“Wedding Miniatures in Clay” plus 31 more

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• Wedding Miniatures in Clay
• Pineapple Purse
• Chagall Mosaic Mural to be Installed in National Gallery of Art
• Tutorial: The Forty Minute Tote
• Dyeing Yarn – Space Dyeing on Your Kitchen Stove!
• Giveaway – Dyeing in the Kitchen by Deb Menz
• Read all about it: Rayon fabrics
• Tutorial: Woven Strip block for women’s heart health
• Modern Shapes quilt top
• Ball Joints quilt by Susan Purney Mark
• Ta Dah!: Liberated Log Cabin quilt
• Living Felt Free Needle Felting Video Tutorial
• Video how-to: LED sequins
• Inspiration: Sally Mavor
• Video: Yuki Tsumugi
• Free pattern: Bouncing Wedges quilt
• Lori’s Spoolin’ Around quilt a one patch
• New: “Dorky” patterns
• Tutorial: Designer-inspired lace skinny jeans
• Win two stitchy books
• Tutorial: Rice-filled heating bag roll
• Sign up for Manya’s daisy class
• Felt Embroidered Coffee Cozy tutorial for Father’s Day
• Free pattern: Boxed Heart
• Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled cross over top
• Tutorial: Make two identical patch pockets
• Free Sweet Things Cross Stitch Pattern
• Tutorial: Dress to peplum shirt refashion
• Tutorial: Reversible child’s apron from 3 fat quarters
• Grab a cuppa: Vintage quilts from MQG challenge
• Tutorial: Wedding guest book quilt
• Freebie: Owl Book Mark Card

Wedding Miniatures in Clay Posted: 03 Jun 2012 10:19 PM PDT A fun combination – teeny tiny wedding details. It’s always polymer clay miniature season and right now it’s full out wedding season! 1. Pink and green dollhouse wedding cake front, 2. Wedding cake , 3. Smaller than 1/2 inch miniature cupcakes, 4. b_mesa2…

Pineapple Purse Posted: 03 Jun 2012 06:40 PM PDT   I just saw this tutorial and free pattern to make this very cute purse.  I can see having several different colors of this purse in my wardrobe.  Right now, I’m thinking something black and sparkly for evening wear.  With the ribbon insert,  it would be very easy to customize the color to an outfit even if you make only …

Chagall Mosaic Mural to be Installed in National Gallery of Art Posted: 03 Jun 2012 06:03 PM PDT My good friend Leigh Adams, one of the infamous “Mosaic Mafia” pointed out this story today so I thought I’d share it with all of you. It’s for the mosaic folk and fine art lovers out there. The National Gallery of Art will be installing the Chagall Mosaic Mural that was donated by Evelyn Nef upon her passing. Marc Chagall …

Tutorial: The Forty Minute Tote Posted: 03 Jun 2012 04:49 PM PDT Head over to The Purl Bee to find a tutorial showing how to make their Forty Minute Tote.  It’s a simple tote bag with boxed bottoms, a lining, and an interior pocket.  It would make a great bag for toting books to and from the library this summer!  Get the tute. [photo from The Purl Bee]…

Dyeing Yarn – Space Dyeing on Your Kitchen Stove! Posted: 03 Jun 2012 04:26 PM PDT Use food coloring to dye your yarns using this simple technique! From the ChemKnits blog…. …

Giveaway – Dyeing in the Kitchen by Deb Menz Posted: 03 Jun 2012 04:22 PM PDT Dyeing in the Kitchen – Cooking up custom colors with protein fibers and synthetic dyes by Deb Menz. This DVD will teach you literally EVERYTHING about dying protein fibers. From metrics to alpaca, it’s here. Dyeing your own yarn or fiber offers the same satisfaction as making your own homemade soup. You know exactly what goes in it, you can …

Read all about it: Rayon fabrics Posted: 03 Jun 2012 04:11 PM PDT Steph from 3 Hours Past did some research into rayon fabric and presents us with her results on her blog.  She explains a bit about its history and how its made, and then gives her thoughts on different types of rayon that many people use to sew garments.  Go to her article. [photo from 3 Hours Past]…

Tutorial: Woven Strip block for women’s heart health Posted: 03 Jun 2012 03:38 PM PDT Ryan & Charlie of Patchwork Squared created this quilt block as part of the Sew Red for Women Blog Hop. With it, they hope to help raise awareness of women’s heart health. Go HERE to get the know-how. Image credit: Patchwork Squared…

Modern Shapes quilt top Posted: 03 Jun 2012 02:28 PM PDT Heather of Joy of All Crafts created this quilt top she calls Modern Shapes. She even walks you through her design process for it. Go HERE to read more. Via Happy Zombie Pinterest Image credit: Joy of All Crafts…

Ball Joints quilt by Susan Purney Mark Posted: 03 Jun 2012 02:03 PM PDT Riel of The U and the Q said she loved this quilt by Susan Purney Mark. I do too; it’s certainly swoon worthy. See what Riel had to say about it here. Image credit: Susan Purney Mark…

Ta Dah!: Liberated Log Cabin quilt Posted: 03 Jun 2012 01:15 PM PDT Sharon of Indigo Threads just finished this quilt she made as a result of attending a Gwen Marston class. L-o-v-e it! Go HERE to read more. Image credit: Indigo Threads…

Living Felt Free Needle Felting Video Tutorial Posted: 03 Jun 2012 01:05 PM PDT Whatever you want to felt such as Bears, Elephants, and Birds or balls this video will help you get started. Learn how to create basic building block shapes to make anything you desire. Master instructor Marie Spaulding of Living Felt demonstrates fun techniques for all ages. Beginners will really enjoy this felting and needle felting video.…

Video how-to: LED sequins Posted: 03 Jun 2012 12:55 PM PDT Becky Stern is always coming up with something new in softcircuits and electronic embroidery. She has posted a video on her Sternlab blog showing us how to create and stitch tiny, almost-flat LED sequins. Imagine the applications for these wee lights! See Becky’s video.…

Inspiration: Sally Mavor Posted: 03 Jun 2012 12:46 PM PDT Stumpwork goddess Sally Mavor takes us on a tour of little chairs she has created within her dimensional stitcheries over the years. Don’t try to pick a favorite. Just go to her blog post and enjoy them all.  …

Video: Yuki Tsumugi Posted: 03 Jun 2012 12:40 PM PDT Enjoy a video that explores the history and technique of Yuki Tsumugi, a Japanese tradition of silk weaving. Thanks to Neki Desu for sharing this work of “restrained beauty” on her A Movable Feast blog.…

Free pattern: Bouncing Wedges quilt Posted: 03 Jun 2012 11:52 AM PDT Jacquie Gering designed this quilt to showcase two fabric lines – Mod Squad and Mod Basics by Birch Organic Fabric. You can download the pattern, Bouncing Wedges, at Quilt Trends under Free Projects from the 2012 Summer Issue. Via Denise E Pinterest Image credit: Quilt Trends…

Lori’s Spoolin’ Around quilt a one patch Posted: 03 Jun 2012 11:36 AM PDT Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet is currently teaching how to make her Spoolin’ Around quilt, a section shown here. The Spools one patch can have many different looks, I especially like Lori’s liberal use of gray and white with minimal use of patterned fabrics. Also, her inverting the lights and darks in alternate blocks is effective design. Go …

New: “Dorky” patterns Posted: 03 Jun 2012 10:14 AM PDT Kim of A Dork with a Needle has opened a pattern shop! Get the details from her blog post.…

Tutorial: Designer-inspired lace skinny jeans Posted: 03 Jun 2012 10:11 AM PDT A Pair & A Spare shows how to add lace trim down the sides of brightly colored skinny jeans to create a designer-inspired look.  Get the tute. [via M&J Trimming blog]…

Win two stitchy books Posted: 03 Jun 2012 09:55 AM PDT Threads blog is giving away two awesome books: Heart-Felt Holiday by Kathy Sheldon & Amanda Carestio and Baby Times by Abbey Lane Quilts. Go to the blog post to enter before June 15.…

Tutorial: Rice-filled heating bag roll Posted: 03 Jun 2012 09:49 AM PDT Bethany from Finding Pins and Needles shows how to make a rice-filled heating bag.  It’s a long bag divided into smaller sections so it will wrap around your body.  You can heat it up in the microwave, a bit of Velcro will help it stay snug around your body as it delivers the therapeutic heat.  Between uses, it rolls up for easy …

Sign up for Manya’s daisy class Posted: 03 Jun 2012 09:43 AM PDT The incomparable Manya of Humming Needles blog will be teaching an online class beginning in September at Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions! You could learn to stitch this bouquet of dimensional daisies–and more. Go to Manya’s blog post for more details and links. Ed. note: Neither Manya nor Maureen asked or compensated me to post about this class. I actually think …

Felt Embroidered Coffee Cozy tutorial for Father’s Day Posted: 03 Jun 2012 09:27 AM PDT Gail host of "that artist Woman" has a darling project that she did with a 4th grade class for Father's Day! She created this Felt embroidered Coffee Cozy tutorial for kids to make.  It is something a child can make and be proud of and it introduces them to crafting and gift making.  You can follow "that artist Woman" …

Free pattern: Boxed Heart Posted: 03 Jun 2012 09:25 AM PDT Get this beautiful free needlepoint design by Michael Boren and Carole Lake of Stitchplay Designs. And many thanks to Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint for pointing out this excellent freebie.…

Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled cross over top Posted: 03 Jun 2012 08:44 AM PDT Christie from Joyfoolery shows how to make a girl’s ruffled cross over top.  This is such a cute top!  The criss-cross neckline is edged with a narrow ruffle.  It’s a fun style for the tween (and soon-to-be tween) crowd, who still like their girly clothes but don’t want to look babyish.  Go to her tutorial at Joyfoolery. [photo from …

Tutorial: Make two identical patch pockets Posted: 03 Jun 2012 08:31 AM PDT Pam from Off The Cuff Sewing Style and Sewing Supply shows her method for creating “twin pockets”.  Typically stitched to the front of a shirt, any difference in size between the two patch pockets would be immediately noticable.  Her clever method creates a pair of pockets that are identical.  Get the tutorial to see how she does it. [photo from Off The …

Free Sweet Things Cross Stitch Pattern Posted: 03 Jun 2012 08:27 AM PDT Talons Aiguilles has a set of sweet treats for you that are calorie-free, but don’t lack in fun. Stitch up these yummy treats in the floss colors of your choice. Get the free chart.…

Tutorial: Dress to peplum shirt refashion Posted: 03 Jun 2012 08:24 AM PDT Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial at The Fashion Spot showing how she turned a thrifted (and rather dowdy) dress into a peplum shirt.  She uses Aleene’s “Ok To Wash It” fabric glue to make it a no-sew project, but you could sew it up just as easily.  Get the tute. [photo from Stars for Streetlights on …

Tutorial: Reversible child’s apron from 3 fat quarters Posted: 03 Jun 2012 08:12 AM PDT Leila from Sewn shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a child’s reversible apron.  You can make it out of three fat quarters – one for the front, one for the back, and one for the ties and front pocket.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Sewn on Moda Bake Shop]…

Grab a cuppa: Vintage quilts from MQG challenge Posted: 03 Jun 2012 07:59 AM PDT Vanessa of Punkin Patterns said she made this quilt as part of the Upcycled Quilt Challenge hosted by her local Modern Quilt Guild (Minneapolis). I so love the soft look of her quilt, an effect vintage fabrics bring to the table. Go HERE to learn more about Vanessa’s quilt. Go HERE to see more quilts from the challenge…

Tutorial: Wedding guest book quilt Posted: 03 Jun 2012 06:14 AM PDT Millennyum of Alice in Wonderland did a guest post at Off Beat Bride showing how to create a guest book quilt for a wedding. This unique and thoughtful gift is one the bride and groom will surely cherish. She said she had no previous experience making a quilt, so don’t let inexperience stop you either. See how she made it, …

Freebie: Owl Book Mark Card Posted: 03 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT How adorable is this card!? The little owl slips off and it’s a book mark! You can download the pdf file to print your own over at the Pass It On blog. Please note the site is in Norwegian but they do have an English version of the pdf here)…

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