Ruby fromZaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make set of pattern weights that are as cute as they are functional. The little fabric cubes are filled with beans and can double as toys … Read More...
Video tutorial: Making a fabric bow
Thera Joyce from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fabric bow. A pretty bow like this could be just what you need to embellish a headband, a purse, a sweater, a … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby Sweet Eye Owl Beanie
Emily from Toad’s Treasures guest blogs at How Does She? with a tutorial showing how to make her Shabby Sweet Eye Owl Beanie. This is SO cute!! I love the raw-edge-ness of it all! This would make an awesome gift … Read More...
Freebie: Thanksgiving Word Art
Jill at A Matter of Memories is offering up two gratitude related word art quotations for use on your Thanksgiving pages. Click here to go to the downloads. Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs out on Etsy.
CUTE BOW HEADBAND
Wouldn’t this be adorable when made to match a pretty dress? I’d like to see one done in Christmas red with some sequins or other sparklies on it. Wish I had a little girl to crochet for…..
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Project: Glitter Ornaments
Learn how to use stamp pad Re-Inkers to make pretty glitter ornaments over at Dudleychick Designs blog.
-Heather
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
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 range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Freebie: Christmas Subway Art and Pennant
The ladies from Eighteen25 have a freebie and tutorial up on Mod Podge Rocks showing how to create the framed art and pennant for your Christmas decor. Click here to go to the post.
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Inspiration du Jour – 2gether
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Glass Studio
I’m sending a Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from me and my new adventure The Glass Studio. It’s my store and I have to say it’s one of the things I’m most grateful for this year. I’m living … Read More...
Free Pattern – Daisy Stitch Hat
How to make a recycled paper bag Art Journal
Well you asked for it (more scrapbooking) and now you can have it thanks to Ken sending in his link to his super cool blog aptly named Ken’s World In Progress where he shows you how he transformed paper bags … Read More...
Beaded beauties – adornment for your home
Pearl, The Beading Gem, has a round-up of free beaded ornament tutorials for you. I love the one pictured above that incorporates origami and beads. Pearl says these ornaments are a perfect way to destash your bead collection for … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Thanksgiving Pilgrim bonnet
Today is turkey day, but there’s still time for a last-minute Thanksgiving project like this Pilgrim dress-up bonnet by Seven Sisters. Using fusible webbing means that no sewing is required. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Seven Sisters]
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Tutorial: Patch pockets with flaps
LiEr from ikat bag continues her pocketstravaganza on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make patch pockets with flaps. The flaps are actually sewn separately onto the garment, but they look as if they are one piece. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Cardigan with bee applique and faux Peter Pan collar
Kathleen from Grosgrain continues her Embellish Knit month with a tutorial showing how she made this super cute bee cardigan out of a thrifted sweater. I’m lovin’ that faux Peter Pan collar! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Grosgrain
Black Friday Scrapbook Deals
Nancy Nally of Scrapbook Update has posted a comprehensive round up of Black Friday deals for scrapbookers. You can find the posts here and here.
I’m thankful
For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving today, I hope you have a joy-filled celebration with your loved ones. Even if you aren’t officially celebrating Thanksgiving, today is still a great opportunity to let your heart be filled with gratitude for … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas 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...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Striped tee with elegant bows
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add vintage charm to a thrifted striped t-shirt by adding of a couple of fabric bows at one shoulder. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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