The Palmetto Tatters (“Our mission is to promote the craft of tatting and spread it like kudzu across the South!”) are once again sponsoring Tat Days, a rolicking weekend of learning, playing, and most of all tatting, which will take … Read More...
DMC gives us half-cross-stitch
DMCThread’s Blog is touting the wonders of half-cross-stitch and the thrill of using needlepoint charts for counted embroidery. Don’t you just love it when our stitchy passions cross-pollinate! Get details from the DMC post. And check back for a … Read More...
feeling stitchy announces the rainbow winners
The winners have been chosen in the feeling stitchy Rainbow of Stitches challenge. The names of the winning artists and photos of their works are being posted two per day until all ten are announced, so check the feeling stitchy … Read More...
More on shisha from Penny
Enter your cutting-edge contemporary fiber art
Our beloved Joetta Maue is curating an exhibition of fiber arts for the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn, NY, USA, to open September 16. And you can submit your work for her consideration! The entry fee is surprisingly low — … Read More...
Rice Pudding and Fruit Sushi
I’ve seen many a take on sushi writing this blog (the real stuff, cupcake versions, candy versions, and Rice Krispie treat versions). But never a rice pudding version. Learn how to this sushi HERE at Sugar Buzz. (A google … Read More...
We stitch our hopes and our pain
I’m so touched by this embroidered expression by Kay Susan of S’Mockery SmArt. It documents in stitch the emotions she has experienced as her brother has gone through repeated rounds of hope and disappointment on his way to a … Read More...
Tutorial: “Lucite” Bracelet
Fancy a lucite bangle, but don’t want to search for one that is both your style and afforable? Well, look no further. With only a shower curtain ring, your choice of fabric or paper and a bit of Mod Podge… Read More...
Lena amps up Lu’s design
I love, love, love the small-run, custom fabrics of Lu Summers (summersville). Her fanciful rows of motifs combine OCD and whimsy in a way that suits my personality perfectly. And if that weren’t enough, her blog reader Lena… Read More...
Tutorial: Make an insulated lunch tote from recycled materials
Jill from Creating My Way to Success made this insulated lunch tote out of recycled materials. The insulating layer is actually a reflective car windshield cover. What a cool idea for repurposing!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fusible applique shapes with a Cricut cutter
Applique is easy when you use fusible webbing. But did you know that you can cut your fusible applique shapes with a Cricut electronic cutter? Typically these cutters are used for scrapbooking and paper crafts, but a fabric blade allows … Read More...
Tutorial: Stationery Storage folio
Melissa Goodsell shares a tutorial on QFD Creative for making a Stationry Storage folio. With a large pocket on the front, it opens up to reveal smaller pockets on the inside to hold stationery, envelopes, stamps, gift tags, etc. Button … Read More...
New Release: Artistic Outpost Stamps
Click here to visit the Artist Outposts website and see their three wonderful new unmounted rubber stamp sets, Beyond the Sea, Country Life and Bloom and Grow. I love the vintage feel of their stamps!
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a Very Sunny Tea Cozy from an Eric Carle fabric panel
Some Art Mama made this Very Sunny Tea Cozy for her mother. If the sun looks familiar, that’s because it’s from an Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric panel. You can get the tutorial on her blog, Some Art … Read More...
Black and White quilt-along block #2
Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini shares the second block from her Black and White quilt-along. Go here for instructions.
Men Week at American Crafts Studio
It’s Men Week at American Crafts! In honor of Father’s Day which is fast approaching, the Design Team will be posting projects highlighting the men in their lives. Click here to go to American Crafts Studio
Tutorial: House Diorama
This tutorial by Chris shows you how to create a house diorama using a photograph of your home. Click here to go to tutorial
Inspiration du Jour – You Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Cooling Pedi-Mist
Nothing is quite as refreshing as a pedicure during the hot summer months. But who has the time or budget to get one as often as we’d like? Not me! Thankfully we can all treat ourselves to a nice Cooling … Read More...
Volcano Inspired Shawl from Knit and Knag
Normally I’m not a “red” person, but I have to admit, this shawl is Gorgeous. Yes, that’s with a capital “G”!
I’m not even going to try to pronounce it, leaving that up to you, here: Eyjafjallajökull Shawl, it’s got … Read More...