Tap October 21, 2015 into your digi device. This is the day students and designers from the UNSW Art and Design school host members of the Quilters’ Guild of NSW at their Randwick Campus for a day of sewing.
This … Read More...
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Tap October 21, 2015 into your digi device. This is the day students and designers from the UNSW Art and Design school host members of the Quilters’ Guild of NSW at their Randwick Campus for a day of sewing.
This … Read More...
Carrisa Wiley added depth with this detailed die cut ornament shape by cutting it out of Fun Foam instead of paper. Then she turned it into an amazing shaker card filled with sequins. What a fun and festive card! You … Read More...
A collection of something can really make a statement and this one really does! All the candlesticks are all different but when painted black they look amazing. Pop on over to the blog Flamingo Toes for the tutorial on how … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Have you caught on to the adult coloring page craze yet? Susan from Crafterhours has a made a coloring page just for us sewists. It’s a mandala style illustration made up of scissors and thimbles and other sewing related items. … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Hey indie business owners! Here is an interesting tip I didn’t know before- If you sell merchandise, handmade items, digital items (patterns) , etc that cost under $10 you might be eligible for lower Paypal fees.
Denise, from the blog … Read More...
Encourage Spooky Creativity: 6 Halloween Stamping Crafts for Kids
This Halloween season, spark your children’s imagination with engaging crafting activities that blend creativity and the spirit of the holiday. Get your little ones involved in the Halloween crafting extravaganza with … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a flat front gathered skirt. The front of the waistband is a flat band of fabric, but the back is elastic so it’s easy to put on … Read More...
There are so many way to use stencils, so many combinations of products and techniques. Here’s a cool one I wasn’t yet familiar with, using the shavings from a pencil and the eraser in combination with brass stencils for a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
It takes just a few easy steps to turn a button up shirt into a pillow cover. Jann from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to do it. The button placket down the front … Read More...

Here is another way to eat your caramel apple, without the mess. I love anything with apples baked in them. I know you pumpkin fans will disagree with me, but apples are my signature fall flavor. These would be great … Read More...

One of the easiest treats that you can enjoy making with your kids. These are a hit at parties and as gifts for friends. Obviously, you can’t give them away for Halloween, unless you really know the kids. What a … Read More...
I love the look of candy corns and I will confess once I start nibbling on them I have a real hard time stopping. This collection of 15 candy corn ideas would surely make a house festive and colorful in … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Shannon from Little Kids Grow has tried out many a fabric for drool bibs for her babies. It turns out her favorite fabric is actually a repurposed flannel baby blanket. The small blankets don’t get much use after baby … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Here is a fun idea! Petro, from the blog creative Homemaking, used Fishnet stockings and a mason jar to make this fun DIY Halloween Treat Jar.
She says “Halloween offers a great opportunity to use mason jars in whole new … Read More...

Here is an interesting morning read for you. Will you agree? Are we trying to be too healthy? I have posted the smoothies, smoothie bowls and gluten-free recipes. I have readers that are trying to be healthier or looking for … Read More...
We’ve all been sold on some type of pitch marketing sometime in our lives. They make it out to seem like the product is so incredible and amazing that you convince yourself it’s something you absolutely can’t live without. The … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Personally, I love dressing up for Halloween. But, if costumes aren’t your thing, these photo booth props will still add a festive touch to your celebration. (They’d also be super cute for a classroom party at schools that don’t allow … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Cloaks and capes add mystery and drama to Halloween costumes, not to mention an extra layer of warmth in case it turns cold. Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make a long hooded cloak. It’ll work for a … Read More...
This costume is so easy that anyone could have a crack. So quick Scramble to action and start flipping this idea in your head. Enough Puns?
You could make this tutorial even easier by using a white bat wing style … Read More...
All of these 20 crochet hat patterns have one thing in common. It is this amazingly versatile Ear Flap pattern. Check out all the free patterns on Micha Makes.
It’s a great pattern to have in your stash when … Read More...