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Quilts and “Boo” perfect props for Fall
Penny of Penny’s Vintage Home updated her front porch to make it say Fall. Besides her black cat Boo, the two quilts help create a cozy, inviting scene. I spied this at the Grace at Home linky party hosted by … Read More...
Time for Fresh Bronwen News
Just received Bronwen Heilman’s newest and freshest newsletter in my in box so I’m sharing it with you. We’re winding down 2012 and she’s only got a couple of classes left for some of you out there to take. There’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Add scallop edge leather trim to a sweater
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation refashioned a sweater to add scalloped leather accents. The look is inspired by high-end designer fashions. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it, including how she pieced together smaller pieces of leather to … Read More...
Autumn in Clay
Pretty fall work:
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| Leaf Necklace by mcclouddesign | Pumpkin Patch by Cherrychestnut |
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| Mini Pumpkins by BrownEyedRose | Leaf Earrings by Valerunka |
Tutorial: Sparkly sequined elbow patches
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how to add some sparkle to a sweater with a pair of sequined elbow patches. You can make them with sequined fabric and some handstitching. Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Little man suit jacket refashioned from a man’s suit jacket
Heather from Feather’s Flights refashioned a man’s suit jacket into a little man version for her baby boy. How cute is that! She shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how she did it. The pattern will fit a child … Read More...
Tutorial: Self-bound kangaroo pocket
LiEr from ikat bag shows how to make a self-bound kangaroo pocket. They’re fully lined, with neat corners and no raw edges. She used this pocket style on a pair of fleece hoodies she recently made for her daughters. Get … Read More...
Giveaway: 14 fat quarters of quilting solids
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a colorful giveaway for Contemporary Cloth. They’re giving away a set of 14 fat quarters of Art Galery Fabric Pure Elements quilting solids to one of her readers, including 9 brights and 5 shades of … Read More...
Tutorial: Three ways to fold a fat quarter
It seems that everyone has their own way they like to fold up fat quarters. Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shares a tutorial showing three ways to fold a fat quarter. One folding method will give you a rectangle, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty travel pillow covers, with zippers
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how she made pretty covers for a pair of travel pillows. The U-shaped bean bag pillows are an unusual shape to cover, but she figured out a method to get the right shape. … Read More...
Tutorial: “Meh” banner
Meream from Bored and Crafty shares a tutorial over at Ecka & Pecka showing how to make a banner that expresses your indifference. She uses freezer paper stencil to add the word “meh” to a pretty fabric banner. Get the … Read More...
How to Draw Your Own Schematics
There are a lot of great free knitting patterns out there, but one failing that some of these patterns have (and I’ll admit, all of mine over at About have this problem) is that they are often lacking in schematics, … Read More...
Freebie: Pumpkins Digital Stamp
Tutorial: Drip Nail Art (think Andy Warhol)
How fun are these nails? Sarah from Chalkboard Nails was inspired by Andy Warhol to create a drip nail art manicure, and she generously shares her secrets. Find her tips and colors here, but don’t miss the rest of … Read More...
Tutorial Saturday – A Twist from Soda Lime Times
Diane from Soda Lime Timessent a twistie tutorial by Kris Schaible so I’m sharing it with all of you. This could be for bead makers or fusers. I love making component parts for either. What I like about this … Read More...
Pipe Cleaner Octopus – Solomon Sewing
I’ve got to admit, pipe cleaners make me nostalgic for the crafting days of my youth. There’s something about the fuzzy wires that brings back memories of sunny summer afternoons, plastic beads, and fun. I think these pipe cleaner octopuses… Read More...
Tips: How to Get Published
My friend Ben Ashby is the force behind a wonderful magazine called FOLK. I was thrilled to have one of my collage art pieces published in their Fall issue last year. Ben has just posted a blog article for tips … Read More...
E-Book Review – Tricks with Transparency
I got a copy of Tricks with Transparency, which I wrote about a few posts ago available from fusedglass.org. Talk about a ride that’s worth the price of admission. When I’m done here raving about this e-book I’m going … Read More...
Halloween Witch Cross Stitch Pattern
Tonia from OakHaven Designs shares a Halloween-themed design with us that is just in time for the spooky season. Get out your needle and floss and get to stitchin’! Get the free chart.
Looking for more fun Halloween Cross-stitch patterns … Read More...