Susan Lenz at Art In Stitches finished this art quilt Birch in Snow after she had grown discouraged with it and put it away in a box for seven years. It’s now hanging in Vista Studios Gallery 80808 for all … Read More...
Charm swap at Curious Quilter
Mary at The Curious Quilter wants you to know there is still time to join her Postage Stamp Quilt: 2012 Charm Swap & Challenge. You have until January 18 to sign up. Go HERE to read her Introduction post.
Funky Candle Holder Tutorial
Vanessa created this easy and colorful candle holder on College Life DIY. It would also make a pretty and functional pencil holder!
For this candle holder project you’ll need: a vase, glue gun, glue sticks and pebbles (plastic and/or glass … Read More...
Kids Craft – Thumbprint Valentine’s Day Bookmarks
Who knew so many things could be made with a thumbrint! And the sayings that go along with the little artwork are so cute! You’ll definitely want to explore your different options over at sweet and lovely crafts!
Anatom-y Valentine’s Day quilt
Who said decor has to be sweet-looking? Check out this Heart and Hand quilt made by retired surgeon and quilter Ramona at Sutured for a Living. She said her inspiration came from a scarf she saw at Street Anatomy… Read More...
Textured Tiles
This piece has layers of texture and tons of elements to capture the eye! It helps that I am a sucker for sea colours and elements. Check out the rest of MandarinMoon’s fabulous shop – many of the items have … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day topper
Deborah Schlegel from Art Threads shows how to make this Valentine-y table topper at FaveQuilts. She used newspaper (clever for larger designs) and Steam-A-Seam for templates. I like the scrappy look of her hearts and the scalloped edges of … Read More...
Giveaway: Pellon bagmaking goodies
Cheryl from Sew Can Do is giving away a bundle of Pellon bag making goodies. One of her readers will win 2 yards each of :
–SF101 Shape-Flex®. 100% cotton woven fusible interfacing. 20” wide.
–987F Pellon® Fusible Fleece. 100% … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Felted Soap Cozy With Cable
Soap cozies are a clever way to exfoliate your skin and make your soap last longer. Simply sew a bar of soap inside, and the cozy felts as you use it. White is nice, but you can use any color … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy adjustable no-slip fabric bookmark
Tyra from Domessticated shows how to make her Easy, Adjustable No-Slip Fabric Bookmark. It wraps all the way around the book so it doesn’t slip out and lose your place. It’s made with just a scrap of fabric, a hair … Read More...
Read all about it: Masking tape as an unconventional sewing tool
The notions wall at the fabric store isn’t the only place you can find helpful sewing tools. There are all kinds of sewing tools and gadgets to be found in unconventional items. For example, Rikka from Ricochet and Away! uses … Read More...
Ornaments to Share – Before It’s Too Late
Elena sent in a link to her blog with this note, “Hi! I want to show you my Christmas ornaments (if it is not too late yet). I adore ornaments and try to imagine something new every year 🙂 However, … Read More...
Frosty the Cheese Ball
Here we go, this snowman cheese ball is a little friendlier (except for the “being served as an appetizer” part). Make a Frosty Cheeseball HERE at Family Fun.
Toasty the Snowman
Doesn’t this just seem so very, very cruel? And yet here I am posting it. Please forgive me, Snowman. Make toasted marshmallow snowmen HERE at Family Fun.
Animal-Themed Birthday Cakes and Cupcakes
A whole bunch of ’em. Find a roundup of animal-themed cakes and cupcakes for your animal lover, such as pink poodle cupcakes or this octopus cake, HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Graham Cracker Tudor House
I know Christmas is over, but can’t gingerbread houses be used to celebrate the entire season? Maybe? What about graham cracker houses? This one is just so cute and comes with step-by-step instructions. Find it HERE at All You.
Review: OLFA 5-inch applique scissors
I got some exciting mail from Carmen, a representative from OLFA, right before the holidays hit. Inside were these OLFA 5-inch Precision Appliqué Scissors
shown here. She asked me to try them out and share what I thought about this … Read More...
Little Soldier
Elegance in felt
Shanshan of tinytoadstool shows off her first felt beret of 2012. I am overwhelmed by the details–from the stitching of the background to the perfectly executed dimensional butterflies. I think this is headwear for a modern bride! Go to tinytoadstool … Read More...
Winner of The BurdaStyle Handbook giveaway
The winner of The BurdaStyle Handbook
giveaway is commenter #135, Danielle, who said:
I love getting inspiration from friends or just people on the street. That way I know a real-world person can afford & wear it.
Congratulations, Danielle!!
If … Read More...