Rich reds inspired by pomegranates create a lush and beautiful ambiance for a fall or winter wedding in this stunning mood board featured at Limn & Lovely.
Halloween Ebook {Winners Announced}
I’m happy to announce the winners of this wonderful giveaway for this great Halloween Ebook called : Hair Raising Halloween from Partycraft Secrets. If you didn’t win, you can still purchase this great Halloween resource in time for the … Read More...
Win a wee casket
This is the cutest little coffin ever, right? Totally handmade, beautifully embroidered. Funky, a little dark, a little witty, elegant. It’s all those things. And it could be yours. Its creator, Heather of In Love with Threads, is giving it … Read More...
Belle Noel stocking kits stitch up quickly
Seth Berman of NeedlePaint sent us a heads-up about their Quick Stitch needlepoint Christmas stocking kits. The NeedlePaint blog says,
… Read More...Are you running out of time to finish multiple stockings this year? If so, our Belle Noel Needlepoint Christmas Stocking
Three Little People
A trio of little folks to stitch as a group or to stitch individually as a sweet little project. Free from Brigitte Dadaux. Check out the free project.
Free pattern: Felt fox brooch
Susi from Lilla Luise shares a pattern and a tutorial for making this sweet little fox brooch. He makes a cute embellishment for a fall sweater. You could also turn him into a pretty hair accessory for a little girl. … Read More...
And the SMASH goes to…………
…Congrats Jacilynn!! You’ve won the SMASH prize package giveaway from K and Company!! Please respond to my e-mail to claim your prize.
Thanks to all who entered!
-Heather
Tutorial: Trick or Treat Holders
Heather from The Sewing Loft i shows how to make her Trick or Treat Holders. They’re cute Halloween themed ornaments with a slit cut in the back to hold a sucker. Get the tute.
[photo from The Sewing Loft]
Tutorial: How to take in a sweater that’s too big
The Renegade Seamstress shows what to do when you find a sweater that’s perfect in every way but one – it’s too big. It’s actually a fairly quick fix to take it in at the sides and take some length … Read More...
Tutorial: Squid Halloween costume for a child
Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how to make a squid Halloween costume for a child. The construction is similar to making a hooded towel, but this is out of felt and the bottom edge is shaped like tentacles. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Spiderweb throw pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this fun spiderweb throw pillow. The large felt spiderweb is actually a decoration she found at the dollar store. She stitched it to the pillow base, and then added a jeweled embellishment. … Read More...
Tips: Stamping Technique Tag
There are so many different stamping techniques out there is can be hard to keep track of them all. The Hero Arts blog has a terrific idea called a Technique Tag, you make a sample for the front of the … Read More...
Crochet Wedding Dress Pattern
It seems that crocheters are always searching for dress patterns – real dresses, dressy dresses, wedding dresses, kid’s dresses. Bethany over at CraftFoxes has gathered some helpful links for those who want to crochet a dress. This is … Read More...
2 Clever Halloween Ideas to Try
Here are two unusual and clever ideas for Halloween that I recently came across.
1. 5 Minute Boo-Yah pumpkin from The Swell Life
2. Printable Lil’ Death figurine from Stitch Punk
Have fun, and Boo-yah!
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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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