Here is another cute idea for after school or for the school party. The Witch’s hat is made out of Fruit Roll Ups
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, marshmallow and a cookie. Betty Crocker shows us how to take an every day … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cardigan using a t-shirt pattern
Alli from B.Yazoo blogs at Imagine Gnats with a tutorial showing how you can make a cardigan out of the Tumble Tee pattern. Cardigans are a lightweight extra layer for fall weather, especially nice for kids to wear when … Read More...
Tutorial: Pac-Man and ghost Halloween costumes
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how you can make Pac-Man and ghost Halloween costumes. Wokka, wokka, wokka… They’re quick and easy to make from felt. If your family does themed costumes, this would make a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Witch silhouette Halloween pillow
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making this witch silhouette Halloween pillow. The silhouette on a white oval background looks like old timey cut paper silhouettes, or perhaps even a cameo. She includes a template for … Read More...
Cynthia Morgan Casting Tutorial Part 3
Cynthia has finished the tutorial so I’ll post back to back posts for each of the last two parts. This is a beginner pate de verre project that is so lovely and can be customized to whatever you’d like. She’s … Read More...
Sweater Sleeve Pumpkins — NO SEW!!
Angie of “the country chic cottage” is a full time working wife and mother of 3 kids and she loves to craft and change out the decor in her home. Angie’s “Sweater Sleeve Pumpkins — NO SEW” has to be … Read More...
Some Fun Scarves, Shawls and Cowls
I’m back with another lightning round of patterns from yarn companies that would make perfect projects for fall. This time it’s a bunch of accessories that go around the neck. Enjoy!
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The Zig Zag Scarf from Lion Bran Yarn … Read More...
Tutorial: Add piping when making a bag
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial showing how you can add piping when sewing a bag. The piping adds a pretty finish to your seams and shows off the lines of your bag. Her tutorial shows how to make … Read More...
How to make recycled box spiders for Halloween
The expression on these cute little spiders is more fun than scary. Pop on over to the blog Mollymoo Crafts for this fun tutorial you can do with your kids on how to make recycled box spiders to decorate for … Read More...
Freebie: Happy Candy Corn
Candy corn…you either love it or hate it. It is a very polarizing candy. I can usually eat about a handful then I am done for the year. The Pink Samurai created this Happy Candy Corn pattern for you. It … Read More...
I Love to Create Recycled Denim Book Covers
Margo of “the impatient crafter” Has an excellent tutorial for “I Love to Create Recycled Denim Book Covers”! Follow her instructions and make a designer book cover for schoolbooks or a book you’re reading or maybe a sketch pad cover … Read More...
Help a girl out with some sewing research?
Ruth from Cut the Cloth plans on doing academic research on the home sewing industry for her final year in university. The title of her planned research is A Social Study of Sewing Patterns. Problem is, there’s actually not … Read More...
Make Your Own Creepy Halloween Potion Bottles
I’ve always been a collection of interestingly shaped bottles, so I love this potion bottle Halloween craft from Tikkido. Her free printables turn ordinary glass bottles into creepy looking potions – everything from a Spiderweb Slurry to Freshly Squeezed Toad … Read More...
Make Your Own Food Storage Shelf
You’ve worked hard all Summer to tend your harvest and grow the perfect garden. Now what? You can preserve all of that produce through canning and freezing, but some of them will actually keep for quite a while if you … Read More...
36 Hour Pattern Freebie – Melody’s Makings
Melody Rogers, the talented designer and creator behind Melody’s Makings, is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all the crochet enthusiasts out there. She’s giving away one of her stunning patterns for free, but there’s a catch – the offer ends … Read More...
DIY Macrame Mason Jar Candle Holder
This Macrame Candle holder is made using Ribbon. It is beautiful and elegant and would be perfect for a backyard gathering. You could try making these in white for a truly romantic wedding. Macrame is versatile in that you can … Read More...
Halloween Ghost Earring Tutorial
You have to love these little ghost Earrings created by Mixedkreations.com. Perfect for wearing around the office or for a bit of fun with your kids. The tutorial is easy to make and suitable for tweens and younger. These … Read More...
Sprayable Shea Butter Recipe
I have a bit of as issue when it comes to “sprayable” things, it seems when you spray something it ends up everywhere. I do love the idea of my kids being able to spray this on their legs (crocodile … Read More...
15 Top-Down Sweater Patterns
A top-down sweater is a sweater that is knitted from the top of the garment, typically starting with the shoulders, and working downwards towards the hem. This method of knitting a sweater offers several benefits to the knitter. One of … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween bean bags for carnival games
Steph from Crafting in the Rain shows how you can make a set of Halloween bean bags. They’d be perfect if you’re signed up to make a game for a school or church Halloween carnival. She includes some suggestions for … Read More...