I always love the unique samplers from Feathers in the Nest and this one does not disappoint either! It’s about two of my favorite topics – House and Home. Yes, they are two separate things. Check out the free project.
Giveaway; winner! 15 Halloween muslin drawstring bags with felt appliqués
I am pleased to announce that Judith R lucky #1 is the winner of this Halloween giveaway. I think these are the cutest bags and Judith is lucky to be getting them, congratulations! I want to thanks Teresa’s of “Hobble … Read More...
Tutorial: Getting a true quarter inch seam allowance
Crucial to good results in quilting is sewing an accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance. Deborah of Connecting Threads shows you how to mark your stitch plate and then test your efforts. Get the know-how.
Image credit: Connecting Threads
Giveaway: The Sweetest Thing Rolie Polie of precut fabric strips
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Fat Quarter Shop, with a Rolie Polie of The Sweetest Thing by Zoe Pearn Designs for Riley Blake Designs to give away to one of her readers. (A Rolie Polie is a … Read More...
Free design from Urban Threads
Here’s an awesome, timely freebie from Urban Threads! The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Show off your skills as a vampire hunter when you machine embroider your own in-the-hoop patch! Available in hand embroidery and stock art versions too — free
Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder cowl sweater refashioned from two turtlenecks
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to refashion two plain turtleneck sweaters into one fabulous off-the-shoulder sweater. The bottom of one sweater becomes a wide cowl neck on the other. She found identical sweaters on clearance, but you could use two … Read More...
Tutorial: Brave Princess Merida yarn wig and quiver belt
Cheryl from Sew Can Do recently showed how she made a Princess Merida dress so her young daughter could dress up as the princess from the movie Brave for Halloween. Now she’s showing how she made the quiver belt and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sunny side up egg pincushion
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how she made this fun pincushion. It’s a fried egg, sunny side up. Get the tute.
[photo from Blissful Sewing]
Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood’s Granny costume
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make the final costume in her Little Red Riding Hood theme. She dressed her little girl to be the granny from the fairy tale. Her tutorial includes how to make … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Banner
Perfect for a fireplace, front door or window designer Claudine Hellmuth has an adorable printable banner to download for free. Click here to snag it.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable … Read More...
Clay and Tea
On a whim, tea and polymer clay:
Upcycled Tea Pot by OneDancingCrow | Bubble Tea Necklace by PumpkinPye |
Mini Tea Set Tutorial by MegNewberg | Lemon Tea Earrings by GiraffesKiss |
Virtual Kids Book Club- Amy Krouse Rosenthal- Crafts and Activites
This month’s featured author is an amazing one, Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Any book you check out from the library of hers will not disappoint you. You can get so many inspiring ideas by heading over to the Virtual Kids Book … Read More...
DIY Spider Web Lacing Cards
How fun is this idea?!? I love the fact that is will help with your child’s coordination and dexterity while also giving them a sense that they are just celebrating Halloween! This craft also includes my favorite type of craft.. … Read More...
Jack O’ Lantern Bottle Caps
Here’s a simple, inexpensive craft that you and your kids can make, and you probably have most of the materials in your home already! Head over to Dollar Store Crafts for more information.
Looking for more ways to use bottle … Read More...
‘Make A Story’ in a bag!
I love handmade gifts…they are sort of a silent passion of mine. I spend hours on Pinterest looking up who has the best current handmade gift ideas. And I think this one is at the top of my list. The … Read More...
Fall Lesson Plan Theme Unit
Are you looking for some fun crafts or activities to teach your child about the Fall season? Look no further than The Nature of Grace where you will find poems, crafts, math lessons as well as this beautiful pointillism project, … Read More...
Yarn Pumpkins
I think my favorite part of this craft is the addition of a little ‘leafy’ twig as the stem! This project is easy and your kids will love adding to the Halloween or Fall decor in your home! Head to … Read More...
Teaching Kids About Negative and Positive Space
Art with Kids is a wonderful blog that teaches all aspects of art to children through creative activities and art projects. This particular post explains about negative and positive space and gives a great example of how you can help … Read More...
Powder Printing on Glass at Bay Area Bullseye
Today I have a couple of posts about Bullseye. It could be like that everyday but I’ve got to talk about other things too. But today…if you’re in the Bay Area the Bullseye location up there will be hosting … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bound fleece blanket with rounded corners
Fabric stores are filled with cute fleece prints in the fall. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to use some of that cute fleece to make a quick and easy blanket with rounded corners. The edges get a pop … Read More...