Baltimore Needleworks recently posted about the best stitches for beards. She suggests that these be used for Santas, but you could also use them if you are stitching up an homage to Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty. Among the stitches … Read More...
French Fashionista
Sew Simple Dress has posted another fashion inspired cross stitch chart for us to enjoy. This time she was inspired by French design. This fashion plate looks almost ready to step out and walk out of the scene into the … Read More...
How to make a recycled tripod lamp
I have always had a fondness for lamps and when I worked as a set decorator I think lamps were one of my favorite things on the set to pick out. So I was tickled to see the whole blog … Read More...
Pumpkin Hat Patterns for Halloween and Beyond
It’s Friday the 13th, which means it must be time to start thinking about Halloween. Especially if you want to knit something for your Halloween or fall decor, it’s high time you got started. Here are a bunch of great … Read More...
Breaking Bad Cake
I have never seen the Breaking Bad show, but I hear all sort of good reviews about it. Or bad reviews, depending on your point of view.
But this cake recipe by 17 and baking has combined the show into … Read More...
Unraveling May Harm Yarn
We’ve all been there. Either you made a big mistake while knitting and need to rip out a bunch of your work (I have a project on timeout right now for this very reason) or you’ve abandoned a project and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a hidden travel pocket in a skirt or pants
Hey there, fellow travelers! Let’s chat about a nifty sewing project that can make your journeys a bit more secure and convenient: adding a hidden pocket to your clothing.
Why Consider a Hidden Pocket?
During my travels, especially in bustling … Read More...
Best photographed quilt – week 12
A sweet little boy and his cat are on the prowl for treats in this festive Halloween quilt made by Cathy Larson of the Wooden Needle Nook. Beautifully quilted and shot, it’s my pick for this weeks best photographed … Read More...
Idea file: Contrast cuffs add a pop of color to last year’s blazer
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial over at A Subtle Revelry with a cool idea for updating last year’s blazer. She adds a pop of unexpected color and pattern with contrast cuffs. The cuffs are easy to add … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute burlap Halloween treat bags
These burlap Halloween treat bags are quick to sew up. You can find a tutorial showing how over at Crafts Unleashed. They made theirs them from a plain burlap and then stamped the finished bags with polka dots to cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a dress from two men’s button up shirts
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she combined two men’s button up shirt to make a new dress for herself. One dress becomes the bodice and the other becomes a skirt. Elastic defines the waist. Notice the pockets on the … Read More...
Technique: Airbrushing with Markers
Hero Arts has a great video tutorial showing how to use the Copic Marker airbrushing system along with stencils for a fun Halloween card. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Point & Shoot Photography | Tips for Sunset Photos
Take beautiful sunset photos using a point & shoot camera using these tips from Nancy at Do Small Things With Love. She covers how to get the light right, and what kind of depth of field you should use. … Read More...
Posh Pumpkins {Pinteresting Weddings}
It’s not officially autumn yet, but since it’s my favorite season, I’m more than ready to leave summer behind. I’m dreaming about crisp cool days, snuggly sweaters, and the scent of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. To me, pumpkins … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Learn to Photograph Your Newborn
In this five part series at It’s Always Autumn, you can learn how to take photos of your newborn. Autumn covers the basics, posing, editing and special post processing methods. I really could have used this four years ago! … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Just For Fun
The Clay Cactus
JooJoo on Etsy is a talented jewellery and print artist. She’s also a talented clayer, as you can see from the adorable little cactus on her site. I found the cactus as I was looking for inspiration – yes, I … Read More...
Knitted Disco! Book Launch Party
A knitted disco? Why not?! The folks over at craft book publisher Collins and Brown are throwing one fabulous knitted party to mark the launch of their new book The Knit Parade. Kicking off with today’s launch party, the knitted … Read More...
Image 3D Giveaway Winner!
Sorry about the delay, Crafters. Here, without further ado, is the winner of the Image 3D Giveaway!
Congratulations Therese, commenter #54! I’ll be emailing you soon about your prize.
Thanks again to everyone who entered! I loved reading all about … Read More...
Tutorial: Twister-inspired outfit for a little girl
Narelle from Cook. Clean. Craft. guest blogs in the Sew Ready to Play series at I’m Feelin’ Crafty with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s outfit inspired by the classic game of Twister. The top has an … Read More...