Talk about mind blowing feat of indie crafting, Haha Bird merged love of video games and love of carving pumpkins into one–creating Pumpktris, a fully playable version of Tetris built into a pumpkin. Yes, you read that right, a … Read More...
Quilt binding and a reader’s tip
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy said she tried something new (sewing the binding on both the front and back) and something tried and true (using striped fabric for the binding) on this quilt. One of her readers gave a great … Read More...
Lovely Lace Candle Holder
Mamma Papera shares an easy DIY for creating a lace-covered candle holder.
Tutorial: Draped wrap tulip skirt
Believe it or not, you can make this draped wrap tulip skirt in just 4 steps. Liz from Cotton & Curlsshows how. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Cotton & Curls]
Video tutorial: Topstitching that stands out
Angela Wolf shares a video tutorial over at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog showing how to create attractive topstitching on your sewing projects. Her method creates a thicker line of stitching that stands out, so go with a contrast … Read More...
Tutorial: Crayon & Coloring Book Carrier
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a crayon and coloring book. It carries like a tote bag, but opens up to show a row of small pockets for markers and several larger pockets for notebooks and coloring … Read More...
Sprinkles Cake Topper and Garland
Sprinkles, sprinkles, everywhere sprinkles! Make sure to buy them in bulk for this super festive project. And a vacuum might come in handy, too, for any spills. Find the how-tos to make sprinkle garland and sprinkle cake toppers (hello, winter … Read More...
Tip: Small Stamp Storage
Ok, here’s what you need to do, sneak out into the garage and “steal” your husbands small nail and screw hardware chest (he’ll never notice :)) Or I guess you could just go buy one too. Because as Shannon from … Read More...
Pumpkin Pie Bites
Bite-size anything justifies dessert for appetizers, I think. These also double as being adorable, what with the stem and all. Make pumpkin pie bites HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Cinnamon Apple Macarons
Because I’ve yet to master the macaron in all it’s delicate cleverness, I’m always doubly impressed by macarons made into different shapes and designs. For Fall, make cinnamon apple macarons (made to look like apples, of course) HERE at Diamonds … Read More...
Tutorial and Pattern: Felt and leather Scissor Case
Laura from “Duo Fiberworks” made is very sweet Scissor Case for your embroidery scissors. This would make an amazing holiday gift along with the scissors and some embroidery floss. Laura’s sharp little Fiskars scissors are among her favorite tools, but … Read More...
Batman Cake Tutorial with Free Printables
Pow, Fwop, Zam!! Holy awesome Bat-Man cake, what the the bright and simple design. Find the how-tos to make your own, including links to the free templates to cut out the designs, HERE at Domestic Fits.
Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix
Speaking of the flavors of fall and packaging and gift ideas… how about some pumpkin spice trail mix? This would be especially handy with hat leftover candy corn
. I’m guessing there is a lot of leftover candy corn floating … Read More...
Apple Cinnamon Poppy Seed Cupcake Mix Gift
Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to go back to the flavors of Fall. I think this darling apple cinnamon and poppy seed cupcake mix-in-a-jar does the trick. The finished cupcakes look divine, especially the chocolate apple decoration. You … Read More...
Cauldron of Love
Agi is brewing up a cauldron full of love for you. Most people brew up cider or witches brew, but Agi has to be different. I think love is better myself! Check out the free chart.
Free Pattern: Shaded Stripes Afghan
There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to cozy up under a warm knit blanket, or maybe to knit a warm blanket.
If you’re looking for a great project to cozy under this fall and winter, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocketed pouch to hold your essentials
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how she made this little pocketed pouch, sized just big enough to hold keys, credit cards, and a phone. It’s like a tiny little messenger bag, with a foldover flap and a long strap so … Read More...
Tutorial: Layer Cake Dress for little girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make a Layer Cake Dress for little girls. It’s a colorful tiered dress made out of knit fabrics. She put a frilly lettuce edge on the pieces before sewing them together. With … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece poncho for doll, child, or adult
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a simple fleece poncho. Shows options for a single layer or double layer poncho with knotted fringe, and she gives cutting dimensions to make them in doll, child, and adult sizes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated Knot Tunic
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Toptoberfest series at Made By Me & Shared With You with a tutorial showing how to make her Pleated Knot Tunic. The short sleeved top has an empire waist with pleats. … Read More...