It’s been a long time since I came across a definite MUST HAVE reference book. Dudes, this is totally it! If you have a question about knitting, it’s in here.
I’m sure you’ve heard about this book. The entire name … Read More...
How To Trace an existing garment to create your own sewing blocks
Ashley from Art With Ashley guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how you can create your own sewing blocks. Once you have your basic sewing blocks, you can adapt the neck, the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated Chevrons Skirt
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make her Pleated Chevrons skirt. The gray and white chevron fabric she used makes a … Read More...
Cool idea: Unconventional bobbin storage
Jennifer Ofenstein from Sew Hooked shares a photo on her blog of what she uses to organize her bobbins. I won’t share the photo here because I don’t want to spoil the surprise, so you’ll have to go check it … Read More...
Hu Bing – Shattered Glass Installation in New York Gallery
I found this story over at The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet about Chinese Artist, Hu Bing’s installation over at Prow Art Space at the Flatiron Building in Manhattan. She’s using broken bottles for her installation. Te show is called “Shattered … Read More...
Quilt-y pieces just for fun
Amy at Badskirt created the quilt pictured here with pieces, but not with fabric pieces. Can you guess what she used? Puzzle pieces. I’ve never seen a modern looking quilt puzzle. Nice. Go HERE to learn more.
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Technique: Bubble Background
Here’s a technique to make you feel like a kid again. Lalo from Crafting in LALA Land has a recipe using dishwashing detergent , paint and water for a wonderfully fun background for your stamped cards.
-Heather
Inspiration: Art quilt from a pinned painting
Dee of Dee’s Doodles saw a painting on Pinterest called A Tree Grows and reasoned it would make a great looking quilt. Just this week, she created her version of the design in fabric, shown here. Be sure and visit … Read More...
Zinio for hard to find magazines
Jenny at Allsorts is totally smitten with Zinio (iPad app) because it gives her access to magazines that are inaccessible or difficult to find here in the US. On her blog post, she shows us some photos from a digital … Read More...
Duck Family
This happy little duck family will be a great stitch for spring. Stitch it on dark or light blue fabric and it will go swimmingly. Get the free chart.
Royal Diamond Jubilee Sampler
This year the Queen of England celebrates her Diamond Jubilee and Lady Kell at Kinkavel Krosses has a nice sampler design (at a reasonable price) for you to stitch up and celebrate along with the royal family. Create a memorable … Read More...
Inspiration: Kristen Doran
Ooooooooooo! I love stitching on unconventional surfaces. Go see what Kristen Doran has been doing.
Tutorial: Embroidered roll cover
Teresa of TeresaDownUnder has posted a tutorial for making a swank embroidered holder for that spare roll of toilet paper. Handy, and a great way to spiff up the old bathroom. Go to her post.
Free patterns: Embroidered Easter baskets
Bronwyn of Red Brolly is sharing the patterns and instructions for two adorable stitchy Easter baskets. These look like heirlooms to me! Go to her blog post for the download links.
(Unfortunately, Bronwyn passed away and her blog is no … Read More...
Win a class from Orna
You could win a slot in Orna Willis‘ latest online needlepoint class, Hanging Gardens. Go to her blog post for the entry details. Deadline: March 20.
LepreCHAUN of the Dead
Leah of Zombies Wearing Helmets celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in typical fashion: with a zombie leprechaun! I’m still laughing. Go to Leah’s blog.
New: Online class from Arlene White
Australian designer Arlene White is offering embroidery classes on Joggles. Next up is a needlecase featuring stumpwork–a dragonfly and Australian gum nuts and blossoms–and a kangaroo and boomerang inspired by Aboriginal images. Class registration closes on March 27. Go to … Read More...
Enter to win a seat at Fork and Talk
Last fall’s Fork and Talk event was so much fun that we’re doing it again!! The next Fork and Talk, sponsored by EK Success, will be April 21 from 11:30 to 2:00 at Trio’s restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas.
What’s … Read More...
Ruffled Rainbow Cookie Tutorial
And while we’re at it, let’s do one more from Lizy B.: Gorgeous ruffled rainbow cookies. Find the tutorial to make and decorate these cookies HERE at Lizy B.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles… Read More...
Project: Fairy Tag
I recently told you about the cool new collaboration with Sizzix and Tim Holtz called Stamp2Cut (click here for that post). Now here’s a fantastic stamped tag from Tammy Tutterow using this new system, find all the info … Read More...