This little applique by Catherine McEver of Stuff You Can’t Have made me Laugh. Out. Loud. Really. See more views at her blog post.… Read More ...
I want the Mump
Junker Jane created Mump the Clown for your horror and joy. See more views at her blog post.… Read More ...
Win at American Felt & Craft
I know you’ve heard by now that the Color of the Year for 2012 is Tangerine Tango. American Felt & Craft is looking for the closest match in its line of colored felts. The three candidates are shown at the … Read More ...
Win a goldwork stash
Wow! Check out this giveaway at Mary Corbet‘s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Two readers will win a stash of goldwork threads from Berlin Embroidery Designs. I’m sure you know that these precious-metal threads are pricey. Winning a … Read More ...
Inspiration: Carmi’s Art/Life World
Carmi of Carmi’s Art/Life World says she was inspired by Alma Stoller’s fiber beadwork to create this fabulous necklace of felt, ribbons, sequins, and beads. See more views at her blog post.… Read More ...
Love letters from Rachel
Rachel of Cornflower Blue already has the jump on Valentine’s Day with her sweet embroidered love notes. So clever! See more at her blog post.
Ed. note: Rachel did not ask or compensate me to tell you about her … Read More ...
Win beautiful hand-dyed fibers
Sue Spargo is giving away this gorgeous hand-dyed fiber pack. Go to her blog post for details.… Read More ...
Winner: Jewish Threads
The winner of Jewish Threads: A Hands-On Guide to Stitching Spiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric Crafts by Diana Drew with Robert Grayson is commenter 26, Susan Berk. Susan, I’ve sent you an email. Please respond with your mailing address … Read More ...
Pull the loose thread
I know knitting is outside my beat; but this is so freakin brilliant, I can’t pass up the chance to post about it. This wall calendar, designed by Patrick Frey and marketed by the Victoria and Albert Museum, is made … Read More ...
Happy holidays!
If you are celebrating a holiday–with a sleigh ride in the snow or a summer barbecue or anything in between–I hope it is filled with joy. If you don’t observe holidays, I hope you enjoy a few days of rest … Read More ...
Custom-stitched specs
This almost makes me happy that I wear spectacles. Fashioningtech.com says,
… Read More ...Fusing traditional crafts with rapid prototyping technologies, Chloë McCormick and Nicholas O’Donnell-Hoare have designed a customizable pair of 3D printed tapestry glasses. The frames are printed with tiny holes
Tutorial: Felt mittens ornament
An easy-peasy pair of mittens, grinning with delight at the chance to adorn your tree. Go to Mollie Johanson‘s Wild Olive post to learn how to make them.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Stitch Therapy
Stitch Therapy shares stunning photos of her first-term textile-course project. She says,
… Read More ...A theme of ‘identity revealed through destruction’ emerged and I discovered the beauty of decay. I really enjoyed the psychological process of revealing hidden layers and the wonky-happy
Stitch like Jane
Jane LaFazio of JaneVille is working up improvisational little squares for a class she’ll be teaching in March. They’re all eye candy. I especially love this one, where she has captured a key under a layer of organza. To see … Read More ...
Giveaway: Pinky Rose
Vicki of turkey feathers is giving away this adorable calico kitty, Pinky Rose–a sample doll she created for one of her books. If you’d like to get your hands on this sweetheart, go to her blog post to enter … Read More ...