I LOVE scarves. They have always been apart of my “look” and something I add to any outfit to add a bit of chicness.
Amy Butler’s Sash With Beaded Fringe most definitely fits the chic bill! All it takes is … Read More...
Chihuly on Drawing.
One of the best known glass blowers in the world today is Dale Chihuly.
At this link there is a video of him talking about the role that drawing/painting has in his work. It’s interesting to hear him talk about … Read More...
Stitching out in the open
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog reminds us that Stitch in Public Day is the first Saturday in February. Find out all about it from Janet’s post. And promote the craft you love. Stitch right out in the … Read More...
The Gingerbread Architect Sweepstakes
Enter to win "The Gingerbread Architect" from Ladies Home Journal.
A new meaning for “dog collar”
Penelope Cake has posted a tutorial on Bark zine for a craft that simultaneously cracks me up and makes me want to run like the wind to my studio. Her take on the dog collar involves upcycling old shirt collars … Read More...
SUCH A GREAT IDEA! WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF IT??
Have you seen this crochet pattern book? I’ve had it in my hands several times, wondering if I wanted to buy it. The last time I looked at it, I FINALLY SAW what the patterns were! They are just crocheted … Read More...
Wrap Them in Love
With the Holidays fast approaching, this is a great time to give Thanks for all the fabulousness in your life! And also a perfect time, to give back!
Wrap Them in Love Foundation is a wonderful organization that donates handmade … Read More...
Fused Glass Thanksgiving Indian Corn Tutorial
Fall brings in all kinds of images. Fallen leaves, pumpkins and Indian corn. Now you can make your own. Check out this tutorial for fused glass Indian Corn at Glass Fusing Made Easy. Use microwave kiln
for little projects … Read More...
Screamingly wonderful fabric
When I spotted this beautiful new (apparently) floral fabric on the Quilting Adventures blog, I was seized with a bit of stash lust. But when I realized those “flowers” are actually dancers, I let out a little scream of fabric … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns: Scotties!
This week’s free vintage patterns from doe-c-doe are two trios of scotty dogs. I know several readers who are always happy to discover another scotty. (Waving at Patty.) And these little guys in the boat are irresistable! Get the patterns
Many ways to attach conductive thread
Lynne Bruning has been sharing a series of tutes on Instructables for various ways of attaching conductive thread to a garment or project. On November 7, I posted a link to her tutorial for attaching conductive thread with angelina fibers. … Read More...
Knitting Retreat Scheduled!
Are you totally stressed out? Too much to do, overwhelmed and not getting your knitting done?
Here’s an idea… why not sign up for a knitting retreat? This time next year you’ll be so relaxed and mellowed out you’ll be … Read More...
CAN YOU CROCHET WITH THIS YARN?????
I had the opportunity recently to visit a LYS that I haven’t been to in about two years. When I walked in and greeted the owner, my eye was immediately drawn to the yarn shown here:
It’s lovely stuff … Read More...
Incredible Mosaic-ed Room
I’m not quite sure of the scope of this project since the blog post at Mosaic Art Source doesn’t explain it at all (and I don’t follow mosaic artists well enough to know these kinds of things) but I think … Read More...
Next Stop, Christmas
As soon as the Thanksgiving table is cleared and the last piece of pumkin pie had, most Americans start thinking about Christmas. Why not get a head start on your Holiday decor (after all the stores are already loaded up … Read More...
Ideas for a Gorgeous Thanksgiving Table
For years, my boyfriend and I have spent Thanksgiving up in the mountains having a picnic. This tradition has been so relaxing and to me such a great way to beat the stress (and excessive food) of this Holiday. But … Read More...
Free Christmas embroidery patterns
floresita of Vintage Transfer Finds blog is sharing two sets of seasonal embroidery patterns! Shown here is one of the adorable tree ornaments she made last year with some of the motifs. See the pattern sheets.… Read More...
Find other quilters on line
If you love quilting blogs, you’ll find links to lots of them at Just Us Quilters. In fact, you should add your own site to the growing list of nearly 200 quilting bloggers.
Passage quilt: A tool for transition
Whether or not you’re a quilter, you’ll want to see Passage Quilts. The site by Sherri Lynn Wood documents and invites participation in “an active bereavement and transition process utilizing the clothing and materials of life.” In a workshop, … Read More...
November giveaway from Mary Corbet
Each month, Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog puts together an embroidery-stash giveaway. They’re always wonderful, but this month’s prize is especially drool-worthy. It includes gorgeous threads, a couple of classic blank cotton towels, gold ribbon floss, beads and … Read More...