The Long Ladies from Marie-Madeline Studio share a tutorial over at The Fabric Shopper showing how to make this flower applique t-shirt. The petals are edged with a blanket stitch, and the center of the flower is a gathered fabric … Read More...
3D Reindeer Cross Stitch Pattern
This etsy find is not a free pattern, but it is so cool, I just had to share it with you. I have seen three-dimensional patterns for cross-stitch patterns, but this is one of the most detailed ones ever. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur scarf
Faux fur accessories are a popular look this fall. Over at Trinkets in Bloom, you can find a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur scarf. It’ll be a soft, warm layer around your neck during the cold months. … Read More...
Coming Soon – New Tutorials
Mary Corbet has started a new practice piece and is showing it off at Needle ‘N Thread and you know what that means! Not only do we get to see a fun new project progress, but since it is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod flower felt coaster or pincushion
Sashiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial in the Bite Size Sewing series at Craft Snob showing how to make a colorful, mod flower out of felt. They’re made from layers of felt, with reverse applique creating the flower … Read More...
Freebie | Calaveras Goodie Bag Template & Tutorial
Hand out colorful goody bags this Halloween covered in Calaveras or sugar skulls. Use the free printable template from Ama at Oh Oh Blog. She shares a full photo tutorial showing you how to make the bags. Go here for … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s spa towel wrap
When Stef from Girl. Inspired. threw a spa-themed birthday party for her daughter, she made a spa towel wrap for each guest. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. You can make one for your … Read More...
Tip: Stamping with Back of Clear Stamp
This is an amazing way to get more from your clear stamps from Simon Says Stamp, stamp your image normally and then flip it over and ink up the back side and stamp over it for a cool solid … Read More...
Freebie | Halloween Silhouette Cut Files
Grab these great Halloween cut files from Sarah Hearts, and use them for treat bags as shown, or as embellishments for scrapbooking pages and projects. The file comes in a .studio format. Click here to go get it!
Winning quilts at IQA
The International Quilt Association (IQA) announces the 2013 Winners in Quilts: A World of Beauty, sponsored by Handi Quilter®. Taking the top prize of $10,000 is Melissa Sobotka of Richardson, Texas for her quilt, Chihuly’s Gondola. It’s a work … Read More...
Freebie – Halloween Jokes for Candy Packages
Be the funniest house on the block this year for Halloween when you hand out these mini packets of candy with a joke attached! Get the free printable Halloween jokes from The Experimental Home, and print on sticker paper, before … Read More...
Freebie – Spooky Sweets Printable Labels for Halloween
Hand out spooky yet cute little bottles of candy for Halloween this year using these free printable labels from Confetti Pop. Each PDF sheet has 12 labels, and with an estimated budget of $1 these are more than doable! Click … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Fave Pics
Etsy Shop of the Week – 3 Princesses Store
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is 3 Princesses Store. For the past three years, wife and husband team Rachel and Tyson Hardiman have been crafting up fun and functional wooden toys, inspired by their three daughters. The wooden toys are … Read More...
DIY – Migraine Tincture
After spending my weekend with a Migraine that just wouldn’t budge I started to look around for some alternative ideas.
Over the years I have tried different herbs, different medications and even Chiropractor treatment. But when a migraine hits you … Read More...
Yarn Pumpkin Garland Tutorial
Haeley of “Design Improvised” is a contributor on “Honest to Nod” and is sharing her tutorial for Yarn Pumpkins. They were the result of a crafting accident of sorts. She had thought of making pumpkins out of yarn pom-poms but … Read More...
Inspiration: Halloween Shadow Box
One last wonderful Halloween inspiration, this amazing shadow box is from Anna- Karin , find more info and photos over at her blog, Layers of Ink.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Simple leather wallet
This leather wallet would make a great gift for the guy in your life. Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shows how to make it. The small wallet has just two pockets – one to hold a phone and another to hold credit … Read More...
Tutorial: Last-minute stingray costume
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she created a last-minute stingray costume for her friend’s son. This is such a cool costume! It doesn’t look last minute at all! It’s basically a big felt tunic, though cut in the shape … Read More...
My Latest Finished Object: Nutmeg
Last week I was writing about sweater knitting for About, and I illustrated an article with an in-progress sweater.
I got a few questions about what sweater it was, so I thought I’d share now that it’s finished.
The pattern … Read More...