Heather from Feather’s Flights shares an infographic that explains the most common types of fabric. She breaks it down by fiber content and woven vs. nonwoven. It’s part of her Sewing 101 series. Go to her blog post to download … Read More...
Lion Brand Yarn Encourages NYC Knitters to Give
Lion Brand Yarn, as you probably know, has its flagship retail store in New York City, and this year it’s working to give back to the community there by collecting knit and crocheted hats (and other winter warmers) for … Read More...
Stamping Technique: Resist with Perfect Pearls
This card is so soft and pretty! Kwerner designs shares a great video tutorial for stamping on watercolor paper, doing an embossed resist and then painting on top with Perfect Pearls
-Heather
Free Pattern: High Plains Drifter Shawl
I’m kind of obsessed with little shawls right now. I am not a lacy kind of girl. I don’t have the patience to knit it or the lifestyle to wear it. But I love a little shawl that’s not too … Read More...
Book Blends – Dorian + Dahl Perfumery
Have you ever wondered what your favorite book characters smell like? What about the characters in the film you saw last week? Or maybe you’re just looking for an alternative to the millions of celebrity-inspired chemicals on the market. Either … Read More...
Free project: Grey and Orange quilt
This would be a quick throw to make for autumn decor, just perfect for snuggling with some hot cider in hand. The dark grey solid is the perfect foil for the orange as it’s seasonal without emphasizing the ubiquitous orange … Read More...
Felt Red Lip Earrings by Savannah Starr, Video Tutorial
In this video tutorial, Savannah Starr shows us how to transform a water bottle into fashion forward earrings featuring red felt lips. Inspired by a BeBe fashion ad, Savannah added her own creative twist to black and white earrings with … Read More...
Cast On, Bind Off Winner
I know I say this every week, but it was fun reading your responses to this week’s question about casting on and binding off. It’s interesting to me how many people don’t know the names of the moves they use … Read More...
Free pattern: Lightning bolt table / bed runner
I sometimes forget to look at project sheets in the big box stores like JoAnn’s, but such an activity can be rewarded. Here’s one worth picking up or if you don’t have any in your area, you can get … Read More...
DIY: Fish Tail Manicure
Fun and much easier than it looks, check out this wonderful tutorial from Lucy’s Stash. Get all the step-by-step pics and tips you’ll need to carry this off.
Giant Log Cabin Block quilt
When you blow up a single quilt block and throw in some fun fabric, you get an adorable blanket for a child. Finishing at 51-1/2″ square, this quilt would make a great first project for a newbie quilter or the … Read More...
Upcycle cinder blocks with nail polish
Over at Jill’s blog Reincarnated there is a great tutorial on how to upcycle some old cinder blocks with of all things- old nail polish. Nail polish works great on beads too!
20+ Ways to Use a Pumpkin Cookie Cutter
If you clicked on the links to my last two posst, you’ll notice those uber-cute Krispies Treats bears-in-costume and funny face pumpkins are part of a larger blogger pumpkin extravaganza. Callye, of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, challenged over … Read More...
Funny Face Pumpkins
Need a quick way to cheer up this morning? Click on this post over at Munchkin Munchies to see some funny face pumpkins, with how-tos. Ha.
Cocoa Krispies Treats Bears Dressed for Trick or Treating
Can a Halloween treat be cuter? No really, I’m asking, because I don’t see how it’s conceivable. And the background setting just pushed these far over the edge. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make the cutest-ever Cocoa Krispies bear treats … Read More...
Decoupaged Jar Candle Holder
My Made Up Story shared these fun candle holders.See how to turn your recycling into some cute candle holders here.
Healthy(er) Pumpkin Cake Bites
Yes, a healthy(ish) treat! There are carrots and zucchini in there, which is enough to count as healthy for me. Check out how they are easily turned from bars into pumpkins using an ice cube mold HERE at Sugar Swings!… Read More...
Tutorial: Leather key cover
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a leather key cover. It has simple lines and a clean, modern design. For an inexpensive source of leather, hit the thrift stores for old purse and leather garments. … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Halloween Freebie
Scroll all the way down to the end of this blog post from Stickeule for a cute Halloween freebie. You can stitch it as is or pull individual elements from the design for smaller projects. Check out the free project.… Read More...
Tutorial: DIY tuxedo pants, no sewing required
Ali from Henry Happened shows how she revamped a pair of plain pants into tuxedo style pants. She did it with one simple addition – a band ribbon down each side seam. It would be impossible to sew the ribbon … Read More...