I told you the other day that I was going to start sharing Halloween patterns, and then I didn’t. So I offer you this oldie but goodie that is the first thing I think of when I think of knitting … Read More...
Vintaj October Design Challenge
What’s your interpretation of “Radiant Raven?” Create your piece using Vintaj Natural Brass, Arte Metal and/or Artisan Copper to express it! Submissions are due by noon (CST) Friday, September 28. Get the rules and details at the Vintaj blog.
Geometric Bangle – Crafted
Often hand crafted pieces of wearable art seem to feel the need to declare their handcraftedness loudly, screaming their handmade heritage in bright colors, unusual designs, or primitive methods. And that’s cool. But it leaves me craving handcrafted subtlty, which … Read More...
Free Knotted Hearts Cross Stitch Pattern
If you enjoy stitching Celtic-inspired pieces, then you will love this free chart from Loretta at Stitching the Night Away. It’s simple, yet elegant and will make a lovely project in the color of your choice. Check out the free … Read More...
DIY: Essential Oils for Head Lice
Since it’s back to school, and fall, it’s that four letter word season. Ugh. So Homestead Survival has a tried and true essential oil blend to kill the little beasts if they do come your way. Find the details here… Read More...
Mason Jar Luminary
Make & Takes shares how to create a hanging frosted luminary from a mason jar and some wire. Check it out.
Vote for an Indie Dyer in Martha Stewart’s Contest
You may have seen information on Facebook or elsewhere online about Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards. This is a quest by Martha and the editors of her magazines to find 10 rising stars of small business, many of whom … Read More...
Winners of the Stylish Dress Book by Yoshiko Tsukiori
I’m a few days late with it, but I’ve got the names of three winners of the Stylish Dress Book by Yoshiko Tsukiori
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Commenter #55, Sissy, who said:
I would like to start sewing for myself for … Read More...
Dictionary Page Portraits
I love this portait printed on an old dictionary page! What a great wedding or anniversary gift this would make. Check it out at Kaydee Hughes Photography — Something fun!.
Chocolate Pretzel Pumpkins
Chocolatey, sweet, salty, crunchy, sprinkly, and pretty pumpkins for my favorite season? Yes. Please. These are perfect. Make chocolate-covered pumpkin pretzels HERE at Make Bake Celebrate.
Spiderweb Cake Pops
With M and M spiders, no less. And even I, a documented sufferer of arachnophobia, find these simultaneously sophisticated and cute as a can be. Find the how-tos HERE at Sugarkissed.net.
Pretty, Pastel Birthday Party
I’d have little doubt that any dessert table for any party hosted by Linda of Bubble and Sweet , author of Sweets on a Stick, would be this darling and pretty. You must scroll through and see all the … Read More...
Piggy Pizzas
Silly piggy. So easy, cute and sized for little hands. Make piggy pizzas HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Tutorial: Back to School Backpack
Stacy from Hart & Sew created this awesome backpack for her young daughter to take to school, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I’m loving the colors and prints she used! Go to her tutorial.… Read More...
Video: Seaming Garter Stitch
I mention this video I came across the other day only because I need to seam some garter stitch soon and I always seem to forget how to do it because I don’t do it all that often.
This video … Read More...
Sewing Tips – Determining the value of a handmade garment
We all know that handmade garments hold an intangible value as something that was made by our own hands with a specific recipient in mind. But how do you place a monetary value on these garments? Steph from 3 Hours … Read More...
How to make a recycled braided belt bracelet
I’ve posted about recycled belt bracelets before but you have to check out what Stephanie of the blog Henry Happened used to make her closure on her woven belt bracelet.
Tutorial: Spirit Tote Bag
Teresa from Teresa Down Under show show to make her Spirit Tote Bag. There are a number of lovely details on this bag – a patchwork bottom panel, a gathered strip of fabric, and little gathered points where the handles … Read More...
Tutorial: Floppy necktie onesie
You’ve probably seen the little boy onesies appliqued with a necktie. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a variation on the project. Her version has a necktie that is attached only at the “knot”. The tail of the faux tie … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow Dash Halloween costume
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made a Rainbow Dash costume for her young daughter. (For those not in the know, Rainbow Dash is one of the My Little Pony characters.) She costume … Read More...