Piece a Modern Pincushion! Thread Paint Portraits! Sew a Color Block Candy Corn Pillow! Make Patchwork Slippers! Create Autumn Door Decor! How to Decorate Your Outside for Fall! Paper Piece a Woodpecker Forrest! Make Some Fabric Pumpkins! Cross Stitch a Quaker Sampler! Craft Candy Corn Decor! Make a Mail Organizer! Mark’s New Classes! Knit a Bias Scarf! Preserve Autumn Leaves! Organize Grocery Bags! Piece a Classic Blue & White Quilt Pattern! Get Your Magazines in Order! Create Fall Mini-Stackers! Sew Christmas Tree Design Ornaments! PLUS . . . Recipes, Videos, Inspiration, Creativity, Ideas, and More!

ARTspiration

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?  ASGER JORN L’AVANT-GARDE SE REND PAS, 1962

YOKE DU YOUR

“Sugar why don’t you sit down by the table and we’ll start supper.” Said Dorothy to her Husband of 50 years.

“Sure thing,” said her husband settling himself down.

“Now darling, would you like the soup first or the salad?” Questioned Dorothy.

“Umm I guess I’ll take the soup.” He responded.

After a whole meal of one endearing term after another, their guest Bob couldn’t contain his curiosity any longer. Bob snuck into the kitchen and asked, “Dorothy do you always talk to your husband like that?”

“Bob, I’ll be honest with you,” Dorothy replied. “It’s been five years now, I just can’t remember his name, and I am just too embarrassed to ask him!”

DESIGNspiration

 

Look around you. Design is everywhere! How can you incorporate the beauty that surrounds you into your art or craft? I love this wallpaper and room by designer, Lauren Devens.

IDEA I LOVE

I really do love a pincushion … and can never seem to find one when I’m looking for one.  This is such a simple and easy pincushion to make and is perfect as a gift or party favor to make — because we all know you have endless free time.  Show us what you’re made of!  Start here:

http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/?p=4877

IDEA I LOVE

 

Truth be told, I loathe candy corn, and when I do eat it, I can only eat one color at a time.  Popping a whole candy corn in my mouth tastes skeevy.  Here’s an interpretation of autumn’s grossest candy in the form of a pillow. This pattern is so simple most of us would’ve completed this in utero. In case you’ve forgotten how click on the website link for tutorial:

http://www.positivelysplendid.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Color-Block-Candy-Corn-Pillow.pdf

LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!

ON YOUR NEWSSTANDS NOW!!!

Pages and pages of my Slow Stitching Movement article and photographs from April’s Slow Stitching Movement Getaway!   (HINT:  There are a few more Getaways planned this year!  More on that in today’s blog.)

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VITTLES!

RUSTIC CHICKEN WITH GARLIC GRAVY

INGREDIENTS:

• cooking oil
• chicken thighs
• ground black pepper
• garlic
• flour
• dry white wine
• chicken broth
• fresh thyme leaves
• butter

FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE:  http://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/rustic-chicken-garlic-gravy/

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BATHROOM I WANT

Get outta my way, Bill and Giuliana Rancic!  I want your bathroom and I’m moving in!  BTW, does Giulianna really need two shower heads?  She has to run around a shower to get wet as it is!    Sheesh!  Love that tile in the shower but not sure I want Mrs. Kravitz looking in on my shower from the sitting area while she’s over to borrow sugar!

IDEA I LOVE

 

 

Decor your door, cupcake!  Isn’t this autumn door ‘wreath’ just the prettiest?  Make one and make your neighbors jealous!  It’s a twofer!   Here’s how to make one:

http://www.thelilypadcottage.com/2013/08/autumn-door-decor.html

SO DRINK, CHUG-A-LUG CHUG-A-LUG 

HARD CIDER SANGRIA

Ingredients:

1.  green, yellow and red apples
2. navel orange
3. apple juice
4. fresh lemon juice
5. apple brandy
6. hard apple cider
7. Ice

 

For the Full Recipe Click Here:  http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/hard-cider-sangria

 

IF YOU HAVEN’T SUBSCRIBED TO THIS BLOG YET:

Several months ago, Facebook, without warning, had implemented a new business model. As a result, the vast majority of “LIKErs” who have been faithful readers of this Fan Page have been blocked from receiving my posts, time and time again, from getting all or a few of the postings onto their timeline feed.

The reason is, Facebook would like pages like, Mark Lipinski’s Fan Page, to pay money every day, and on every post, in order to advertise and lure readers like you, onto the Fan Page.

With out “BOOSTING” a post, only about 5% of people who clicked LIKE on MARK LIPINSKI’S FAN PAGE are actually seeing anything I post — and it could be random – sometimes you get a post, and sometimes not. Basically, it sucks for all of us. I am finding that we are all better served if I posted my tips, ideas, links, and jokes, etc. to this blog. You can subscribe to this blog (only if you want to) to get an email each time I post a grouping of ideas, links, etc. and never miss a chance at inspiration.  

IDEA I LOVE

I love me a stack o’ pumpkins.  Here’s a great way to put your scraps and unused stash to good use.  Display them en masse or singularly.  Wonderful way to welcome the falling leaves!.  Here’s how:

http://thompsonfamily.typepad.com/thompson_familylife/2009/11/fabric-pumpkin-tutorial.html

IDEA I LOVE

My buddy Bonnie Espenshade (whom I couldn’t live without) sat with me while I paper pieced a block a week or so ago.  I really loved it.  When I saw these free paper pieced woodpecker patterns I had to share it with you.   Now, listen here.  Why not paper piece these in outrageous textures and colors.  Sometimes the unexpected and out there is the best design!  Take a look:

http://www.jednoiglec.blogspot.com/2013/03/woodpecker-forest-qal-dziecio-lesny-qal.html

WORDS TO LIVE BY

 IDEA I LOVE

I’m mad about cross stitching.  Here is a chart for a Quaker Sampler.  Just change the date, and don’t stitch 2015 or 2016 into the piece first — because you know you won’t finish this until 2182.  Download the chart here:

http://needleknowledge.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ReQuakerSampler.pdf

MAN CAN LIVE BY BREAD ALONE!

HOMEMADE SOFT PRETZELS WITOUT YEAST 

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

All purpose Flour
Unsalted Butter
White Sugar
Baking Powder
Whole Milk
pinch of salt
Coarse Salt or Salt Flakes
Egg

FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK THE LINK: http://wyniskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/05/homemade-soft-pretzels-without-yeast.html

MEMBA?

Cutting up your sweatshirts and wearing leg warmers (although you never took a dance class in your life)

IDEA I LOVE

 

I think these candy ‘cones’ make a cute little vignette.  Grab some yarn or heavy cotton and transform your home into an autumn retreat.  Here’s how you make these things:

https://danielleyarian.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/candy-corn-decorations/

Candy Corn Fall Decorations

SHAMELESS PLUG

TAKE A QUILT BORDER CLASS! 

Get ready for Labor Day, Autumn, Halloween, Christmas and more by adding interesting borders onto panels, or simply learn the technique to make beautiful and themed borders for your own quilt designs or to change up a pattern.

ALL ABOUT PRAIRIE POINTS CLASS! 

In All About Prairie Points with Mark Lipinski!, Mark Lipinski – fabric designer and quilter extraordinaire – shows you how to add prairie points to the borders of your quilts for a fun and exciting finish! Prairie points may look intimidating, but really, they’re simply folded triangles added into the border of your quilt. Learn how to add prairie points to your quilts with and without binding, as well as prairie points that are staggered and saw-tooth prairie points. Tune in for this wealth of prairie point information!

You’ll Love This Quilting Video If You:

• Want to add excitement to any quilt
• Would like to learn more about adding prairie points to your quilts

In All About Prairie Points with Mark Lipinski!, You’ll Learn How To:

• Cut and fold your prairie points
• Add variety to your quilts with different styles and sizes of prairie points
• Sew prairie points onto a quilt without binding
• Adjust prairie points on your quilt top for a balanced design
• Pin appropriately for easy sewing of prairie points
• Add traditional binding to a quilt with prairie points
• Stagger prairie points along a border

CLICK THE LINK TO REGISTER: 

ALL ABOUT PRAIRIE POINTS CLASS

Easy Borders, Pt. 1: Braided & Cathedral Window Borders

In Easy Borders, Pt. 1: Braided & Cathedral Window Borders, Mark Lipinski – nationally known quilt teacher and former cohost of Quilt Out Loud – shows two deceptively simple and addictive borders, the Cathedral Window and the Braid. Instead of adding plain borders, elevate even the simplest quilt top to a work of art. Mark uses humor and creativity to teach both borders step-by-step, making this a great video for beginning and advanced quilters. After you learn these borders, you will want to make them again and again.

You Will Love This Video If You:

• Want to add new borders to your skill set

• Enjoy making your own artistic choices

• Have been intimated by the Cathedral Widow or the Braid

In Easy Borders, Pt. 1: Braided & Cathedral Window Borders, You Will Learn How To:

• Make beautiful braided borders

• Utilize two methods for piecing Cathedral Windows

• Use a basting stitch

Techniques Demonstrated In This Video:

• Strip-piecing

• Creative fabric folding

• Hand-piecing

CLICK THE LINK TO REGISTER: 

Easy Borders, Pt. 1: Braided & Cathedral Window Borders

Scalloped Edges, Wavy Edges and Bias Bindings

In Scalloped Edges, Wavy Edges and Bias Bindings, Mark Lipinski – fabric designer and quilter extraordinaire – shows you how to approach curves, scallops and wavy edge bindings with your quilts. Not only will you learn tips on how to add bindings, you’ll also learn how to cut your fabric properly, use a bias binding and embellish your binding. Mark will give you an educational and entertaining lesson on all things curvy binding! What a treat!

You’ll Love This Quilting Video If You:

• You’ve made a quilt but are unsure how to bind it
• Want to add something special to a quilt with a bias, curvy or wave binding

In Scalloped Edges, Wavy Edges and Bias Bindings with Mark Lipinski, You’ll Learn How To:

• Work a curved corner
• Tell the difference between a scallop and a wave
• Choose between a straight and bias binding
• Learn when and why to use a bias binding
• Approach bindings in a whole new way

CLICK THE LINK TO REGISTER: 

Scalloped Edges, Wavy Edges and Bias Bindings with Mark Lipinski

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IDEA I LOVE

This is a really pretty knitted scarf.  The Pepto Bismol pink doesn’t do it for me.  Hello Kitty pink, however would be perfect.   What color is your knitted scarf going to be this season?   Here’s the pattern:

http://blog.nobleknits.com/blog/obleknits.com/2013/11/free-knitting-pattern-manos-maxima-bias.html?rq=bias

DESSERT!

2- MINUTE FRENCH TOAST IN A CUP

Ingredients:

• Bread
• Butter
• Egg
• Milk
• Cinnamon
• Syrup

FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE:  http://www.prettyprudent.com/2012/01/entertaining-food/2-minute-french-toast-in-a-cup/

JUST BECAUSE, I’M IMPRESSED 

Victorian Lace and Felt Cut-Out Jacket in Cream, $1,400

 

 

 

IDEA I LOVE

Soon the leaves will be falling all around you.  Quickly harvest your favorites and then preserve them in glycerin for your fall crafting and home and table decor.  Just follow these directions:

http://www.ehow.com/how_6224529_preserve-autumn-leaves-glycerin.html

NOW, I  SWOON

 

Rami Kadi HOUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2015

ORGANIZE!

In cleaning out a closet last weekend, I found a giant bag filled with crumpled up grocery bags.  Enter the bag fold.  What a way to collect, and compact those bags we always seem to need.  Here’s how to fold your bags (if only I could tidy up the bags — under my eyes).   Here goes:

http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/2009/03/grandmothers-apron-carryall.htmlIDEA I LOVE

 

BOOK 2017 Classes and Lectures!

Just call (908) 876-1208 to schedule!

BE DAZZLED!

Breathtaking Autumn Color Fancy Natural Diamond Bracelet, $49,000

A Cornucopia of Fall Colors.   An Exhilarating Autumn Color Natural color Diamond Bracelet, 57 Fancy Color Diamonds=9.51ctw (Yellow, Orange, Brown, Pink, Russet, Cognac, etc). 421 White Diamonds=1.83 ctw
18k White, Yellow, and Rose Gold.

PATCHWORK, BABY!

It’s one of those classic and simple to piece monochromatic quilts.  I think I’d like to do this in scrap, scrap, scrappy.   How about you?  Here’s the pattern:

http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/articles/Blue_Breeze_FREE_Classic_Blue_and_White_Quilt_Lap_Quilt_Pattern?preview=1

 

SHOEspiration

Maison Margiela

Faux-Fur Mule Pump, Gray, $1,360.00

IDEA I LOVE

 I’m not a woodworker, but even I could put this together.  Here’s how:

http://fablifyit.com/diy-fall-mini-stackerwith-cute-pumpkins/ 

IDEA I LOVE

Yes, it’s time.  Why not make these as gift tags that become handmade tree ornaments or doorknob hangers for your Christmas Futures.  Make one or two a week and absorb the gratitude come December.  Start here:

http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2014/12/mini-christmas-tree-quilt-ornament.html

GARDENspiration

Here’s how to decorate your outdoors for the fall.  Click on the link for even more ideas.

http://www.midwestliving.com/garden/flowers/outdoor-fall-decorating-with-mums/

 

 

LOL

MUST HAVE

Isn’t this cool?  It’s a 2016 fabric calendar panel to embroider!!  I just love it (I think I’d like the red, too). Get it now and get started or else you’re going to miss the opportunity.   It’s only $11-bucks!  Take a look:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/232473481/diy-fabric-calendar-panel-floral-2016?ref=shop_home_feat_3

IDEA I LOVE

Our mail usually sits on our kitchen table until either Mr. Electric or I get so tired of seeing it, we just toss it.  Who needs to peruse a bunch of crappy over-priced catalogs anyway.   Here’s a mail organizer to keep your mail in line.  I’ll choose a different fabric.  We don’t do fruity very well.  Here’s the tutorial:

http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.ca/2014/09/mail-organizer-tutorial.html

MUST DO

 

From cereal box to magazine holder to organize your periodicals.  The better alternative is to just dump and recycle all of those magazines (unless an article you’ve written is in them, or there is something written about you).  Start eating your Cheerios.

http://www.thesitsgirls.com/diy/diy-home-decor/

CUPCAKES! 

PEACHES ‘N CREAM CUPCAKES

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

For the fresh Peach Cupcakes:

• flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• sugar
• fresh peach puree *see below
• vegetable oil
• egg
• vanilla extract
• white vinegar

For the Fresh Peach Puree & Filling:

• fresh white peaches
• light brown sugar
• sugar
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• ginger
• cloves
• all-spice

For the Peaches n’ Cream Frosting:

• fresh peach puree, strained
• unsalted butter
• cream cheese
• powdered sugar
• vanilla
• Pinch of salt

For Assembly:

• Wilton Harvest Peach Food Coloring Gel
• Wilton 1M piping tip & disposable bag

 

FOR THE FULL RECIPE, CLICK HERE:   http://totalnoms.com/2013/10/peaches-n-cream-cupcakes-guest-post-java-cupcake/

 

 

 

THIS WEEK I’M IN DES MOINES!

Sept. 19th & 21
Woodside Quilting
5360 NE 14th St
Des Moines Iowa 50313
Woodsidequilting .com
(515) 777-3500

Sept. 19 7:30 PM  Program – Bull in a China Shop trunk show/lecture
See website for details – purchase tickets at Woodside Quilting.

Sept 19 Class – Throw me a curve Mystery Quilt – 9-3

Sept. 21 Class – Stars and Stripes – 9-3

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East Polk County Quilt Guild
Lutheran Church of the Cross
1701 8th St SW
Altoona, IA
Sunday Sept. 20  Class – Ribbons – 12:30 – 6:30

Monday – Sept. 21 – 7 pm – Lecture – Ways to find Inspiration 

MARK’S IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK!

Sept. 25th & 21
CALICO GALS

3906 New Court Avenue
Syracuse, New York 13206
www.calicogals.com 

(315) 445-0617

Sept. 25  Lectures – The Stitching Movement  2 PM &  6PM 

September 26 – Throw Me Mystery Quilt   8:30 AM – 2:30 PM 

IDEA I LOVE

 

These are THE BEST and I don’t know how anybody could resist making several pairs of these patchwork putter-arounds?   Here’s all you need to know to get your started on your slippertravasaganza:

http://lavidamismajojojo.blogspot.com.ar/2014/01/tutorial-pantuflas-patchwork-patchwork.html

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!

A new Slow Stitching Movement Getaway is now taking reservations!

After the success of last spring’s Slow Stitching Movement Getaway in Lambertville, NJ, we have added another Slow Stitching Movement Getaway this November — in Minneapolis!

Fiber Artists, Cyndi Souder and Ruth Chandler will join me for 4 focused, intentional, healing and illuminating days with you stitching.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 

Ruth

 

 

 

 

Cyndi 

 

 

The Slow Stitching MovementGetaway: Autumn 2015

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 

ANOTHER SHAMELESS PLUG

TAKE A QUILT BORDER CLASS! 

Get ready for Labor Day, Autumn, Halloween, Christmas and more by adding interesting borders onto panels, or simply learn the technique to make beautiful and themed borders for your own quilt designs or to change up a pattern.

 

Holiday Borders Using Strips with Mark Lipinski – Part 1

 

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!

You’ll love this quilting video if you:

• Enjoy creating holiday-themed quilts
• Want to express your own creativity in making quilts
• Enjoy quilting for yourself and others

In Holiday Borders Using Strips with Mark Lipinski, you’ll learn how to:

• Strip cut pieces and sew them together for a Halloween quilt
• Use a candy corn template on pieced fabric
• Use various templates to create a fun block for a fun border on a Halloween quilt
• Create a 4 patch corner block for a Halloween-themed border
• Embellish your quilts if desired
• Strip piece a leaf border for a Thanksgiving-themed quilt
• Assemble 9 patch leaf blocks for a border on a Thanksgiving quilt

CLICK HERE FOR :

Holiday Borders Using Strips with Mark Lipinski – Part 1

Holiday Borders Using Strips with Mark Lipinski, Part 2

In Holiday Borders Using Strips with Mark Lipinski, Pt. 2, Mark Lipinski – fabric designer and quilter extraordinaire – shows you how to construct and assemble a border for a very fun quilt just in time for the holidays! Follow along as Mark demonstrates how to create festive borders for your Christmas quilts. Adopt some great seasonal ideas while getting into the quilting holiday spirit!

You’ll Love This Quilting Video If You:

• Want to add a holiday theme to your quilt borders
• Want to add interest to your borders
• Want to design your own holiday border blocks

In Holiday Borders Using Strips with Mark Lipinski, Pt. 2, You’ll Learn How To:

• Create a random scrappy block for a Christmas quilt border
• Use a Christmas tree template to cut your pieced fabric for a cohesive border
• Sew your strips at various angles for a different or wonky look
• Add visual interest to a Christmas tree border with alternating block placement
• Create a 9-patch Christmas corner block for your quilt border
• Add an interesting binding to a Christmas quilt that emulates piping

CLICK HERE FOR:

Holiday Borders Using Strips with Mark Lipinski, Part 2

 

Simple Bindings for Sensational Quilts with Mark Lipinski

 

In “Simple Bindings for Sensational Quilts with Mark Lipinski,” Mark Lipinski – fabric designer and quilter extraordinaire – shows you how to approach simple bindings with your quilts. Not only will you learn tips on how to add bindings, you’ll also learn how to cut your fabric properly, utilize either hand-stitched or machine-stitched binding and embellish your binding. Mark, and special guest Marie Bostwick – New York Times bestselling author of many quilting novels – pair up to give you an educational and entertaining lesson on all things binding! What a treat!

You’ll Love This Quilting Video If You:

• You’ve made a quilt but are unsure how to bind it
• Want to add some special adornments to your quilt

In Simple Bindings for Sensational Quilts with Mark Lipinski, You’ll Learn How To:

• Make a perfect seam when sewing binding strips together
• Pin your binding to your quilt top, including mitered corners
• Hand stitch binding using a blind or whip stitch
• Machine stitch binding
• Make and add prairie points to the inside of quilt binding
• Attach embellishment to binding such as rickrack, pompoms, and lace ruffles

CLICK HERE FOR:  

Simple Bindings for Sensational Quilts with Mark Lipinski

 

NEW NEW NEW!!!!

Quilting Arts TV Series 1600

I have two segments on this DVD:

1602: Take it Slow – Watch as Lynn Krawczyk explores artful wool felt color studies with hand stitching. Then, let Mark Lipinski explain the philosophy of the Slow Stitching Movement.

1607: Make it Special – Mark Lipinski shares a variety of legacy quilts, along with his own, to show how to leave a bit of yourself behind. See how Tammie Bowser makes fusible appliqué “Jazz Quilts” from photos. Then, learn how to take your quilts beyond the ordinary when Susan Brubaker Knapp offers tips for machine stitching tiny motifs.

PLUS MANY, MANY MORE WONDERFUL, INFORMATIVE SEGMENTS

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR DVD

 

 

IDEA I LOVE

This nearly knocked me from my feet.  How wonderful and what this thread sketching technique inspires.  You CAN do this.  Do not be afraid!  Take a look at the tutorial:

http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/2012/01/thread-sketching.html

 

 

 

 

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