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Rose Apple Tarts
I think we’re moving beyond crafting here into fine arts (oh wait, we can now debate for hours the differences, or lack of difference, between crafting and art, so I won’t digress). But we must admit the beauty in these … Read More...
Mustache Macaron Pops
What do you get when you combine three awesome trends with one cute kid? Mustache (that’s one trend) Macaron (trend number two) Pops (stuff on sticks is the last one). The kid comes in the pics. Make mustache macaron pops … Read More...
Spiked Apple Cider Dip
Phew, I’m glad we know from the title that there’s liquor in this spiked apple cider dip, or I’d have stopped reading. Ah, me and my liquor (that I can’t even drink yet until this baby is born.) This one … Read More...
Turkey Cookie Tutorial
See these gorgeously decorated turkey cookies? You can make them, too. Honest. Because every single step is shown in this turkey cookie how-to HERE at Lizy B.
The Story of the Pilgrim Cookies
Not only do you get the how-tos to make these Pilgrim cookies from store-bought goodies atop a little cup, but you also get the how-tos to make these Pilgrim cookies from store-bought goodies atop a little cup adorably told through … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom fringe flowers
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows what she does with leftover pom pom trim. She turns them into flowers! I LOVE this idea!! I often end up with scraps of pom pom fringe too … Read More...
Blowing a Lampwork Vessel…a Video
I’ve been making more and more lampwork glass vessels and I do teach a cool little class on the subject. I thought it might be cool to share a tutorial with you. I found this one by asking Mr. Google. … Read More...
Hanging Mason Jar Lanterns
Brit + Co. made these lovely hanging mason jar lanterns with twine. See how she did it.
Free pattern: Neckerchief scarf from an old sweater
Head over to Grosgrain for a free pattern for making a neckerchief scarf. It’s a short scarf, but there’s a loop on one of the ends that you can pull the other end through, so it’ll stay nice and snug … Read More...
Christmas, 4 Part Advent Calendar Tutorials
Amy the host of “While Wearing Heels” created this larger than life Advent Calendar that I am sure all kids will love. You will find patterns for all the darling pocket embellishments. She has presented this project in four separate … Read More...
November Birdhouse Chart
The November Birdhouse is sitting in a sky that is a bit cloudy – not surprising for a month that can be a bit gloomy, at least where I live. Add the latest free birdhouse from Atmosfera di Casa to … Read More...
Carol makes mini quilts and pecan pie, Oh My!
Lucky for us, Carol of MamaCjt chose to sew and bake this week. She has two mug rugs and a beautiful pecan pie to show for her efforts. This is “Rudy”, who makes me want to break out my Christmas … Read More...
Thanksgiving drink charms tutorial
Kristen hosts “Make the best of everything” out of Ottumwa, Iowa and as the name suggests, she try to make the best of everything; which is a pretty good attitude to have. She is having Thanksgiving this year for 20 … Read More...
Amy’s four quilts for Sandy effort
Amy of Diary of a Quilter said after experiencing her first winter weather, decided to do something for Hurricane Sandy victims who lost their homes. She made up four quilts in one week, selecting warm flannel fabrics from her stash … Read More...
Inspiration: Mother Eagle
I am enthralled by the needlework of Katie of Mother Eagle. Exquisite! Her site profile says,
… Read More...I design and create my own patterns by hand, and my embroideries are painstakingly stitched in miniature, taking many, many hours of meticulous work.
Free patterns and tutes: Felt ornaments
The American Felt and Craft blog has gathered together a whole series of adorable DIY Christmas ornaments by Stephanie of Imagine Our Life. Go to the blog post for links to each of the free patterns and tutorials.
Looking … Read More...
Inspiration: Richard Saja
Richard Saja‘s irreverent altered toiles never fail to make me squeal with delight. This work is called Behold: ELECTRICITY! Go to his blog post to see more and larger views.
Inspiration: Shirlee Fassell
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook is inventing her own version of a wall hanging inspired by a Level 7 project at Ecole Lesage. (Shirlee’s skipping right to the good stuff!) Go to her blog post to feast your eyes… Read More...
A tree straight from the book
I adore the Pocketful of Posies tree that Salley Mavor has put together for the Concord Museum. While I may not be able to create tiny fiber-sculpture ornaments like Salley, I definitely can adapt her spool garland–a perfect tree embellishment … Read More...