PharMa shows how to make a clever pincushion shaped like a hairbrush. Ball head pins sticking out of the pincushion look just like the plastic-tipped bristles of a hairbrush. How cute!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from PharMa]
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by Anne Weaver
PharMa shows how to make a clever pincushion shaped like a hairbrush. Ball head pins sticking out of the pincushion look just like the plastic-tipped bristles of a hairbrush. How cute!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from PharMa]
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I have to admit that I am not a fan of South Park, BUT this sign totally rocks. It’s so fun and very creative and I love how she fit these characters into a welcome sign. Fab. See it over … Read More...
by jd wolfe
Maureen submitted this winning entry:
Wow…I didn’t realize I could do a search on free patterns on Interweave until I read it in this post. =)
It’s hard to narrow my favorite pattern down to 1, but I do like … Read More...
I love the way glass on glass mosaics look. Color color and more color!! So check out this site that just keeps the projects coming…it’s over at squidoo and every one of them look very cool but also fairly easy … Read More...
Time is running out on Order from Chaos: Art Inspired by Math, Science and Unnatural Disasters; it’s an exhibit showing at the Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta, Georgia through September 30, 2011. It features the work of textile artist … Read More...
It’s been almost 6 months since an earthquake off the coast of Japan caused a tsunami so large that it literally wiped towns right off the Japanese map. Thousands of people lost their lives, businesses and homes were completely wiped … Read More...
I’ve only seen Joan Lintault’s art quilts in books, and even then I’m awestruck. So, if you happen to be in Vermont or can visit this fall don’t miss Joan Lintault’s exhibit at the Shelburne Museum. Besides the artist’s … Read More...
Visit the Paper, Scissors and Superheros blog and learn how to coat stamped and embossed paper in resin for an interesting technique, this idea has such a nice vintage feel to it.
-Heather
For complete instructions on casting with resin … Read More...
Now this is a great idea – canvas boards with a design printed on it ready to be embellished. Jennifer and Jessica at Twin Fibers did just that with some the company sent them. See left, they applied fabric rounds … Read More...
It’s time for a new stitchalong at feeling stitchy. This month’s sweet design, Hallowe’en Trio by Cathy Gaubert, is available now. Go to the blog post to download the pattern and get in on the fun.
by Linda Lanese
Melike of “A Cup of Sparkle” lives Seattle, Washington, the designer of stunning jewelry. Today she is sharing her darling “Handmade Felt Jewelry Bag Tutorial” with us. Melike is the designer and owner of the “A Cup of Sparkle Jewelry” … Read More...
Lisette of the blog Studio Soil sent in this a link to her fun tutorial on how to make these recycled material shaker cards. Who wouldn’t smile getting one of these festive cards?
Inspired by some Divine fabric, Kaye at Miss Print whipped up this mini quilt. She calls it Ziggy Zaggy, and it’s a fitting name. Those zigs and zags give it some nice movement. She says you can make it into … Read More...
Check out this rockin announcement from DMC Thread’s Blog:
… Read More...DMC is giving away five (5) limited edition French hardbound diaries that contain beautiful inspiring photos of needlework. The back of the book features patterns and charts for the designs
Jenna at SewHappyGeek was so pleased with her pillow design she decided to quilt it instead then hung it on her wall. She shows you how to make this cute pattern on her blog. Then it can become a … Read More...
Available in stores in November: A new fabric line by Betz White for Robert Kaufman. The line, aptly called Stitch, is based on stitches and textures from crochet, embroidery, crewelwork, and other handwork. Betz says,
… Read More...The fabric is dreamy to
Find a collection of cupcake decorating ideas, including some–eek–I’ve somehow never seen before, HERE at Delish, including these bicycle cupcakes, snorkeler cupcakes, and gumball machine cupcakes.
Find a roundup of 50 ideas for using standard kitchen and baking supplies in unusual, but practical, ways HERE at Real Simple. Shown are cookie cutter candle stencils, a gift box cupcake holder, marshmallows as brown sugar softener, and … Read More...
Have you seen the latest in cuteness from Charles Craft? Their new plush pets made me squeal like a little girl. My husband and the dog are still a little freaked out. Madison the Monkey, shown here, is joined by … Read More...
Loving this Dr. Seuss birthday party from Pizzazzerie, featured on Lil Sugar. Find more photos and tips on planning your own Dr. Seuss-themed party HERE.
Looking for Dr Seuss decorations? Check these out.