Pumpkins have always been an important part of Halloween. Make one of these darling needle felting pumpkins and have it for a lifetime. Watching this step-by-step Video makes it easy. Needle felted pumpkins make a nice Halloween decoration, and are … Read More...
Freebie: Stampmaker Machine Negatives
If you have a Stampmaker machine you can make some spooky Halloween stamps from these free negative images by Teresa Collins.
-Heather
Looking for more Halloween themed supplies? Check them out here.
Tips for machine quilting by Wendy
Wendy of Late to Create shares some quilting tips on her blog after readers sent her lots of questions. I don’t want to share any here, so get on over to her blog to see what she has to say. … Read More...
“Good enough” rule gets quilt done in a day
Rikka of Ricochet and Away made this quilt starting with 10″ squares she cut and sewed into HSTs (half square triangles). She said she was getting bogged down during the quilting phase of the project but implemented her “good enough” … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Mystery quilt finished
Pom of Atelier Papillon shows off her completed mystery quilt after having participated in France Patchwork’s Mystery Quilt Along. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Atelier Papillon
Video Tutorial: The Seafoam Stitch
It’s a lot of fun to intentionally drop stitches when you’re knitting. Dropped stitches open up the work without actually increasing or decreasing at all, so it’s a great skill for newer knitters who might be afraid of yarnovers and … Read More...
Colored Votive Holders
Abernathy Crafts made over some plain votive holders with leftover paint from a sun catcher project her kids recently made. The bright colors are super adorable.
How to make a recycled magazine garland
Sometimes the simplest things are positively the best. That’s what I think about this recycled magazine circle garland shared by Kelly of the blog Restitch Me. I bet this technique would work great with pumpkin or bat shapes for Halloween.
Today Show Features Yarn Bombing
I’m not sure what got it on their radar, but this morning the Today Show featured a story about yarn bombing. Reporter Janna Wolfe talked to Magda Sayeg, considered the mother of yarn bombing, and participated in the first … Read More...
Coolest Lollipops in the World, I mean, Universe
I’m a nerd about many things, but I wouldn’t say inter-galactic fascination is part of my particular brand of nerd. But these crazy awesome lollipops could win me over to the great unknown. Find these and some more of the … Read More...
Pretty Flower Vases
Need a quick make over for a boring old glass vase? This would make a great project for that young lady heading off to college, a fun decoration for her dorm room. Head over to Big Bears Wife to see … Read More...
1930’s Alphabet
Here’s a vintage alphabet from Brigitte Dadaux. Alphabets come in handy for some many reasons – marking linens, writing names, and creating monograms. Have fun with this one. Check out the free pattern.
Free Halloween Pattern: Where’s Waldo Hats
It doesn’t seem possible that it should be time to start thinking about Halloween, but if you want to knit all or part of your costume or decor, it really is time to get cracking. I’ll be trying to bring … Read More...
Apple Chips for Caramel Apple Chip Lollipops
Not too long ago, I mentioned the release of the new, Fall (best) issue (ever!) of Bird’s Party Magazine. I contributed these caramel apple chip lollipops to the magazine. Find those how-tos HERE in the online version of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt crayon & notepad booklet party favors
Cherie from You and Mie shows how she made a stack of crayon & notepad folios to give out as party favors. She simplified the design so she could make a stack of them. Made from felt, her version of … Read More...
Join the convo: Finding time to sew
Let’s face it. Whether you work outside the home – or not, whether you have kids at home – or not, we all lead busy lives. Carving some sewing time out of a busy schedule is a challenge for most … Read More...
Bag of Bones Skeleton Cookies
Every single thing about these cookies is exactly right. The happy skeleton, the puzzle of bones, the packaging. Love, love, love this Halloween gift for kids. And adults. Make bags-of-bones skeleton cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Tutorial: Maxi skirt with a faux cami waist band
Check out this outfit that Jill from Made It On Monday is wearing. A maxi skirt, and a t-shirt with a layered underneath, right? Wrong. It’s just a t-shirt and her brilliant Faux Cami Maxi Skirt. The lace trimmed cami … Read More...
Squares of JellO Art
Despite my declarations in the past of JellO moving on (back) up in the edible craft world as a revived trend, it’s been awhile since I posted on JellO. Awesome JellO art to the rescue. Find the how-tos to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Poofy peplum for a princess dress
Marissa from Rae Gun shows how to make a peplum for a princess dress. You can add this detail to any basic dress with a fitted bodice and gathered skirt. The extra layer is gathered up in the front and … Read More...