Not that I would ever knit coordinating sweaters for my daughter and me (what? No, never!) but if I were the sort of person who would do that I might think hard about stitching up the Livia Child Cardigan and … Read More...
My Pennington Vertical Garden installed
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If you haven’t entered my giveaway for a $50 American Express gift card, go to my giveaway post and … Read More...
Printable Recipe Cards for Fall Foodie Gifts
If you liked these free printable labels for fall foodie gifts from Lia Griffith, you’re going to love the printable recipe cards she created to coordinate with them! These cards can be edited, and she included a wonderful recipe … Read More...
Wine Bottle Chandelier – from Laura Makes
I know this isn’t a Halloween project but I have found myself flattening and cutting bottles quite a bit lately so this looks like an interesting project to try. I got this from Laura Make’s blog, which I found … Read More...
Upcycled Crystal Cake Stands
One item that I see in abundance at antique shops, thrift stores, and flea markets is crystal glassware. I’m always drawn to the sparkle, so I was excited to spot this tutorial at our sister site Craftbits for transforming those … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy and girl Halloween zombie softie dolls
Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern over at Therm O Web for making a set of boy and girl zombie softie dolls. They are perfectly imperfect the way that zombies should be, with raw edges and threads showing. Their wonky … Read More...
Tutorial: Tufted pom pom pillow
Head over to Sew4Home to see how to make this pretty throw pillow. It’s edged with pom pom trim and tufted in the center with a large button. The pom poms add a touch of whimsy, and the tufting gives … Read More...
Free pattern: Doll face zippered bag
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this sweet doll face zippered bag. This would make a cute accessory for a little girl! You could involve your child in the design process, allowing her to choose hair … Read More...
Free pattern: Tumble Tee in 3 month size
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Tumble Tee in a 3 month size. (Her Tumble Tee pattern is available for purchase in larger sizes, 6 months – 10 years.) It’s quick to sew and would make … Read More...
Project: Printed HalloweenTreat Bags
Don’t hand out plain ol’ candy bags this Halloween, jazz them up with some printed digital stamps. Visit the Thoughts of a Cardmaking Scrapbooker blog for the how to’s.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? … Read More...
Crochet Color Play
The colors in this babyghan create a lovely, subtle pattern that is simply stunning. You can read more about the pattern and the choice of color at this blog where you can see better pictures of the pretty afghan. I … Read More...
Tutorial | Candy Corn Cupcake Toppers
Freebie | Printable Halloween Jokes
The Mother Huddle brings you more printable Halloween fun with this set of 16 printable Halloween jokes. If your kids are always cracking jokes, then you need to get them this set! Plus, with a sheet of blank cards, they … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Amazing
Halloween: Zombie Siamese Twin Dolls – Just Crafty Enough
If you’re looking over your Halloween plans, crafts, and décor and you think “Gosh, not enough zombies or creepy dolls this year,” Just Crafty Enough has got you covered. This tutorial will show you how to make a fabulously creepy … Read More...
Tutorial: Secret weapon for perfect edgestitching
Amy from Sew Well shows her secret weapon for perfect edgestitching. It’s also my secret weapon, and it makes getting a straight seam close to the edge of your fabric a breeze. It’s an edge joining or stitch in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Trucker’s hat made pretty with a floral panel
Kate from See Kate Sew makes the lowly trucker’s hat a fashion accessory by covering the front panel with a pretty floral design. Genius! She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll only need a small piece of … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween tote from a dishtowel
Discount stores are full of Halloween themed dishtowels right now. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how you can use one to make a trick or treat tote. Her tutorial is … Read More...
Pincushion Pumpkin video tutorial
Decorate your pumpkin like a pincushion using paint and felt, free tutorial and pattern. A fun alternative to carving, this Halloween pumpkin looks like a pincushion and is perfect for anyone who loves sewing. This video is by Tova, “Professor … Read More...
EASY SWEATER PUMPKINS
Debbie is a retired French teacher! She loves anything French. Her blog is “Confessions of a Plate Addict” but today her tutorial has nothing to do with plates. Debbie has this fun & “Easy Sweater Pumpkins tutorial”! Use an old … Read More...