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A Clay Tour
A quick tour of new clay work on Flickr:
1. Braccialetto FateOrientali , 2. 3/10/2012, 3. Beads, 4. shelf sitter giraffe
Video tutorial: Looped stacked beads
Lyric Kinard of Lyric Art shows us how to stitch looped stacks of beads to add dimension to our embroidery. I learned a new technique for knotting off the thread! Go to her video demo.
Lost and found
Happy dance happy dance happy dance! Last July, I told you about the loss of four irreplaceable quilts displayed by C&T Publishing at Spring Quilt Market. Our beloved Allie Aller reports that her quilt, Crazy in the Garden, has found … Read More...
Sign your work
I’m totally stealing this idea, and so can you. Tara (Sew Tara) shared photos of what she made for and received from a recent stitch swap. All the goodies are awesome–click over and you’ll see what I mean. In her … Read More...
Design your own canvas
Do you have a great idea for a needlepoint canvas but don’t have a clue how to translate that idea into a design? Janet Perry has advice and encouragement to help you design your own canvas–even if you can’t draw. … Read More...
Inspiration: Shawkl
I want to eat this crazy-quilt block by Kathy Shaw of Shawkl. Every precious, sweet thread and bead of it. See lots of close-ups at Kathy’s blog post.
Get to know Waterrose
Waterrose blog is a treat I’ve been enjoying for some time now; so I especially enjoyed the interview with Rose, the blog owner, by Bari Ackerman on We Love French Knots. Get to know Rose a bit and … Read More...
Plain to pretty with a few stitches
When Jane LaFazio saw a pretty embroidered sweater in a shop for $128, did she reach for her plastic? Of course not! She dashed home and added some sweet stitching to a favorite cotton cardigan. So pretty! See more views … Read More...
Fork Bracelet
With Craft Gossip’s second Fork and Talk event less than a week away, Stacie’s DIY fork bracelet had to be shared! Take a look at Stacie’s tutorial at Stars for Streetlights to see how she re-purposed this plain fork into … Read More...
Newsy: UK Slow Textiles Group
Thanks to Kathrin of Annekata blog, I now know about the UK-based Slow Textiles Group formed in 2011 by Dr Emma Neuberg. Kathrin gives a nice overview of the organization in her post, Creating Islands of Slowness: Slow Textile Group… Read More...
Free Projects from Making Wire & Bead Jewelry
Lark Jewelry & Beading is sharing two free projects from the brand new book by Janice Berkebile and Tracy Stanley – Making Wire & Bead Jewelry: Artful Wirework Techniques
. Read more about the book, see more from these talented … Read More...
Newspaper Seedling Pots
I meant to plant seeds myself today but I let the day get away from me. I like this method. They are pretty and totally compostable. Once the seedlings are hardened off, simply plant the whole thing in the ground. … Read More...
By-Your-Side Ironing Board
Cool beans. I love ideas like this. Totally practical, completely usable and cute too. This little side table ironing board is perfect for those sewing projects you’ve been meaning to complete. No more lugging out the ironing board folks. Check … Read More...
Tea Light Flight
Learn to make your own tea lights and tea light candle holder using plastic eggs. This holder looks just like the beer flights I’m so personally fond of. Also, how cute would this be done in rainbow colors? Check out … Read More...
Modern Indian Fusion Wedding
Rich purple with red accents highlight this gorgeous Indian-inspired wedding. The wedding cake is stunning! See all the beautiful details captured by XSIGHT Photography at Maharani Weddings.
Tutorial: Tote with ruffled pocket and knotted straps
Sew4Home shows how to make a pretty tote bag with a ruffled outer pocket and straps that tie in a knot at the shoulder. Mismatchy buttons attach the straps to the bag. They made theirs out of a toile, but … Read More...
Gingham Picnic Cookies
Gingham. Picnic. Cookies. With ants. I think that says it all. How superperfect to serve at a BBQ. Or, um, a picnic. Make them HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Earth Day Pancakes – Fun Food Ideas
Earth Day is one of those special times when we’re reminded of the importance of taking care of our planet, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun and … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Kicky new spring dress out of a frumpy dated dress
Would you believe that this frumpy, dumpy dress could become a kicky new spring dress? Jennifer from Two Butterflies took her scissors and sewing machine to the dress and did just that, and shares the results on her blog. Go … Read More...