Modern Starlings Quilt Block
John of Quilt Dad has created this new block, “Modern Starlings,” for Generation Q. I like the fresh take for this piece – good inspiration for the new year!
Yarncraft
Get Ready for Knit Michigan
Ok, Mitten crafters. It’s almost time for the sixth annual Knit Michigan, a fundraiser to support Michigan cancer charities. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills, fiber-arts lovers can participate in workshops, all-day knitting and crocheting, and shop at local stores on hand […]
How-To: Install an Invisible Zipper
I have a mostly finished pair of pants sitting right next to my sewing machine. All I need to do is install the invisible zipper (hold me, I’m afraid) and stitch up the other side, and they’ll be ready to hit the town. Luckily, Kate from See Kate Sew seems to have sensed my anxiety […]
The Mathematical Quilting of Camilla Fox
George over at MAKE recently shared this amazing math-based dragon curve quilt by Camilla Fox. Fox explains some of the challenges behind the design and the process of making the quilt on her website: The curve is framed (within the quilt) with space to allow a rotated interlocking copy of the dragon curve, and this […]
How-To: Quilted Heart Throw Pillow
This cute pillow project from Maureen Cracknell would be a great Valentine decoration for your home. It uses simple quilting and reverse applique to create a sweet pillow cover that can go right over your existing cushion and be easily changed out after the season. You could even use the same idea and techniques to […]
Tips for Sewing with Leather, Suede or Vinyl
A Beautiful Mess made a sweet and simple leather fringe pouch and offer you helpful tips for sewing your own with leather, suede or vinyl. Faux leather is the most animal-friendly avenue to go. What would you create? Let me know in a comment below!
How-To: Knit Fingerless Gloves
This free pattern for fingerless gloves at Tracey Knits is part of a learn-to-knit video series, so it is simple enough even for the novice knitter. Tracey says she chose this pattern for a beginning project because the glove is quick to make, and because you have to make another, reinforcing everything that was just […]
