This is more of a sewing project – but hey – it is making a pillow so I figured it would fit into my blog as well 🙂
Kittenhood has a gorgeous pattern for making an acorn pillow for Fall. … Read More...
No sew Halloween Bat Pillow Tutorial
Christine is a 30 something full-time Mom, Wife, Blogger and “The D.I.Y. Dreamer” where she has this cool tutorial on how to make a “No sew Bat Pillow”! Christine does not sew yet but she is learning. She really wanted … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt coasters done in Orange Peel
Sachiko of Tea Rose Home shares over at Craft Snob how to make these bright happy coasters. You layer squares of felt and then cut out and sew an orange peel type pattern on top. I agree with Sachiko, these … Read More...
Halloween Dinner Party – Table Cloth
Grab some paint and some patience and create this spooky table cloth for your Dinner party. This would also be adorable on some throw cushions or small gifts bags. I would be tempted to add a few less spiders cause … Read More...
A Wrap That’s Long on Luxury
I’m kind of impatient when it comes to knitting. I love to do it, of course, but I want things to be off the needles quickly so I can wear and use them.
I also have a pretty short attention … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked duvet cover
Sew4Home shows how you can make this color blocked duvet cover. The blocks of color are bold and modern, and you can choose a palette that matches your dĂ©cor. And because you’re piecing it together, you’re not limited to extra … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel jewelry wallet
I don’t travel often, but when I do I have hard time packing my jewelry so it doesn’t turn into a big tangled mess. This travel jewelry wallet by Amy from Positively Splendid is an answer to that problem. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated paper bag waist skirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a pleated skirt with a paper bag waist. I love this look! Classic, refined, feminine! For those who wonder what a paper bag has to do with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible vintage trim belt
Veronica from sewVery guest blogs at The Cottage Mama with a tutorial showing how to make a reversible belt out of vintage trim. It’s a cute, cute belt! And it’s a good project for using a favorite trim because you’re … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fall Leaf Card
The Capture the Moment blog has a video tutorial on how to make this wonderful Autumn leaf card, I love the dimension and glitter on this!
-Heather
Looking for more discussions about Card making? Check out our Facebook group for … Read More...
DIY Snake Wreath
Tools & Materials
• grapevine wreath
• black spray paint
• vinyl snakes
in assorted shapes and sizes
• black acrylic paint and paintbrush
• floral wire
Working in a well-ventilated area, spray wreath with paint; let dry.
Brush snakes … Read More...
Fabulous Monday Finds
Okay, I admit it. I love browsing new clay stuff. I tell myself not to look too much because it can kind of suck you in and you can find elements of other’s designs creeping into your own.Sometimes, though, there … Read More...
Tutorial: Gumball machine Halloween costume
How awesome is this gumball machine Halloween costume! Juli from The Garter Girl shares a tutorial over at Studio DIY showing how to make it.  It looks like it would be complicated, but it’s actually fairly easy to make.  It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute skeleton costume, no sewing required
Homemade Halloween costumes don’t need to be complicated or made from expensive materials.  Diana from Oy Vey A Day shows how she pulled together this skeleton costume for her son, in just 30 minutes and costing less than$10 in materials. … Read More...
Tutorial: Forward shoulder adjustment
If tops or dresses you make end up with the shoulder seam falling behind the top of your shoulder, you may need to make a forward shoulder adjustment. This adjustment will move the shoulder seam forward a tad so it … Read More...
Winner: Horizon Group Craft Supplies and a copy of the book Art Lab for Little Kids
Congrats go out to Sarah B. of Beaver PA. She is the winner of Horizon Group Craft supplies and a copy of Art Lab for Little Kids: 52 Playful Projects for Preschoolers!
Freebie: Halloween Tags
Still working on Halloween projects? Here’s a quick and easy down loadable project for some neat Halloween tags, free from Paper Crafts Magazine. Add them to cards, treat bags or scrapbook pages.
-Heather
Are you looking for more… Read More...
Blood Dripping Candy Apples
Or something for True Blood fans?
These clever, full of color, candy apples are a treat from the stable of 1 fine cookie’s Jasmin. Made with lots of red food colouring
, apples and surprise – white chocolate, these candy … Read More...
Imaginings from Imaginesque
Here’s another great embroidery pattern from Imaginesque that could also be used for applique or quilting. Their patterns are always so versatile. As with all their patterns, you can either stitch the design in all one color, with a limited … Read More...
Dress for Success
Sew Simple Dress is sharing another lovely lady to stitch and add to the growing collection of fashion plates. This one has a flirty skirt. It is a rather large pattern, but as pointed out, there is a lot of … Read More...
