Mariska from No Time to be Bored is sharing this free printable poster with an owl theme. Click here to go to the download.
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Rulers and mats not true, oh my!
Amy at Badskirt says she’s been frustrated with her sewing. Seems things have not been matching up right. Smartly, she took time out to test her rulers and self healing mat. Go to her blog post to see what she … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched spiral technique
Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to twist and stitch fabric into a spiral. It makes a pretty embellishment for a top or tee. Go to her blog for the tute.
[photo from Yellow Spool]
Tutorial: Jigsaw puzzle baby quilt
This quilt is not as hard to piece as it seems. Get the know-how at Helping Little Hands, plus see photos of her darling little boy, the lucky recipient of this quilt.
Image credit: Helping Little Hands
Halloween Felt Trick-or-Treat Tote DIY
This is the cutest project from Country Living. The instructions are easy and your child will have a one-of-a-kind Trick-or-Treat Tote. Get over to Country Living and check out all their holiday crafts.
Tutorial: Sunshine stripes dress for little girls
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made the gorgeous sunshine dress that won last week’s challenge. It’s a simple A-line dress with shades of yellow bias … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall Patchwork pumpkin softie
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to use your fabric scraps to make a patchwork pumpkin softie. Cinnamonsticks and ribbon make the stem and leaves. Cute!! (And I bet they smell nice, too…) Get the tutorial.
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Fabric: Liberty Lifestyle Bloomsbury Gardens
In stores now, check out the Liberty Lifestyle Bloomsbury Gardens fabric collection, the first quilting weight fabric offered by the company. Spied at Sew, Mama, Sew!.
Image credit: Sew, Mama, Sew!
New Schwalm designs from JMD
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has just released five new embroidery patterns you’re going to love. She says,
… Read More...The style is Schwalm Needlework which was originally from Germany a few centuries ago. My designs are focused around elements found
New educational materials from Art Needlepoint
Things are hopping over at The Art Needlepoint Company. First, Doreen Finkel tells me, they’ve launched a new online subscription series. She says,
… Read More...Attaining Predictable Results…is a revolutionary concept for Needlepoint. If you would like to attain predictable results
Tutorial: Stamped T-Shirt
Chevrons are really on trend right now in crafting and on clothes. So why not combine the two with a cute stamped chevron pattern shirt? Eat Sleep Make has directions for turning a plain old kitchen sponge into a cool … Read More...
Apple Tower
This tower of apples is such a simple, yet stunning party decoration. Find the how-tos HERE at Disney Baby, by One Charming Party.
Resin Replica Crow Skull – RavenRanch
Looking for a unique Gothic accent to add to your wardrobe? Check out RavenRanch’s collection of aged resin cast skull jewelry. Each necklace is a unique piece of art, finished with an aging process to give it an authentic feel. … Read More...
Homey Small to Stitch
The weather has turned cooler where I live and somehow this freebie from Feathers in the Nest is perfect for the mood cool weather invokes. I just want to curl up by the fire and drink hot chocolate. I am … Read More...
DIY: Air Freshener
I couldn’t resist this one, as we have a Newfoundland too. This recipe is the solution for dogs who manage to smell up the room, or frankly, any room in need of a bit of freshening. But remember, spray the … Read More...
Wallpaper Candle Holder
Rebecca’s DIY made a beautiful luminary by selectively cutting beautiful wallpaper into a candle holder wrap. See the tutorial. (Note: tutorial is in Swedish, but there’s a Google Translate plugin right on the blog.)
Check out the Clairette Cardigan
If you’re casting about for something to cast on for fall, you should check out the Clairette Cardigan by Megan Goodacre, also known as Tricksy Knitter.
This pretty, open-front cardi has lace details and the hems and cuffs and … Read More...
How to make a recycled shoe box doll house
Over at Cintia’s blog My Poppet there is a darling tutorial on how to make a doll house out of a recycled shoe box.
Princess Lunch
Gasp! If cheese came in pink sparkle, then maybe, just maybe, my daughter would eat it. Love this princess sandwich. Make it HERE at Canadian Family. By Jill of Meet the Dubiens.