This adorable mini album was made using a package of plastic badge holders. Melissa Thiesse shows you how. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, trying out new products and … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Together…Home
Together… Home by KimberlyNeddo
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Hidden meaning: Jeremy Chase Sanders
Jamie Chalmers (Mr X Stitch) has posted a review of the work of Jeremy Chase Sanders, a textile artist from San Francisco, California, USA. The plaids shown here were woven by Jeremy. They’re pretty enough as they … Read More...
Looking closely at Suzhou
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread received a piece of Suzhou embroidery as a gift. The work — seen through her analysis and beautiful close-up photos — invites study and awe. Enjoy Mary’s post.
Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired ruffle vest
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Imitation Is The Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffled knit vest. It’s inspired by a similar vest she … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey knit shag pillow
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this super fabulous shag pillow. The shaggy texture is made from strips of jersey knit. I bet this feels so cool to run your hands … Read More...
Beading Daily has a new app!
Exciting news from Interweave – the new Beading Daily app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad lets you access valuable digital content on the go. Now from your mobile device, you can browse tools, instruction, advice, video, and projects that … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy bird softies
Salty Pineapple shows how to make these cute scrappy bird softies. You can make their bodies from solid pieces of fabric, or piece together your smaller bits for a scrappier look. They’re cute either way. Get the tute.
Looking … Read More...
Free pattern: Needlepoint egg
Barbara Baker of The Embroidery Blog designed this gorgeous Easter decoration, Crazy Quilt Egg in Needlepoint, for Rainbow Gallery. And you can make one, too! The PDF pattern file is free. Go to her blog post for the link.
A cameo role
Check out Katy‘s take on the classic cameo brooch. Awesome! She’s sharing the source for the little frame. You’ll have to come up with your own cameo embroidery. See Katy’s post at Sew Lovely Embroidery.
Tutorial: Closed feather stitch
In her quest to conquer 100 stitches, Kim of bigB takes on closed feather stitch, and she shares the technique. See the tute.
Bunny Sculptures
Gesine Kratzner of Blobhouse makes their bunny sculpture from a combination of epoxy and polymer clays. The whimsical, humorous bunnies here are a perfect tweak on classic cutesy Easter bunnies as well as charmingly perfect for Mother’s Day.
Feathering Palm Wax Flower Pillar
This is the palm pillar that I made with my daughter the other day. Palm is perfect for pillars and it looks so pretty with its sparkling patterns.
It also throws a scent very well and doesn’t require additives. In … Read More...
Jelly Bean Bracelets
Jewelry and dessert all in one. And of course, kid-friendly and timely to boot. Learn to make jelly bean
bracelets HERE at My Kids Make.
Peeps Brownies in a Jar
Once again, my love o’ mason jars has been tapped with these bunny-brownies-in-a-jar from As The Card Rack Turns. Find the how-tos for making Peeps brownie gift mix in a jar HERE.
Are mason jar gifts here to stay? … Read More...
Felted Wool Sweater Owl Tutorial
Marcie along with this tutorial offers us a little about the anatomy of the Owl. They are such fascinating creatures and very few of us get to see them due to their nocturnal nature. Built your Owl to suite your … Read More...
Trad v. Mod – Invitation to a discussion on quilters
I don’t usually write opinion pieces, but today is an exception. I just read a couple of recent posts by Sandi from Piecemeal Quilts and I cannot sit still. Her criticism of superstar bloggers who are modern in their approach … Read More...
Shop: Lavinia Stamps
I enjoy discovering wonderful small stamp companies that I’ve never heard of and sharing them with you. Recently I’ve been coming across lots from England and luckily most will ship world wide. Here’s another great find from across the pond, … Read More...
How to make a recycled shoe box Easter Basket
Bethany sent in this link to the post over at her blog Dream-it-make-it that she shared her tutorial on how to make an Easter basket out of a shoe box. I like how the square shape of the box contrasts … Read More...
Mixed Metallic Wedding Inspiration
I couldn’t resist posting about another gorgeous entry in the Inspired Creations contest at The Sweetest Occasion! A mix of shimmery metallics with pops of bright fuschia make this wedding elegant and glamourous. Lotus pods add texture, and little … Read More...