Katrina of Ugly Quilts Live Here just finished this amazing rug quilt from a pattern, Spanish Textile by J. Michelle Watts. She said she added visual interest to the seams using a zig zag stitch.
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Mora set to open March 31 in Asheville
Joanna Gollberg and Marthe Le Van began working together a decade ago as author and editor. Now this talented duo is getting ready to debut their new retail experience in Asheville, North Carolina.
“Wearing great pieces of designer jewelry makes … Read More...
Call for Entries: The 7th Annual Halstead Grant for Silver Jewelry Designers
Halstead Bead Inc. will be accepting applications for the 7th annual grant competition for artisans in the industry between April 15 and June 9, 2012. The winner of the 2012 business development grant will receive a prize package including … Read More...
Loom Knitting…. Have You Tried It?
If you’re like me, you used to do this about a million years ago when you were a kid. But, loom knitting is all grown up!
On the Alexe’s Creations blog, check out the cool items she’s knitted and crocheted … Read More...
Fork and Talk is back in Little Rock!
You may recall the fabulous Fork and Talk event EK Success Brands sponsored in Little Rock last October. Each participant got to meet other active bloggers who love to craft, have a scrumptious lunch from Trios, make some fun projects, … Read More...
The Principle of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt
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 once shared two absolutely adorable stitchy Easter basket patterns that are perfect for any crafter looking for a unique and timeless design. These baskets truly have an heirloom-quality charm, making them the perfect project to create … 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.