Amy at Design*Sponge shared this modern take on the ‘Home Sweet Home’ sentiment with this illustration by Tad Carpenter. I’m now inspired to take a phrase, perhaps a quote from a family member*, make a design using a modern typeface. … Read More...
American Crafter: Season 3
If you read my person craft blog, you probably already know that:
1) Season 3 of American Crafter is accepting auditions starting today through 9/29.
2) I’m a guest judge!
So head over and submit your best project, remember … Read More...
Owls are soooooo back
Owls were one of the home dec icons of the 1970s. They’re so popular again right now, I feel like I’m having flashbacks. Luckily, some of them are adorable. This new pattern from Carina Envoldsen-Harris, Owl Be Your Friend,… Read More...
How to decorate a recycled mint tin and a great thimble tassel idea
Over at the blog Between Cupcakes and Tea the two crafters Benice and Elna really know pretty crafting. Read how to decorate recycled mint tins. And I just had to share there great logo that is atop their blog. … Read More...
KnitCircus Fall 2011
26 knitting and crocheting patterns, book and yarn reviews, a kid’s video series, tutorial on broomstick lace, design it yourself lace cowl, who makes your yarn and many more articles and tutorials.
Head on over to KnitCircus.com and check it … Read More...
‘Design*Sponge at Home’ event | Chicago Anthropologie
This crafty Design*Sponge event in October at Anthopologie is regrettably already full (only 35 could attend). But hang on, there will be others in the Chicago area, the next one is in Naperville. After a bit of crafty fun, you’ll … Read More...
Delicate stumpwork
Check out Susan Elliott‘s progress on her Breakfast at Tiffany’s
stumpwork crazy quilt. Remember, this is an extreme close-up. The work is tiny. See more at Susan’s Plays with Needles blog post.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery… Read More...
Emoticon Cookies
I admit it. I’m guilty of the emoticon. Pretty much just the smiley. But you can’t convey inflection in one’s tone, sarcasm, jokes, and the like in a typed email the same way you can with your voice, so I … Read More...
Rat Eyeballs, Spider Legs and Ghost Poop Favors
Have kids giggling with these easy Halloween favors (kids always giggle at “poop, right?). Find the free printable for “Rat Eyeballs, Spider Legs and Ghost Poop” HERE at Glorious Treats.
Gumball Necklace
Now here’s a
grown-up take on the candy necklace…. Find the how-tos to make this gumball necklace HERE at I Heart Naptime.
Tutorial: Beginner thread sketching
If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at thread sketching, Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads has the perfect tutorial for you. She explains a basic thread-sketch project to get you started. See the tute.
Tutorial: Chiffon maxi skirt
Lorenna from Lorenna Buck Designs shows how to make a chiffon maxi skirt. It was inspired by a similar skirt from Anthropologie, though her DIY version is made from silk and still cost far less to make than to buy. … Read More...
Read all about it: Fabric grain
Kate from See Kate Sew guest blogs in the Sewing Back-to-School series at Sew Sweetness with a post all about fabric grain – what it is, why it’s important, and how you can make sure your fabric is laid out … Read More...
Block 12 | The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt
The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt challenge; 50 blocks in 50 weeks. Here’s Quiltjane’s Block 12 Diamond in the Rough on her blog Want it, Need it, Quilt!. She reminds everyone this is not a Quilt Along. Just make whatever blocks … Read More...
Tutorial: Apple and pear softies for fall
Sarah from Deeds & Petunia shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of apple and pear softies. The stuffed fabric fruit make cute fall-themed decor accents. I love the mix of solids and prints in … Read More...
Etsy: Sugar Kissed Cottage Digis
I recently came across the most wonderful digital stamp images from a shop called Sugar Kissed Cottage. Their digis have a great vintage story book feel to them that I adore! Click here to visit their Etsy shop, they … Read More...
Free pattern: Dumpling zippered pouch with curved top
Keyka Lou Patterns shares a free pattern on their blog for their super cute Dumpling Pouch. The zippered pouch has a rounded top but a squared off bottom. The pattern is available in two sizes; the larger one is 3.5″ … Read More...
Tutorial: Armchair pillow to support your back while reading or knitting
Bonnie from Wonderfully Awkward guest blogs at Sew Happy Geek with a tutorial showing how to make an armchair pillow. The shape of the pillow supports your back and gives your arms a place to rest while you’re reading or … Read More...
Tutorial: iPod case
Helen of Curlybirds guest-posts a tutorial on whip up for creating an appliqued felt case for your iPod or other electronic device. See the tute.
Inspiration: Modern Folk Art quilt
Dogs are romping around the border of this modern feeling folk art quilt. Spied at The Stichin’ Post in album ”Contemporary Folk Art Retreat’.