Amy of LucyKate Crafts shares a fab find: stitchable wood pendants!! I’m dying to get my hands on some of these! Amy notes that they’re intended for cross-stitch, but any kind of stitching would be lovely. Maybe a beaded monogram. … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Jelly Roll Floor Cushion with adaptations
Susan from Living with Punks shows the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)Floor Cushion that she made. She followed the tutorial by Pink Please over at Moda Bake Shop, but with some adaptations along the way. Among the changes are the bottom … Read More...
Sewing Pattern :Wearable blanket or sleep sack for baby
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wearable blanket or sleep sack for a baby. Made from fleece, it keeps baby snug and warm while she sleeps. And unlike … Read More...
Free pattern: Graceful Kelly Bag
Lisa from U Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Graceful Kelly bag. It’s made to go with the Grace Kelly purse frame available from her shop. Inside the bag is a row of pockets with … Read More...
Paint Stick Scarecrow
This is actually one of my projects. I made this several years ago, but unfortunately left him out in the elements last winter and he was done for in the spring. Time to make another one! Here’s the tutorial if … Read More...
Free Pattern – Ruffled Scarf
I’m not a fan of scarves, as you know, but as I know, you are! When I found this ripply, kinky, curly, ruffly creation this morning in my inbox, well, here you have it!
It’s touted as a skill building … Read More...
Did Someone Say “Free Yarn?”
6 Ways to win! Go over to t he Nobleknits Blog to find out how to score some free yarn. Please read, this isn’t a CraftGossip giveaway, you have to click on the link below to have a chance … Read More...
Tutorial: Scallop Flower Headband
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her pretty Scallop Flower Headband. The headband is made out of decorative elastic, and the flower embellishment from scraps of fabric. Get the tutorial.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
Looking … Read More...
It’s Christmas Time at Knit Picks!
KnitPicks has rolled out these awesome patterns, also in the form of kits to make your home sparkle this holiday season.
On the left, Winter Wonderland, HERE and on the right, Hearthwarming Stockings.
Speaking of KnitPicks, I scored two … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tote Bag
Looking for a cute tote bag to take your books to the library or carry home your groceries? Why not stamp one! Find instructions for this cute tote bag over at the Stampington and Co. site.
-Heather
Tutorial: My Little Butterfly Infant Romper
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how she made her My Little Butterfly Infant Romper. This is such a sweet little dress!! It’s open at the front, with edges trimmed in contrast-y ruffles. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s vest with mitten pockets from an adult sweatshirt
Tara from comfy & pretty shows how she refashioned an adult-sized sweatshirt into a little boy’s vest with mitten pockets on the front. The original sweatshirt had a zipper all the way down the front, but her clever cutting avoided … Read More...
Free pattern: Sock rag doll with separate sleeper and hat
CreateBabyStuff.com shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this soft and sweet rag doll out of a sock. The tutorial also shows how to make a sleeper and hat for the doll to wear. The doll body is made … Read More...
40+ Martha Stewart Decorative Paint Line Projects
Back in September several bloggers, including myself, participated in a product testing campaign for Martha Stewart new paint line and associated products. There are over 40 projects listed here, so be sure to peruse all the different tutorials! 40+ Martha … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt stadium cushion
This is perfect timing with football season in full swing, well I suppose you can use stadium cushion year round for all sorts of sporting events. See the awesome tutorial Jane sent in to her blog Maiden Jane where she … Read More...
Simple Fruit and Herb Placecards
Find four, simple (some may say, “real” simple) ideas for using fruit and herbs as placecards HERE at Real Simple.
Beer in Food Flavors
I’m pretty sure if my husband spots this, he’ll advocate an all-beer diet. Rachael Ray has collected some beers that have flavors or food, such as PB and J or spicy chili. Find the roundup with brewery links HERE.
Free pattern: Toddler’s fitted hat to keep the ears warm
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s hat out of knit fabric. The sides come down far enough to cover their little ears, and it fits snug enough that no straps or ties … Read More...
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M and M Turkey Favors
Find step-by-steps to make sweet, giggle-worthy turkey favors from M and Ms HERE at The Party Animal.
Purchase thanksgiving fall-themed m&ms
here.