Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shares a two part tutorial showing how to create a beautiful saree blouse from scratch. Part 1 shows her pattern draft and how she arrived at her measurements. Part 2 shows how to sew … Read More...
Freebie: Victorian Borders Download
Download some lovely Victorian, scrolls, flourishes and borders for free from Dover Publishing. Click here to download.
-Heather
Rebatching Soap
I came across another tutorial about rebatching soap written by Anne-Marie Faiola of Brambleberry (aka The Soap Queen). Check it out on The Soap Bar blog.
Quilt-Along packs charm
Hey, get yourself over to That Girl…That Quilt because Jennifer is hosting That Quilt-Along. Week one gives you a supply list and the type and size quilt you will be making. All you need is one charm Pack (pre-cut … Read More...
DIY Ricotta
Learn to make your own ricotta cheese HERE at Chow.
Making seed packets
Making cute seed packets is fun and it’s nice to make such a practical thing yourself. We let a bunch of our garden plants just go to seed this year so We had about a million tons of coriander, some … Read More...
Free applique design: Thanks
The November applique design in Benita Skinner‘s Words of Inspiration & Celebration series is Thanks — timely in the USA and meaningful no matter where you live. Get the free download from Victoriana Quilt Designs.
Doughnut Acorns
Learn how to make doughnut acorns HERE at Just My Delicious. A perfect Fall treat. (Translation tool in right sidebar.) And PS for the lazy or time-pressed (like me), these can be made with store-bought pop ’ems. Check it … Read More...
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
Pumpkin pie. In milkshake form. Yum. Find the recipe for pumpkin pie milkshakes HERE at Chasing Fireflies.
National Sandwich Day
How did I miss National Sandwich Day? Thank goodness for Savor the Thyme for setting me straight. Find a roundup of ridiculously tempting sandwiches HERE at Savor the Thyme shared by bloggers from across the country. I had a hard … Read More...
Pilgrim Ships
These ships are so cool…since they give new use to the Coffee Sleeves and Stirrers many of us (ehem…coffee- weakness of mine)have so much of! Visit 4 Crazy Kings for the how to…these would make a great Kids Thanksgiving table … Read More...
Twisted Trees
This Twisted Tree craft would make great fall wall decor for either your classroom or in your home! Visit we heart art to see how its done! Found via {The Craft Crow}
Autumn Napkin Rings
Crystal Clear shows you how to make these cute Fall napkin rings out of felt. Enjoy this little project with your children!
How to make a recycled paint chip magnet
These are so beautiful-just like tiny bits of minimal art. See how to make paint chip magnets over at this post Mahka Crafts.
DIY: Tension-ease Infusion
Herbal therapies can help eliminate a number of issues, including Tension Headaches. Learn how to whip up an easy lavender & peppermint infused oil that will help you relax & recuperate on Lilith’s Apothecary blog.
Old Window Art for Thanksgiving
If you are one of those stop on the side of the road to rescue an otherwise destined for the garbage pile piece of something or another… fear not! You are not alone! There are crafters all over the planet … Read More...
Tutorial: Poinsettia throw pillow
Tristin from Spartan Living shows how to make a pretty poinsettia throw pillow for the holidays. She was inspired by a similar pillow at Pottery Barn. Their version cost $29, but she made hers for just $3. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s sweater from an adult sweater
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how easy it is to make a child’s sweater out of an adult sweater. This is a quick and inexpensive way to make cold-weather clothes for your kids. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Embellish a cardigan with lace & felt applique
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree kicks off her Embellish Knits month with a tutorial showing how she updated a thrift store cardigan with some lace trim and appliqued felt leaves. She also took in the sides and arms … Read More...
Free pattern: Shoo Fly quilt
Amanda from Lark Crafts shares the pattern for this Shoo Fly quilt featured on the front cover of the book Color Your Cloth: A Quilter’s Guide to Dyeing and Patterning Fabric by Malka Dubrawsky. Go to the post, then … Read More...