Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make your own stretchy watch band. It’s made from stretch knit fabric and wraps twice around your wrist. There’s no need to fiddle with a closure because the band will stretch … Read More...
Freebie: Whoooo Needs Sleep?
Maybe it is because I have been suffering from insomnia lately but I want to tell this owl, “I NEED SLEEP!” I kind of feel like this owl right now…very wide eyed. Well, since I can’t sleep, I might as … Read More...
Halloween Cross Stitch Freebie: Candy Corn Cat
Oh fat candy corn cat! How I love your chubby little body and your big eyes. You are just too cute for words! Hancock’s House of Happy created this adorable freebie for you to download and stitch. His tri-color coat … Read More...
Technique: Halloween Card with Splatter Background
The Marker Pop blog has a video tutorial showing how to use a Spritzer Tool for a cool splatter background on Halloween cards. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out … Read More...
Scandal-ous Crochet
I recently heard a news report that the Limited has just unveiled a line of clothing based on the hit TV show, Scandal. I’ve not seen the show, but I’m aware of it and of the sexy lead actress, Kerry … Read More...
The happy quilt from Caohagan
This is a closeup of the most cheerful quilt I’ve seen in ages. Proud owner, Victoria at Fiberchick, admits she has yearned for one of these special quilts – made on the island of Caohagan – for over ten years. … Read More...
Free pattern: Crossover style baby bib
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this cute crossover style baby bib. The unique shape makes this a great baby shower gift. It’s actually made of four fabric pieces each just 8″ x 9″, so … Read More...
Fabulous Slinky Pendant Lamps
I subscribe to some really cool web site newsletters that focus on architecture, design and the arts. Contemporist is just one of those sites. They were showcasing a line of handblown glass pendant lamps by Sasamat Creative that are so … Read More...
Vegetable Jenga
Sometimes it is okay to play with your food!
For instance cut up some carrots and radishes into rectangular shaped blocks. Of course you can use other vegetables or maybe use an apple and pear instead. Just have to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby quilt from BlueBird Park
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum welcomed a friend’s baby into the world with this sweet quilt. Of the pattern she explains,
It’s a simple design, but in my opinion, a baby quilt doesn’t really need to be overly complicated.
Agreed. I … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple felt clutch/envelope
Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a free pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making a simple felt clutch or envelope purse. She suggests it as a good first sewing project, and I agree. In fact, my first sewing … Read More...
4 GREAT no-sew Halloween projects
Debbie hosts “confessions of a plate addict” is a retired French teacher who loves all things French! I think we really hit pay-dirt with Debbie because she has the cutest Halloween projects for us with excellent step-by-step tutorials with patterns. … Read More...
Make Your Own Halloween Spell Book: with a free printable
Finding old vintage books is not always easy. A lot of thrift stores seem to be picked over quite quickly and there is an even more rare chance that you will find a neat old spell book. This fun post … Read More...
Tutorial: Grommeted curtain panel
Sew4Home shows how you can make a grommeted curtain panel. The jumbo grommets are sleek and modern, especially if you use ones with a metal finish. The curtain rod will be threaded through jumbo grommets set into the top of … Read More...
20 Kid-Friendly Halloween Party Ideas
Snippets of Inspiration has compiled a wonderful list of 20 Halloween Party Ideas to help you celebrate in style. There are ideas for sweet treats like mummy cupcakes, as well as suggestions for making Halloween a little healthier by incorporating … Read More...
Rainbow Spaghetti Wall
Check out this simple project that was created by a mom at Mosswood Connections to help her son work on fine motor skills — specifically, cutting. She noticed his cutting usually seemed jagged and messy so she tried to think … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon covered stretchy headband
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these ribbon covered stretchy headbands. They are super easy to make, and really cute to wear! Make longer ones to wear as headbands, or … Read More...
7 DIY Halloween Apothecary Jars
There are so many different ways to add to your Halloween decor, but before you go out buying more pumpkins and spiderwebs, read this post. Apothecary jars
have been around for ages, but they are not always easy to come … Read More...
Project: Black Cat Halloween Canvas Art
Who says Halloween projects have to be black and orange? Try some non traditional colors in your next spooky project like with this funky black cat mixed media collage. This tutorial over at Stampington and Company will show you how … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized trick or treat bag
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a personalized trick or treat bag for Halloween. The bag itself is easy to sew up. It has a contrast bottom with jumbo … Read More...