I Am, I Said took her inspiration from a photo to make this art quilt she calls Carousel. I love it! Visit her POST to see a close-up.
Technique: Cup Stamping
Yup, that’s right, ink the edge of a paper cup and stamp with it, makes a perfect circle. This clever idea comes from Melony Bradley, click here to visit her blog for more details.
-Heather
Article: Finding the Right Light
Amanda from Kevin and Amanda shares how she chooses the perfect light for taking photos in her kitchen. She shows how she positions objects to be photographed depending on the time of day. Click here to go to the article.
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY – PART TWO – IT’S ALL RONNIE
We don’t know what Ronnie gave away for Christmas because we think she brought it all to show us – and to give us! She is so prolific. She made herself a Zen Jacket (Doris Chan)
Ronnie also shared the … Read More...
Freebie: Four-Leaf Clover Printable and Tutorial
Download a printable sheet of four-leaf clovers and follow along as Michelle Houghton teaches you how to colour them in with Copic markers to make this card.
Click here to go to the tutorial on Get it Scrapped.
Inspiration du Jour – Love
Love by Yukiko Ochi | Her gallery | Her blog
Good Clean Fun
Looking for something fun for the kids to do come bathtime thanks to Homemade Mamas not only will the kids get clean but they will have fun whilst doing so. You could jazz up this simple recipe by adding some … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic cutwork
Maya of Little Treasures has posted a tutorial for basic cutwork embroidery. See her post on whip up blog.
Inspiration: DIY Ganesha DeriDolls
A teeny tiny Ganesha craft Kit so that you can make your own little Hindu soft toy kit. DeriDolls rock. Go to the blog post to see more views.
How to block embroidery
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs had some great advice for freeing your needlework of wrinkles. She says,
… Read More...I do not mean wrinkles that may happen because your tension was too tight or you did not use a hoop while
Free chart: Whitework sampler
Carol Leather of Needlework Tips & Techniques has published a new e-book on whitework. She says, “It is the accumulated instructions, diagrams and complete chart for the whitework sampler” featured as a stitch-along in her newsletter. Get the free download… Read More...
New mini samplers from Janet Granger
Here’s some juicy news from Janet Granger:
… Read More...I have just launched a couple of new samplers on my website, which you might like to look at. The saying on the first sampler is ‘A Token Of Love’. It is
Free Soap and Candle Making Class at WMU
If you’re near Western Michigan University, there’s a free soap and candle making class there that’s open to the public on Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m.
The soap and candle making class is sponsored by the Naked Seed registered … Read More...
Clover Beads
Here are some slice beads by lilley1, perfect for St. Patrick’s day. They all appear to be a two colour cane idea with clover and other same coloured motifs.
Win an Ultimate Embroidery Kit from Sublime Stitching
The CG Needlework blog has an awesome giveaway to honor Craft Month: Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching has donated an Ultimate Embroidery Kit! Jenny’s site describes it best:
… Read More...The Original Embroidery Kit! Everything you need to learn how to
Tutorial: Layered shamrock hair clip
Fleece Fun! shares a tutorial for making a shamrock hair clip for St. Patrick’s Day. The layered green satin shamrocks are singed so they curl up around the edges, a festive variation of the singed edge fabric flowers that are … Read More...
Get it now: Free vintage nightgown pattern
From now until March 13, 2011, Bramcost Publications is sharing their vintage nightgown pattern for free. The sleeveless 1950s nightgown is intended to be made from nylon, but the shape looks enough like a sundress that you could wear … Read More...
Tutorial: Money cuff with Velcro closure
Christie fromLemon Squeezy Shop and Lemon Squeezy Home joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to make a money cuff with button embellishments. The fabric cuff wraps around the wrist just like a cuff, but there’s a … Read More...
Giveaway: Free quilt pattern, your choice
Melinda at Ivory Spring is hosting a giveaway. The lucky winner will get to choose between two lovely quilt patterns, Bloom Wherever You Are and Roslynn by Wendy also at Ivory Spring. How nice. Go to GIVEAWAY.
Project and Technique: Stamping on Vellum
Learn how to stamp, emboss and color on vellum to make a stunning card. Visit the Penny Black blog for instructions.
-Heather