink talks on her blog about simplifying her home, which she describes as a little white cottage. Shown here, is her guest bedroom where she shows how her hexie quilt provides the color in the … Read More...
This is an oldie, but has information that is worthy of repetition. Rebecca of Chasing Cottons shares a tutorial on her blog that covers a basic skill for quilters – cutting fabric. Her method includes a rotary cutter, ruler and … Read More...
Debbie Grifka of Esch House Quilts is celebrating having her coasters project featured in the 2012 edition of Modern Patchwork magazine. They look old world and modern at the same time. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Esch … Read More...