Taking a quick break before I continue with the ?researching? part of this blog series to deal with some points that are beginning to show up on my Facebook page: comments about blue pa…

Quilter, Teacher, Author, Hopeless Scrapaholic! Bonnie K Hunter is the head, heart and hands behind Quiltville.com.

On the cusp of her family's move to Chicago, Marianne Bernstein talks with Roberta about her two international artist residency projects, Due North (in Iceland) and Due South (in Sicily). Bernstein has made friends and memories here and given lots of artists opportunities to exhibit in her projects. We hear Chicago has artists too, and?

The total eclipse of 2017 is coming to North America, and while I don?t recommend stitching during the eclipse, you can make a project to celebrate this rather rare event. Savage Damsal on et…

A blog with DIY tutorials, graphic design resources, and inspiration from graphic designer Jessica Jones.

Just like with knitting patterns, I have many tried and true recipes that I always come back to ? this tasty summer-squash casserole is always a hit with my vegetarian friends because it has …

I came across this pattern on Pinterest the other day and thought it was pretty cool so I wanted to share. The vortex (six) dishcloth by Rebecca Hudson is sort of like a shifty log cabin block, com…

Sidewalk gel paint is easy to make from three simple ingredients.

A blog with DIY tutorials, graphic design resources, and inspiration from graphic designer Jessica Jones.

Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how she created this ah-mazing felt flower garland for her daughter?s birthday party.  It took some time to create, but the result is so gorgeous!  And, after t…

Introductions to The Front Porch Fabric collection by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda fabrics.

Here's an easy rainy day activity for kids! This paper pizza parlor uses a few common household items to create an unforgettable day of play! Details here.

For this tutorial you will need 5 fat quarters. It is the perfect gift for someone who loves to quilt. This free quilting patterns is also a great project for beginners to learn the basics of pieci…

The inaugural exhibit of this new West Town gallery features one of the best young painters now showing in Chicago.

Celebrating Christmas in July is a Summer or rainy day activity the kids will never forget! Here are some creative ways to celebrate Christmas in July.

photography of paintbrushes by artist Jose Lourenco

Free paper house template .pdf file with step by step instructions and materials list. Create your own paper house village for decor or lots of playtime fun!

The Jumbo 12? x 18? Fab File paper organizer from Totally Tiffany is perfect for storing and organizing larger papers. Just like all the sizes of Fab Files it?s made from sturdy c…

Unicorns appeal to people of all ages. I decorated my books with unicorn stickers when I was a kid and now my planner is decorated with them. This finger puppet looks like a fun project to make wit…

Everyone knows that if you are going to wear a ballgown that you will twirl and twirl in it all night long, reveling in the swishing an...

A simple tutorial for sewing closet curtains from bed sheets.

Fall is just around the corner, and your little ones are sure to be interested in the changing colors of the leaves. Did you know that the color leaves ?turn? in the fall in actually in…

A blog with DIY tutorials, graphic design resources, and inspiration from graphic designer Jessica Jones.

A blog with DIY tutorials, graphic design resources, and inspiration from graphic designer Jessica Jones.

Take a look at these pink places and art installations around the globe!

What you need, what you can expect, and a few weird things to witness during a total solar eclipse.

Autumn decor that brings a touch of nature indoors with homegrown gourds, acorns, bittersweet, hydrangea and feathers.

Summer Solar Eclipse Quilt Along~ Block #4 Materials~ Lights: 4– 2″ X 2″ corner squares 1– 4 1/2″ X 4 1/2″ 4– 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ corner squares 1– 7 1/2″ X 7 1/2″ Darker lights: 1– 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ center 1– 6″ x 6″ 1– 9″ X 9″ Block #4 instructions~ ?

I?m running around this weekend trying to get some things in order for a makeover I?m finishing up next week. And I might pop back into the studio to work on a DIY project that I?ve been meaning to finish up as well. We?ll see how motivated I?m feeling tomorrow.  What are your plans for ?

For the 12th year, local and visiting artists this weekend will open their studios and demostrate their talents for visiting art and craft...

Tallulah lost her first tooth this week and I was ill prepared. Never again after whipping up this super easy super cute tooth fairy pil...

Calling all old school punk rock, ska loving, shoe gazing parents. Remember creepers? Those pointy toed platform shoes we wore to high ...

My first crafty love is jewelry. It has been a long time since I have made in. Sometimes when you love something you have to set it f...

I have a soft spot for vintage crafts. Each time I see a pair of plates with a spiffy felted couple on top I?m tempted to buy them. Fin...

So my sister Hope Perkins said: "let's do a joint art show" and I said ok. The only thing I had ever done was a colored pencil portrait ...

Learn how to repurpose your children's paintings into simple, sweet classroom Valentines.

Use leftover fabric scraps to create an easy and fun to make wreath for summer.

I?m of the opinion bookmarks are an evergreen project ? always useful ? but these are aimed at the back to school crowd. They?re great, whimsical and sea themed bookmarks ma…

Rachel Teodoro shows how you can sew a simple leather glasses case.  The leather won?t fray so there?s no need to finish the edges.  She shows two variations ? one a simple rectan…

Learn how to make painted DIY envelopes from scratch with this easy-to-follow tutorial from Paper and Stitch.