Kathy of The Unbroken Thread is approaching completion of a miniature version of an exquisitely embroidered Trevelyon’s Cap. Her post includes more images of this lovely work and directions for looking back over this year-long project if you wish. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Halloween stand-ups
You can make a variety of Halloween cuties from the pattern that Creative Breathing is sharing. And while you’re at her blog post, admiring all the possibilities and downloading the pattern, be sure to read the post. If you’re old … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered moth patches
I love the wit as well as the beauty of this bit of mending. To repair a little moth hole in a comfy sweater, Joan of Nini Makes created a moth-shaped patch and embellished it with sweet stitching. Don’t wait … Read More...
Felt applique for Halloween
Here are a couple of felt-applique blocks that are perfect for a little Halloween stitching. The patterns are free from Wee Folk Art. Go to the cat design and tute. Or go to the blackbird design and tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Felt garden gnome hat
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a garden gnome hat. It’s easily made from felt, with just a few seams and no hemming. Wear it with a short-sleeved shirt and suspender shorts to make a whole garden … Read More...
Brilliant: A box made of hoops
Carol of iStitch created this beautiful hinged box from embroidery hoops! She credits the idea and technique to a tutorial by The Twisted Stitcher. But she definitely deserves props for the excellence of her stitching and her finish. See … Read More...
Tutorial: Big Bad Wolf costume
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she made this awesome Big Bag Wolf costume for her son. It’s a furry jumpsuit that’s packed with big bad details, like the hood with pointy wolf teeth, the giant wolf … Read More...
Skull Bangle – Dream (a Little) Bigger
I’ve got to agree with Dream (a little) Bigger–that Alexander McQueen skull bracelet is gorgeous, but I’ll never be able to afford one. So I’m equally happy that she created a tutorial that shows how to make a much … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Elsie the bat softie Halloween
Bats get a bad rep as spooky Halloween creatures. But some bats, like this softie by Susi from Lilla Luise, are just plain sweet. She’s a little girl bat named Elsie. Get the pattern and tutorial at Lilla Luise.
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Freebie: Sugar Skull Digital Stamp
About.com has a cool Sugar Skull digi stamp to download for free. great to use for Halloween or Day of the Dead!
-Heather
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No Sew Pumpkin Appliqué Tutorial
This Pumpkin Appliqué pillow gives the impression of being bought in a high end home accessory shop. The almost tone-on-tone gives it an artistic appeal. This project is from “Beneath the Magnolias” hosted by Angie a stay at home mother … Read More...
IZZE Sparkling Juice. And Get Out Your Camera! Big Prizes on the Way.
One of the perks of this gig is getting boxes full of cool stuff just to try. This time around my box was full of pretty bottles of IZZE. That is, IZZE, the sparkling fruit beverage flavored only … Read More...
Spider Brownie Truffles
Creepy, crawly, chocolate. All ya’ need for Halloween. And those legs are made from Tootsie Rolls
. Who knew you could roll Tootsie Rolls so thinly? Find the step-by-step how-tos with photographs to make creepy spider truffles HERE at Shrimp … Read More...
Pine Cone Candle Holder
Winter is coming. To begin getting your house ready for the wintry season, Sheepy Me shared how to make a pine cone candle holder.
Ice Cube Tray Brain Candles
Tally’s Treasury explains how to use a silicon ice cube mold to create candles in any shape. Learn how here.
DIY Mason Jar Desserts for Weddings
Dessert bars are a fun, and budget-friendly, alternative to the traditional wedding cake. Wedding Party suggests choosing a theme for your dessert bar like mason jar desserts! Visit this post for links to recipes and tutorials.
Monster Cookie Sticks
I made this quick and easy monster cookie sticks quickly and easily for a small gathering at a friend’s house last week. The kids and adults gobbled them up almost as soon as I put them down. No need for … Read More...
Pretty Stamped Cookie Tutorial
I’ve seen (and done) so many variations of stamping on sweets in the past couple of years, I’m always interested in new and different ways to perfect the technique. Find the step-by-steps for these pretty stamped cookies HERE at PaperVine… Read More...
Gourmet Skull Pizza
And after you eat your salad with pumpkin-shaped carrots, dig into a skull-shaped pizza. A yummy-sounding skull-shaped pizza. Find the recipe for bacon, spinach, sun-dried tomato and goat cheese skull pizza HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Pumpkin-Shaped Carrots
Yes, a healthy Halloween post! Woo hoo for that. And here I thought these pumpkin-shaped carrots were somehow cut out with super strength and a mini cookie cutter, but there’s a much easier way. Find the how-tos HERE at Make … Read More...