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Don’t miss Sarah Fielke’s American blog tour featuring her new book Quilting from Little Things:
Take a small idea and develop it into something wonderful. Participants include,
28 Nov: Fat Quarterly
28 Nov: Amy Ellis
29 Nov: Thomas Knauer… Read More...
Since it’s World AIDS Day, I thought I would feature a couple candles that contribute to treating and/or eliminating the disease.
First up is (diptyque) RED, which is a special edition candle that donates 10% of the proceeds to … Read More...
As the artist says, any student could make this simple nativity scene from Fimo clay. For me, the simplicity is part of the appeal. If your holiday decorating includes a nativity, consider creating one!
If you’ve been in the blogosphere in the last year, you already know the manufacturers of GO! (manual cutting machine) have worked hard to put their product into the hands of quilters, sewers, and fabric crafters. Title after title in … Read More...
I can’t resist a DIY cupcake stand {or a cupcake for that matter!} and this one featured at Oh Happy Day is simply adorable! Plus it comes with a tutorial and a free printable. Now all you need are the … Read More...
Sorry about the lack of picture and link, it was there when I pushed the publish button. Oh well, after some searching, I found the site again,.
The free pattern is here: http://www.sock-aholic.com/phonepurse.pdf
This could be my perfect cake, seeing as the Peanut Butter cup is one of my favorites to dig out of the trick or treat bag. Have you seen this? Find it HERE from Williams-Sonoma. Out of my price … Read More...
If you craft anything with fabric, be sure to check out Stash Slash. The site says it is
… Read More...An ad-free community for fiber and fabric lovers providing a dedicated market so you can sell your unneeded stash — or
Jules of Adventures in Thread presents: Ted Astaire and Ginger! And she’s sharing the pattern and tutorial so you can have a pair for your own tree. Go to her tute.
Hannah of enbrouderie shares a close-up look at a Chinese silk embroidery of 100 birds from her personal collection. Go feast your eyes.
Orna Willis has overhauled the instructions and thread lists for her classic needlepoint Carolina Cuff. Go to her blog for details and the link to order.
Ed. note: Orna neither requested nor compensated this post.
Deb of More Whiffs, Glimmers & Left Oeuvres calls these applique/embroidery/quilt pieces bonbons. She says,
much like eating expensive chocolate truffles..but so much better for me.
Yum! Go to Deb’s blog.
You need some little elfin clogs to stuff with Christmas treats. Jenny of allsorts has got you covered. She’s sharing the pattern and tutorial for this sweet felt footwear. Go to her blog post for the download.
Looking for … Read More...
Merry Christmas from Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint! She’s sharing the patterns for these beautiful twinchies, which you can use as gift tie-ons or ornaments. Go to Janet’s post for the link to the charts.
Looking for more … Read More...
Nothing says 1950 like a pair of cat-eye glasses! These iconic beauties are just one of the many 50’s inspired details you’ll see in this wedding shoot featured at The Bride’s Cafe. The shoot was styled by Enamor Events… Read More...
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Here’s a way to make it a little more fun. There She Goes stamps shares a downloadable pdf for making this fun and functional holiday shopping list holder.
-Heather
Yes, thank you, the kitchn. Thank you for letting us be messy, because perfection is exhausting and dang impossible. Find links to intentionally messy cakes HERE at the kitchn, including this chocolate quake cake from Sprinkle Bakes.
Head on over to Modern Parents, Messy Kids to take part in her giveaway…. a 6 month Subscription to Craft Caravan’s Kid Craft Club… looks amazing! Don’t forget that if you want to enter, you have to go to … Read More...
I am completely in love with this North Pole Cookie Exchange featured at the Hostess with the Mostess blog created by Anders Ruff. I couldn’t even touch upon the fabulous details here, you must scroll through the pictures here. … Read More...
I stumbled upon this adorable scarf over at Craft: I love the idea of kiddos wearing something they made and can be proud of . You can find the tutorial over at Givers Log.
