Tova is a member “professor pincushion” has a free pattern and video tutorial showing you how to make a cute double sided zombie hand puppet that’s perfect for Halloween. It’s created with felt for ultimate creativity. This is my first … Read More...
Differential feed demystified
Serger owners: Do you know what differential feed is? It’s that handy feature that helps keep stretch fabrics from buckling. But do you know what it actually does to achieve that result? I didn’t, until I read about it over … Read More...
Push Gallery Series
Lark Crafts is giving you a chance to win the entire PUSH gallery series, which showcases some of the most “innovative work done in contemporary craft today.” Don’t miss your chance to win all four titles in this series! The … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute Little French Number dress with waist tucks
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she made her Cute Little French Number for her daughter. It’s a simple knit A-line dress with 3/4 sleeves. A series of small tucks at the waist give it definition. Though her version … Read More...
CRAFT: No-Sew Coffee Cozy
Our “Eat-Sleep-MAKE”! Girls Shannon and Jen are sharing their project #3 this amazing “No-Sew Coffee Cozy” in their 4 project Fall Felt Series. Shannon and Jen are both coffee addicts. Their brain cells fail to work properly if their mornings … Read More...
Tutorial: Harry Potter Trick or Treat Bags
Lindsay from Crafty Lady Lindsay made these awesome felt Trick or Treat bags to coordinate with her kids’ Harry Potter Halloween costumes. She made one that looks like Hermione’s two favorite books, and another to look like the envelope that … Read More...
A Quick Peek at Flickr Finds
Some of the new and neat clay pieces showing up on Flickr –
1. Pens and Bangles, 2. Flower Jewelry, 3. Tiny Cups, 4. Cutlery
Felt Glam Fish Tutorial
Holly created this felt glam fish and is sharing it with us with her always outstanding step-by-step tutorial. Again I am a day late posting Holly’s “holloughby” Tuesday projects. As I have said we are both into sea creatures; like … Read More...
Cross Stitch Halloween Spiders
Here are some little Halloween spiders for you to stitch free from Cross Me Not. They will be great for a fun little project. Check out the free chart.
Looking for more fun Halloween Cross-stitch patterns and charts? Check out … Read More...
Balloon Seating Chart {Weddings}
So many details to love in this Garden Styled Wedding Inspiration shoot at Green Wedding Shoes. One of my favorite details: the balloon seating chart. So whimsical and clever!
Free Pattern: Pirouette Scarf
I really like the look of lace, but I am neither the sort of person who has the time to knit a big, fancy lace project nor the sort of person who would wear such a thing if I did … Read More...
Chalkboard Wrapping Paper – Make the Best of Everything
I thought I had seen everything I would ever want to make with chalkboard paint and then some, but Make the Best of Everything proved me wrong with Chalkboard Wrapping Paper. Think of all the celebrations for which such … Read More...
Tutorial: Binding a quilt Wendy’s way
Wendy of Late to Create shares her way of binding a quilt – she combines machine and hand sewing. She tells what type of fabric she normally selects for a great looking binding, plus how to battle hand fatigue when … Read More...
Pumpkin Lanterns
The creative crew over at Martha Stewart Crafts has put together this simple project for Halloween and Thanksgiving. A fun decoration for your dining room, especially for Thanksgiving dinner! Head over to Martha’s for the template and tutorial — Pumpkin … Read More...
Free Pattern: Knit Advent Calendar
I am so not ready to be thinking about Christmas knitting (or Christmas anything, frankly), but they’re all geared up for the holiday season at Red Heart, where they’re actually offering 12 weeks of holiday-themed patterns. The first pattern came … Read More...
QAL: Cathedral Window mini sampler
Rachael of Imagine Gnats alerted me to this quilt along (QAL). Those who join will make nine blocks all using the Cathedral Windows pattern. If you complete your individual blocks and/or mini quilt top and submit them to the assigned … Read More...
Halloween Solar Lights
Head over to Tracys Trinkets and Treasures to find out how she made these inexpensive and super simple solar lights for Halloween. Spooky! Tutorial here — Halloween Solar Lights.
Your Hummus is Trying to Get You
Apparently it’s very easy to turn a benign snack such as hummus into a creepy Halloween appetizer to scare your kids. Make hummus with carrot fingers HERE at babble.
Old makeup makes a great craft supply
I have seen tutorials for making your own makeup but taking old makeup and making a craft supply is a new one for me! Check out how to make a craft supply from your old makeup over at the blog … Read More...
{Wedding Trend} Fabric Backdrops
Fabric backdrops are a great way to add color, texture, and style to your wedding! Pocketful of Dreams shares this informative post with details about using fabric backdrops including ideas, resources, and DIY tips.