This beautiful gold leaf technique is so perfect for stamps of fall leaves or trees! Find directions on how to use gold leaf with your stamp images over on the Blockheads website.
-Heather
Learn goldwork basics
If you’d like to dip your toe into goldwork embroidery without a huge investment of time or money, Arlene White has the perfect online class for you. Your experiments with basic goldwork techniques will yield this gorgeous poinsettia keepsake box. … Read More...
All-in-one needlepoint bracelet kit
Check out Orna Willis‘ new Baby Steps kits. The materials and instructions for a sweet needlepoint bracelet are delivered in a window tin with jewelry padding and a gift card. When you’ve completed the bracelet, use the tin and … Read More...
New tat pattern: ‘Rotation’ medallion
Marilee Rockley of Yarnplayer has written up the pattern for her beautiful tatted pendant, Rotation. You can buy a copy from her Etsy shop or her Craftsy pattern store. Go to her blog post for details and links.
Learn about Madeira embroidery
Gabi of Feeling Stitchy introduces us to Madeira embroidery, a traditional handcraft that became an important export of the island in the second half of the 19th century. Find out more from Gabi’s post.
Free patterns: Lattice needlepoint ornaments
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares designs for two Chinese lattice ornaments in needlepoint. Go to her blog post for the patterns, materials lists, and tips.
Tutorial: Teeny tiny pumpkin
OMG! The cutest embroidered pumpkin in the world! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to make one in five minutes with just a few bullion stitches. See her tutorial.
‘Havana’ by Jane LaFazio
Jane LaFazio is creating a series of art quilts incorporating photos of her trip to Cuba. The first, Havana (shown here), is lovely as a whole and remarkably delicate when examined up close. You’ll love Jane’s series of macro photos … Read More...
Cake Ball Brains that Ooze Blood
If I had more leisure time, I’m pretty sure I could post cool, creepy, clever Halloween food every minute of the day, because you folks keep coming up with cool, creepy, clever Halloween food. Like bloody cake ball brains. Sheesh, … Read More...
Who are You Calling a Cauliflower Head?
Yes, ’tis the perfect (healthy) addition to any Halloween food table. Cauliflower. More specifically a cauliflower head. Might make kids laugh enough to actually want to eat cauliflower? I think so. Find the how-tos HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project… Read More...
Chocolate Bugs
So I’ve made easy chocolate spiders before… All you need are some chocolate chips and candy eyes. (See chocolate spiders HERE.) But I’m loving (in a “not really loving, per se, since I find bugs creepy, but in … Read More...
Yarn-Wrapped Candle Holder
Warm Hot Chocolate shares how to easily transition your home decor into fall by wrapping your votive holders (and other vases) in yarn and string. See how she did it, and have a great weekend!
Knitting Tools Help You Keep Track of Place in Knitting
I know I’m not the only one who has put a knitting project down for much longer than I intended to, thinking that I would remember where I was in the pattern when I got back only to have no … Read More...
Tutorial: Wendy’s pillows from Simple Life panels
Wendy of Ivory Spring did a guest post at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College blog showing how to make two pillows (16″ and 18″ finished). She used The Simple Life fabric collection by Tasha Noel, which I adore for its … Read More...
How to make a scrap fabric fun skirt
If you are in need for a fun and easy no sew festive skirt for Halloween or just to have some fun in the tutorial featured over at the blog Wonky Wonderful on how to make a scrap fabric skirt… Read More...
Tutorial: Charm Leaf table runner
Anjeanette of By Anjeanette took a Sandy Gervais charm pack
and transformed it into this lovely table runner she calls Charm Leaf. I especially love how she hand stitched the stems, you can see a close-up of one of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl cowgirl shirt refashioned from a button down top
Ahna from Easier Than I Thought shows how she created this fabulous little cowgirl shirt for her baby girl. She started with a plain white button-down shirt and refashioned it to give it western flair. Brilliant! She added piping to … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined zippered circle tote
Gaia Orain shares a tutorial over at Instructables showing how to make a lined, zippered circle tote. She shows how to install a zippere around the curved outer edge. The shape gives it a retro mod feel, even more so … Read More...
Tutorial: Stenciled burlap fall banner
Susi from Lilla Luise shows how she made made this fall bunting. The candy colors are not a traditional autumn palette, but it still looks like fall thanks to the burlap and the apple motif. Get the how-to.
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Haunted Gingerbread Houses
If you just can’t wait for Christmas… start your gingerbread houses now. I’m loving this cute haunted gingerbread house from no. 2 pencil. Make it HERE.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.