Jenny from exit through the thrift shop shows off the blocks members of the LA Modern Quilt Guild made at the Advanced Improvisational Patchwork workshop led by Denyse Schmidt. Are you kidding me? I’m happy for them but really, … Read More...
Jenny attended Woad Workshop in L.A.
Jenny Ryan from exit through the thrift shop guest posted at CRAFT blog to talk about her adventures in learning to woad. She attended a Woad Workshop in Los Angeles, the first one French General has put on in the … Read More...
And The Winner Is………………Grateful Body Competition
Thank you to all who entered out recent giveaway from Grateful Body Skincare . Competition is now closed and I am happy to announce the lucky winner as………. drumroll please………..A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Stephanie S. I have emailed you to … Read More...
The Cost of Running Your Kiln from the Glass Community
Gail Stouffer over at Wired Designs and kilnfrog.com posted this bit of info that I’m sharing with you today. Anyone that runs a kiln or two or three or more wants to know how much it costs to run it … Read More...
Giveaway from Pure Integrity Soy Candles
If you’re looking for a clean burning, highly scented candle that lasts, Pure Integrity Soy Candles might be for you.
Teresa and her husband Jeff Schumacher teamed up to start their candle making business in their kitchen. They later expanded … Read More...
Stitch a sweet berry
While She Naps shows us how to make her version of a sweet felt strawberry. I love the seed-bead seeds. See her tute.
Park your thread
Zoe of The Making Spot explains how to speed up color changes in needlework by “parking” your thread. See her post.
Learn jacquard stitch
Cheryl Fall of About.com shares a new Stitch Journal page for jacquard stitch. She says, “The Jacquard Stitch is a needlepoint filling stitch worked in diagonal, stepped rows of both broad and narrow stitches.” Learn this beautiful technique. Go to … Read More...
Art that frames the art
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread gives us a look at some astonishing antique beaded mats for art. So gorgeous. Get the details and see more photos at Mary’s blog post.
Watch Tamar Mogendorff
Oh, my goodness! Tamar Mogendorff has a blog! Check out her amazing needle artistry as it emerges. Go to her blog.
And many thanks to grrl + dog for sharing the link!
DIY: Fourth of July table runner
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares how she made this super cute Fourth of July table runner. She explains it’s a perfect project for beginners. Get the tutorial.
Looking for more 4th of July quilting patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s Convertible Cargo Pants
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to adapt a basic pants pattern to make convertible cargo pants for kids. Awesome! A button tab at the bottom of the legs allows them to be worn at full length or rolled up … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Pippa and Rascal fox and raccoon softies
Disney from Ruffles & Stuff shares a free pattern for making her Pippa and Rascal softies. Pippa is the cutie pie fox, and Rascal is the sweet raccoon. They are both SOOO cute! Get the free pattern.
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower pincushion you wear on your wrist
Nancy Lee from Heaven is Handmaid shows how to make a pincushion that is both pretty and practical. It’s made into the shape of a flower (pretty), and stitched on to an elastic band so we can wear it around … Read More...
DIY Tutorial – Make Your Own Beaded Stitch Markers!
Yeah, you can use bits and pieces of yarn for stitch markers, but why? Now you can make your own using beads and jewelry findings.
It’s fun, make them as wacky as the beads you can find, or just make … Read More...
Burlap & Lace Table Decor
Mason jars wrapped with burlap and lace are the perfect accent for a rustic wedding! Learn how to make your own with a tutorial posted at Adventures in Dressmaking.
Rockin’ Robin Quilt-Along
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters just announced the start of a Quilt-Along called Rockin’ Robin. There are five hosts and she is one of them. Each week one of the hosts will introduce a new row to participants. Click here… Read More...
DIY Cake Bunting: No Sew!
Add festive bunting to your bridal shower or wedding cake without sewing a stitch! Visit Intimate Weddings for a step-by-step tutorial for this adorable project.
Inspiration: Framed Log Cabin blocks
I spied this idea over at Martha Stewart. They created a modern-feeling wall grouping with simple quilt blocks done in solid fabrics. If you follow my blog you likely already know how to make a simple log cabin block, … Read More...
Stars and Stripes Cupcakes
Stars and stripes and cream cheese frosting… How can you go wrong with that combo for the 4th? Learn to make stars and stripes cupcakes HERE at babble.