How to Steal Like an Artist, an article by Austin Kleon, should be required reading for every newbie crafter, artisan, and artist. He covers the fundamentals of the creative process in a totally accessible way, giving permission and encouragement … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Fall Leaves Coasters Tutorial
I love these leaf coasters and these would not have to be put away after the fall because they are so lovely. Molly’s Sketchbook: Fall Leaves Coasters from “THE PURL BEE“ has the most amazing tutorial with stunning follow along … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic embroidery project
Allison of little lovelies guest posts a tutorial on 30days that a beginner can embrace. She shows how to do the basic backstitch–the only stitch needed for this piece. Then she covers creating a simple pattern and mounting and framing … Read More...
Make a life size mummy!
I think this mummy project is totally awesome and all the kids in my neighborhood would be extremely frightened when they walk up our drive and with the right lighting terrified! Heather McKnight Hamilton put this written tutorial on “Ready … Read More...
Inspiration: Feed Your Soul Art
Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art created this hoop by transferring an antique photo to fabric and “painting” it with thread. Whoa. Learn a bit more about her process and see more views at her blog post.
Make Holiday Pillow Covers
Decorative painter Patricia Presto has teamed up with Bloc It Painter’s Tape to show you how to make these beautiful stenciled pillow covers. Don’t buy new pillows, just dress up a cover and you have instant holiday dressings. Watch the … Read More...
Magnetic Cookie Sheets
Is it just the pretty pink or are these just the loveliest cookie sheet magnet boards you’ve ever seen? The high gloss look is stunning and these are just too fun and practical. A perfect solution for those with stainless … Read More...
Dear Jane Halloween Quilt at Stop
Kathleen at Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm documented on her blog Day Two of a group Shop Hop. She spied this Dear Jane Halloween-themed quilt at Quilter’s Harvest In Higginsville, Missouri. Totally worth a stop to see this spin on … Read More...
You need The Needle Index
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread tips us off to a fantastic little resource for stitchers: The Needle Index published by the Valley Quail chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America in California. See her post to find out why … Read More...
How to make recycled wine cork drink charms
I have a nice little stash of Wine corks going, yup I have been drinkin’ some yummy wines lately! So when Nellene sent in a link to her blog Style Baggage where she posted this fun idea and tutorial on … Read More...
Sidewalk Two proves quilting makes the quilt
This is Pippa Patchwork‘s second Sidewalk Quilt, see the first one HERE in an earlier post. This time she changed the look of the quilt by quilting an overall pattern instead of focusing her stitches in each … Read More...
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Susan shoots Winterthur
See highlights of the With Cunning Needle exhibit at Winterthur Museum through the lens of fabulous Susan Elliott.
See her Plimoth Jacket photos.
See peeks of the rest of the show.
Chalkboard Place Card
Looking for something different for your Thanksgiving table? Why not try these fun place cards, complete with chalkboards! Might want to keep an eye on the kids though, especially those tweens. They’ll be erasing names and playing pranks when you … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped floor cushion for the tween types
Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this super cute floor cushion trimmed in oversized contrast-y piping. They’re large enough for a tween-aged body to sit comfortably, and they stack nicely when not in use. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight Infinity Scarf
Sarah from Simply Dove shows how to make a lightweight infinity scarf. The simple scarf is sewn into a tube and can be worn in a number of ways. It would make a nice accessory for yourself, or to give … Read More...
Tutorial: No-Sew iPhone Costume
Jen from My Own Road shows how she made an iPhone costume for her young child, no sewing required. It’s made from craft felt, which is easy to work with and doesn’t fray. Though she used glue to attach the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy drapey top for a child
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make her Angel Top, a drapey top for a child out of a man’s v-neckt-shirt. It takes just a couple of seams, making this a super quick, super easy sewing project. … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper Strap to keep diapers and wipes together
Cally from Calico shows how to make a Diaper Strap to hold diapers and wipes together when you’re on the go. This is such a great idea! This would make an awesome baby gift – make one of these and … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Mooshy Belly Bunny
Chez Beeper Bebe shares the pattern and tutorial for creating Mooshy Belly Bunny from recycled materials. Perfect in every way. And she says this little softie can be made in just an hour–a quick gift for a wee one on … Read More...