Archives for October 2011

Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes | How Sweet It Is

October 6, 2011 by Minnie

I want this. A lot. Just looking at this makes me have a screaming sugar headache though.

Go get that recipe! Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes | How Sweet It Is.

Living Room Pallet Frame

October 6, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Love! Pallets are very popular, and the rustic look that this one gives the living room is just fabulous. Love this creative way to display photos! See it at PB&J stories: Living Room Pallet Frame.

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares photos of the work of her reader Jana. The tablerunner Jana created is, as Mary points out, a masterpiece of Schwalm whitework. You can see lots more photos and learn a bit … Read More...

Vote your ‘root’ at Spoonflower

October 6, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

This week’s fabric design contest at Spoonflower Fabric is all about root vegetables. Yes, carrots, beets, potatoes, that sort of thing. It’s an unusual theme yet there are 181 entries this week. Go HERE to browse swatches and vote for … Read More...

Road Sign Fence – Instructable

October 6, 2011 by Minnie

I don’t know why I love old road signs but I do. I covet them. I would totally have this fence if I could but it’s really not that easy to get old road signs. Or if it is, I … Read More...

Black Cat Cheese Ball

October 6, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

So perfect for a Halloween appetizer, and yet, so very cute. Learn to make a Black Cat Cheese Ball HERE at Hungry Happenings, whom I shall dub the Queen of crafty Halloween food.

Embroidery Tutorial: Embroidered felt flowers

October 6, 2011 by Denise Felton

Bronwyn of Red Brolly shares her patterns and technique for making these charming stitched felt flowers. They’re great, she says, “for displays, bouquets, brooches, hat pins and decorating your bags and purses.” A more detailed tute is forthcoming, but you … Read More...

Last Minute knit-Felted Jack O Lantern

October 6, 2011 by Linda Lanese

This is a darling little pumpkin for you to knit and felt for Halloween from “All Free Knitting”. Unlike carved pumpkins, this little guy felted pumpkin will last for years and years. After knitting the designer suggest you use a … Read More...

Cake Theater! New Site for Cake Decorators

October 6, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Submit your cake and be a star! Check out this new site to showcase creative cakes, Cake Theater. For professionals, for hobbyists, for lurkers, for everyone, Cake Theater was created to offer a place that’s “well-organized, easy to use, … Read More...

Freebie: Halloween printable ‘Mom and son’

October 6, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Get ready for Halloween with this charming Halloween Greeting Card printable featuring a mom and son all set for trick-or-treating. This adorable graphic isn’t just for paper crafts—it can be easily transferred to fabric, making it perfect for a fun … Read More...

Inspiration: Joetta Maue

October 6, 2011 by Denise Felton

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. So it is especially fitting that Joetta Maue has shared an open letter to a friend who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The letter combines Joetta’s words with images of her embroidered works … Read More...

How to make a Halloween Wreath

October 6, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Heather of the blog The Sewing Loft sent in a link to her unique take on a Halloween wreath. See how to make a recycled t-shirt Halloween wreath with spider web accents.

Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check … Read More...

Pin-did challenge at The Modern Marigold

October 6, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Amanda at The Modern Marigold has issued a Pinterest challenge to take all those dreams of what you want to make some day and turn them into reality. She explains her mandate,

Short, sweet, simple: every week, DO something from

Free pattern: Chewbacca softie

October 6, 2011 by Denise Felton

The free pattern for this adorable Chewbacca softie is ready for you at draw! pilgrim. Stitch up a few for the little (or big) Star Wars fans on your Christmas list. Get the pattern. He is the perfect … Read More...

Holiday Ornament Pillow by Debbie Grifka

October 6, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

This is a cleverly designed pillow. Maker Debbie Grifka used a simple ornament design in white, then repeated the ornament pattern for the quilting. This project is part of the Quilting Arts Gifts Holiday 2011/2012 issue. Stefanie of Sew … Read More...