Halloween and Thanksgiving Quilt Borders from Strips of Fabric
“In Holiday Borders Using Strips with Mark Lipinski, Pt. 1, Mark Lipinski – fabric designer and quilter extraordinaire – shows you how to construct and assemble borders for two very fun quilts just in time for the holidays! Follow along as Mark demonstrates how to create festive borders for your Halloween and Thanksgiving quilts. Adopt some great seasonal ideas while getting into the quilting holiday spirit!
Included with this class are free downloadable templates available after purchase.”
http://craftdaily.com/p-1478-holiday-borders-using-strips-with-mark-lipinski.aspx
HUSBAND: “How would you describe me?”
WIFE: “ABCDEFGHIJK.”
HUSBAND: “What does that mean?”
WIFE: “Adorable, buff, cute, delightful, elegant, fashionable, gorgeous, and hot.”
HUSBAND: “Aw, thank you, but what about IJK?”
WIFE: “I’m just kidding!”
Artists or art that turns me on and feeds my muse! Like it or dislike it, what about this art inspires your own art or creativity?Painting of Maddie from the last series , Teleportraiture (teleportraiture.com).
WHAT A NEAT HOLIDAY OR ANYTIME GIFT:
Look around you. Design is everywhere! How can you incorporate the beauty that surrounds you into your art or craft? Love this tile work!
Here’s a scarf that you don’t have to knit (thank god), crochet (thank god), or weave (thank god). All you need to know how to do is BRAID! YES, exactly like I braid under my arms for special occasions! Follow the tutorial and you can whip up some big clunky braided scarfs in lots of colors and lengths! What fun. Start here:
http://www.girllovesglam.com/2014/10/braided-chunky-scarf.html
This felted Fall Wreath Pillow was inspired by our little friends at Pottery Barn. I love the look of this dimensional appliqué with button embellishment. Make one now and it will carry you through November! Here’s the pattern and information you need, cupcake:
http://www.onsuttonplace.com/2014/10/diy-pottery-barn-inspired-fall-wreath-pillow/
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- vegetable oil
- boneless chicken breast halves
- Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
- water
- paprika
- ground black pepper
- uncooked instant white rice
- fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets
FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE:http://www.campbellskitchen.com/recipes/15-minute-chicken-rice-dinner-32
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I implore you to start an art journal no matter what your primary mode or creative outlet may be. It can and will change your life. Really? You don’t think so? You’ll never know until you try. Get started:
http://www.lilblueboo.com/2012/05/turn-a-book-into-an-art-journal-a-tutorial.html
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 4 eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. allspice
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves (optional)
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE:http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/classic-pumpkin-bread/
I am itchingto learn this traditional Temari technique but maybe it’s just my fall allergies acting up. Take a look at the work of a 92-year-old Temari artist. Click here for more of her work: http://bit.ly/1vqxgSx
Adifferent artist but an interesting and charming short video on Temari . . .
There are a lot more instructional videos on YouTube.com and on the net. Just Google or search the word, Temari
I will be presenting The Slow Stitching Movement lecture, LIVE, on Friday, October 17, 2014, for the Hunterdon County Quilting Guild in Readington, New Jersey at 9:30 AM (refreshments will be served). Here’s the address: Readington Reformed Church; 124 Readington Road; Readington, NJ. (between White House Station and Flemington). See you there! xoxom
INGREDIENTS
- vodka
- tomato juice
- hot red-pepper sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Celery or cucumber stick
FOR THE FULL RECIPE VISIT: http://www.readersdigest.ca/food/recipes/beverages-co*cktails/hot-blooded-marys/
Goodbye cruel world! Yes, you will DIE of joy once you get the hang of this watercolor-style fabric painting technique. Just play and practice and you will be the Belle of the ball with your fabric-loving friends. Don’t forget to use this technique as an OVER-DYEING tool, too. You could get a lot of cool fabricdoing that, too! Start here:
http://howdidyoumakethis.com/watercolor-style-fabric-painting/
Knit a tweed pouf ottoman using an easy chunky knit. What? Your teen ‘forgot’ to take out the trash? Knock ’em over with a pouf (going 43 miles per hour). Here’s how you make them:
http://www.flaxandtwine.com/2012/04/a-tweed-pouf-ottoman-an-easy-chunky-knit/
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup grated peeled apple
FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE:http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-peanut-butter-cookies#ixzz3G4dUa100
Raid your scraps and your stash and vow not to spend one penny on making this fun (and super EASY) Ziggy Strings quilt. Here’s the pattern:
http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2013/04/tutorial-ziggy-strings.html
At last! The much talked aboutSLOW STITCHING MOVEMENTwebinar is now availableON DEMANDfor download directly to your computer. This is a recording of the record-breaking webinar hosted by Mark Lipinski in June. Here is the link:
If you thought $1,600 was expensive for a pair of ripped, designer jeans by Balmain, brace yourself for fashion’s latest excess – the $48,200 pair of Roger Vivier heels.
Was this made for me or what? I have always said that I am happy that I discovered doughnuts before heroin, or I’d be in some gutter somewhere! Doughnut lovers, rejoice! Here’s your must-have sweater for this season and every season! This unisex crewneck sweater features a photo-realistic design of a perfect stack of doughnuts printed all-over the sweater. It looks perfectly delicious from the front and back. $59 (that’s A LOT of doughnuts — what a dilemma!)
http://fancy.com/things/343521038379785183/Doughnut-Stack-Sweatshirt?ref=holycool
KNITTING! CROCHET! CROSS STITCH! NEEDLEPOINT! WEAVING! QUILTING!
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