Forget Jack-O-Lanterns, now we have these very easy to make Jar-O-Lanterns. These are made (obviously) from old jars and some paint
. Very quick to make and great for all ages. These would look fantastic lining a front porch or … Read More...
Colour de Verre Has a Fabulous Offer!
The guys over at Colour de Verre have a great offer over at their web site. If you spend at least $150 you can get a free square slumping mold. Very cool…you can pick up a few leaf molds and … Read More...
Tutorial: Take in a guayabera and maintain the details
Sally Ann shows how she took in a guayabera, a traditional men’s Cuban shirt, for a friend who wanted to wear his grandfather’s shirt in his wedding. It was a challenge because this style of shirt has slits at the … Read More...
Halloween Pumpkin Patch Kitty tutorial and pattern
What a darling little “Pumpkin Patch Felt Kitty” over at “styrofoam crafts”! There is a supply list and downloadable pattern. This kitty looks like there’s a frisky little feline hiding in the pumpkin patch. This fun felt and foam design … Read More...
BOO Halloween Wreath Tutorial
This “BOO Halloween Wreath” tutorial comes from “Sew Licious Home Décor” and is easy and inexpensive; using felt flowers and there is also a tutorial for the flowers. It’s easy to make, fun, and inexpensive! Marti is the host and … Read More...
Boneyard Cupcakes
With bones rising from the cupcakes, these bone-yard treats are sure to inspire the guests at your Halloween themed party. Why not make a game out of it and get the kids to dig for bones with their little hands … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft and sew a pair of custom fit leggings
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make a pair of custom fit leggings, from taking measurements to drafting a pattern to sewing them up. She includes a video showing how to take the measurements and a downloadable … Read More...
Handmade Party Bunting
Whilst looking for projects and kids crafts for my other blog Lesson Plans, I came across this free printable bunting kids craft project.
My brain switched from Lesson plans Editor to Party Editor.
How adorable would this hand … Read More...
Tutorial: Neat Finish Window Pouch with no raw edges
Niki from Roonie Ranching shows how to make her Neat Finish Window Pouch with no raw edges showing. It’s a zippered pouch with a clear window on the front so you can see what’s inside. She constructs it so there … Read More...
Free pattern: Swashbuckling pirate sword from felt
Simmi from Grace’s Favours made a swashbuckling pirate sword for her son’s Halloween costume out of felt and cardboard. She shares the pattern and a how-to so you can make one, too. The felt shapes are glued to a cardboard … Read More...
Tutorial: Fairy wings for an 18″ doll
Stephanie from The Tiptoe Fairy shows how you can make a set of fairy wings for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. They’re made from two layers of fabric with heavy stabilizer between. You can make them from any … Read More...
Freebie: Zombie Bride Digital Stamp
Penny Blossoms has a cute and creepy zombie bride digital stamp to download for free, click here to get the black and white version.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle … Read More...
Googly eyes Halloween monster quilt
I recently discovered these adorable googly-eyed monsters on a quilt designed by Jen Eskridge of Reanna Lily Designs, and they are by far the cutest Halloween decor I’ve seen this season. The playful and whimsical design adds a fun, festive … Read More...
Chunky Crochet Rugs
I wanted to show you the lovely stitch definition I’m getting with this rather humble chunky yarn. I’m working only in half double crochets with cotton yarn that is on a huge wheel, probably designed for use with a knitting … Read More...
Free pattern: Halloween Street wall hanging
This charming neighborhood street wall hanging, designed by Gigi Khalsa for Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine, is a perfect addition to your Halloween decor. Measuring 15″ x 19″, it’s an ideal size for a seasonal project that’s both manageable and rewarding. With … Read More...
Coffee Pot pattern by Sew-ichigo
Svetlana has renewed her interest in paper piecing; she admits in large part due to discovering patterns made by Sew-ichigo. The one shown here is my favorite pattern she’s sewn up, Kitchen Classics Enamel Coffee Pot. Visit s.o.t.a.k. handmade… Read More...
Binding: Your 1st Quilt tutorial series
If you’ve wondered how to pick out the right binding for a quilt, head on over to Sarah Quilts where she shares some of her secrets. In addition, she walks you through her method of sewing it on combining machine … Read More...
How to make branch candle holders
I love sets of things and especially the simplicity of just changing the size of something a bit but keeping the same material. You too? Pop on over to the blog With A Blast to see how to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: FrankenZombie Halloween treat bag
Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty is over at Go To Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her FrankenZombie treat bag. It’s lined, with the outside made of felt and the lining a fun Halloween print. Wide ribbon makes … Read More...
Knit a Washcloth for Halloween
It might be getting a little late to knit a Halloween costume, but there’s still plenty of time to knit something festive to decorate or use in your home for the holiday. Themed washcloths or dishcloths are a lot of … Read More...