Ky from Sew Many Pieces shows off her pretty little mini quilt made for her swap partner. Go here to read more.
[tags]mini quilt, quilting swaps, show and tell[/tags]
More on redwork from Penny
Don’t miss the second instalment of Penny Nickels‘ review of redwork over on MrXStitch. One of my favorite needle artists, Bascom Hogue, is featured. And there’s lots more to see and learn. Go to Penny’s post.
Tutorials: Basic stitches
Sarah Whittle has posted a couple of excellent basic-stitch tutorials recently. If you’re a beginner or you could use a little brush up, check them out.
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
These adorable hair clips were made by Sarah of Roxy Creations. I can’t believe how much felt applique and embroidery she managed to squeeze onto such tiny canvases! See more on Sarah’s blog post.
PB Inspired Buoys
I think these are so cool that you don’t even need to have a nautical decorating theme for them to look chic. While I love the color choices that Stephanie chose, you could paint them whatever fits in at your … Read More...
Win a handmade shuttle
Sally Kerson of Tat’s Heaven is celebrating her 100th blog post by giving away two handmade shuttles, each to be delivered in a keepsake box of the winner’s choosing. Go to Sally’s blog post to enter before July 31.
Make You Own Backyard Swing
I have seen some pretty intricate designs for tree swings before, but what could be more simple that some strong cord, a drill, and an old cupboard door!
Make your own backyard swing, Becca at Naptime Journal will show … Read More...
Office supplies or embroidery tools?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog tested an unconventional tool for transferring embroidery designs. See her blog post. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Tutorial: Slipped detached chain stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is slipped detached chain stitch. SharonB (Pin Tangle) says,
Slipped detached chain is often called tulip stitch and is one of those easy quick stitches that lends itself to variation.
The images above show … Read More...
Sale and New Release: Inkadinkado
(image by Inkadinkado)
Inkadinkado has some great new clear stamp sets, all inchies! Themes like beach, birthday, kitchen, backgrounds and lots more. Also from now until 7/25 you can receive 40% off one item in their store. Use code: summer40 … Read More...
Embroidered Car Mat
The idea of incorporating children’s art, a little bit of your own crafting…and encouraging children’s imagination is just about the best combination for a craft that I can think of. Here, The Long Thread takes her child’s drawing and turns … Read More...
Laundry Room Sign
Painted Floors
Lisa over at The Pennington Point shows us how to paint a floor and make a room brand new for a fraction of the cost of remodeling. As Lisa mentions, the beauty of a painted floor is you can change … Read More...
Bobblehead Bowl Makeover
This uber cute bowl was inspired by the darling doggie you see above. I thought this was such a creative idea and will be looking at some of the animal items at the thrift store a lot more closely now!… Read More...
Weird Candy Roundup
Chic Storage Containers
I don’t think I’d be brave enough to snap a photo of the top of my fridge right now. However, if I followed Suzanne’s lead from Just Another Hang Up, I think I’d be whistling another tune.
See how she … Read More...
Barbed Wire Sculptures
Over at the blog Courage to Create there are a bunch of wonderful pieces of yard art made out of recycled barbed wire. What a transformation. Cutting edge (pun intended) I must say!
[tags]barbed wire sculpture[/tags]
Elmo’s Snack
Turn fruits and veggies into Sesame Street characters HERE at Little Food Junction. (Find Big Bird and Ernie HERE.)
[tags]fruit, vegetables, kids, Sesame Street, snacks[/tags]
Making a Cabbage Cane
Making a Cabbage Cane
Originally uploaded by Shay Aaron
Shay Aaron makes absolutely fabulous polymer clay miniatures with intricate attention to detail. Here, he shares the steps in creating cabbage cane.
Click on the photo to see the rest of … Read More...
Polka Dot Cookies
The classics shall reign. M and M candies were the only decorating tool my mom ever needed. These polka dot cookies brought me right back to all of my childhood birthday cakes. Find the recipe HERE at Donna Hay.