Knit Picks has a new line of yarns called Special Reserve. The first in that line is called Sugar Bunny. It’s a mix of 80% merino wool and 20% angora (I’m going with Angora rabbit rather than goat), and … Read More...
Pretty Decoupaged Pumpkins
Ohhh so pretty! I love this twist on the traditional pumpkin. Flowers and birds give these pumpkins new life and make a great fall decoration. See the tutorial — Funky Decoupaged Pumpkins | {Fun.kyti.me}.
Candy Corn Cupcakes on a Stick
My adoration of foods on sticks needn’t be repeated yet again (guess I just did, hmmm.) So naturally, I didn’t have to think twice before linking to these candy corn cupcakes on a stick from Hoosier Homemade, especially as … Read More...
Halloween Party Ideas
…A whole slew of them. Check out the details of this Halloween bash HERE at Domestic Charm. Find the printables at Snowcone and Lollipop Designs, and find party supplies, such as fondant cupcake toppers, cupcake wrappers and straws … Read More...
Winter Is Coming!
It sure is, and what better way to celebrate our winter wonderland than with these mittens!
Crafted from fingering weight yarn (Knit Picks Pallet) this adult mittens pattern is a steal!
What’s behind Sunni’s Ruby Hex quilt
Sunni at Love Affair With My Brother shares her secret for dealing with a finicky sewing machine. She vacuums her Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) before using them. That’s right. Something else. This quilt she calls Ruby Hex started out as … Read More...
Inspiration: Puss In Boots fat quarter
I want it, I need it, This and That From Japan has it. What is it? A fat quarter of fairy tale Puss In Boots Japanese cotton fabric. Sigh. See more photos and get purchasing info here.
Sewing Pattern: Fisherboy gathered shorts with cuffs
Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make her Fisherboy Shorts – long shorts that are gathered on to cuffs at the hem. Her tutorial shows how to alter a basic shorts pattern, and then how to sew it … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make and insert piping
Contrasting piping is a good way to add a pop of color to a sewing project, though the selection of prepackaged piping at the fabric store tends to be less than inspiring. Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness is … Read More...
Tutorial: She Wears Flowers embellished cardigan
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Tater Tots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her She Wears Flowers embellished cardigan. She started with a plain cardigan and added a bouquet of colorful dimensional fabric flowers. … Read More...
Technique: Winter Effects with Permanent Markers
Visit Blockheads Stamps for some cool tips on using permanent markers (such as Copic) and a blender pen for cool winter effects like a snowy background.
-Heather
Mod Podged Halloween Blocks
Amy Anderson, the queen of Mod Podge
and one of my BFFs 😉 made these awesome looking decorations for Halloween. She’ll show you how she did it on her blog – Mod Podge Rocks! DIY Mod Podged Halloween blocks.
UT pattern sale
An awesome announcement from Urban Threads’ e-newsletter:
… Read More...With Halloween just a month away (yay!), you might be needing some creepy-cool embroidery designs. Spooky Sale to the rescue! Pick up some haunted and fallish favorites on sale this weekend — just
Tutorial: Little boy’s football tee with mock shoulder pads
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a football-inspired shirt for a little boy. The appliqued numbers and mock shoulder pads look just like a grown-up jersey, but they’re sewn … Read More...
Giveaway: Children at Play half-yard bundle
Head over to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to get yourself entered into her giveaway for a half-yard bundle of the new Children at Play line by Sarah Jane. The bundle is offered by Cotton Blossom Farm and includes seven half-yard … Read More...
Tutorial: Military and Lace dress for litte girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her little girl’s Military and Lace dress. She used a lightweight khaki sweater knit for the body of her dress, with accents in gathered sheer … Read More...
Project: Halloween Book Boxes
I love the odd and funky stamps used to make these boxes! Find instructions to make these cool stamped book boxes from Vanessa Spencer over at Stampington and Co.
-Heather
Pewter Craft goes to…
Emily C.! Thank you all for playing. I have three new books from Lark Jewelry & Beading to share with you soon. Look for my reviews of Ring a Day, Dimensional Bead Embroidery
, and Color, Texture & Casting … Read More...
Tutorial: Jack-o-lantern trick or treat bag
Lauren shows how to make a Jack-o-lantern bag over at her blog, Adventures of Lauren. It’d be just the thing for the kids to use for all of their trick or treating candy. Get the tutorial.
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Fall Button Branch
This beautiful piece of art was constructed completely with buttons. I love all the colors of fall! This is pretty enough for adults and easy enough for kids. Check it out at Meet the Dubiens — fall button branch.