Blackheads are so annoying, we all want to get rid of them from time to time. Blackhead strips can be expensive and some extraction methods can come with adverse side effects if not done correctly. I am sharing a natural … Read More...
Stained Glass News
I don’t spend as much time as I should on stained glass. I know that’s not necessarily right since this blog is about all things glass. I just don’t do it…but I don’t make stained glass so I get a … Read More...
FACFE: Eco Quilts show and contest
Fiber Art Calls for Entry (FACFE) announce a new juried show and contest, Eco Quilts: Art quilts featuring Recycled Material. They describe the event:
… Read More...The TACtile Textile Arts Center invites contemporary quilt artists from [sic] to submit art quilts
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Smug Rug DIY, the end and beginning of swaps
Jenna from Sew Happy Geek made this pretty patchwork mug rug, she calls smug, using the flying geese block. This large creation concludes a successful mug rug swap and marks the start of a new one. Read more about swaps, … Read More...
Cloth Doll Artists and Polymer Clay
Even though clay, all by itself, is pretty fabulous… the best part is how awesome it goes with and can be used with pretty much every medium. I’m sure there’s some it doesn’t rock with. I just haven’t found it … Read More...
{Wedding Details} Charming Straws
Karisa’s getting married, and she’s posting her crafty wedding creations over at the FaveCrafts Blog. Striped gray and white straws with yellow hearts compliment her fresh, modern color scheme and are a cinch to make with the Cricut Expression … Read More...
Tutorial: Sun & Sky Tee with pleated ruffle neckline
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make her Sun & Sky Tee. It’s a store-bought striped tee that she embellished with a pleated ruffle and bow at the neck. This is such an easy way … Read More...
Dolly Drive for Japan
Brooke from Curious Lottie’s Fancy Crafts is collecting handmade dollies to send to children in Japan who have survived the terrible earthquake but are still dealing with the aftermath. Read more about this project at Dolly Donations or at Curious … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible John John Romper
Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a tutorial for making a reversible John John romper. This is such a classic look for little boys! And because it’s reversible, it’s two garments in one. She uses a printed fabric on one side, … Read More...
My Singer Sew Very Easy House Party
I’m a little obsessed with sewing. Given the smallest break in the conversation, I’ll talk your ear off about this style of little girl dress or that shape of a neckline, bias tape and foldover elastic, exposed zippers, and… Well, … Read More...
When The Urge Strikes….
Have you ever gotten the urge to do something totally crazy, like… oh I don’t know, knit a sweater for a penguin or something?
Well, if you answered “YES” to that question, there is a website that you can go … Read More...
Vintage Postcard Bar
For an unusual take on a guest book/sign in station don’t miss the vintage postcard bar featured at Calder Clark! The premise is to gather vintage postcards from the couple’s honeymoon destination, have guests write messages on them and … Read More...
Yarn Sales
Ya know, there is a downside to this job.
For example the email I just got about the yarn sales currently going on over at the Discount Brand Name Yarns website. And I get soooo many of them. Taunting me. … Read More...
Inspiration: Keep Calm and Shoot Stuff
Photographer and textile designer Luzia Pimpinella created wall art for her bedroom, a few shown here. She wrapped fabric around embroidery hoops then used applique and/or embroidery to embellish them. So lovely. Visit her blog to see more.
How to make festive Recycled cardboard necklaces
Over at Mommy Labs there is a post featuring a tutorial on how to make these fun recycled cardboard necklaces. Not only that there is also a giveaway of some beautiful beads that ends on May 20th! So pop on … Read More...
Ceramic Cupcake Stands
Loving all the attention to diminutive cake stands (ie cupcake stands) out there. I spotted these handmade cupcake stands created by Jeanette Zeis Ceramics over at The Hostess with the Mostess blog, where you can also find a discount on … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Flower Pins for Summer!
Yoonie Blogs from her home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, her blog is named “Yoonie-at-Home”. She is offering us this darling tutorial on how to create the floral pin pictured above. Yoonie has made a lot of felt flower pins … Read More...
Interweave’s New Knitting Lab!
With Exciting Classes from Your Favorite Instructors
Interweave Knitting Lab | November 3-6, 2011 | Marriott San Mateo | San Mateo, CA
Registration is Open!
Registration is now open for the first annual Interweave Knitting Lab… Read More...
6 Cool Table Projects
I see so many different ideas for tables and nightstands on a daily basis that it makes me wish I had more room in my home for all of them! In fact, I have a sofa table I am dying … Read More...