Sewing In A Straight Line by Brett Bara

Take a sneak peak inside Sewing In A Straight Line.

This is a good book for beginners. I'd put this in the same category as Amy Butler's In Stitches. If you already have that one, then you might not need to add this to your library. I was looking for something new to inspire me and none of these projects did this. It was fun to browse, so my mini review is based on browsing (no in depth reading). If anything else, pick it up to look at the beautifully colorful pictures. Just because I wasn't inspired, doesn't mean you won't be.

Each project comes with step by step instructions and diagrams too.

Hey Quilters :: iPhone Apps Just For You

*UPDATED*

Quilt Dreams- take photos with your camera, then use the photos to create a quilt.

average rating (still new)

price :: $3.99

QuiltFab 2.0 - Helps you answer the question, How much fabric will I need?

average rating 4 stars

price :: free

QuiltRef - Provides useful information for quilters, and quilt fans too.

average rating 3 stars

price :: free

Wish List Wednesday :: A Field Guide To Fabric Design

A Field Guide to Fabric Design: Design, Print & Sell Your Own Fabric; Traditional & Digital Techniques; For Quilting, Home Dec & Apparel

If you have ever dreamed of showing your designs on fabric, textile aficionado Kim Kight, of popular blog True Up, is here to teach you how. Comprehensive and refreshingly straightforward, this impressive volume features two main parts. First, the Design and Color section explains the basics with step-by-step tutorials on creating repeating patterns both by hand and on the computer. Next, the Printing section guides you through transferring those designs on fabric-whether it's block printing, screen printing, digital printing or licensing to a fabric company-and how to determine the best method for you. (Blurb courtesy of Amazon.)

New Year, New Embroidered/Stenciled Appointment Book

For the past couple years I've tried to mix my business life with my crafting life by jazzing up my appointment work book. It's April and I've finally gotten around to it. Last week, someone mixed the appointment books up. Now with my new design, it's guaranteed not to happen again!

Techinques used : paper cutting, stenciling and hand embroidery.

Ink used : Gocco ink.

Wish List Wednesday :: Pulled by Mike Perry

Pulled: A Catalog of Screen Printing

Popularized in the 1960s by Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, screen printing remains a favorite of artists due to its remarkable versatility and relatively low cost. In Pulled, best-selling author Mike Perry (Hand Job, Over and Over) collects the work of more than forty of today's most talented designers who are, in their own way, pushing the boundaries of this dynamic medium. (Blurb courtesy of Amazon.)

Open Studios With Lotta Jansdotter

Open Studios with Lotta Jansdotter: Twenty-Four Artists' Spaces

Internationally acclaimed designer Lotta Jansdotter reinvents the craft book and reinforces her global appeal with this rare glimpse into the studios of accomplished artists, crafters, and designers around the world. Open Studios takes us on a tour through Lotta's favorite cities: Brooklyn, New York, where she lives; Stockholm, where she grew up; and Tokyo, where she has traveled extensively. Hundreds of color photographs showcase each artist's studio while personal interviews reveal how they organize their supplies, use their space, and—most importantly—where they find inspiration. The featured makers include graphic designers, photographers, ceramic artists, printers, and more—each offering a unique perspective on how to shape, decorate, and organize (or not!) a creative space. (Blurb via Amazon.)

Bringing Some Love To My Walls

I'm adding a little love to our walls by framing my favorite love quotes and poems.

This is my favorite quote taken from City of Glass by Cassandra Clare.

Cake Pops, Now Added To My Library

My sister surprised me with Bakerella's ...

Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats

I luv making these. Now I can try to add a little cuteness to my cake pops. Thanks sis!

I'm Reading A Book by Julian Smith

Tynga from Tynga's reviews posted this funny video this morning. Enjoyed it so much I decided to share it here.

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This was a day of firsts ....

First Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

First gluten-free Pinapple Upside Down Cake.

First time trying any of Pamela's mixes.

Thoughts ...

The recipe I used came with Pamela's Vanilla Cake mix. It was delicious! The cake itself was a little blander than normal, but still really good. The biggest surprise was how moist the cake was. I was expecting it to be dry like most gluten-free cookies.

Changes Made to Recipe ...

- The recipe calls for water in the cake mix. I used water and a little of the pineapple juice from the pineapple slices.

Gluten Free Boxed Mixes

Went GLUTEN FREE!

More and more the Gluten Free label is popping up all over the grocery stores. Here are some Gluten free products I've tried ...

The hardest part is no longer being able to satisfy my bread cravings. It's been hard (with a few set backs) but I'm still not ready to leave bread behind. Next best thing, make my own Gluten free bread. This is a first in making my own bread as well as trying out a Gluten free approach. How was it?

Product : Gluten Free Pantry Favorite Sandwich Bread Mix

Store : Whole Foods

Cost : Around $5.

Taste : Not quite similiar to the white bread I'm used to but the difference is so slight you might not even notice.

Texture : Not quite similiar to the white bread I'm used to but the difference is so slight you might not even notice.

Product : Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Cake Mix

Store : Target

Cost : Between $3-$4.

Taste : a little different but not noticable with frosting. My kids didn't notice any difference.

Texture : The same. The batter was fluffier like mouse. Made the cupcake spooning experience cleanier and easier. I did notice that the batter didn't rise much. For someone who always tends to over fill the cupcakes ... luvd this.

Product : Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Cookie Mix

Store : Target

Cost : Between $3-$4.

Taste : Yummy! Just like a chocolate chip cookie should taste.

Texture : A little grainy and crispier.

Halloween Craft Books

These books are filled with fun ideas to satisfy the craftster's halloween cravings.

Little Monsters Cookbook

Using the Little Monsters Cookbook by Zac Williams, young chefs will learn how to concoct fun and spooky masterpieces with creepy recipes such as Swampy Dip and Coffin Critters Salad. Each recipe is accompanied with easy-to-follow instructions and photos to help young chefs create frighteningly delicious foods. (Blurb courtesy of Amazon.)

Halloween Doodles: Spooky Designs to Complete and Create

Invoking the spirit of the holiday, this doodle book is packed with enticing, spooktacular pictures.With simple prompts each page lures kids into their imaginations and invites them to complete fun, festive illustrations. Everyone knows Halloween is packed with small and affordable trick-or-treats, and this new, more affordable Doodle format is a perfect fit for the season. Little ghouls and boys—and adults alike—will find hours of eye-candy to devour! (Blurb courtesy of Amazon.)

Witch Craft: Wicked Accessories, Creepy-Cute Toys, Magical Treats, and More!

Double, double, toil and trouble! The instructions in Witch Craft will help you conjure up more than 25 totally wicked treasures for Halloween--everything from vampire bite necklaces to graveyard cupcakes. You'll also find tips and tricks for transforming found objects and everyday items into wonderfully witchy treats. (Blurb courtesy of Amazon.)

Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More!

Creepy Cute Crochet contains more than 25 patterns for zombies ninjas vikings vampires aliens robots and even death himself. Easy to follow patterns with step by step diagrams with hilarious commentary and full color photos. Hardcover. 96 Pages. (Blurb courtesy of Amazon)

Steampunk Finds :: Flickr, Etsy, Top Hats

Beautiful and amazingly stunning. If I could, I'd wear these everyday!

Cryptic Culture Gear

Cryptic Culture Gear

Cryptic Culture Gear

Topsy Turvy Design

Topsy Turvy Design

Gocco Finds :: Etsy, Halloween

Eliza Frye

Oh My Cavalier

fashioned by Danielle Fike

fric de mentol

Rotten Cupcakes