It is back!
Last October, we hosted a CraftGossip Fork and Talk Night (actually afternoon) in Little Rock, Arkansas. And boy, did the 24 of us have fun!
Check out the photos on the Flickr account. Or read our … Read More...
Tutorial: Beaded tassel
Kathy of Shawkl takes us through the steps to create a beautiful beaded tassel. Who knew it was this easy! See her tute.
Mosaic: Fresh for Spring
Some of the freshest clay on Flickr, making me wish for spring’s longer days:
1. Shimmering Flower, 2. Peach Blush Mushroom Caps, 3. Polymer clay pendants – 21294f, 4. networking
Embroidered napkins for your Easter table
DMC Threads’ blog is sharing the pattern to upgrade storebought fabric napkins to custom linens worthy of Easter brunch. Go to the blog post for the pattern for this sweet embroidered embellishment.
Elegant. Useful. Tiny.
Eep! Gina of Fan My Flame has been creating embellished matchboxes and inside each one…a tiny handmade book. In this case, a needlebook. Precious! See more at Gina’s blog post.
Beginner embroidery: The supplies you need
Allison of Little Lovelies runs through the basic supplies you need to get started in embroidery. If you’re new to stitching, the list is probably shorter than you think, and this article will be perfect for you. Go to Allison’s … Read More...
Easter Tutorial: Felt bunny brooch
Make a sweet bunny brooch as an Easter gift for someone you love. Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive shows us how. Go to her tute.
Make a crazy-quilted pen
Pat Winter created a crazy-quilted insert for one of Kreinik Threads’ Make-a-Pens. The project is featured in the Spring 2012 issue of Pat’s subscription e-zine, Crazy Quilt Gatherings. And Kreinik liked it so much, they featured it on their blog! … Read More...
“Irish Potatoes,” aka Candy that Looks Exactly Like Potatoes
So apparently, “Irish Potatoes” are so huge in Philly that stores have been known to run out of confectioner’s sugar, according to Nikki of Stitch Bitch. I can’t even fathom the horror of running out of confectioner’s sugar, by … Read More...
Can you hear me now?
KARAMBA! designed and stitched this tablet case for a friend. She says it looks like him. My favorite part: The ear on the velcro closure. Awesome. See more at KARAMBA!’s blog post.
Voting open for Golden Quilter Awards
Quilters, it’s time to vote on your favorite nominees now through March 31st at SewCalGal. The 10 categories include:
- Best Designer
Best Teacher / Instructor
Best Author
Best Quilt Store (Physical)
Best Quilt Store (Online)
Best Long Arm Quilter
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Easter Idea: Starving Bunny Cupcakes
Well, not really starving as this guy has plenty of carrots to consume, but the “ravenous” descriptor had me laughing because it so clearly captured this bunny’s frantic need to jump head first into a pile of carrots. Learn to … Read More...
Gorgeous Floral Cookie Bouquets
A perfect discovery as spring arrives… you must check out the sweet gorgeousness over at Blossomedge. Not only will you find beautifully crafted flower cookie bouquets (such as these daffodil and pink coconut peonies), but photo tutorials to make … Read More...
Shamrock Shake and sewing at Rossie’s
I love what Rossie has on her design wall – row after row of awesomeness. She admits she’s been sewing more than blogging lately. Bravo Rossie! Plus, don’t miss her recipe for a Homemade Shamrock Shake, just in time for … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bow headband
Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bow headband. It’s easy to make – assembled mostly with hot glue but then handstitched on to the headband. If you wanted to omit … Read More...
Tip: Scallop Circle “Cheat”
Don’t have a scalloped circle punch or die cut? Not to worry, Lynn from Pretty Paper Swirls shows how you can “cheat” with circle punches and get the same effect.
-Heather
Free pattern: Boxy Rings Baby quilt
Besides how adorable this quilt looks, I am digging the clever way Cynthia from Ahhh…Quilting put it together. Those 35 blocks are the result of applique not piecing. Go HERE to get the pattern.
Image credit: Ahhh…Quilting
Longing for Spring Felt Robin Ornament
We all wait to spot our first Robin as the winter fades giving hope that spring is close. Susan of “Downeast Thunder Farm” does not see spring coming early this year to Maine, so she decided to make her own … Read More...
Indygo Junction Pattern Winners
Congrats go out to the winners of the Indygo Junction pattern giveaway. They are (and their choices)
Becky – IJ907, Day to Night Dress
Heather – Koozie Kouture, IJ898
Flower LifeSavers Pops
The good folks at Wrigley sent me lots and lots of candy. So I made some LifeSavers® flower pops! Super duper easy. Find the how-tos HERE.