I found two potholder tutorials at Prudent Baby as part of their Sewing Machine Double Down contest; posted Dec 29, 2010 and Jan 05, 2011. Though out too late for Christmas presents last year, consider making some this … Read More...
Tutorial: Pink scarf for breast cancer awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and to help spread the word about the importance of early detection, Kim from Craftaphile shares a tutorial for making her Hope Scarf. The pink scarf from jersey knit fabric is quick, simple project … Read More...
Get it now: Wrap Apron Dress pattern discount and giveaway
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest celebrates the release of her new Apron Wrap Dress for little girls with a discount and a giveaway. Through October 21, 2011 you can get it for 30% off. (Coupon code: INTRO30). And if you visit … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric take-out box
Mad Cat Art Studio shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a fabric gift box shaped like take-out boxes. But instead of left overs from the night’s yummy meal out, you can use this box to … Read More...
Lighted Black Grapevine Pumpkin
You’ve seen them in the stores and the catalogs, and now you can make your own with some help from Jen over at 100 Directions. Make this beautiful project from scratch this Halloween! Black grape vine pumpkin with lights tutorial
Quilt photo ornament, a how-to
Maria Charbonneaux at AllPeopleQuilt.com shares how to make a Christmas card using a photo of one of your quilts. Click HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: AllPeopleQuilt.com
Newsy: Sew to Swap book
Nova at a cuppa and a catch up shares some great news – she’s in the book Sew to Swap: Quilting Projects
to Exchange Online and by Mail by Chrissie Grace.
Free pattern and tutorial : Matryoshka Russian ornament
Danielle of My Sparkle shares the pattern and tutorial for an adorable matryoshka ornament. Use one as a door hanger. Or a gift tie-on. Or make up a lot of them in different colors and have an all-matryoshka Christmas tree. … Read More...
Newsy: Pat Sloan designing fabric for Moda
Lissa at Moda the Cutting Table announced Tuesday Pat Sloan (one of my quilting idols) is in the process of designing a fabric line for Moda. She added,
Her line will debut at Spring Quilt Market in Kansas City.
I … Read More...
Tutorial: No-So Fabric Scrap Boas
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a fluffy, fringe-y boa from fabric scraps, no sewing required. She shows them made from … Read More...
Reversible Cable Scarf Free Pattern and Video
Made with bulky yarn and size 10 needles, this 6′ 6″ scarf will almost knit itself. And, the cables are reversible.
Click on over HERE to see the video and get the free pattern at the RosMadeMe Blog!
Specific to … Read More...
Giveaway: Sugar Hill fat quarter stack, plus Sew What You Love book
Tanya Whelan from Grand Revival Design celebrates the upcoming release of her Sugar Hill fabric line by giving away a stack of these gorgeous new prints. The giveaway includes 24 fat quarters from her new line, along with a signed … Read More...
Giveaway: $25 to Skye Reve Fabrics
Sky Reve Fabrics is giving away a gift certficate to their store over atMaureen Cracknell Handmade The winner of their giveaway will get $25 to spend on gorgeous designer prints. Go to Maureen Cracknell for the giveaway. (Deadline … Read More...
Local Artisans: Honey Bee Gourds
Gourd art is around 365 days of the year, but in the fall is when we see them the most. Farmer’s markets, craft fairs and art shows. We had a beautiful weekend here in southeast Wisconsin about a week ago. … Read More...
Autumn Leaves Cross Stitch Pattern
I was mowing the grass today – yes, a little late for my part of the world, but we let it go to seed to save on supplies (that’s our story every year and we stick to it religiously). It … Read More...
Free Pattern – Snowflake Cowl
K
nit up this and other free patterns using Cascade’s gorgeous yarns. Check out their free patterns HERE
Made with Cascade 220 Sport, and designed by Patti Walters.
Looking to buy your Yarn online? Check out these online yarn specials.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Trick or Treat Bag
Sierra from Blue Robin Cottage guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffle-fabulous trick or treat bag. Very cute!! Get the tute.
[photo from Blue Robin Cottage on Eighteen25]
Tutorial: Vintage-y tab front tee
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows how to make her Vintage-y Tab Front Tee. This is such a cute top!! She alters a basic t-shirt pattern to add a contrast yoke and a button tab. She uses the Ottobre Design Creative … Read More...
Tutorial: Orange fur hat just like DJ Lance
Just Crafty Enough shows how to make an orange fur hat, just like the one that DJ Lance wears. If you’ve got a Yo Gabba Gabba fan in your house, this would make an awesome Halloween costume! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece pumpkin Halloween decor
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute fleece pumpkins. The flat softies are quilted and lightly stuffed to give dimension. You can lean them against a wall or mantel, or sew … Read More...