The Fat Quarterly authors are working with Lark Crafts to create their first book, FQ Shape Workshop for Quilters: 60 Blocks plus a Dozen Quilts and Projects, due out in May 2012. Authors for this collaborative effort span continents … Read More...
Quilt Along: 12 Days of Christmas Sampler
Riel at The Q and the U announced today she is one of the bloggers participating in the 12 Days of Christmas Quilt Along. The host of this fun sounding event is Sara at Sew Sweetness. Click here or … Read More...
Leather Scented Candles
A leather scented candle can evoke the rugged and adventurous spirit of a biker or cowboy. It can also remind you of the fresh and distinct smell of a new car. Western Skies, a candle supplier, offers a leather-scented candle … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim Circle pillow
Heather at A Passionate Quilter shows how she made this lovely Denim Circle pillow in three parts. In Part One she creates the denim circles from a pair of jeans then sews them into rows. In Part Two she adds … Read More...
CraftGossip at The Martha Stewart Show
In honor of Craft Week, The Martha Stewart Show invited a wonderful group of bloggers to attend the tapings of the show. I was so excited to represent CraftGossip and Tweet and Blog my heart out with all of the … Read More...
Move over womenfolk…Men Quilt Too!
The Men Quilt Too! quilt show is in progress over at Pigtales and Quilts. So far, 21 male quilters have linked up. If you are a male quilter and are thinking of joining the fun, you have until October … Read More...
Easy Knitted Necklace!
How to make a recycled tin can butterfly
Isn’t this just too pretty? I bet you would never guess it’s made from a recycled tin can. Eileen Hull, the designer of the Butterfly die that the soda can was cut with has really out done herself! I am … Read More...
Tutorial: Odds and Ends Altered Sweater
Melony from Mel Designs shows how to make her Odds and Ends Altered Sweater. Like the name suggests, it’s embellished with an assortment of shapes and colors and textures for a delightfully eclectic look. It’s a great project to use … Read More...
Etsy Russian Team’s stunning tutorials
What can I say about the talented Etsy Russian Team that you can all visit and learn how to create their lovely felted projects? What a totally generous group that willingly share their stunning work and ideas with us. So … Read More...
Candy Corn Display
Make your own super-sized Halloween candy corn display using Styrofoam and scrapbook papers. A fun project you can even involve the kids in. Head over to | Crafts ‘n Coffee for the tutorial.
Tutorial: Big Bird Halloween costume for toddlers
Susi from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a Big Bird costume for your toddler child. The costume has enough feathers to feel fluffy and feathery just like the favorite Sesame Street character, but it’s made from a t-shirt … Read More...
Cute Lil’ Stocking
Tutorial: Embellished felt Christmas ornaments
Sarah and Lisa fromA Spoonful of Sugarshow how to make cute Christmas ornaments out of die-cut felt circles, small doilies (or pieces cut from doilies), and buttons. The stitching is quick and easy to do, making this a … Read More...
Excitement for Sunday Morning Quilts
Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts thanked her blog readers today for the positive response she’s received so far after yesterday’s announcement on her blog about she and Cheryl Arkison’s upcoming book release. The title Sunday Morning Quilts conjures up … Read More...
Time to Enter Emerge!!
Bullseye has posted it’s Emerge 2012 application information so it’s time to enter. I know I’m going to and I’m really excited about that. It’s a competition put on by Bullseye every other year for emerging kiln forming artists. There … Read More...
Freebie: Baby Booties Card Pattern
Click here to visit Crafting Rebellion and download a free booties card pattern to make a fun and funky baby card.
-Heather
Nauti quilt for last of warm weather
Ashley at Film in the Fridge finished this nautical quilt the last weekend of summer. I dig her photo right on the water. She tried something to make the straight line quilting she used easier. She explains,
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Tutorial: Handmade gift bags | eco-friendly
This is brilliant. Instead of a last-minute dash to the Dollar Store to get a gift bag for a party, do what Sherri did. Make up some fabric patchwork gift bags to have on hand for that next special occasion. … Read More...
Inspiration: The Scoop, Score and Deal
This little art quilt is so beautifully crafted. And the story behind it is so sweet. See Conni‘s post at The Scoop, Score and Deal to learn the details.