Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1914. Read more about her here. Sherry Shine created this art quilt to commemorate Rosa’s contributions to civil rights for African-Americans. She includes President Obama because she explains he too is … Read More...
Sometimes we cannot sew
Such is the case with Kheli at Remember your Karma who talks about the impending loss of her beloved MIL. Both women are quilters. Go HERE to read her touching post.
Image credit: Remember your Karma
How to make a bunch of winter accessories out of a recycled sweater
Theresa of the blog Mittens and More sent in a link to her post where she shared her latest set of winter time accessories. Pop on over to blog to see more and the link to her recycled sweater mitten … Read More...
DIY Needle felted Elbow Patches
Erica of “Honestly . . .WTF”; discovered needle felting while perusing Pinterest. Erica is new to needle felting but is now hooked. She was impressed with all the things you can do with needle felting, so she wanted to share … Read More...
Made in Cherry Quilt Along | St. Ives
This quilt, made by Sarah Fielke, inspired Chelsea at Pins & Bobbins to host a Made in Cherry Quilt Along on her blog. Those who’ve already joined are showing off their progress in the Made in Cherry Flickr group… Read More...
Eye candy: Crazy-quilting
Pat Winter of Gatherings shares images of some of the many crazy-quilt projects she has completed over the years. And she encourages us to participate in Crazy Quilts Are Quilts, Too! sponsored by Thearica of Pigtales and Quilts. Find out … Read More...
Free pattern: Tatted heart doily
Jane Eborall has turned her rockin tatted heart motif into a doily, and she’s sharing the instructions! Tat it up (quick!) in pinks and reds as a valentine treat. Get the pattern.
Tutorial and giveaway at Stash Books
Here are a couple of treats from Stash Books blog. They’re sharing a link to the tutorial for this adorable hooped-up message board by Rashida Coleman-Hale. And they’re giving away a roll of precut Windham fabric from the Flower … Read More...
Tutorial: Needle-turn applique
Carrie of A Passion for Applique walks us through her needle-turn technique with special attention to handling deep valleys. See her tute.
Inspiration: Veronica Fuentes
Veronica of Whimsiology says of this piece,
This is a little experiment trying to simulate ground with dirt and grass and flowers and things growing out of it.
Success! See more of Veronica’s work and follow her adventures as artist … Read More...
Fuzzball in motion
This is awesome. Chelsea of Love and a Sandwich set up a time-lapse camera to capture her creation of Laugh It Up, Fuzzball. See the whole project in 2-1/2 minutes! Go to the Feeling Stitchy post for the link to … Read More...
Tutorial: Mushroom love brooch
Whip Up says,
… Read More...Lark Craft’s upcoming book Heart-Felt Holidays: 40 Festive Felt Projects to Celebrate the Seasons is the follow-up to Fa La La La Felt. The book comes out in April, but Lark Crafts are starting the fun early
Scrolled Heart
Moment Before the Fire
Dora’s Sampler – Freebie from Embroiderbee
Cat Biscournu Project
Giveaway: 8 fat quarters from Daisy Janie’s Tilly line
Maureen Cracknell Handmade has a set of 8 fat quarters of organic fabric from Daisy Janie’s Tilly line to give away. Did you know she dedicated this fabric line to her mother? And that the name is derived from a … Read More...
Rose quilt block
Ineke from Never Too Old To Learn created this quilt block with soft green and pink floral fabrics. The pattern is Flying Geese all pointing to the center rose, which she cross-stitched. Lovely mix of piecing and stitching. Go HERE … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Wrapped fabric flowers with button centers
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her wrapped fabric flowers with button centers. They’re made from a strip of gathered fabric, with thread wrapped around sections of it to create … Read More...
Box of Chocolates Cookies
Now this is a box of sugar-filled goodness befitting Valentine’s Day. A box of chocolates, but cookies. Wouldn’t you love to get this version from your sweetie? Or give to your sweetie? Or give to yourself? Find it HERE at … Read More...