I learn something every day. Really. Although I’ve been embroidering for at least 50 years, it never entered my head that floss has grain or that stitching against the grain could be the source of some knotting and fraying problems.…
Divine mini-tassels
Susan Elliott (Plays with Needles), continuing her Charm School series, lets us peek into a marvelous book about creating tassels, shares a tassel-making adventure, and notes,
I decided to attempt three of the methods the author gives for mini tassels — the are…
Pretty Good Deal…..
Sign up for a one year digital subscription to Creative Knitting, and get access to 2 years of back issues! Basically, that’s a 3 for 1 deal. Pretty good!
Go here for the deets: https://digital.creativeknittingmagazine.com/?mode=print_order_form&source=KDDN
Pretty Good Deal…..
Sign up for a one year digital subscription to Creative Knitting, and get access to 2 years of back issues! Basically, that’s a 3 for 1 deal. Pretty good!
Go here for the deets: https://digital.creativeknittingmagazine.com/?mode=print_order_form&source=KDDN
Technique Blog: Patti Behan
I recently shared with you a cool technique video by Patti Behan and I’ve now discovered she has a wonderful blog dedicated to sharing her techniques! My favorites are her step by step technique videos on how to make animal … Read More...
Technique Blog: Patti Behan
image by Patti Behan
I recently shared with you a cool technique video by Patti Behan and I’ve now discovered she has a wonderful blog dedicated to sharing her techniques! My favorites are her step by step technique videos on how to…
Grosgrain – Kookles Nursing cover
Another Grosgrain Giveaway This time is is a
Kookles Nursing Cover GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
With my first baby I wa able to just sit on my own and breastfeed in privacy but with a 2 yearold running around I am sure … Read More...
Winner: Celebrate Summer quilt
Down by the River blogger just got news her entry (closeup of a section shown here) won the Celebrate Summer competition hosted by Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Congratulations! It’s so pretty. Go here for details.
Technorati Tags: Patchwork and Quilting, contest, Summer, celebrate, quilt, flowers, butterflies,…
Inspiration: Random eye candy
Moneik Quilts blog is making this quilt from a Simple Day at The Lake pattern. Those browns look so yummy. Go here to read more about it.
Next up, The Thread Studio online shop based in Australia has beautifully executed art quilts. Go here…
Tutorial: Yogurt Pot Mini album
Avital shows how to upcycle an empty yogurt container into a cute mini album. Click here to go to tutorial.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, trying out new products and experimenting with techniques and designs. … Read More...
Tutorial: Yogurt Pot Mini album
Avital shows how to upcycle an empty yogurt container into a cute mini album. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – MAS1210
Get more inspiration from her gallery.
Inspiration du Jour – MAS1210
Get more inspiration from her gallery.
Biggs and Featherbelle Field Trip
Join Hello Craft this Saturday at Biggs & Featherbelle Headquarters! Get a behind the scenes look at how Kelly and Kasey, sisters and co-owners of Biggs and Featherbelle, run their business. You will learn how they create health conscious body care…
Going back to school
I found some great ideas at Heart of the Matter for the first week of school. Includes great activities like a scavenger hunt, a “firsts” activity and more!!
And here’s a great printable for making your own classroom scavenger hunt.
Check out…
Tutorial: Woven ribbon scrap belt
Just when I think it’s safe to declutter my studio, along comes a project like this one scrap ribbon belt by Ashley of Little Blue Boo. It’s like candy!!! It’s made from small strips of ribbon that are woven together. … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven ribbon scrap belt
Just when I think it’s safe to declutter my studio, along comes a project like this one scrap ribbon belt by Ashley of Little Blue Boo. It’s like candy!!! It’s made from small strips of ribbon that are woven together. …
Vitrigraph: Gravity and Hot Glass
Have you ever seen vitrigraph glass? Hot about a pot melt? Similar techniques for handling melted glass. Basically glass is placed in a terra cotta flower pot ( german made so it can handle high temperatures) that has a hole … Read More...
Vitrigraph: Gravity and Hot Glass
Have you ever seen vitrigraph glass? Hot about a pot melt? Similar techniques for handling melted glass. Basically glass is placed in a terra cotta flower pot ( german made so it can handle high temperatures) that has a hole…
Pattern: Embellished Patchwork Twirl skirt
This little girl skirt passes the twirl test. Pattern details: Girls 12mo – 8yr. Available at Scientific Seamstress.
From Craft Gossip Flickr group, via chegeman72.
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