This summer, the kids and I are hitting the library on a regular basis, so I’m thinking I need to whip up a couple of these cool library tote bags from Mo Bedell of lime gardenias for Sew, Mama, Sew! I particularly love that there’s a pocket on the strap specifically for holding the library […]
I love the gorgeous fabrics and even more gorgeous embroidered birds from the Birdseeker Project by Sami Teasdale of Teasemade. Her most recent blog post, on an incredible embroidered self-portrait made on a fabric-covered radiotherapy shell, explains her connection to birds through her time dealing with salivary gland cancer. The story adds even more depth […]
The latest Whit’s Knits project over on The Purl Bee is this set of sweet crochet granny circle placemats. I think it would be fun to have each member of your family pick the yarns for their individual mat. It could make for quite the colorful place setting …
Kristin at Craft Leftovers took a rather ho-hum shift dress and revamped it into this flattering top with just a few cuts and seams. …Which really makes me want to hit the thrift stores this weekend and hunt up some refashion opportunities!
Our friends at Lion Brand Yarn have a couple of new patterns out that are perfect for Father’s Day. This bias knit tie and vertical stripe tie aren’t just hip, they are easy to whip up for your guy. Love ’em!
I’ve really been enjoying Susan Beal’s Modern Log Cabin Quilting book, so when I decided I wanted to make a case for my dad as Father’s Day gift to celebrate his new iPhone, I took my inspiration from her camera case pattern and decided to quilt a holder.
I don’t really have much to say about this quilt, except that it’s STUNNING and I want it! Some info from the creator, Katrin Rodegast, an artist in Berlin, Germany: It is coated with a pattern of 270 illustrations observing the social reality. With my quilt I connect traditional quilt art and modern computer technology. […]
