Joanna from Applique Today reports she’s been without power since Saturday after a storm dumped a foot of snow where they live (New England, US). I mostly talk here about the aesthetic properties of quilts but they have a practical … Read More...
Crafty Mummy teaches at retreat
The Crafty Mummy taught a beginner’s quilting class at this year’s Creative Craft Retreat. She shares their wonderful first quilts on her blog.
Image credit: Creative Craft Retreat
Inspiration: Wool Christmas pincushion
Spied at Sunflower Fields Pattern Company. In progress. I so love it.
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check out these quilting patterns on Etsy.
Ta Dah!: Tiny quilt blocks from swap
October Giveaway Winner is ………
Sun Print Coasters
You remember making sun prints when you were a kid, so why not incorporate that into a fun project now? These pretty coasters are made from tiles, Mod Podge and fun prints made in the sun. Check out the post … Read More...
Etsy find – Silver Lining Kreation
Stephanie at Silver Lining Kreation has a motto – “don’t worry, bead happy!” Instead of being blue about recent ankle and knee problems slowing her down, she turned the downtime into creative time. Take a look at Stephanie’s Etsy shop … Read More...
Panel: Celtic Elements at eQuilter
I have a friend who only uses panels for her quilts, she abhors the piecing part. Some might argue she’s not a true quilter. I think she certainly is, and her only by hand stitches are some of the prettiest … Read More...
I’m back!
Tutorial: Vintage sduitcase doll playset
Stacy from Hart + Sew guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a doll playset that’s stored in a vintage suitcase. I LOVE this idea!! The suitcase holds a soft doll and interchangeable backgrops, and … Read More...
Tim Tate – Glass Artist…Thanks Daily Art Muse
Daily Art Muse strikes again. I thank you for helping to provide me content and showing us all the work of Tim Tate. The glass studio and school that he has co-founded has been profiled here…The Washington Glass … Read More...
Tutorial: Chenille and Vintage Hankies Christmas Stocking
Becky from Patchwork Posse used vintage chenille and handkerchiefs to create beautiful Christmas stockings, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make some too. The body of the stocking is made from chenille, and the cuff … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s cardigan from an adult crew neck sweater
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial at The Girl Creative showing how to refashion an adult sweater into a little boy’s cardigan. She started with a crew neck sweater, sizing it smaller and then adding the button plackets … Read More...
Denyse Schmidt’s work at Ralph Puccini
Modern quilt maven Denyse Schmidt has a quilt collection showing at the Ralph Puccini International museum in New York. Get more info here. If you can make it there don’t miss it.
Image credit: Ralph Puccini International
Vase to Lamp
Head over to the thrift store and find yourself a cool glass lamp. Grab an inexpensive lamp shade and a lamp kit and make your own custom lighting for your living room. Check out this pretty lamp over at You’re … Read More...
Project: Book Treat Box
Visit the Paper Crafter’s Library to download free patterns and watch a video on how to make this cute treat box shaped like a book. Hurry the project is only on the blog for one week!
-Heather
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Button Clock
Inspired by Pinterest, this clock was made from an embroidery hoop and buttons. I featured the original in a clock round up last year but like Valerie, I wasn’t able to find a tutorial. Luckily for us, Valerie created one … Read More...