Speaking of mochimochi (or amigirumi, if you prefer the term taken from crochet), here’s a really cute little pattern for a knit Baby Bear ala Goldilocks.
This little guy comes together quickly with scraps and you could easily make it … Read More...
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by Sarah White
Speaking of mochimochi (or amigirumi, if you prefer the term taken from crochet), here’s a really cute little pattern for a knit Baby Bear ala Goldilocks.
This little guy comes together quickly with scraps and you could easily make it … Read More...
And now for something healthy. Like fruit and veggie Frankenstein, Jack O’ Lantern and mummy sandwiches and ghostly and creepy eggs. See them all and make them HERE at Little Food Junction.
And the sides even look like pages from an old spell book. Not that I’ve ever seen an old spell book, but I imagine so. Find the how-tos to make Rice Krispies Treats spell books for Halloween HERE at Mega … Read More...
Over at the blog Pink Stripey Socks there is a great tutorial on how to make Day of the Dead candle holders out of recycled baby food jars.
Peaches are so yummy and stitching up a peach is a great way to keep them fresh for you all year round! YUM! Get the free chart.
by Linda Lanese
We are all going batty with this storm if you live in the northeast part of the USA. Power is out in many cities and roads are shut down in many areas in OHIO and I feel as if may … Read More...
by Sarah White
Berroco Yarns has been adding to its video tutorial section and recently added a video that covers some of the basic decreases commonly used in the company’s (and other people’s) patterns.
The three-minute video covers knit 2 together, knit 2 … Read More...
Anyone irking you? Although it borders on a sweet gesture, this cookie and marshmallow voodoo doll might be the way to get out the aggression. Find the recipe HERE at Very Best Baking.
Some last minute snacks and lunch ideas for Halloween for ya’… anyone with power that is. I’m squeezing in a few posts before Hurricane Sandy arrives in my part of the world. Make a ghost bento HERE and classic monster … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Marjory from Peck’s Pieces shares a free pattern for making this cute pincushion shaped like a witch’s hat. Go to her blog for the pattern and tutorial.
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[photo from Peck’s Pieces]
by Anne Weaver
Long-sleeved t-shirts are a winter staple at our house. Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs in the Toptoberfest series at Made By Me & Shared With You with a tutorial showing how to make one. It has contrast pocket … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Halloween is tomorrow, but there’s still time to pull together a last minute costume. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a dress that Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz might have worn. It’s a blue gingham halter dress, … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial for making her Sailing Into Autumn dress. The look is nautical, but the colors are fall. It has a large bow at the neck, plus a tab and covered buttons at the waist. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a tiered gathered skirt for a baby girl. You can make it from 1/2 yard of three prints, and you’ll have some scraps left over. (You could use those scraps to … Read More...
Need the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween table? How about a cool tombstone made of foam. Doesn’t this look like real stone!?
The nice folks at Cricut have shared the instructions with us for making this spooktacular decoration.
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What a great idea! Robin from Thank Your Body did some research on what mascara is really made of and decided she could do a much healthier version. The best part is it’s really easy. Read all about it here… Read More...
Kerry of PennyDog Patchwork is hosting a giveaway on her blog for a goody bag of crafty prizes. Yep, those are Riley Blake charm squares you see in the photo. And thread, buttons, and zippers, oh my! International entries are … Read More...
I love, love, love quirky, out of the pop culture box costumes. And with two days to go before Halloween, I thought I’d take a moment to share this creative submission from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. The … Read More...
Celtic Thistle has crafted a charming Dresden Plate cozy to showcase her Halloween lantern, and it’s a delightful addition to any festive decor. If you agree that every lantern deserves a cozy of its own, you’ll want to check out … Read More...
Rachael of Imagine Gnats created this block saying she took her inspiration from the Orange Peel quilt design. Find out how she did it, get the tutorial.
Image credit: Imagine Gnats