I want this book when it comes out in April! Published by Lark Crafts, it’s Art Quilt Portfolio: The Natural World:
Profiles of Major Artists, Galleries of Inspiring Works by Martha Sielman. Martha is the Executive Director of Studio Art … Read More...
Preparing for Easter at Wild Olive
Mollie of Wild Olive is setting aside Sundays on her blog for posts related to prayer instead of crafts. She explains the reason she’s doing this is to prepare for Easter. Go HERE to learn more.
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Viral Crafting @ The Swell Life
Have you ever wondered how to make your next craft post go viral? Alexa over at The Sweet Life has compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you make your next post one of internet stardom! Or, if … Read More...
Pearl and Crystal Bracelet
Jenny at Craft Test Dummies shares a great tutorial for this beautiful pearl and crystal bracelet that she says would be perfect, “to commemorate a baptism, first communion, confirmation – even for a bride!” Take a look at Craft Test … Read More...
Jewelry inspired by The Hunger Games
Are you a fan of The Hunger Games novel and/or movie? Check out this quick and easy tutorial from Crafty Hope for making a necklace inspired by The Hunger Games.
Mad Men inspired onsie by Barbie
In honor of the season premiere of Mad Men happening this weekend, I bring you The Don. This Mad Men inspired infant bodysuit is smoking cute. Created by Barbie at Sweet Pea a la Mode, it sells for $15 … Read More...
Win Sublime Stitching loot!
One lucky reader of Feeling Stitchy will win everything needed to make an Epic Sampler ala Jenny Hart. That’s four packs of Sublime Stitching patterns–free. Go to the Feeling Stitchy post to enter before 9:00 p.m. (Central USA … Read More...
Easter stitching: Embroidered felt eggs
Yea, Wendi Gratz! Look what she’s sharing with us! A pattern for a sweet embroidered felt egg. Put one at each place setting at Easter brunch. Or fill a bowl with them and use it as the centerpiece for … Read More...
Easter inspiration: Hearty Craft
Zinaida of Hearty Craft stitches everything with so much…well…heart. And this Easter stitchery is no exception. Go to her blog post for more views. You’re going to want to see those jonquils and roses close up!
Tutorial: Pea Pod wrist pin cushion
Possibly the cutest wrist pin cushion ever: Quilt Story‘s tutorial at Moda Bakeshop blog uses abundant photos to show us how to make this Pea Pod notion from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) or scraps. See the tute.… Read More...
Inspiration: Kaori I
When I first saw this beautiful crazy-quilt block, I thought, “So sweet! It has almost a Japanese aesthetic.” Then I noticed the stitcher’s ID: Kaori I of Japan. Of course! Go to Kaori’s Bead Journal Project 2012 post to enlarge … Read More...
Eye candy: Ecclesiastical embroidery
Hand and Lock is posting images of recent work by category, which you can view as slide shows. If you’d like to get an eyeful of gorgeous religious-themed embroidery, check out the H&L post.
Tutorial: Foil on fabric
If you’d like to try foiled images on an art quilt or other textile, you’re in luck! Deb of Cold Feet Quilter is sharing the instructions she uses in her live workshops. Check out the tute.
Do not miss this giveaway from Lark Jewelry & Beading!
Lark Jewelry & Beading is offering you a chance to win two pairs of gorgeous earrings made by Mary Hettmansperger! This giveaway goes along with the release of Mary’s exciting new book Heat, Color, Set & Fire: Surface Effects for … Read More...
Jun Kaneko – Glass Artist
Wow!! I was wandering around Facebook…like I don’t have glass to work on. And I found a post about Jun Kaneko. I ran over to his site (how else do you describe it?). His work takes my breath away. … Read More...
Lanny Bergner – Sculptor – Daily Art Muse
Daily Art Muse strikes again. This time it’s Lanny Bergner a sculptor that actually works mostly with wite. But he uses glass frit colorize his pieces and they are just awesome. So that’s why he gets a big mention here. … Read More...
DIY-Felt Rose Flower Tutorial & felt quilt
Dini lives in Indonesian and hosts “capungmungil” blog. She is an amazing designer and is into writing children’s books. Today I will cover her stunning felted flowers and her beautiful patchwork quilt from felt. Check out her blog for … Read More...
Millions of Viewers Already Know: Have You Heard of FaveCrafts?
Chances are if you’re a crafter then you’ve heard of the website FaveCrafts. Maybe you’re among the 1 million viewers that their site and sister sites receive each and every day. Or perhaps you’re one of the 3 million … Read More...
Tip: Card Layering
Jessie with There She Goes stamps has some great tips for getting all those layers on your cards to measure and look perfect.
-Heather
Tutorial: Rolled fabric sunburst flower
Heidi from Sew.Craft.Create. shows how to roll and twist fabric strips into a gorgeous sunburst flower. She used hers to make an embellishment for a headband, but you could also add a pin back to make a brooch. Get the … Read More...