Bronwyn of Red Brolly shared this photo of Japanese embroidered felt balls. It gives me exactly the same feeling as a photo of a boxful of Belgian chocolates. What a treat! See more at her blog post.
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Tutorial: Funky Fabric Thanksgiving Bird softie
Head over to the Fiskars site for a tutorial showing how to make this Funky Fabric Bird softie. Get the tute.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and … Read More...
Leather pendant tutorial
I’ve posted about Katrinshine’s fabulous leather jewelry before. Now you can get Katrinshine’s easy and stylish leather pendant tutorial at the blog for the Russian Team on Etsy! This looks like a wonderfully simple gift idea.
Audrey has never looked better
Three years in the making, Susan Elliott‘s Breakfast at Tiffany’s crazy quilt is complete, and it is spectacular. The overall composition is breathtaking. The details are exquisite. And the story behind it is fascinating. I’m so glad she’s sharing … Read More...
Broken Blocks Scarf
Broken Blocks Scarf (Free Pattern For Personal Use Only)
THIS PATTERN HAS NOT BEEN TESTED AND IS PROBABLY NOT FOR A BEGINNER
2 Skeins Sheep(ish) Yarn – worsted weight yarn Magenta(ish) is Color A; Teal(ish) is Color B
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New from Elsa Mora
Oh, my. Look what Elsa Mora has been up to. See more at her blog post.
Green Stag quilt to honor deer widows
Saw Daniel Rouse’s art quilt and thought of all the spouses left behind this weekend since Modern Gun Deer season started today. Deer Widows they are sometimes called. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission explains what Modern Gun – Deer … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork Zipper Pouch
Kat from Diary of a Flutter.Kat shares how to make this patchwork pouch with a zipper. She says,
… Read More...They make such great presents!!! And once you know the technique of how to make one – you will quickly be able
Share the Rack with a quilt
Marie from ran dum thots shows off the quilt she just finished draped over a bike rack in her home town of Portland. She says the bike shelter has an interesting back story. Click HERE to read more. Nice … Read More...
Would you stop to shop?
Laura from Joy in Cloth, along with a friend(s), spied this sign on a car trip to a show. She said by the looks of the place, she immediately thought of Dueling Banjos from the movie Deliverance. I … Read More...
Candle Holder/Vase by Steven & Chris
How to make a wrapping paper gift bag
This is one of those craft project that uses a recycled element, in this case a cake mix box, as a tool to make a gift bag. Check out the tutorial Carmen sent in featured at the blog Roca and … Read More...
Popsicle Stick Christmas Wreath
Here’s a fun simple craft you can do with your kids using popsicle sticks
! This wreath would be perfect on your child’s bedroom door to help welcome in the holiday season! Head on over to FunLab Blog for the … Read More...
Project Bread: Holiday Spoons Project
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to be thankful for what we have and that we never have to experience hunger. But even more than being thankful, the holidays are a wonderful time to give! This Spoon project presented by Project … Read More...
Newsy: Identity CONF registration open | SAQA – SDA
Registration is open for the 2012 Identity: Context and Reflection conference to be held in Philadelphia, PA in 2012. The event is sponsored by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and Surface Design Association (SDA). Click HERE … Read More...
Pilgrim Pumpkins and More
The Nature of Grace is a wonderful blog that gives you full lesson plans for topics! Thanksgiving and Pilgrims is their most recent homeschool lesson. I love these Pilgrim Pumpkins, and think they would look great on a front porch. … Read More...
Giveaway: SewThankful | La Todera
Susan Brubaker Knapp from Blue Moon River is hosting a series of giveaways on her blog from patterns she got at the Fall International Quilt Market, Houston. Get a chance to win one of four patterns by Julie Creus of … Read More...
Tutorial: Frozen yogurt applique on kid’s tees
Ilene from Come on, Ilene! guest blogs at My Own Road with a tutorial showing how to add a cute frozen yogurt applique to a child’s t-shirt. Who wouldn’t love a sweet treat like that on the front of their … Read More...
Tutorial for dictionary pendants
Clay buttons
Take a look at these clay buttons from Creative Impressions in Clay! These make me think of Christmas cookies. Tari is giving away some of her pretty Celtic buttons to a lucky reader that answers a question on Art Bead … Read More...