Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made the gorgeous sunshine dress that won last week’s challenge. It’s a simple A-line dress with shades of yellow bias … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall Patchwork pumpkin softie
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to use your fabric scraps to make a patchwork pumpkin softie. Cinnamonsticks and ribbon make the stem and leaves. Cute!! (And I bet they smell nice, too…) Get the tutorial.
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Fabric: Liberty Lifestyle Bloomsbury Gardens
In stores now, check out the Liberty Lifestyle Bloomsbury Gardens fabric collection, the first quilting weight fabric offered by the company. Spied at Sew, Mama, Sew!.
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New Schwalm designs from JMD
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has just released five new embroidery patterns you’re going to love. She says,
… Read More...The style is Schwalm Needlework which was originally from Germany a few centuries ago. My designs are focused around elements found
New educational materials from Art Needlepoint
Things are hopping over at The Art Needlepoint Company. First, Doreen Finkel tells me, they’ve launched a new online subscription series. She says,
… Read More...Attaining Predictable Results…is a revolutionary concept for Needlepoint. If you would like to attain predictable results
Tutorial: Stamped T-Shirt
Chevrons are really on trend right now in crafting and on clothes. So why not combine the two with a cute stamped chevron pattern shirt? Eat Sleep Make has directions for turning a plain old kitchen sponge into a cool … Read More...
Apple Tower
This tower of apples is such a simple, yet stunning party decoration. Find the how-tos HERE at Disney Baby, by One Charming Party.
Resin Replica Crow Skull – RavenRanch
Looking for a unique Gothic accent to add to your wardrobe? Check out RavenRanch’s collection of aged resin cast skull jewelry. Each necklace is a unique piece of art, finished with an aging process to give it an authentic feel. … Read More...
Homey Small to Stitch
The weather has turned cooler where I live and somehow this freebie from Feathers in the Nest is perfect for the mood cool weather invokes. I just want to curl up by the fire and drink hot chocolate. I am … Read More...
DIY: Air Freshener
I couldn’t resist this one, as we have a Newfoundland too. This recipe is the solution for dogs who manage to smell up the room, or frankly, any room in need of a bit of freshening. But remember, spray the … Read More...
Wallpaper Candle Holder
Rebecca’s DIY made a beautiful luminary by selectively cutting beautiful wallpaper into a candle holder wrap. See the tutorial. (Note: tutorial is in Swedish, but there’s a Google Translate plugin right on the blog.)
Check out the Clairette Cardigan
If you’re casting about for something to cast on for fall, you should check out the Clairette Cardigan by Megan Goodacre, also known as Tricksy Knitter.
This pretty, open-front cardi has lace details and the hems and cuffs and … Read More...
How to make a recycled shoe box doll house
Over at Cintia’s blog My Poppet there is a darling tutorial on how to make a doll house out of a recycled shoe box.
Princess Lunch
Gasp! If cheese came in pink sparkle, then maybe, just maybe, my daughter would eat it. Love this princess sandwich. Make it HERE at Canadian Family. By Jill of Meet the Dubiens.
Tutorial: Ruffled belly band for maternity (or not)
Belly bands are a popular maternity accessory. A wide strip of knit fabric, they’re layered underneath a t-shirt to add extra length. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a ruffled belly band. The ruffle around the bottom … Read More...
Edible Apple Cups
So cozy and perfect for Fall, but my favorite is the cinnamon stick straw. Brilliant. Find the how-tos to make apple cups HERE at How Does She?.
Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats
Aaaaah, so that’s the clever way to make these look just like candy corn… and on a party straw no less. Make Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats HERE at Glorious Treats.
Knitty’s 10th Anniversary Issue is Here!
I know it came out yesterday, but I finally got a chance to take a look at Knitty’s Deep Fall issue, which marks the beginning of celebrations for the preeminent online knitting magazine’s 10th anniversary. I remember when Knitty … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretch pencil skirt, 2 lengths in one
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curl shows how to make a pencil skirt out of stretch knit fabric. Not only is it easy to sew, but the foldover waistband gives you the choice of wearing it long or short. Wear … Read More...
Free pattern: Skinny cords for toddlers
Jessica from Running With Scissors got so many comments about the toddler skinny cords she made that she went and created a free pattern for us. The have curved patch pockets on the front, and a faux fly (but with … Read More...