Anna of Mochimochi blog has put together a new cross-stitch chart set just in time to stitch for holiday gifts. She says,
… Read More...The Forest Friends collection comes with charts for three little designs that will each fit into a 3″
DIY Cornucopia
Tutorial: Turkman stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is Turkman stitch. See the tute on SharonB’s Pin Tangle blog.
Tutorial: Half apron with a casing waist
Sew4Home shows how to make a half apron that uses a cord pulled through a casing to make the waist. Coordinating trim edges the pockets. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Candy Corn Coolers
Find the recipe for these sweet candy corn coolers HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. It’s dessert, drink and Thanksgiving all in one.
Freebie: November Creativity Prompts
Jill at a Matter of Memories has prepared these free prompts for scrapping in November. Click here to go to the download.
Pumpkin Pie but Not Pie
Doesn’t this pumpkin pie look delicious? But it’s not pie. Find out what it is and how to (easily) make it HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Tutorial: The Mama Ruffle Scarf
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make The Mama Ruffle Scarf. It’s a grown-up version of the Button Ruffle Scarf she posted recently. For the mama version, she removed the buttons and lengthened the scarf to give more … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn slip-on shoes into princess slippers
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how she added a folded ribbon bow to her daughter’s slip-on shoes and turned them into princess slippers. It’s an easy no-sew project that can be completed in just 20 minutes. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Terrariums
There are a ton of different kinds of terrariums you can make. They are pretty easy to do and make a nice gift or a center piece of even something to sit on your depressing cubicle desk.
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Got Chickens – Painted Tile
Do you remember when I introduced you to Renee at Kudos Kitchen and all of her amazing painted tiles? In this “got chickens?” post, Renee shoots a couple of short videos as well as providing step by step photos … Read More...
DIY: Rebatching Soap
Michelle Gilbert-Hoskin, owner and creative director of Sarva Natural Artisan Soaps, created a tutorial showing how to rebatch soap and it has been posted on the Essential U blog. This is a great way to use soap scraps and … Read More...
Tutorial: Cozy button wrap
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to make a cozy button wrap for the cold weather ahead. I love this! Get the how-to.
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Time Bomb Ice
Remember waaaaay back when I posted on how to make crystal clear ice? Well, more fun with ice from Alcademics. This time, food coloring is trapped by ice to slowly turn your cocktail black. I know this is … Read More...
Floss when you travel
Jenny Hart shares a reader’s tip for traveling with embroidery: A dental-floss container will carry your thread neatly and cut it easily — no scissors issues in the airport! Get the details from Jenny’s Sublime Stitching blog post.
How to use holographic threads
Kreinik Thread Blog shares readers’ ideas for using its awesome line of holographic threads. See the list.
Tutorial: Managing corners in drawn-thread work
Meri of Agulhas da Meri shows us her trick for avoiding excess fabric at the corners of drawn-thread work. See her excellent photo tutorial.
Tutorials: Crazy-quilting for beginners
Pam Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs is posting a series of articles for newbie crazy-quilters. Even if you’re experienced in this needleart, you may enjoy a refresher. Articles so far:
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Working on a Foundation
How to Make Fondant
Check out The Crafty Penguin for a tutorial on how to make fondant, the first in a four-part tiered cake making series. You’ll find step-by-step photos with the recipe, too. Very important, since the texture is so important in … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished sweater arm warmers
Megan from Brassy Apple shares a tutorial on her blog for making these super cute arm warmers. They’re made from the arms of recycled sweaters, with ribbons and embellishments to make them girl-fabulous. Get the tute.
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