Did you know Betty Crocker has templates and instructions for decorating a bunch of creative cakes? I didn’t. And I promise they didn’t even pay me to yak about them, I just happened upon this collection. Find cake decorating how-tos … Read More...
How to make a recycled rolled newspaper sword and bandanna skirt
This post over at Alphamom was posted for Talk like a pirate Day but I think both of the tutorials would make great costume element for Halloween. Pop on over to this link to see how to make a rolled … Read More...
Tutorial: Chunkier fabric watchband
Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a new fabric wristband for a watch. It’s made from a wide strip of fabric for a chunkier look. So pretty! And because the watch … Read More...
Donate to Breast Cancer Research and Win!
Celeste Smith is holding a giveaway on her blog for those who donate in her stepmother’s name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Leave her a comment if you make a donation, and she will enter your name into … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn short-sleeved summer tees into long-sleeved winter wear
Mandy from Sugar Bee – Craft Edition shows how she made these warm t-shirts for her daughters’ fall wardrobes. She started with short-sleeved shirts left over from their summer wear. And what did she use to make those argyle long … Read More...
Tutorial: Gorgeous bow from shirt cuffs
Kelley from Kelley Highway shows how she repurposed a pair of shirt cuffs into this gorgeous bow. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Using slopers to adapt a commercial pattern
Jen from My Measuring Tape takes a session of the Sew From Scratch series on pattern drafting at ikat bag , with a tutorial showing how to use slopers with commercial patterns. Go to the tutorial.
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Week of Halloween Tags
Melissa Thiesse and Melissa Samuels will be posting Halloween tags on their blogs every day this week. Click here to see Melissa T’s tags. Click here to see Melissa S’s tags.
Freebie and New Release: Woodland Digital Stamps
Click here to visit Paper Garden and check out there wonderful new Woodland Wimsey digital stamp lines, the raccoon set is a FREEBIE!!
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our … Read More...
Cutest creepies ever
I love the little creepies Melanie made! Aren’t they cute? I don’t see them in her shop yet, but you might also like her sugar skulls.
Share Your Projects and Win a Cricut Expression
Enter your projects using Scotch brand products into their contest and you could win a Cricut Expression machine! Each project you submit gives you one entry into the contest. Click here for more details.
Inspiration du Jour – You Make My Heart Fly
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Tutorial: The Pea Pod baby carrier
Sascha Romeo from Piccoli Piselli shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! blog showing how to make The Pea Pod baby carrier, designed to hold the child around the hip. Go to the tutorial.
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Candy Corn Roundup
But not from me! Skip to my Lou has amassed a fantastic collection of candy corn themed drinks, appetizers, cookies and treats. Find the roundup of candy corn goodness HERE. Shown are candy corn parfaits from Paper Jewels, cookies … Read More...
Get the tip: Easy way to mark seam allowances
Five Green Acres shares a tip on her blog for quick and easy to mark seam allowances. If you make your own patterns, alter patterns, or use patterns that don’t come with seam allowances then you know how long it … Read More...
Tutorial: Trick or Treat dish towels
Sweetie Pie Bakery made these super cute Trick or Treat Towels for Halloween. She made them just like her round dish towels, but added appliques to turn them into a pumpkin and ghost. Go to her blog for more information … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace-up tank
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to give an edge to a plain tank by adding lacing up the front. If you’re worried about setting all of those grommets, don’t worry. Grommet tape makes it easy. Get the how-to… Read More...
Free Knitted Purse Pattern!
This is SOOOO Cute!! I’m just in love with the colors, and how perfect would it be for your little trick or treater?
This pattern is free by clicking on a link over at T Matthews Fine Art, just click … Read More...
Free Pattern – Beautiful Cardigan For Fall
Isn’t this pretty? I just love it. Free, from Lion Brand, this one will surely get some rave reviews! Be sure to click on the link below to get your free pattern!
Free Cardigan Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
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Halloween Cats quilt pattern
All dressed up in Halloween finery these applique cats are adorable. It’s a free pattern I found over at Angie’s Bits ‘n Pieces. Go here to download the pattern.
Looking for more Halloween Block ideas? Check out these Halloween Quilting books on Amazon.… Read More...