This is the cutest project from Country Living. The instructions are easy and your child will have a one-of-a-kind Trick-or-Treat Tote. Get over to Country Living and check out all their holiday crafts.
New Schwalm designs from JMD
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has just released five new embroidery patterns you’re going to love. She says,
… Read More...The style is Schwalm Needlework which was originally from Germany a few centuries ago. My designs are focused around elements found
New educational materials from Art Needlepoint
Things are hopping over at The Art Needlepoint Company. First, Doreen Finkel tells me, they’ve launched a new online subscription series. She says,
… Read More...Attaining Predictable Results…is a revolutionary concept for Needlepoint. If you would like to attain predictable results
Tutorial: Stamped T-Shirt
Chevrons are really on trend right now in crafting and on clothes. So why not combine the two with a cute stamped chevron pattern shirt? Eat Sleep Make has directions for turning a plain old kitchen sponge into a cool … Read More...
Apple Tower
This tower of apples is such a simple, yet stunning party decoration. Find the how-tos HERE at Disney Baby, by One Charming Party.
DIY: Air Freshener
I couldn’t resist this one, as we have a Newfoundland too. This recipe is the solution for dogs who manage to smell up the room, or frankly, any room in need of a bit of freshening. But remember, spray the … Read More...
Princess Lunch
Gasp! If cheese came in pink sparkle, then maybe, just maybe, my daughter would eat it. Love this princess sandwich. Make it HERE at Canadian Family. By Jill of Meet the Dubiens.
Edible Apple Cups
So cozy and perfect for Fall, but my favorite is the cinnamon stick straw. Brilliant. Find the how-tos to make apple cups HERE at How Does She?.
Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats
Aaaaah, so that’s the clever way to make these look just like candy corn… and on a party straw no less. Make Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats HERE at Glorious Treats.
Tutorial: Stretch pencil skirt, 2 lengths in one
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curl shows how to make a pencil skirt out of stretch knit fabric. Not only is it easy to sew, but the foldover waistband gives you the choice of wearing it long or short. Wear … Read More...
Free pattern: Skinny cords for toddlers
Jessica from Running With Scissors got so many comments about the toddler skinny cords she made that she went and created a free pattern for us. The have curved patch pockets on the front, and a faux fly (but with … Read More...
Apple Cake with Fork-Decorated Frosting
Have I mentioned how I love Fall? Oh right, about 1 jillion times. But I love Fall. Apples and cinnamon and nutmeg… And making everything look rustic. Not sure precisely why “rustic” and “Fall” are connected, but I am happy … Read More...
Tutorial: Carved Bear
One of the projects I got to do at my Christi Friesen class was a carved and articulated piece – we used ribbon or wire for our joints – made from Sculpey Ultralight. Sculpey has a video tutorial by Christi … Read More...
Yarn-Wrapped Bangles
Imagine the possibilities from this creative idea! Coordinate colors and these bangles made by Jen and Shannon at Eat Sleep Make are the perfect way to finish your perfect ensemble!
Tutorial: How to clean and oil your sewing machine
To keep your machine happy and running smoothly, you need to give it a good cleaning and oiling every now and then. If you’ve neve done it before, Ashley from Make It and Love It tells you what to do. … Read More...
Sewing Tuesday: Stranded stuffie felt starfish Tutorial
Holly the host of “holloughby” was walking her dog on the beach in the UK when she came across a large deceased Starfish. She felt sad and hoped the Starfish died of old age and left behind many other grandchildren … Read More...
Tutorial: Temari basics
Wilma of Empress Wu Designs covers the basics of temari. If you’re interested in trying your hand at this beautiful, traditional Japanese craft, be sure to see her tutorial.
DIY: Homemade “Petroleum Jelly” (Bee Balm!)
If ever there was an antidote to the shorter days of fall, this fabulous looking bee balm is it. Use this instead of petroleum jelly, and you’ll find the uses are endless! Madeleine from NZ Ecochick shares her secrets here… Read More...
Tutorial: Kid-friendly fabric napkins
Cherie from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make kid-friendly fabric napkins. She made some from recycled knit fabric and others from flannel, and compared the absorbancy of the two fabrics. (Turns out the knit soaked up … Read More...
Free pattern: Appley Dappley Pillow Cover
I love perusing Helen’s free pattern page at Bustle and Sew. Her Appley Dappley Pillow / Cushion cover is perfect for fall decorating. Go HERE to get the free pattern.
Image credit: Bustle and Sew