Are you a fan of Brett Bara? Have you seen her as the host of Knit and Crochet Now! on TV? I love that show! Now, she’s gathered 25 quick projects into one book for all of us to have … Read More...
Tutorial: A Halloween Skull
Take a peek at the IPCA’s site and Leila Bidler’s send off to Halloween – here’s one of the tutorial links: Clay Skulls
Decorating a Glass Bead
Over at Artisan Whimsey they were talking about decorating a glass bead. This seemed like something good to share with all of you. The last post was for the fusers so this one is for the bead makers out there. … Read More...
Advanced Glass Fusing Projects from Glass Fusing Made Easy
Glass Fusing Made Easy has a number of projects that you glass fusers might be interested in trying out. Things like combing and drop out ring slumps and bracelets and sinks and pocket vases…there are many more. You need fusing … Read More...
Free project: Tear-able quilt
Michelle from Design Camp PDX tells me she’s on a mission to demystify sewing with wool, claiming it’s not as difficult as many think. In that vein, she created this quilt from 8 wool fat quarters she received from … Read More...
Glam Bat Halloween Necklace
There’s nothing creepy about this bat necklace designed by Create Your Style Team, Austria. Learn how to make your own just in time for Halloween at CreateYourStyle.com!
Editor’s note: I clicked “What do you need” and the download link was … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Water pitchers mini quilt
AnneMarie of gen X quilters entered this adorable pitcher quilt in the Blogger’s Quilt Festival that kicked off today (Oct 26), at Amy’s Creative Side. Inspired by her real collection of water pitchers, she drafted paper pieced patterns for each … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a plain sweatshirt a slimmer fit and a wider neck
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she refashioned a plain crewneck sweatshirt to make it look less utilitarian. She widened the neckline and added a contrast band. She also added contrast cuffs on the sleeves and narrowed the fit. … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips for sewing on faux fur
With colder temps moving in (at least for the folks in the northern hemisphere), I’m seeing more projects made with faux fur. Projects made from faux fur tend to have simpler shapes and construction, but even so, the thick furry … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s infinity scarf
Heather from Feather’s Flights made an infinity scarf for her little boy. It slides over his head easily and doesn’t have long ends to get caught on things. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. They’re quick and … Read More...
Project: Halloween Spider Candy Bag Card
This little spider has got his bag and is all ready to go trick or treating! Creep on over to the Ellen Hudson blog for directions for making this cute card!
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, … Read More...
Dancing Reindeer
This dancing chap is cute as can be and will make a nice little ornament for the holidays and while I know it is barely Halloween, the winter holidays will be here before you know it! Free from JB CrossStitch. … Read More...
Newsy: “A Year of Art” for ACS
It warms me to get confirmation of just how generous the crafting community is when it comes to donating time, talent and money to worthy causes. I heard from Virginia A. Spiegel recently, who blogs here, that a group … Read More...
A Haunting We Will Go; Halloween Felt Candy Pockets DIY
With just a few days away from Halloween we are trying to get ready with cute crafts for the kids. Some of us might like to try one of these darling Felt Candy Pockets. This DIY is from “Crafts ’n … Read More...
How to make a ghost treat bucket
Over at the blog Ribbons and Bows Oh My! there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled bucket ghost treat pail.
Supplies:
- Paint can or another bucket container
- White paper or paint
- White tulle
- Hot glue gun
Tutorial: Child’s costume half cape
Kataryna from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how she make a child’s half cape. It’s a versatile accessory for Halloween costumes, whether your child is dressing as a super hero, a princess, or even Little Riding Hood. The one … Read More...
Tutorial: Face Mat game
This Face Mat that Caroline from Salsa Pie made has been a huge hit with her kids. It’s like a cross between a Mr. Potato Head and a felt board. How could it NOT be fun? They can add hair, … Read More...
Balancing whimsy & wearability in your handmade garments
Cindy from Cation Designs guest blogs over at 3 Hours Past, writing about using embellishments to strike the right balance between whimsy and wearability. She shows examples from a vintage sewing book, as well as from her own sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Armchair sewing caddy made from a placemat
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to use a quilted placemat to make a sewing caddy. It fits over the arm of your chair so your sewing notions are right where you need them when you’re sittin’ and stitchin’. … Read More...
Spider Mason Jar Votives
Formal Fringe re-purposed some cute spider cupcake holders and small mason jars to create simple, festive votive holders. See more photos here.