Some weeks, you can tell by looking at my Flickr favorites, what has been on my mind. Beach quilts, anyone? I’m getting in the mood to unfurl my own beach quilt on the sand. Soon!
On Flickr
The mosaic below represents other people’s pictures that spoke to me this week. Be sure to click on the titles below the mosaic, if you want to know more about the image or the photographer behind it.
1. Pillow Stack, 2. One of these pictures because it’s this time of year., 3. 20121109_quilts, 4. quilt, 5. Beach quilt on chair, 6. summer beach quilt, 7. orange crush revisited, 8. {HBM} Fox in Sox, 9. reading in bed
Around the Web
I spend an hour or so every morning, Monday through Thursday, sharing my favorite crafty links on Sulia. And then I repeat them here on Fridays.
Yarn
- Whimsylove shows you how to upcycle old cans into knitted vases.
- Granny squares of a million different sizes come together in a lovely way on this blanket by Buscando Comienzos
- Guy-friendly crochet blanket from Facil y Sencillo
- I love the name of this blanket from Crochet Today: The Man ‘Ghan
- Is it a tea towel or a blanket? (hint: it’s a blanket), from The Purl Bee
- Check out this great sweater recycle from LiveJournal’s _anemone_.
Fabric
- I’m slightly tea towel obsessed at the moment, so this project from The Purl Bee really grabs me.
- Analog Me shows you how to fix that too-big t-shirt.
- DIY mason jar sewing kits from Wait ’til your Father gets Home
- Loving this idea for a DIY shower curtain from Brett Bara via Design Sponge
- How to add a cuff to a pants or shorts pattern, from Me Sew Crazy via Craftaholics Anonymous
- Lovely little zipper pouches from Spotted Stones
Other materials
- Turn toilet paper rolls into festive party decorations, from Just Crafty Enough
- Mod Podge clip art coasters from Inspired Ideas
- Painting on rocks from Magsiesss Seaview Hideout
- Make this simple abstract botanical pendant from Mod Podge Rocks
Crafty business
- 5 things Brandi Girl Blog has learned about blogging so far
- 5 more things Brandi Girl Blog has learned about blogging
- 31 Days to a Better Photo from My 3 Boybarians
That ought to keep you busy for a little while. Stay out of trouble this weekend!