Ruth O’Leary has completed her modern goldwork series, Spirograph, and the embroideries are stunning. See Ruth’s latest post about this work. And be sure to scroll back through her blog to enjoy the entire series of posts.
Stitching with a spider web
I haven’t tried this myself, but I’m fascinated. Persona has posted a tutorial on Instructables.com for harvesting abandoned webs and making spider-silk thread. Persona notes,
… Read More...Having walked into so many webs, I know how unbelievably strong and stretchy their threads
A new book from Aimee Ray
Aimee Ray of Doodle Stitching fame has a new book coming out in October — Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection
. It includes 400 embroidery patterns in print and on CD and 17 easy-to-sew projects using Aimee’s designs. See … Read More...
A comparison of silks
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread continues her exploration of embroidery fibers. Her latest post compares four types of silk thread. Get the details.
Sale: Purple Onion Stamps
(image by Joy Taylor and Purple Onion)
To celebrate their 7th birthday Purple Onion stamps is having a sale! From now until 7/26 all stamps are 25% off. Click here to visit the shop.
-Heather
Tutorial: Box-pleat throw pillows
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these stylish throw pillows featuring box pleats that reveal a contrasting fabric. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, throw, toss, pillow, pleat, box, contrast[/tags]
1,000 Artisan Contemporary Fiber Art, Quilts, and Wearable’s
I do not own this book but it looks amazing and I have in my Amazon basket and just waiting for a reason to spend the money. The following review is on Amazon and Susan Bleiweiss does one review but … Read More...
How to make a recycled glass and spoon vase/votive holder
I always get such a giggle with silverware recycled projects. Not sure why but I do. Especially the forks with the tines all curly. Pam sent in this link to a fun project using spoons and a glass to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrap-around pants for summer
Instructables member andyk75 shows how to make these wrap-around pants for summer. This is actually a fairly simple project, consisting only of straight seams. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from andyk75 on Instructables]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, wrap, pants, wrap-around, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ric-rac headbands
Got a bunch of ric-rac sitting around your studio just waiting for a cool project? Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to put it to use with her tutorial for making these super cute ric-rac headbands. You can make one … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a basic tank top
The basic tank top has become an essential part of any wardrobe. Use it for layering or as part of a pajama set. Brown Paper Packages shows how to make a basic tank for little girls. They’re cute left plain, … Read More...
DIY Cheese
I love DIY. I love kits. I love cheese. So of course I love this idea: DIY cheese kits. Find them HERE at he etsy shop Urban Cheesecraft.
[tags]cheese, DIY, kits, homemade[/tags]
Design Team Call: Bombshell Stamps
(image by GlitteryKatie and Bombshell)
Bombshell stamps is looking for new members for their design team. Click here for complete details, submissions must be received by 8/14.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy fix to make a t-shirt fit better
You’d think that the stretch knit of a t-shirt would mean that you can always count on a good fit. Sadly, that’s not true! I rarely find a t-shirt that fits well straight from the store. (Of course, I tend … Read More...
Article: Scrapbooking Events
Debbie Hodge takes you through the Anatomy of an Event, and how to prepare for scrapping them. Click here to go to article.
Photography 101: Shutter Speed
Jessica Torres continues her photography tutorial series with this post on understanding shutter speed. Click here to go to post.
Inspiration du Jour – Grosse Peine
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
BPR Designs
I love the beautiful glass soap dishes by BPR Designs, especially this cranberry and pink glass soap dish.
DIY Making Seashell Magnets
How cute and easy are these? Gina, over at The Shabby Chic Cottage, shows you how simple it is to make these. All you need are seashells, something to hold them steady (Gina uses a bowl of sand), some Plaster … Read More...
Amy Butler Threads
Introducing her new line of 100% extra long Mercerized Egyptian Giza cotton thread. These threads co-ordinate with Amy’s Fabrics.
Each boxed set comes with 9 spools in gift boxes that are just too pretty to even … Read More...