When you add use a band of stretch knit to finish off the edge of a neck, sleeve, or leg, you’ll most likely be sewing a smaller cuff piece to a larger opening and stretching it to fit as you … Read More...
Sewing Craft Room Tour at beingBrook
If you need a little inspiration for your craft room, I suggest you head over to beingBrook for a complete tour of her new duds. A pretty craft table made by her hubby, desk, walls, accessories, a complete redo. I … Read More...
Turn a Trophy into a Cupcake Stand
Cathe has created something brilliant. This cupcake stand was constructed from old trophies! Genius really. When someone can look at an item and see something totally different, that’s creativity coursing through their veins. Head over to Just Something I Made … Read More...
Inspiration: London Calling Blog Hop
I guess everyone is excited about the Olympics being in London this year. I’m seeing loads of British, English and London inspired ideas pop up every where, even papercrafting. Artistic Outpost is currently having a London Calling blog hop. Love … Read More...
Illustrated Recipe Contest… Win Thousands!
Wow, big prizes can be had for foodie artists! I’m sure you’ve heard me wax on about They Draw and Cook, a site (and book) devoted to collecting illustrated recipes. Currently they are joining with Kraft to host … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Find a great roundup of St. Patrick’s Day goodies HERE at Parents, including these easy-to-make four-leaf clover cupcakes. Note you do have to register with Parents to read the recipes, but registration is free! And it’s a great site … Read More...
Bears For A Cause
Crocheters are well known for putting their skills to use in support of a cause. Sher Marchman-Day has gone a step farther in her efforts to customize her crochet to your cause. What a fantastic idea! For a really … Read More...
Review: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll
The Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) presents a Belvoir Production, a timeless classic: ‘The Summer of the Seventeenth Doll’. Audience members were pulled by their heartstrings into the unique and painfully haunting story of working class Queenslanders in … Read More...
Process: Maze quilt for baby
Donna at Quilt in Progress has decided to make a baby quilt with a pieced maze design for the top. I love it when quilters share their creative process. Donna does here and here and here.
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Walk of Fame Cake
Hee hee, isn’t this an awesome idea for cake? Maybe change the “Happy Birthday” to something for the Oscars. Find the recipe HERE at Martha Stewart.
Hudson Bay Point Blanket Quilt
Devon at Miss Make said she was inspired to make a quilted version of a Hudson Bay Point Blanket after seeing a knitted one at The Purl Bee. For those unfamiliar with this blanket, she tells a bit of its … Read More...
Newsy: New York Beauty QAL
Sara at Sew Sweetness is hosting a New York Beauty Quilt Along on her blog. Those who join will use the paper piecing method to create ten different New York Beauty blocks. The kick-off is March 5. Go to her … Read More...
Crazy about red hearts and blue water
Frederique at Quilting, Patchwork and Applique shows us her latest creation – a mini quilt of three pieced crazy hearts embellished with beads. Lovely. The water backdrop is so soothing, I want to jump in. Go HERE to see more… Read More...
Striped hearts quilt is sweet
I’m still enjoying all the heart-themed quilts I’m seeing in the blogosphere like this one made by Pom at Atelier Papillon. Striped hearts are surrounded with sweet words like Harmonie, Amour, and Liberte. Go HERE to read her entire post… Read More...
Waiting for Spring
Now that winter has finally found us I’ve decided I am indeed ready for spring! Evidently I’m not the only clayer on Etsy thinking that way:
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| Spring Lamb by ClayPeeps | Nest Post Earrings by EchoesofNature |
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| Tulip Beads by Wildflower13 | Spring |
Giveaway: Fabric and sewing kit
Gisela at ThankFullga447 is thinking polka dots with her very first giveaway on her blog. Get a chance to win two fat quarters and a tiny sewing kit, shown. Contest ends midnight Saturday 2/25. Go HERE to enter.
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St Paddy’s Day at Pacific Art Glass!!
March 10th there’s a party at Pacific Art Glass in Gardena, CA. Ryan Staub is in the house doing roll-ups and he knows what he’s doing! I have had a piece of glass rolled up into a beautiful blown vase … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your serger for more than basic straight seams
Threads magazine shares some quick tips for using your serger for more than just a standard straight seam. Their article explains how to use a serger to gather fabric, how to create a lettuce edge, how to serge around corners … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack bag with French seams
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make a reusable fabric snack bags. It’s made from just a single layer of fabric (no lining) but she uses French seams so the inside is finished nicely. She points out that one … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s hooded vest
Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a child’s hooded vest. The sleeveless jacket is perfect for winter layering! You can use quilted fabric to add extra warmth, or you … Read More...