Have I mentioned how I love Fall? Oh right, about 1 jillion times. But I love Fall. Apples and cinnamon and nutmeg… And making everything look rustic. Not sure precisely why “rustic” and “Fall” are connected, but I am happy … Read More...
Hamburger Cupcakes
I know I’ve posted on hamburger cupcakes before, I’m sure of it, but given these look so yummy, are so awesome, and conceived by a 12-year old (woah, flashback to me at 12, I’d have made the same demands), how … Read More...
Tutorial and template: Dog applique
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial and template for this cute dog applique that she added to her daughter’s shirt. Awww… he’s looking up at you and wagging his tail! How can you resist? Get the tutorial and template… Read More...
Tutorial: Multicolor Doily
Crafts By: Ready Set Love has a fun tutorial for making a bright and colorful doilywith a trendy chevron pattern using embossing resist and watercolor techniques. What a great background for a card or scrapbook layout! Find direction here on … Read More...
Tutorial: Carved Bear
One of the projects I got to do at my Christi Friesen class was a carved and articulated piece – we used ribbon or wire for our joints – made from Sculpey Ultralight. Sculpey has a video tutorial by Christi … Read More...
Craft Themed Humor Pins – SmirkingGoddess
Looking for the perfect humorous gift for the crafter in your life? Check out SmirkingGoddess Etsy store, where you can pick up craft and other themed pins for the quirky crafter in your life. Like this one featuring a … Read More...
Yarn-Wrapped Bangles
Imagine the possibilities from this creative idea! Coordinate colors and these bangles made by Jen and Shannon at Eat Sleep Make are the perfect way to finish your perfect ensemble!
Tutorial: How to clean and oil your sewing machine
To keep your machine happy and running smoothly, you need to give it a good cleaning and oiling every now and then. If you’ve neve done it before, Ashley from Make It and Love It tells you what to do. … Read More...
Turn a doodle into an embroidery pattern
Rachael Gander‘s guest post on Fiskateers is a simple how-to for turning drawings and doodles into embroidery patterns. It’s a perfect project for kiddos, she says, or for learning to embroider. Check it out.
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A family portrait in stitch
Leonie of Stitching with Attitude shares photos and the backstory of Trinity, an exceptional crazy quilt that documents and celebrates three generations of women in her family. Her choices and techniques for the composition are lovely; but even if you’re … Read More...
Technique: Encrusted Jewel Embossing
Hop on over to the Michel’s website and Fran (from the Frantic Stamper) will show you her cool Encrusted Jewel technique. By adding little bits and bobs into embossing powder she creates wonderful sparkly backgrounds!
-Heather
Sewing Tuesday: Stranded stuffie felt starfish Tutorial
Holly the host of “holloughby” was walking her dog on the beach in the UK when she came across a large deceased Starfish. She felt sad and hoped the Starfish died of old age and left behind many other grandchildren … Read More...
New: SewFlapdoodle embroidery designs
Bustle & Sew has added a new line of hand-embroidery patterns, SewFlapdoodle. The site says,
… Read More...SewFlapdoodle is a new collection of easy-stitch designs, ideal for newbies or for the more experienced stitcher who wants a quick “make”.
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Tutorial: Temari basics
Wilma of Empress Wu Designs covers the basics of temari. If you’re interested in trying your hand at this beautiful, traditional Japanese craft, be sure to see her tutorial.
DIY: Homemade “Petroleum Jelly” (Bee Balm!)
If ever there was an antidote to the shorter days of fall, this fabulous looking bee balm is it. Use this instead of petroleum jelly, and you’ll find the uses are endless! Madeleine from NZ Ecochick shares her secrets here… Read More...
Tutorial: Paint Chip Placemats
Now, Emily from Crazy Old Ladies Quilts shares a clever twist on the paint chip crafting craze with a placemat made to look like a paint chip. How cool is that! She uses ombre fabric to get the gradients without … Read More...
Fall Wedding Inspiration
Fall is my favorite time of year, and I love the warm and cozy vibe of fall weddings! Discover lots of inspiring ideas for your autumn celebration like these Calligraphic leaves by Meagan Tidwell featured at Limn & Lovely.… Read More...
Tutorial: Just-In-Case emergency kit for your glove compartment
You can create a quick and easy Just-In-Case emergency kit out of a hot pad and Ziploc baggies. Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how. Fill it with Band-Aids, wet wipes, hard candies, safety pins, loose change, etc. and keep it … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirly butterfly wing skirt for little girls
Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a twirly butterfly skirt. This is so fabulous! It’s a basic circle skirt covered in highly … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Taking in the bust of a vintage dress
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking answers a reader’s question about taking in the bust of a vintage dress. The post is part of her Sewing Circle series of Q&A sewing advice. Read what she says.
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