Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares a new Stashbustin’ Ornament in her weekly series–a sweet and easy angel face. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.
Pattern and tutorial: Mooshy Belly Bunny
Chez Beeper Bebe shares the pattern and tutorial for creating Mooshy Belly Bunny from recycled materials. Perfect in every way. And she says this little softie can be made in just an hour–a quick gift for a wee one on … Read More...
Freebie | Mini File Folder Album Template
This is on oldie but definitely a goodie! Download this mini file folder pocket template from Memory Makers magazine, and learn how to use it to make a cute mini album.
UPDATE: Making Memories Magazine is no longer around, … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | DIY Washi Tape
There are so many different approaches to making your own washi tape! Christine Newman aka Listgirl shares a tutorial and free template for making your own tape using address labels. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Freebie: Owl Lover Calendar 2012
I love freebies especially as the holidays draw near. Check out the Owl Lover Calendar 2012. You can pick images for a particular month or go with a pre-made one. Shivani from My Owl Barn created the calendar by … Read More...
If This Tardis is Knocking….
This cool post comes to is via Hancock’s House of Happy and as a super scifi geek, it makes me giggle.
Hanging Ornament Project
Tutorial: Ladybug softie
Amy Adams of LucyKateCrafts guest posts a tutorial on whip up for creating this adorable tiny ladybug softie. Go to the post for the pattern and instructions.
Noel Ornament Pattern
Penguins! It’s All About The Penguins
Tutorial: Ryan’s Holiday Ribbon block
Ryan at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts shows how to make his Holiday Ribbon Block, (photo left). Each finished block measures 12 1/2″ square. Make 16, join them together in rows of four, add a border and you will … Read More...
Art Deco Inspiration
Freebie: Stampmaker Negatives
Free pattern: Tatted earrings
Yarnplayer shares her pattern for these lovely tatted earrings. Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.
A Sublime birthday celebration
Jenny Hart is celebrating the tenth birthday of Sublime Stitching with a big fabric sale. Hurry to take advantage of it. Sale prices expire at midnight (Central USA time) on October 16. She’s also sharing this rockin embroidery pattern. For … Read More...
Sly Cat and more available at PatternSpot.com
Lisa at C&T Publishing blog reminded me to return to the PatternSpot.com. Click HERE to read How about some freebies?. She highlighted the free patterns in her post, but they sell a ton of them too. Either way … Read More...
Free pattern and tute: Autumn wall hanging
Pat Sloan interviews Aurifil Designer of the Month Marianne Byrne-Goarin at Aurifil Buzz. Enjoy Marianne’s warm personality, revel in bunches of great photos of her gorgeous felt applique and embroidery, and grab a free design and tutorial for creating … Read More...
Apiculture
I have always been fascinated with bee-keeping. From a distance. I enjoy reading about it – one of my favorite books is The Secret Life of Bees. Our neighbor raises bees and I enjoy eating the fruits of his … Read More...
N is for Noel
“Room Service” Gift Idea
Here’s why I like this “Room Service” deliver-a-meal gift idea from stylebaggage: Giving a meal to someone (new baby? family woes? just a lot going on?) is such a lovely and often necessary gift idea, but so often the … Read More...