Archives for October 2011

Color Blocks Placemat and Napkin Sew Along

October 15, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Elizabeth Hartman of Oh,Fransson! is visiting Sew, Mama, Sew! every Monday in October with a Color Blocks Placemat /Napkin Holiday Sew Along. She’s divided up the instructions into four parts, look for posts on October 3, 10, … Read More...

Free pattern and tute: Autumn wall hanging

October 15, 2011 by Denise Felton

Pat Sloan interviews Aurifil Designer of the Month Marianne Byrne-Goarin at Aurifil Buzz. Enjoy Marianne’s warm personality, revel in bunches of great photos of her gorgeous felt applique and embroidery, and grab a free design and tutorial for creating this … Read More...

Newsy: Pat Sloan designing fabric for Moda

October 15, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Lissa at Moda the Cutting Table announced Tuesday Pat Sloan (one of my quilting idols) is in the process of designing a fabric line for Moda. She added,

Her line will debut at Spring Quilt Market in Kansas City.

I … Read More...

Tutorial: No-So Fabric Scrap Boas

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a fluffy, fringe-y boa from fabric scraps, no sewing required. She shows them made from … Read More...

Reversible Cable Scarf Free Pattern and Video

October 15, 2011 by Terrye

Made with bulky yarn and size 10 needles, this 6′ 6″ scarf will almost knit itself. And, the cables are reversible.

Click on over HERE to see the video and get the free pattern at the RosMadeMe Blog!

Specific to … Read More...

Giveaway: Sugar Hill fat quarter stack, plus Sew What You Love book

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tanya Whelan from Grand Revival Design celebrates the upcoming release of her Sugar Hill fabric line by giving away a stack of these gorgeous new prints. The giveaway includes 24 fat quarters from her new line, along with a signed … Read More...

Giveaway: $25 to Skye Reve Fabrics

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sky Reve Fabrics is giving away a gift certficate to their store over atMaureen Cracknell Handmade The winner of their giveaway will get $25 to spend on gorgeous designer prints. Go to Maureen Cracknell for the giveaway. (Deadline … Read More...

Local Artisans: Honey Bee Gourds

October 15, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Gourd art is around 365 days of the year, but in the fall is when we see them the most. Farmer’s markets, craft fairs and art shows. We had a beautiful weekend here in southeast Wisconsin about a week ago. … Read More...

Eyeball Tableware

October 15, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

The gang at Martha Stewart are at it again. This time with some spooky eyeball tableware and bloog orange cocktail labels for your Halloween party. Get the how to on Martha’s site — Eyeball Tableware and Blood-Orange Cocktail Labels.

Autumn Leaves Cross Stitch Pattern

October 15, 2011 by Connie Barwick

I was mowing the grass today – yes, a little late for my part of the world, but we let it go to seed to save on supplies (that’s our story every year and we stick to it religiously). It … Read More...

Apiculture

October 15, 2011 by Connie Barwick

I have always been fascinated with bee-keeping. From a distance. I enjoy reading about it – one of my favorite books is The Secret Life of Bees. Our neighbor raises bees and I enjoy eating the fruits of his … Read More...

Tip: Get Better Artwork Photos

October 15, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

Would you love to share you cards and crafts on line but feel like you don’t get good photographs? Tresa over at Fabulously Artsy shares some great tips for photographing your cards and art work.

-Heather

Free Pattern – Snowflake Cowl

October 15, 2011 by Terrye

K nit up this and other free patterns using Cascade’s gorgeous yarns. Check out their free patterns HERE

Made with Cascade 220 Sport, and designed by Patti Walters.

Looking to buy your Yarn online? Check out these online yarn specials.… Read More...

Tutorial: Ruffled Trick or Treat Bag

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sierra from Blue Robin Cottage guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffle-fabulous trick or treat bag. Very cute!! Get the tute.