image by Jenny Doh
Visit the very talented Jenny Doh’s blog for a cool technique , stamping with bleach.
-Heather
Technique: Stamping with Bleach
Books: New releases
Japanese Garden Quilt by Karen Kay Buckley
Description: 12 Circle Blocks to Hand or Machine Applique
Clues in the Calico ebook and Encyclopedia of Applique both by Barbara Brackman. Get details here.
Alex Anderson Hand and Machine Applique. I’ve taught many beginning quilt classes using…
Free pattern: Vestibule or Morning Star
This is one of Barbara Brackman’s (quilt historian and author) favorite patterns for showing off prints – notice the large squares that are not pieced. Size is 32″. Available for free download at Barbara Brackman Web site.
While on her site, be sure…
Make a Photobook – Self Paced Class
Learn to make a 8″x8″ Shutterfly photobook in this self paced class by Pattie Knox entitled Shutterfly Savvy.
The class includes: 6 detailed lessons for making Shutterfly books that use non-standard layouts and backgrounds; 16 page templates; 4 digital page … Read More...
Make a Photobook – Self Paced Class
Learn to make a 8″x8″ Shutterfly photobook in this self paced class by Pattie Knox entitled Shutterfly Savvy.
The class includes: 6 detailed lessons for making Shutterfly books that use non-standard layouts and backgrounds; 16 page templates; 4 digital page kits (from…
Inspiration du Jour – KJ-Starre
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Inspiration du Jour – KJ-Starre
Tutorial: Cloth napkins with contrast band
At our house, we’ve moved almost exclusively to cloth napkins. They’re softer, they’re cheaper, and they’re better for the environment. Usually we just use random napkins that I’ve purchased at yard sales, but for nicer family dinners something a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Cloth napkins with contrast band
At our house, we’ve moved almost exclusively to cloth napkins. They’re softer, they’re cheaper, and they’re better for the environment. Usually we just use random napkins that I’ve purchased at yard sales, but for nicer family dinners something a little…
Two tutes: Leaders/Enders and Stars
Belinda of Brown Dirt Cottage blog shares her Leaders and Enders project; saying it’s perfect for using up leftover fabric strips and strings. It’s based on a method taught by Bonnie of Quiltville. Get the tutorial.
Also on … Read More...
Two tutes: Leaders/Enders and Stars
Belinda of Brown Dirt Cottage blog shares her Leaders and Enders project; saying it’s perfect for using up leftover fabric strips and strings. It’s based on a method taught by Bonnie of Quiltville. Get the tutorial.
Also on her blog, I found a tutorial for making stars out of scraps…
Public Glass – Hot Glass in San Francisco
Here I am wandering the web…looking at glass studios. Lusting over their facilities. Wanting their equipment. Today we’re in San Francisco at Public Glass. I’m thinking a trip to San Fransisco is in my future. Public Glass provides rental … Read More...
Public Glass – Hot Glass in San Francisco
Here I am wandering the web…looking at glass studios. Lusting over their facilities. Wanting their equipment. Today we’re in San Francisco at Public Glass. I’m thinking a trip to San Fransisco is in my future. Public Glass provides rental space,…
Give us more Flea Market Fancy
Subscribers of the Flea Market Fancy Freaks blog are hoping to convince Free Spirit Fabric to do another run of the Flea Market Fancy collection by Denyse Schmidt. They need all of us FMF lovers to help out. Go here to join the cause.
Here is a look…
Inspiration: Bento Boxes
Need some bento box inspiration? Wendolonia delivers just that. Just scroll through the collection of “The Week in Bentos” and you’ll find all kinds of fun, healthy, clever, cute, beautifully photographed ideas for packing lunch. And find bento … Read More...
Inspiration: Bento Boxes
Need some bento box inspiration? Wendolonia delivers just that. Just scroll through the collection of “The Week in Bentos” and you’ll find all kinds of fun, healthy, clever, cute, beautifully photographed ideas for packing lunch. And find bento goods in the…
Tutorial: Jingle bell cuff to keep track of your child
Do you have a free spirited little one who likes to wander away from you in stores or at parks? Vegbee from Blueprints did, and she fashioned a jingle bell cuff to help keep up with her. It proved so successful that…
Lilly Pilly wall hanging
Australian quilt designer Kellie Wulfsohn made and gave away this beautiful wall hanging on her blog Don’t look now! After congratulating the winner she added,
For those of you who asked … yes Lilly Pilly will be released as a pattern … probably in October…
Tutorial: Kid’s art apron from an adult t-shirt
If your child makes a mess during art projects, check out this tutorial by Kristin from Lu Bird Baby. She shows how to refashion an adult t-shirt into a kid’s art apron. The stretchy t-shirt neck makes it easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s art apron from an adult t-shirt
If your child makes a mess during art projects, check out this tutorial by Kristin from Lu Bird Baby. She shows how to refashion an adult t-shirt into a kid’s art apron. The stretchy t-shirt neck makes it easy to put…