Add some sparkle and a bit of rustic charm to your wedding with German glass glitter and autumn leaves! Use them for place settings, favor boxes, garlands and more. Get the tutorial created by Polly at Limn & Lovely.… Read More...
Newsy: Giveway winners for Sew Sassy buttons
I have news. Before my latest Sew Sassy Buttons contest ended, the creator of Sew Sassy Buttons (Sam of Hunter’s Design Studio) contacted me to say she wanted to give a second winner their choice of four buttons. … Read More...
Win a Copy of Berroco’s New Baby Book
Comfort Knitting and Crochet: Babies and Toddlers
has been sitting on my bedside table for a few weeks now, waiting to be looked at (it could be I’m a little over baby knitting right now because I’m finishing up my … Read More...
Free pattern: Hedgehog softie
This precious little hedgie is named Podge, and she can be yours. Helen of Bustle & Sew is offering the pattern for this sweet softie through her free newsletter. Go to her blog post to sign up for all the … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy background for embroidery
Kirsty of You Had Me at Bonjour shows us how to use tiny scraps to create a background for embroidery. (Oh, great! Now I won’t even be able to throw away the inchies!) See her rockin tutorial.
How to make a mummy action figure
This is so cute! If you think so and want to make one pop on over to the blog Happy Hour Projects and follow Adrianne’s tutorial on how to make a pose-able mummy action figure out of scrap fabric.
Newsy: Spoonflower hosts giveaway | Trip for two to QuiltCon
Heads up! Spoonflower is giving you a chance to win a trip to QuiltCon. Their announcement of the event reads:
… Read More...Spoonflower wants to send you and a friend to attend the first annual QuiltCon being held by the Modern Quilt
{Modern Wedding Inspiration} DIY Pumpkins
Pumpkins aren’t just for rustic, outdoors weddings anymore! Modernly Wed shares 4 fresh takes on this Autumn wedding staple that would be perfect for the modern bride.
Twig Candle Holder
From Panka With Love created a tutorial for making rustic candle holders with twigs. Check out the tutorial.
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings) Pomegranate & Pewter
Rich reds inspired by pomegranates create a lush and beautiful ambiance for a fall or winter wedding in this stunning mood board featured at Limn & Lovely.
Halloween Ebook {Winners Announced}
I’m happy to announce the winners of this wonderful giveaway for this great Halloween Ebook called : Hair Raising Halloween from Partycraft Secrets. If you didn’t win, you can still purchase this great Halloween resource in time for the … Read More...
Win a wee casket
This is the cutest little coffin ever, right? Totally handmade, beautifully embroidered. Funky, a little dark, a little witty, elegant. It’s all those things. And it could be yours. Its creator, Heather of In Love with Threads, is giving it … Read More...
Belle Noel stocking kits stitch up quickly
Seth Berman of NeedlePaint sent us a heads-up about their Quick Stitch needlepoint Christmas stocking kits. The NeedlePaint blog says,
… Read More...Are you running out of time to finish multiple stockings this year? If so, our Belle Noel Needlepoint Christmas Stocking
Three Little People
A trio of little folks to stitch as a group or to stitch individually as a sweet little project. Free from Brigitte Dadaux. Check out the free project.
Free pattern: Felt fox brooch
Susi from Lilla Luise shares a pattern and a tutorial for making this sweet little fox brooch. He makes a cute embellishment for a fall sweater. You could also turn him into a pretty hair accessory for a little girl. … Read More...
And the SMASH goes to…………
…Congrats Jacilynn!! You’ve won the SMASH prize package giveaway from K and Company!! Please respond to my e-mail to claim your prize.
Thanks to all who entered!
-Heather
Tutorial: Trick or Treat Holders
Heather from The Sewing Loft i shows how to make her Trick or Treat Holders. They’re cute Halloween themed ornaments with a slit cut in the back to hold a sucker. Get the tute.
[photo from The Sewing Loft]
Tutorial: How to take in a sweater that’s too big
The Renegade Seamstress shows what to do when you find a sweater that’s perfect in every way but one – it’s too big. It’s actually a fairly quick fix to take it in at the sides and take some length … Read More...
Tutorial: Squid Halloween costume for a child
Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how to make a squid Halloween costume for a child. The construction is similar to making a hooded towel, but this is out of felt and the bottom edge is shaped like tentacles. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Spiderweb throw pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this fun spiderweb throw pillow. The large felt spiderweb is actually a decoration she found at the dollar store. She stitched it to the pillow base, and then added a jeweled embellishment. … Read More...