This delectable bit of quilting embroidery applique fabric origami needleart is a book cover created by Calamity Kim for her friend Petunia. Go to CK’s blog to find out how she did it.
New textile zine: Hand/Eye
Lainie of Red Thread Studio offers this heads-up on her blog:
Hand/Eye is a very exciting new magazine about global textile explorations, sustainable textiles and craft, and the relationship between culture and craft…I’m not sure if there is a print edition, but the online…
Free chart: Sneak-peek twinchy
Mark your calendar for July 1. That’s the release date for Janet Perry’s first e-book, Patchwork Blocks for Needlepoint & Cross Stitch. (An incredible bargain at US $5!) While you’re waiting to download the book of about 50 translations of patchwork…
Repurpose vintage t-shirts into spiffy baby duds
Oh so cute! Over at Life of Lindsey the mom-to-be is whipping up super cute onesies and baby t-shirts by repurposing adult size vintage t-shirts. This idea is such a great way to reuse a cherished adult shirt that may … Read More...
Repurpose vintage t-shirts into spiffy baby duds
Oh so cute! Over at Life of Lindsey the mom-to-be is whipping up super cute onesies and baby t-shirts by repurposing adult size vintage t-shirts. This idea is such a great way to reuse a cherished adult shirt that may have…
Yo-yos = Art
This made my heart flutter: Fine art from appliqued yo-yos. Yes! This work is by Ruth Singer and is included in an exhibition of her art at Galanthus Gallery in Herefordshire, UK. Find out more from Ruth’s blog, Mantua Maker.
Learn to tat these lovelies from Martha
Martha of Martha’s Tatting Blog gives us the heads-up about Palmetto TatDays in Winnsboro, SC, USA, September 11-12, where she’ll be teaching these lovely projects. Find out more about Martha’s classes from her blog. Or go directly to the event’s site to…
Free chart: Flowery coasters
Cross-stitch a sweet set of flowery coasters from a free chart by Mary Cosgrove. Get the chart from FreePatterns.com.
Free chart: Flowery coasters
Cross-stitch a sweet set of flowery coasters from a free chart by Mary Cosgrove. Get the chart from FreePatterns.com.
Amy Butler fat quarter giveaway
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Jennifer Rotruck from Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop is giving away an Amy Butler fat quarter bundle of the entire Modern ll fabric line! Go here for details. Last day to enter is June 30, 2009.
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Tutorial: Bias tape v-neck on knit fabric
Bias tape, v-neck, knit fabric… Separately each of these add to the complexity of a garment. But put them all together in one project and they can be outright intimidating. Christine of Christine Sews shares her technique for adding a … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape v-neck on knit fabric
Bias tape, v-neck, knit fabric… Separately each of these add to the complexity of a garment. But put them all together in one project and they can be outright intimidating. Christine of Christine Sews shares her technique for adding a bias tape…
Tutorial: Keep elastic in a waistband from twisting
Elastic waistbands have many good qualities – they’re fast, they’re easy to fit, and they’re easy to construct. One of the drawbacks, though, is the tendency for the elastic inside the casing to twist and turn. Oliver + S shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Keep elastic in a waistband from twisting
Elastic waistbands have many good qualities - they’re fast, they’re easy to fit, and they’re easy to construct. One of the drawbacks, though, is the tendency for the elastic inside the casing to twist and turn. Oliver + S shares a…
Tutorial: Woven pillow cover
Moda Bake Shop tells how to make this shabby sweet woven pillow cover. The strips are from a honey bun set of pre-cut fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Woven pillow cover
Moda Bake Shop tells how to make this shabby sweet woven pillow cover. The strips are from a honey bun set of pre-cut fabric. Go to the tutorial.
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, woven, pillow, cover, jelly roll, strip
Fun: Create a family quilt
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Alexandra Kennedy, of Family Fun shares six activities to help you celebrate your family history in Six activities from Family Fun. Number 4 activity is Create a Family Quilt. Go here to read article. Don’t miss Alexandra’s ideas for what to put into…
Fondant Recipe and Tutorial
I love this cake at blogoye.org/kuhinjica. Reminds me of Alice in Wonderland. Find a recipe for homemade fondant and a tutorial on crafting the decor HERE. (Scroll down for English.)
Giveaways: Stamping Goodies
Kelly Goree from BasicGrey will be running a series of giveaways related to Jennifer McGuire’s Thinking Inking Class. For each project you make from the class and link to Kelly’s blog she will enter you in a drawing. First up … Read More...
Giveaways: Stamping Goodies
Kelly Goree from BasicGrey will be running a series of giveaways related to Jennifer McGuire’s Thinking Inking Class. For each project you make from the class and link to Kelly’s blog she will enter you in a drawing. First up … Read More...