Snowdrift Farm has shared a very interesting recipe for a mojito scented soap! As a bonus, instructions for a swirled version and a recipe for the drinkable kind of mojitos are also listed.
Free CQ foundation art: Darling!
Here’s the latest CQ foundation block from Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART. Isn’t it…well…darling! Janet says,
Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your crazy quilt block with the center…
A simple fill technique: Seed stitch
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us an elegant yet simple embroidery fill using seed stitch to “take the background further back” and make the focal element stand out more. Get the details.
Inspiration 2009 Machine Knitting Conference
BT YARNS machine knitting conference
westlake (cleveland), oh
Sept 24-27, 2009
Knowledgeable and Entertaining Instructors:
- lily chin - yes, she machine knits!
- susan lazear - garment designer and more!
- mary anne oger - a year’s worth of new garments!
- carol scott - nationally known instructor!
Go here to…
How to choose the right ironing board
Ironing is key to a successful sewing project. Fabric should be ironed before it’s cut, seams should be ironed along the way, and the final product often should be ironed to get the right shape. Janome Sew4Home shares some tips for…
More inspiration from Jude Hill
Jude Hill’s needlework is so beautiful — and original — it makes me ache. Here’s a new piece in her new medium-sized mini-quilt group, somewhere Under the rainbow. She says it will be available on Etsy “with the new moon.” In…
Some love for Bernina’s Endless Embroidery
In a guest post on Bernina Blog, Nancy Bednar shows off a gorgeous table runner she created using the Bernina 830’s Endless Embroidery feature. See the post.
Check the needlework classes at Callaway Gardens
Cynthia of Cyn Stitches advises:
The Calloway Gardens School of Needle Arts has just finalized the details of the course descriptions for the classes that will be offered in January, 2010.
Not only will there be 13 days of needlework classes, but there will…
Recycled Glass Art
Recycled art is popping up everywhere these days. While creating art from reclaimed objects has been around forever, I still get inspired every time I see a beautiful, unique piece of art that uses found item. It’s hard not to … Read More...
Recycled Glass Art
Recycled art is popping up everywhere these days. While creating art from reclaimed objects has been around forever, I still get inspired every time I see a beautiful, unique piece of art that uses found item. It’s hard not to…
Corning Museum Call for Entries
From their site:
“The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, has a call for entries for glassmakers, artists and designers, and companies for the New Glass Review 31. Only glass designed and made between October 1, 2008, … Read More...
Corning Museum Call for Entries
From their site:
“The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, has a call for entries for glassmakers, artists and designers, and companies for the New Glass Review 31. Only glass designed and made between October 1, 2008, and October…
Play Tweet Your Prize with Artbeads
Play Tweet Your Prize on Twitter for your chance to win some fantastic jewelrymaking stuff!!
Add @Artbeads on Twitter, then to enter, simply follow the instructions below for tweeting a link to the item you’d like to win and telling your Twitter followers…
An industrial pallet gets upcycled into a stylish chair
Studiomama has done an outstanding job recycling a pallet into an excellent looking chair. I really admire a design that turns something particularly ugly like a pallet into something not only functional but also elevates it into a style category.… Read More...
An industrial pallet gets upcycled into a stylish chair
Studiomama has done an outstanding job recycling a pallet into an excellent looking chair. I really admire a design that turns something particularly ugly like a pallet into something not only functional but also elevates it into a style category.
…Tutorial: Reusable shopping bag makeover
If you like the idea of making your own reusable shopping bags but don’t have the time, then take a look at this tutorial from Nap Time Crafts. She takes an existing shopping bag and sews a decorative panel … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable shopping bag makeover
If you like the idea of making your own reusable shopping bags but don’t have the time, then take a look at this tutorial from Nap Time Crafts. She takes an existing shopping bag and sews a decorative panel … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable shopping bag makeover
If you like the idea of making your own reusable shopping bags but don’t have the time, then take a look at this tutorial from Nap Time Crafts. She takes an existing shopping bag and sews a decorative panel … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable shopping bag makeover
If you like the idea of making your own reusable shopping bags but don’t have the time, then take a look at this tutorial from Nap Time Crafts. She takes an existing shopping bag and sews a decorative panel to…
Martha’s Cookie Favor Slideshow
And now for Part 2, the cookie favor slideshow from Martha Stewart Weddings. Aaahh, a slideshow after my own heart. Find these fortune cookies, cutely packaged sandwich cookies, and my favorite, these cookie bags.