Quilt me Happy! shows how she blocks a quilt. Blocking or squaring a quilt comes in after the three layers are quilted but before the binding is sewn on. She said she doesn’t bother doing this step on small quilts, … Read More...
BOO! Gum Advent Calendar
Count down the last 12 days until Halloween and freshen your breath. Learn to make these uber-cute gum Halloween advent calendar (from a pack of Trident, or, little square ghosts, so clever) HERE at pharMA.
Tutorial: Straight skirt to A-line skirt pattern alteration
Gertie’s New Blog For Better Sewing shows how to alter a pattern for a basic straight skirt to turn it into an A-line skirt. One slash and pivot removes the darts at the waist of the straight skirt and adds … Read More...
Googly Eyed Pretzel Bark
Everywhere I look, treats are looking back. Make this adorable, oh-so-Halloween-perfect, spooky eyes pretzel bark HERE at Cookies and Cups.
Frankenstein Rice Krispies Treats
Can’t go wrong with Rice Krispies Treats, sticks and monsters. Learn to make Rice Krispies Treats Frankensteins HERE at Snackpicks, courtesy of Kim from the Celebration Shoppe.
Make Your Own- Connect the Dots with Leaves
My Kids Make has a great idea of using collected leaves to make your own Connect the Dots! You can change the number range that you use depending on the age and skill level … Read More...
Busy Bag Craft- Cupcakes!
For my daughter’s 5th birthday, we had a baking party where the kids all got to decorate their own cupcakes! Why not have a craft where they can do this all the time! Crafty Couple got the original idea from… Read More...
Fall and Apples Themed Lesson Plan and Crafts!
Are you looking to teach your child about Fall and Apples? Don’t worry, The Nature of Grace has it all planned out for you! She has so much information for a full week’s worth of lessons and crafts in one … Read More...
Shape Snake
I had previously posted about the Busy Bag Series that Crafty Couple is doing. The basic idea is to create a bag of fun things for your child to do during times when you would like them to be ‘occupied’. … Read More...
Tutorial: Round n Round pieced throw pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make their Round n’ Round pieced throw pillow. The patchwork pillow is finished off with piping all around. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
A thread tutorial
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread compares two embroidery threads–floche and coton a broder–and explains their uses. Check out her tute.
Tutorial: Framed spool holder from inexpensive materials
Sarah from SewKnits shows how to make a framed spool holder out of inexpensive materials. It’s made from a picture frame, so it hangs easily on your wall. A bit of paint and some decorative paper make it pretty. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn pom-poms
Michelle of Wee Folk Art shares instructions for making yarn pom-poms–an embellishment of a million uses! She showcases the tutorial as part of her Newbie Knitting series, but nearly any stitcher will find it handy. Her instructions cover using both … Read More...
Tutorial: Add layered long sleeves to a short-sleeved tee
Jen from My Own Road shows how to make a long-sleeved layered tee for winter out of summer’s short-sleeved shirts. Great idea!! This easy addition extends the life of a child’s favorite shirt for another season. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Candy Corn Madeleines
Add another treat to the “can I turn this into candy corn?” mix: Madeleines! Make candy corn striped madeleines HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Halloween Favors from Wrapped Candy
Turn store-bought candy into Halloween goodies with these packaging ideas from Make the Best of Everything. Naturally, I’m partial to the eyeballs.
Felt Vampire Bat Napkin Ring Tutorial
This is a project that the kids could help you with for a Halloween get together. This tutorial is quick and fun for the entire family. The Vampire Bat Napkin Ring and tutorial is designed by Noreen Doll and posted … Read More...
Monster Eyes Candy Favors
And one more Pinterest find… Monster eyes candy favors! Love this simple idea. Find the how-tos HERE at it is what it is.
Free pattern: Baby Boy Button Up Shirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Baby Boy Button Up. The itty-bitty button up shirt was part of entry in the Boys! challenge (Week 3) in Project Run & Play. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod glittery peacock tee
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar blogs at iLoveToCreate, showing how she made this glitter-awesome peacock t-shirt for her niece. I love the mod shape of the peacock feathers! The teardrop shapes are cut from glittered heat … Read More...