I love it when another crocheter takes a pattern s/he sees somewhere and turns it into a work of art. Annoo did just that with this stitch pattern she found in the excellent Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet. Doesn’t … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Halloween Party Invitation
Throwing a Halloween Party? Here’s one less thing to worry about: the invitations! Use this free printable invitation from Graphical Muse, and breath a sigh of relief that that bit is all sorted. Just print, cut, write the details … Read More...
A Little Bit of Inspiration
Back when I started doing polymer clay online – in 2002 or so – I found a community going strong at PCC(polymerclaycentral.com) and lots of people who were big or upcoming names in the polymer clay world. I joined swaps … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Gathered half apron with a pleated pocket
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make a gathered apron with a pleated pocket. The sides of the pocket and the apron are rounded, which gives a nice shape to the apron. The apron … Read More...
Tutorial: Lunch bag with a drawstring top
Joann from Craft Passion shows how to make a lunch box bag with a drawstring top. The drawstring closure will keep all your food containers inside, and it’s easy to open when you’re ready to eat. The bag has a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY waxed canvas
When Sara from Radiant Home Studio made this waxed canvas messenger bag, she couldn’t find the waxed canvas in a style she liked. So, she made her own. And then she wrote up a tutorial telling how she did it. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Halloween hanging spider table runner
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a Halloween spider table runner, with no sewing required. Plastic spiders hang from jumbo eyelets set into the ends of the table runner. She uses fusible adhesive tape … Read More...
A Headload of Hat Patterns
In the latest installment of Sarah Cleans Out Her E-mail, I bring you a collection of great hats to knit for fall and winter from some great yarn companies. Enjoy!
Are you looking for some cozy and stylish beanie patterns … Read More...
Free pattern: Knotted fabric headband, with elastic for a snug fit
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a free pattern for making a knotted fabric headband like this one. It has a bit of elastic sewn into the bottom so you can get a good fit without having to retie the … Read More...
Freebie: Little Hedgehog
This little hedgehog looks at home among the falling leaves. I hope the little guy stays nice a warm! Talonsaiguilles created this adorable fella and is offering it up for free. While this pattern uses fall colors, I bet you … Read More...
For Halloween: The Squid Ink Burger from McDonalds
Yes, it is real. No, you can’t get it in the States. To get this awesome Squid Ink burger, you will unfortunately have to travel to Japan where McDonalds has introduced this burger just in time for Halloween!
The Internet … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall Jar Covers
Do you like to can your own preserves? It is still very new to me, but I love doing it. Jams and jellies make an excellent gift. Why not add a little flair to the jar with these adorable Jam … Read More...
A Great Idea To Fit Your Office Space Into Your Home
Are you trying to find a space in your home to fit in an office, but you don’t have an extra room to spare? A closet office may be the solution for you. Not only can you get your workspace … Read More...
Pottery Barn Knock Off {No Sew} Trick or Treat Bags
Kristen of “Down Home Inspiration” is a guest blogger on “Yellow Bliss Road”! Her husband Clint is a Pararescueman in the Air Force and they have three very cute children. Kristen is sharing her “Pottery Barn Knock Off {No Sew} … Read More...
Get a Jump on Halloween Crafting with a Free eBook from Red Heart
My daughter usually knows just what she wants to be for Halloween months in advance, but this year she’s given me no warning (I have an Elsa costume in reserve, just in case).
But if you’re already making plans for … Read More...
DIY Gemstone and Macrame Necklace
Love this necklace tutorial as it uses two up-coming trends – Gems and Macrame. I love the way the stones just hand in the netting. Lovely and rustic and once again Boho style. If you are into Macrame then … Read More...
Soap Making – Cherry Bomb Soap With Printable Labels
Learn how to make this striking black Cherry Bomb Soap via Soapdelinews.com. They also give you the free printable label which totally sets off this soap. The contrasting colors are amazing and fun and sure to be a hit. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew exposed seams on knit fabrics
The exposed seam look is quite trendy right now. Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook shows how you can create exposed seams when sewing your own knitwear. The knit fabric won’t fray so there’ no worrying about raggedy … Read More...
Three Halloween Ghosts small to big DIY!
From “Martha Stewart”! How about these “Mini Cheesecloth Ghosts” or a bigger “Cheesecloth Ghosts” or the “Cheesecloth Spirits How-To”! All three of these projects have extensive instructions and a picture for each on how to get started. These all look … Read More...
Counting Down to Halloween
As September draws to an end, are your kids getting anxious for Halloween? It can seem like an awful long wait from October 1st to October 31st, but this fun countdown project might help. At the very least, when they … Read More...