I keep throwing away my eggshells, never once thinking that they could have a future as a ghost! These little eggshell ghosts are adorable and your children can come up with creative ways to make the ghosts faces. Head on … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible patchwork table runner
Nima at Made To Treasure shows how she made this reversible patchwork table runner. If you look closely, you’ll see she used some Christmas fabric on this one, but you could use whatever you like for your home. I love … Read More...
Freebie: Black Cat with Moon at Graphics Fairy
Karen at The Graphics Fairy commented on the border surrounding this Halloween-themed cat and moon graphic. She calls it checkerboard, I call it patchwork, only ’cause I’m a quilter and could see this as a darling wall hanging or table … Read More...
Cute Little Siren Cross Stitch Pattern
A cute little siren that reminds me of the Little Mermaid. I loved that movie – I watched it with kids I was baby-sitting and they loved to watch it over and over again. The first time I saw it, … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Tiny Halloween Witch
Blackwork Halloween Pumpkin
Spider-y Things
These simple but very effective Spider Napkin Rings would be a big hit for any Halloween party, especially with school age kids. I actually like spiders and am trying to think of other ways I can use this pattern. Would … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew candy corn pom pom tee
Heather from 60Minute Housewife shows how she made a fun candy corn shirt for her daughter for Halloween. She created the candy corn out of craft store pom poms. Cute! She used hot glue to attach all of the pom … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Mystery Critters, plus a free pattern
Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew shows the art dolls she made for her Mystery Critters swap. These little dolls are SOOO cute!! The mermaid and turtle dolls were both made from the same basic pattern. (The mermaid doll has … Read More...
Project: Stamped Halloween Treat Bag
Lawn Fawn shares a how to Youtube video for making a fun stamped Halloween Treat Bag. I love the Polaroid stamp!
-Heather
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Free hand-embroidery patterns
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid-sized chef’s hat
Smurfing Time shows how to make a kid-sized chef’s hat. This would be so much fun for a child to wear while playing kitchen, or perhaps when helping prepare real food in the big kitchen. Get the tute.
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Quick Thanksgiving Candle Centerpiece
With all the cooking and planning for Thanksgiving, sometimes the décor gets left until last. If you have pretty napkins and a jar candle, you’re good to go for this Thanksgiving candle centerpiece.
The fun thing about this candle … Read More...
Free embroidery design from UT
This awesome design is free from Urban Threads through Sunday, October 23, in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats. Download it now.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy and … Read More...
October theme is dresses at Piece Bee
Gone Aussie Quilting made this block for the Piece Bee With You quilting bee. The theme this month is dresses; she pieced together a little girl on a swing. I recognize the fabric she’s sitting on, I have some in … Read More...
Free Pattern – Felted Blue Jean Purse
With fall right around the corner, bags are in! And even better – FREE patterns for bags you can customize and knit yourself.
Check out this felted Blue Jean Purse as well as all the other bags over at FreeKnittingPatterns.com!
DIY Pumpkin Harvest Soap – Halloween Project
Another great soap recipe shared with me by Christine from Lather & Lotions . Spiced pumpkin fragrance oil
mmmm I have never smelt it before looks like it would smell yummy. I can imagine how creamy and soft the lather … Read More...
Forked Eyeball Donuts
Eeew. Something about eyeballs and the fork makes me shudder. Make forked eyeball donut holes HERE at Family Fun.
Tutorial: Let’s Do Brunch hostess apron
Sew4Home continues their Hostess Apron Comback series with a tutorial showing how to make their Let’s Do Brunch hostess apron. The body of the apron is sheer, with a printed cotton hem and waistband. The two pockets have a triangular … Read More...
Tutorial for the Red Lilyish Flower Cane
Here’s a lovely flower cane tutorial from Kael Mijoy. Her pictures are great and she goes into some details on how to put the background in so that you have less distortion in reducing the cane.
Check out this book … Read More...