Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a little girl’s princess costume, using a t-shirt that fits her to create the pattern. She gives the dress princess-y details like a pieced deep V bodice and puffs at … Read More...
Create Layers in Needlepoint
There are several different methods for creating layers in needlepoint. These include using color, different types of stitches, and actually layering stitches. Janet M. Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint discusses this topic in her recent blog post and she goes … Read More...
Halloween Cross Stitch Flowers
Daria from Kittenhood blog took some simple regular cross stitch flower patterns and adjusted them a little to create some cool Halloween napkins for special Halloween holiday cheer. She explains how you can do the same thing over at her … Read More...
Breaking Bad Cupcakes
The Breaking Bad series might have ended, but the cultural impact of the show seems to carry on.
We have already featured several Breaking Bad inspired food recipes: Breaking Bad Lollipops, and Breaking Bad Cake.
And now we … Read More...
Cool sewers do English Paper Piecing
All the cool people, particularly hip moms, are taking up EPP. No, it’s not a new diet or exercise regimen, it’s English Paper Piecing – a technique used to make hexagons (aka hexies). Hand sewing is mobile so can go … Read More...
Deco Mesh Halloween Ghost
You’ll need just a few supplies to make this adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Ghost — Deco Mesh, 4″ balls of Styrofoam brand foam, a foamie sheet, and of course, two big googly eyes.
Invite this friendly ghost into your home!… Read More...
Help SewCalGal celebrate Eleanor’s anniversary
SewCalGal announces:
Eleanor Burns/Quilt in a Day is celebrating their 35th Anniversary on Saturday, October 19th. Yes, 35 years in business. Many quilters from around the world learned to quilt from Eleanor.
Congratulations Eleanor from Craft Gossip. This quilting editor … Read More...
Kids Craft – Frankenstein Kids Mask
Frankenstein would have to be one of the cutest Halloween Characters around. Frankenstein is also one of the hardest due to the “green” color. Here are a couple of fun ideas. Frankenstein Kids Mask Tutorial
DIY Detox Water Recipe
I am actually addicted to water. I literally can’t leave home without a bottle in my hand. I would on average drink 3-4 liters minimum of water each day. Problem is I am also addicted to coffee, so that’s technically … Read More...
Outdoor Halloween Decoration: Flying Bat Wreath tutorial
This awesome fun “Flying Bat Wreath” Halloween project is on HGTV’s web site with a complete tutorial. Easily craft this sculptural Halloween wreath that resembles bats taking flight with craft foam, floral wire, felt and yarn.
Fall Felt Series: DIY Needle Felted & Hand Beaded Shoulder Embellishments
Its day 4 of “Eat-Sleep-Make” fall felt series and Shannon is sharing how to make “needle felted and hand beaded shoulder embellishments” for a store bought sweater from H&M (I love H&M)! Shannon has many detailed pictures for us to … Read More...
Deby tells why, when, and how to press your seams
Did you know that an iron is one of your most important sewing tools? Pressing seams is often the difference between a project that looks “right” and one that looks “homemade”. Deby from Sew So Easy devotes a blog post … Read More...
Free pattern: Wolverine claw gloves for a Halloween costume
Allie from Freshly Completed shows how she made these awesome wolverine claw gloves for her son’s Halloween costume. They’re fingerless gloves with long wolverine claws sticking out from the back of the hand. When he forms a fist, the claws … Read More...
Tutorial: On the Go Baby Changing Pad
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial over at Pellon showing how to make her On the Go Baby Changing Pad. The inside (the layer that baby will lay on) is made from a PUL or laminated cotton. The outside … Read More...
Remembering Knit Purl Gurl with an Epilepsy Fundrasier
I got word recently from Kimberly, the sister of knitting podcaster Karrie Steinmetz, better known as Knit Purl Girl, that she’s doing a fundraiser this month to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation in her sister’s memory.
Karrie died last … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute tulle ghosts for Halloween
Caila from Caila Made shows how to make floaty tulle ghosts for Halloween decorations. They’re quick to make and the materials are super cheap (tulle and Styrofoam balls) so you can make up a bunch of them to hang in … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrist pincushion on an elastic strap
Miriam from Mad Mim shows how to make a pincushion you can wear around your wrist. She recently purchased a wrist pincushion on a whim, and then found out just how handy it is to have your pins always with … Read More...
Project: Stamped Pumpkin Card
Find a video tutorial over on the Gina K. blog showing how to color this stunning pumpkin card.
-Heather
Tutorial | Recycled DIY Pocket Notebook
Make yourself a cute and handy pocket notebook using stuff you have lying around. Vanessa at Cafe Craftea shows you how she made hers using cereal boxes, notebook paper and a hair elastic. Plus a neat tip for covering … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Journal Page with Texture Paste
Anna-Karin at The Layers of Ink blog shares a stunning mixed media collage page using texture paste with stencils, stamps, paint paper and more.
-Heather