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BT YARNS machine knitting conference
westlake (cleveland), oh
Sept 24-27, 2009
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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…
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…
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 … Read More...
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.
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.
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 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…
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...
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…
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...
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…
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.
…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...
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…
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.