Sewing Machine Orchestra
The next time you use your sewing machine consider multitasking by creating a musical composition on it while you sew, like artist Martin Messier has done with his amazing Sewing Machine Orchestra.
Yarncraft
How-To: Determine the Weight of Your Yarn
Lost the label? Have a skein of your neighbor’s homespun? Check out this helpful method for determining yarn weight!
Book Giveaway: 1, 2, 3 Quilt
1, 2, 3 Quilt, by Ellen Luckett Baker of The Long Thread, is a collection of 24 projects that are designed to hone your quilting skills. The chapters are organized by shape, the essential design element of any quilt. We are giving away 3 copies of the book! Just comment on this blog post for a chance to win.
Cat Lady Embroidery Patterns
Attention crafty cat ladies: Grab your embroidery floss and snuggle up on the couch with your favorite feline friend, because you’re going to love these adorable cat lady embroidery patterns!
Flashback: Angel Collar
Make your own 40s-inspired detachable collar with this fun CRAFT sewing project!
Quilting in Space: Astronaut Karen Nyberg Invites Quilters to Submit Blocks for Star-Themed Quilt
Quilts in spaaaaace! Join astronaut Karen Nyberg’s Astronomical Quilts! Block Challenge by sewing your own star-themed quilt block.
Lindsay Taylor’s 3D Machine Embroidery
These incredible 3D machine embroidery works by artist Lindsay Taylor are a wonderful reminder of how unbelievably versatile fiber can be as a medium.
