Learn Bobble Stitch Crochet! Piece a PLUS SIGN Quilt! Craft a Lop Eared Sock Bunny! Make Graphic Easter Eggs! DIY a Spring Wreath! Sew a Ruffly Dish Towel! Decorate an Easter Egg Tree! Piece a Giant Tote! Kitchen Dishes Cross Stitch! Make a Simple Mes (2024)

Four high school boys afflicted with spring fever skipped morning classes. After lunch they reported to the teacher that they had a flat tire.

Much to their relief she smiled and said, “Well, you missed a test today so take seats apart from one another and take out a piece of paper.”

Still smiling, she waited for them to sit down. Then she said: “First Question: Which tire was flat?”

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? painted by Ron Griswold.

Look around you. Design is everywhere! How can you incorporate the beauty that surrounds you into your art or craft? Castle Coch, near Cardiff.

This kitchen dish towel is so cute you’ll have to make a dozen (for yourself and as hostess, shower, and house warming gifts). The hearts and ruffles just make this such a happy accent for any kitchen. Make yours, starting here:

http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/01/shabby-hearts-and-ruffles-dish-towel/

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MAY 9: If your well of quilting inspiration has dried up, or you haven’t had a good quilting idea in years, fret no more. Mark will guide you through new places to turn for amazing quilting ideas, with practical examples that will give you motivation and inspiration for better quilting and a happier life. This lecture will open your mind to sources of creative inspiration you may have never considered. Bring along a notebook to jot down every last suggestion you hear.About Mark Lipinski:

International quilt teacher, fabric designer, and creator/former Executive Editor ofQuilter’s Homemagazine, Mark has been called the “bad boy of quilting” by industry press. His seminars are half quilting, and all stand-up comedy.

Register now and get a free 2015 limited edition Sewing Weekend souvenir pin. Limit one per order.

MAY 7 and again onMAY 9In our busy, multi-tasking world, the words “quick,” “fast,” and “easy” are the ones that capture our attention, but the can be fatal to the enjoyment of creative pursuits. If you’ve hit a creative wall, if you have more fabric and notions than inspiration, if all of your quilts arestartingtolook alike, or if you’ve been quilting for years and feel you have nothing truly unique to show for it, The Slow Stitching Movement is for you!About Mark Lipinski:

International quilt teacher, fabric designer, and creator/former Executive Editor ofQuilter’s Homemagazine, Mark has been called the “bad boy of quilting” by industry press. His seminars are half quilting, and all stand-up comedy.

MAY 7: If you’ve ever wondered why a successful television producer would give up a hefty salary for poverty wages to quilt, this lecture will surprise you. Travel with Mark from his boyhood home in Pittsburgh, to San Francisco, Miami, New York, Chicago and New Jersey to learn how each of these places led him to become the quilt master he is today.

From his first quilts to his most recent work, see how he transformed from a duckling to a swan – and feel better about your own quilting transformation. He’ll bring some of his UFOs and explain why he lost interest in finishing them. Hear what inspires him, and allow his life experience and outlook on the creative process to inspire you.

About Mark Lipinski

International quilt teacher, fabric designer, and creator/former Executive Editor ofQuilter’s Homemagazine, Mark has been called the “bad boy of quilting” by industry press. His seminars are half quilting, and all stand-up comedy.

One evening event attendee will win a Baby Lock Melody and Ott-Lite Marietta Lamp—a $1,894.98 value. No purchase necessary to enter and win.

You gotta love this Pottery Barn inspired tote. It will hold everything you need to carry and then some! Love the side pockets (although I might add a tad o’velcro to secure them shut, otherwise my junk will be flying all over the damn place). Here’s how you make one:

http://kojo-designs.com/2011/04/sincerest-form-of-flattery-guest-tutorial-pottery-barn-inspired-tote-by-creation-corner/

INGREDIENTS:

skinless chicken breasts
onion
green pepper
Tex-Mex Chicken Fajita Kraft Recipe Makers
flour tortillas
shredded cheese

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FAIRY GARDENS

Cute and easy kitchen dishes cross stitch patterns that can be done up in any color (just be hyper mindful of the value and tone of the floss colors you choose). Why not pick up some linen and give one a whirl? Here’s the pattern:

http://free-cross-stitch.rucniprace.cz/kitchen-dishes-cross-stitch.php

Cool, cool, cool! Here’s a tutorial for making this simple mesh bag. I think I might have to make one for my dirty clothes while on the road. I hate mixing my soiled with my clean. Speaking of on the road — if you want to book me for lectures and/or classes in 2016, you better contact me FAST. I’m filling up! I still have a few dates I can squeeze in for the end of 2015. Here’s the tutorial:

http://theinspiredwren.blogspot.com/2014/07/tutorial-simple-mesh-bag.html

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Loaf:
water
dry yeast
granulated sugar
flour
white whole wheat flour
sea salt
Parmesan cheese

Pesto:
fresh basil
garlic
Parmesan
olive oil

FOR THE FULL RECIPES, CLICK THE LINKS:http://www.bakedbyrachel.com/braided-pesto-bread-recipe/

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Ingredients:

caramel squares
heavy cream
butter, melted
brown sugar
flour
rolled oats
baking soda
semisweet chocolate chips

FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE:http://www.thebakerupstairs.com/2012/11/carmelitas.html

This evening ensemble is an early example of Hanae Mori’s work. Here she uses two types of fabric printed with the same motif to create a shadow effect. The cape sleeves are reminiscent of the extended sleeves of the furisode, a formal kimono style worn by young, unmarried women.

Easter is SOON! Here’s a lop eared bunny that you make from a sock! I’ve got to hit the Dollar Store today to find some fabulous socks to use! Start here:

http://www.craftpassion.com/2014/03/sock-bunny-lop-eared.html

Very Rare Georgian Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Ring

A very rare Georgian diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire giardinetti ring. An important piece, set with an oval old mine diamond in a closed back silver cutdown setting. Yellow gold and silver, circa 1760.$37,206.87

Here’s the recipe for a cute little “Plus Sign” quilt. Easy to make from simple squares and rectangles. (a great ‘thinking of you’ gift).

http://fortheloveofgeorge.com.au/archive/plus-quilt-in-progress/

ALEXANDER WANG, CARLA WOVEN PUMP, $595

I love the crocheted bobble stitch … now you can, too! Start here to learn this new stitch:

http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/bobble-stitch-crochet.html

Cheap plastic eggs, a styrofoam tree form and some Easter “straw” can produce these cute Easter Egg Trees lickity split! Make several in large and small and group them on your dinner table as a centerpiece! Here’s the tutorial:

http://www.sweetfloweret.com/2011/03/easter-egg-tree-tutorial.html

Don’t make it, BUY IT! I know just the person who needs this little Fairy Garden “Glamper” (Glamorous + Camper) as much as I do! Here’s where to get yours:

http://factorydirectcraft.com/catalog/products/1302_790_2332_1665-35779-vintageinspired_fairy_garden_camper.html?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=fairy+garden+camper&pp=0

Here’s how to make a gaggle of decorative mesh carrots for your door or Easter table:

http://blog.mardigrasoutlet.com/2012/03/how-to-make-deco-mesh-carrots.html

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

For the Crust & Crumble Top Pastry

unbleached all-purpose flour, such as Gold Medal®
granulated organic cane sugar, such as Zulka®
baking powder
kosheror regular salt
unsalted butter
egg yolks
pure vanilla extract
pure almond extract
Shortening
For the Tart Cherry Pie Filling
Homemade Tart Cherry Pie Filling, by Wicked Good Kitchen™

FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE:http://wickedgoodkitchen.com/cherry-pie-crumble-bars-gluten-free-option/

I haven’t made a frilly spring door wreath since my last home, but I do like this flowery one. Easy enough to make with Dollar Store flowers and embellishments, you can get started on yours today! Start here:

http://howtonestforless.com/2012/03/20/spring-wreath-time/

THE SLOW STITCHING MOVEMENT PODCAST

JESSICA DARLING is a designer, blogger, teacher, and freestyle battle rapper that specializes in fresh talk on modern quilts. I had the chance to meet and talk with Jessica in Portland, Oregon, and was blown away by her energy, honesty, and transparency. If she’s an example what the future of patchwork and stitching is about, then count me in for the long haul (as though it’s not been long enough already). I love how she plays with intentional stitching and am so impressed by her courage to say what most professionals in the industry will not when it comes to creating fast and easy quilts.

You can follow Jessica at www.jessicakdarling.com

Listen to her Slow Stitching Movement podcast at:http://www.slowstitching.com/podcasts.html

Jessica’sSlow Stitching Movement Podcast is Posted on

THE SLOW STITCHING MOVEMENT WEBSITE PODCAST PAGE….

http://www.slowstitching.com/podcasts.html

Love the idea of these modern decorated eggs! Not so difficult to make, either. Give it a shot:

http://neuerstoff.knobz.de/osterdekoration-in-schwarz-und-weiss-netzei-diy

JOIN MARK’SSLOW STITCHING INTENSIVE!

APRIL 17 & 18, 2015

LECTURE: In our busy, multi-tasking world, the words “quick,” “fast,” and “easy” are the ones that capture our attention, but the can be fatal to the enjoyment of creative pursuits. If you’ve hit a creative wall, if you have more fabric and notions than inspiration, if all of your quilts are starting to look alike, or if you’ve been quilting for years and feel you have nothing truly unique to show for it, The Slow Stitching Movement is for you!

CLASS: This is a class of Mark’s Slow Stitching workshops! How to write morning process pages from the inside out! Learn several of Mark’s slow machine sewing techniques. Practice findinginspiration all around you. How to plan, develop and create your legacy quilt. Plus, more!

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19 Glenridge Rd

Glenville, NY 12302

Phone:518-399-0128

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