Ruth Rae is participating in Tag Tuesday this year. She says, ” I thought that it would be good to help me open up and make something just because.” The first week’s challenge theme was snow, and Ruth responded with … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple peacock
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery joined SharonB’s Take a Stitch Tuesday challenge; and using last week’s challenge stitch–the fly stitch–she created a pretty sequined peacock. And she shares how she did it! See her tute.
Win Karen Ruane buttons!
You could win some of Karen Ruane‘s gorgeous handmade buttons! She hasn’t posted an entry deadline, so hurry over to her blog to enter.
DIY Colored Sanding Sugar
I’ve actually tried to dye my own sprinkles before. And achieved limited success. But silly me saved no money since I just dyed fine white sprinkles (just as expensive), and it wasn’t exactly foolproof (picture clumping). So a huge thank … Read More...
Last day to enter!
If you missed any of Mary Corbet‘s 12 Days of Christmas giveaways, you still have time to enter. Check out her recap post that lists the links to all 12 giveaways. But hurry! The contest ends January 9!
Looking … Read More...
Soon: US lace convention
An outstanding lace event is in the offing in the USA. The 59th International Old Lacers, Inc. (IOLI) Convention, hosted by the Minnesota Lace Society will be held August 5-11, 2012, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The event includes classes, lace … Read More...
Doodly valentine inspiration
I wonder if Lisa Burke has ever thought about creating a fabric line from her doodles. Her collection of Valentine’s Day hearts made of construction paper seem too temporary for such pretties, at least to this quilter’s way of thinking. … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired faux fur pillbox hat
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls continues the Faux Fur Week series with a tutorial showing how to make a simple faux fur pillbox hat. She was inspired by a hat worn by Audrey Hepburn in the movie charade. The … Read More...
Yardstick Buffet
Wowza. How cool is this? The kicker? it’s not just some photo file that someone pinned on Pinterest. It’s actually a tutorial from Laura at the Corner House blog. And yes, a tutorial! So you can make one too! Kudos … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn instagrams into photostrips
College Prepster shows what you can do with your iPhone instagrams and PhotoShop to take them from virtual photo stream to real. Never heard of this app? Read more about it; go to article by Becky Sullivan for NPR where … Read More...
Make Your Own Cookbook
Cross Stitch Chart – Eat More Veggies
The Two Cats – Monochrome Stitchery
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Tutorial: Make cropped yoga pants out of a t-shirt
Shawna from My Water Jar guest blogs at Stellar Mother with a tutorial showing how to create a pair of cropped yoga pants out of a large t-shirt. The refashion uses almost every piece of the t-shirt; the only scrap … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a photo of a loved one into a thread sketched portrait
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, and Whatnots created a series of thread sketched portraits to give as Christmas gifts. Isn’t that the coolest? She turned snapshots into line art and then transferred that to fabric to use as a guide … Read More...
Free Webinar: Take Better Project Photos
On January 18th 2012 Nicole Magourik will be hosting a Webinar on how to take better photos of your paper crafting projects. If you’re looking for tips on lighting, props, camera settings and more be sure to click here and … Read More...
Event: A Quilter’s Tea and Turning
I’ve never heard of a museum having a public event for turning their quilts. But that’s exactly what the Birmingham Historical Museum is doing. Brilliant idea – treat quilters to some quilts and raise money at the same time. Announcement … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby quilt from old clothes
Gina from Se La Cava made this baby quilt from some of her old t-shirts and blouses. She said using t-shirts makes a super soft blanket for little ones. That’s important since this was a gift to her infant daughter. … Read More...
Name Game Swap at Samelia’s Mum
Newsy. Anorina from Samelia’s Mum is hosting The Name Game Swap on her blog. She explains,
… Read More...It will be an international swap and is based on the idea of making a mini quilt for your swap partner, using their name