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Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
(1) Fairy Tales from ButtonMad
(2) Little Atomic Skull from Crafty Modern
(3) Friday Freebie 10/5/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(4) Woodland Owl from Wee Folk Art… Read More...
Visit Jeanette Lynton’s blog and find a video tutorial for making this fun Halloween Star decoration. There is also free down-loadable template for cutting out the paper that fits onto the chipboard star shape from Close To My Heart.… Read More...
Even though the instructions for this tutorial aren’t in English, the photos are so great, you should be able to easily follow along and be able to create a lovely star ornament for your tree. In fact, it’s so pretty, … Read More...
Want something that will knock the socks off of everyone at that Halloween get together? How about a custom-made Steampunk Leather Gauntlet by Deadlance on Etsy. Full articulation including the fingers make this a serious costume piece. And the attention … Read More...
Over at the blog El hada de papel there is a darling spider web hair accessory idea along with the explination on how easy it is to make one perfect for Halloween.
The other day I got word that Skein Theory
, the sister publication to The Sock Report, had been released and for some reason I didn’t think to go look at it right away. If you haven’t checked it out … Read More...
I’m counting the days until Baby 2 is born (a couple months to go) for several reasons, not least of which in importance is being able to enjoy a glass of wine and get cool stuff like evil fake wine … Read More...
Bite-sizes versions of bigger food are always on my list of things-I-think-are-clever. Being able to capture the flavors of an entire casserole on a toothpick? Clever. Find the recipe for sweet potato casserole bites HERE at Dine and Dish.
The packaging for this “marshmallow chalk” is what makes these the cutest favors for an art party or even back-to-school (so bookmarking for next year). Make marshmallow chalk and find a link to the party printables on etsy HERE at … Read More...
Not just candy, but my favorite candy (that would be peanut butter cups). Make werewolf pops for Halloween from all store-bought candies HERE at dash.
The process to make these realistic-looking Amanita mushrooms (poisonous in non sugar form) is surprisingly easy and do-able. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Squidoo, courtesy of user Kylyssa.
If you’re wanting to dip a toe into hand embroidery, Rachael of Imagine Gnats has got you covered. Her guest post at Sew Delicious covers the basics for embroidery beginners. Check out her guide.
Not too long ago I shared with you the pattern for the women’s Go Team Mittens, and Kat at Just Crafty Enough has come back with a men’s version that comes complete with a University of Michigan theme and … Read More...
Bea is a little deer…and very dear. Her creator, Louise of Lou Loves This, says,
… Read More...She sports a hand-stitched patchwork skirt, (made from ‘Fig Tree & Co’ fabric- yum!), with a hand- embroidered trim, all her accents are in geranium,
This technique reminds me of Di van Niekerk — image transferred to fabric and then embellished with gorgeous silk-ribbon embroidery. What’s different about Katie Arthur‘s work? This framed embroidery is 2″ x 1.75″!! Her Etsy shop is a candy … Read More...
A birdhouse duo to stitch and enjoy from Atmosferica di Casa. Sitting side-by-side, they are ready for the birdies to move in! Get the free charts.
Sara Lawsom from Sew Sweetness guest blogs in the Purse Week series at A Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial showing how to make her Sawyer Bag. It’s a boxy tote with fabric straps that wrap around the bottom of … Read More...
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how she made a pair of comfy fleece pants for her son. She shows how she traced a pattern from another pair of pants, and then how she sewed the pieces together to make … Read More...
Sew4Home shows a clever way to change the look of your tablecovering without breaking the bank. Invest in one neutral tablecloth, and then layer a smaller tablecover made from a decorative fabric over it. The smaller layer can be made … Read More...
Crafting a Green World shows how to make a plain tee more dressy with the addition of a bow that ties at the neck. Now you’ve got a pretty top with all the comfy of a tee. Love it! Get … Read More...
