Quilting Arts editor Pokey Bolton judged the 3rd Project Modern Challenge – the theme this time around was the word organic. This quilt is one of the winners, made by Alison Schmidt. See the other winners here. See all … Read More...
Wedding Cake Servingware in Polymer Clay
Here’s another great idea or piece for clay lovers in their weddings: decorated servingware. Angela Hickey of PolymerClayCreations make this pretty set.
Tutorial: Paper piece an Apple Core
Vickie from Spun Sugar Quilts shows how to make the Apple Core shape with English paper piecing. See what she plans to make from her Apple Cores, once they are sewn together. Get the know-how.
Candle Wrap Project for Scrapbookers
Country Lane Candle Supplies & Soap Expressions shared this free candle wrap project perfect for scrapbookers.
You’ll need: a candle in a square container, scrap book paper, paper flowers, tape and ribbons.
You could personalize these for parties or weddings … Read More...
Sweet Tomato Heel – New From Cat Bordhi!
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This heel, which gave birth to Cat’s new eBook, *Cat’s Sweet Tomato Heel Socks*, emerged last winter after several days of sitting beside the wood stove with her mother while trying to fiddle her way towards a new … Read More...
Didn’t Win The Vogue Knitting Live Tickets? Here’s Another Chance!
The End of History – Mid Century Glass
So I’m looking for some mid century modern inspiration for some tiles I’m creating and I had to share this store in the West Village in Manhattan. They specialize in vintage glass and the pictures posted in the Mid-Centuria blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Breezy Skirt with lace and fabric trim
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Breezy Skirt. She starts with a plain gathered skirt (you can make it yourself, or use one you got at the store) … Read More...
Tutorial: Sketch Tee with child’s artwork applique
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to use your child’s artwork to create a fun t-shirt applique. This is such a cool idea! What little kid wouldn’t be proud to wear his own artwork? She shares the tutorial for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Guide to gathering fabric
Amanda from The Modern Marigold guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity with a tutorial all about gathering fabric. If you’re new to sewing and have been wondering how to make ruffles, be sure to check … Read More...
Cristi Lyon – Glass Artist
You can check out Cristi Lyon’s work over at pomegranateglass.wordpress.com. There you’ll find beautiful glass work. I just love her tile ladies series. But scroll down in her blog and you’ll find a description of how she creates these … Read More...
Darth Vader as a Vegetable
Still pretty menacing, even in orange. Find the step-by-steps for Darth Carrot HERE at My Sushi World. Spotted on Foodiggity.
New Release: Whipper Snapper Stamps
Whipper Snapper has just released a whopping 200+ new stamps!! The new fall and winter release has loads of adorable ghosts, witches, pumpkins, snowmen, santas, sentiments and more. Click here to see all their new stamps.
-Heather
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Living Pallet Table
This is an ingenious project, a fabulous way to use an old pallet, add some beauty to your outdoor space, and create a permanent living centerpiece as well. While this was built for the patio, I don’t see any reason … Read More...
Visigoth influences on Spanish embroidery
John Hopper of The Textile Blog looks at how the already rich, primarily Islamic needlework traditions of the Iberian peninsula were further enhanced by the influence of Visigoth culture. Fascinating. See the post.
More from Elsa Mora
I know I’ve mentioned them before, but Elsa Mora‘s little brooches are so gorgeous they almost make me cry. Just look at this. No, really…go to her blog post to see different angles and enlarge the photos.
About Cupcake Liners
Lest we forget ye, packaging… Find some attention paid to the decorative cupcake liner, with resources, HERE at Glorious Treats.
Unconventional fibers from Habu
Stephen of Sri Threads reviews Habu Textiles’ line of unusual fibers and yarns that range from kudzu to nettle to stainless steel. If you use fibers in your needlework for weaving, couching, or other embellishment, you’ll want to see … Read More...
Recent stitch tutorials
(1) Striped Woven Band Stitch from big B
(2) Chain Stitch from Hugs from Helen
(3) Feather stitch video from welovefrenchknots (scroll down)
(4) Stem stitch video from welovefrenchknots (scroll down)
(5) Padded satin stitch from Judy’s Journal
Tutorial: No-sew headband from a necktie
Lauryn from Lulu’s Little Loft and Love Notes by Lauryn shows how to turn a necktie into a cute headband, no sewing required. Get the tutorial. Looking for more headband sewing patterns? Check these designs out on Etsy.