If you’re spending the day in front of the television watching your favorite college football team (or, heck, even at the game) the perfect project for spectating is the Go Team Mittens from Just Crafty Enough.
These basic mittens — … Read More...
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Footballs
I know I’ve posted on chocolate covered strawberry footballs before, but I’m guessing it was during the last football season. And I’m guessing that was a year ago? I’ll know soon enough when football appears on my TV screen (much … Read More...
Kelly Clark’s 3D needlepoint
I adore needlepoint canvases that incorporate stumpwork, and Kelly Clark has some of the best around. Her newest painted canvas is shown here. Kelly says,
… Read More...Just wait ’til you see the Dimensional stitching! I have published a 20 page Stumpwork
Tutorial: Make yarn from old t-shirts
This might be a bit off my beat; but “yarn” made from recycled t-shirts has so many applications, I’m sharing this one anyway. Royce (Royce’s Hub) uses lots of photos to step us through the easiest way to make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace ruffle embellished tee
Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to embellish a plain tee by adding rows of lace ruffles around the neck. Get the how-to on her blog.
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Giveaway: 7 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s Summerlove line
Maureen Cracknell Handmadehas some fabric from Canton Village Quiltworks to give away. One of her readers will win a bundle of 7 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s Summerlove collection. The colors are aqua and rosy pink, with accents … Read More...
Tutorial: Taper your pants legs
Stacie from Yellow Spool had a pair of pants that were too short. There wasn’t any way to cuff them or roll them so they didn’t look like floods, so she tapered the legs. The skinny legs look kicky … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby hedgehog costume
Alida from I Make Stuff guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little baby hedgehog costume. His little spikes are actually rows of soft fleece fringe. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pacifier clip
A pacifier clip is a handy little baby accessory. It attaches to the pacifier on one end, and the other clips to the baby’s clothing. No more lost binkies! Dana from MADE shows how to make one. Get the tute… Read More...
My Fair Wedding Giveaway Winner!
Thanks to everyone who entered the My Fair Wedding book giveaway! The winner of the book is:
#28 Karen Rodriguez
I am getting married after having 5 girls. we are trying to have a very nice wedding and cut corners. … Read More...
Tip: Use a Xyron for Glitter Application
Here’s a great tip from Ellen Hutton’s blog for less messy glittering. Use your Xyron sticker maker to apply adhesive to die cuts or stamped images and then pour on the glitter.
-Heather
Feather Hair Clip
Want to be a ravishing raven for Halloween? Need a feather in your hair to complete your dancer’s costume? Whatever your feathery needs, Justine offers a simple solution for how to make your own feathered hair clip at Sew Country … Read More...
Book Review – Crochet Boutique
If you’re looking for a collection of easy to crochet hats and scarves, this book could be just what you’re looking for. Popular Etsy.com seller, Rachael Oglesby, has gathered 30 of her designs in this book. Chunky scarves and hats … Read More...
Homune Table by Michael Young
I was introduced to a really cool design web site called contemporist.com and I have to say, I love what I see. First newsletter to me and I get this amazing table made by Michael Young, a British designer … Read More...
Halloween Clay Goodness
This week there’s the less cute but still awesome Halloween clay:
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| Skull Ornament by OfMiceandMarionette | Alien Brain by PumpkinTreeLane |
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| Zombie Heart Earrings by JessicaHyett | Witch Rabbit by MadreOllly |
Tutorial: Serging in the round without an unsightly finish
Palak from Make It Handmade answers a reader’s question about serging around a circle, specifically about how to avoid an unsightly ending as you serge off of the circle. Find out what to do at Make It Handmade.
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Join the convo: Pattern testing in sewing books
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shares an honest and eye-opening discussion of pattern testing (or the lack of) in sewing books. One would assume that all of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage placemat bag
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make this cool bag out of a couple of vintage linen placemats and some bamboo handles. If you can’t find placemats you like, you could always use some yardage instead. Go to her … Read More...
Leather Fringed Wool Wrap DIY Video
This glamorous Leather Fringed Wool Wrap was featured on the Martha Stewart show created by “TV crafter Kristin St. Clair”! This is a no-sew wrap that’s sure to warm you up on cool winter nights with a how-to video showing … Read More...
Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Cookies
These cookies are such impressive Halloween awesomeness, I don’t even know how to describe them. Glow-in-the-dark, wonder of edible science, eerie, decorated cookies? See the trial and error, how-tos and options for making your cookies glow in a black light… Read More...