Susan Lenz of Art in Stitches will have a solo show of some of her Decision Portrait art quilts at the 2012 International Quilt Festival in Houston. If you’re planning to attend, don’t miss the opportunity to see 40 of … Read More...
Hand & Cloth helps women
Yvette Stanton of White Threads is spreading the word about Hand & Cloth, an organization based in Bangladesh that engages local women in traditional textile arts to help improve their incomes and, thereby, their families’ well-being. Find out more … Read More...
Free Halloween Treat Bag Printable
So swanky, right? That’s the first word that came to mind upon spotting this cool cat Halloween treat bag printable. And it’s free. Find the printable HERE at Free Printable Party Invitations.
Washi Tape Tea Lights
Leben Lustiger shares gorgeous photos of her tea lights decorated with cute washi tape. Simple, and adorable.
Giant felt squid eyeball tutorial
“This one is a bit of a weird one” says Holly; but someone found a giant squid eye on the beach in Florida and Holly of “holloughby” wanted to try and duplicate it and I think she did a pretty … Read More...
Graphic Halloween Candles
Craft Test Dummies shares how to add your own spooky graphics to a simple pillar candle and make it perfectly ready for Halloween. Check out the tutorial.
Cake Plate Clings… Best Invention Ever?
A trillion dollar invention maybe? This means I no longer have to choppily cut up patterned paper and tape to my cake plates, leaving residue that never really comes off (yeah, I do that). Cake Plate Clings. Learn more about … Read More...
DIY: Diaper Rash Cream
Easy, inexpensive and all natural, this quick to make diaper rash cream would make a great baby shower gift! Get all the details from Happy Little Feet right here.
DIY Brooch Napkin Rings/Wedding Favors
Christina at Intimate Weddings created sparkly napkin rings that double as favors using Tori Spelling’s new line of {styled} jewelry! Get the tutorial and all the details here. So pretty and such a clever idea!
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How to make your own dogwood flowers
Over at the blog We Lived Happily Ever After there is a great tutorial on how to make your own dogwood flower arrangement.
How to Paint with Candy Melts to Make Gorgeous Candy
Want to make gorgeous candies with candy melts and chocolate molds? You must see (and save beyond Halloween) this fantastic, detailed tutorial on how to paint with candy melts. Find all the information HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Spider Petits Fours for Halloween
I need to do two in a row from this site, now, because I’m also loving these spider petits fours for Halloween. That is, if you dare to try a petit four protected by a menacing spider. Make these HERE … Read More...
Mini Push Pop Oreo Truffles
Hold everything. They make MINI push pop containers now? I had no idea. I suppose it was inevitable. Look what sweetness you can create with them, too. Make mini push pop Oreo truffle shots with just the right pumpkin embellishment … Read More...
Cherry Chocolate Spider Cookies
Cute (and it takes a lot for me to say that about spiders) and yummy, the perfect combination for Halloween in my view. Make cherry chocolate spider cookies HERE at She Knows United Kingdom by Jules of Butcher, Baker.
Frozen Yogurt Pumpkins
I am not one of those people who groans at everything flavored with pumpkin this time of year. I love Fall. I love pumpkin. Bring it on. Especially when it’s healthy and spiced with the flavors of this time of … Read More...
Marshmallow Pumpkin Patch, Dracula Apple and Mummy Pot Pie
More Halloween fun for snacks, dinner and dessert, thanks to Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. Make a dracula apple HERE, a marshmallow pumpkin patch HERE, and one of my favorite dinners ever, in scarier form, mummy … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a Peter Pan collar to a crewneck top
Sew Much Ado shows how you can add a Peter Pan collar to any crewneck top. Her example shows her adding a collar to a crewneck sweater. It would also be a cute addition to a t-shirt. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Two colorblocked tees refashioned from two plain tees
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Top-Toberfest series at Leafy Treetop Spot with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of colorblocked t-shirts. She starts with two plain t-shirts and does a little switcheroo, cutting both … Read More...
Freebie: Seam finishes infographic
Heather from Feather’s Flights continues her Sewing 101 series with an infographic showing 5 ways of finishing your seams that don’t involve using a serger. The list includes pinked edges, zig zag edges, serpentine zig zag edges, flat felled seams, … Read More...
Tutorial: Decorative facing for the inside of a shirt or jacket
Elles from Misusu shows how to make a decorative facing for the inside of a shirt or jacket. It’s a pretty detail that gives your handmade garment a more finished look. (And it looks so yummy on a hanger when … Read More...