Eeep! A Lucky Jackson hoop with working tent flaps. So awesome. Go to Lucky’s post to see it in action.… Read More ...
Wrap your hoop with yarn
This hoop by Harmony of Creative Therapy incorporates a brilliant finishing touch. She has wrapped the hoop with a yarn that complements the colors in her embroidery. The color and texture of the yarn mimic bark, making the hoop look … Read More ...
Inspiration: Pinta
I adore this little stringer of fish by Pinta. I love everything–the shape, the fabrics, the colors, the button eyes. And the tiny touches of embroidery and lace make me catch my breath. See more views at Pinta’s blog … Read More ...
Megan’s version of a valentine
I wish I were Megan Noel‘s valentine. Then maybe I’d stand a chance of owning her Soul Mates beaded dolls and the handpainted, velvet-lined box where they live. Find out more about this beautiful creation at Megan’s blog post… Read More ...
Fatal Fantasy in felt
Charity of Indie Tutes created this squeezable skelly doll as an homage to and gift for her fellow roller-derby girl, Fatal Fantasy. It’s cute dressed up in a referee’s uniform. It’s cute nekkid. And it has a surprise inside. So … Read More ...
Foxes have pets
Squeeee! The cutest foxes in the world. With the most adorable wardrobes. And they have pets!!! The artist is takiyaje. Go to the blog post to see lots more photos. (You won’t want to miss the alien.)… Read More ...
Dolls for everybody!
Louana of Eleventh Monkey assigned herself an amazing project last Christmas. See the crowd of felt dolls above? Louana says,
… Read More ...It’s not just any family, it’s my family! For Christmas I decided to gift all my family members a felt
Spider silk
Deepa Balagopal of This and That blog tips us off to an awe-inspiring exhibit of fabric made from spider silk at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She says,
… Read More ...For those like me who can only watch from afar,there
How to use up leftover thread
Nat of The Smallest Forest is turning her “thread bunny” of orphaned leftovers into a beautiful geometrical work. Find out more from her blog post.… Read More ...
Larkin rises to a bead-embroidery challenge
Wow. Larkin of Bemused, Boggled, and Bedazzled created this jewelry box in response to a challenge from Bead Design Studio magazine. She says,
… Read More ...We were each provided with a ceramic “cabochon” and four coordinating “lentils” as the start of our
Inspiration: Ruth Rae
Ruth Rae. Need I say more? *happy sigh* See more views at Ruth’s blog post.… Read More ...
Stella’s drawing comes to life
Eeep! Abbyjane of While She Naps created this custom softie from the design of Stella, age 5. Fab. U. Lous. Go to Abbyjane’s blog.… Read More ...
Something lovely from scraps
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses pieced together the usable parts of some antique white linens. From this beautiful fabric, some natural linen lining, and Maureen Greenson’s pattern, she created an armchair sewing caddy that’s almost too pretty to use. She … Read More ...
Bunting by Yeti
Don’t be misled. Yetis aren’t fierce, scary creatures. They’re friendly biggo crafters. Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities proves it with this adorable portrait! See more views at her blog post.… Read More ...
Uncommon lace from a common notion
Gerry of Older Rose stumbled across this bit of handmade antique lace at a California flea market. It’s composed from a notion most of us keep in our stashes. Can’t guess what it is? Go to Gerry’s post to find … Read More ...