Palak from Make It Handmade answers a reader’s question about serging around a circle, specifically about how to avoid an unsightly ending as you serge off of the circle. Find out what to do at Make It Handmade.
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Join the convo: Pattern testing in sewing books
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shares an honest and eye-opening discussion of pattern testing (or the lack of) in sewing books. One would assume that all of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage placemat bag
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make this cool bag out of a couple of vintage linen placemats and some bamboo handles. If you can’t find placemats you like, you could always use some yardage instead. Go to her … Read More...
Leather Fringed Wool Wrap DIY Video
This glamorous Leather Fringed Wool Wrap was featured on the Martha Stewart show created by “TV crafter Kristin St. Clair”! This is a no-sew wrap that’s sure to warm you up on cool winter nights with a how-to video showing … Read More...
Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Cookies
These cookies are such impressive Halloween awesomeness, I don’t even know how to describe them. Glow-in-the-dark, wonder of edible science, eerie, decorated cookies? See the trial and error, how-tos and options for making your cookies glow in a black light… Read More...
High-Heeled Cupcakes
A must this year for the fashionable set. Cupcake Heels. Oh so sweet n’ girly. Find more designs and the how-tos to make your own HERE at We Lived Happily Ever After.
Chocolate Covered Apple Pops for Halloween
I always want to make more treats with apples this time of year, but find caramel apples too cumbersome to eat, and of course sliced apples brown so quickly. So slap my forehead. Of course, just cover the whole apple … Read More...
Chocolate Ghosts and Some Marshmallows, Too
Two of my favorite, easiest things to do in one post: Pipe with melted chocolate, put stuff on sticks and fancy up marshmallows. OK, three of my favorite things. Make easy melted chocolate ghosts, and bonus, some marshmallow ghosts with … Read More...
Technique: Cracked Glass
Visit the Stampendous blog for directions on how to cover your stamped image with clear embossing powder and then crack it for a cool cracked glass look.
-Heather
Food has Style
One glance at Pinterest and it’s clear that the food blog world has infiltrated the internet. Creating something clever and crafty with food is now just as much a lure as fascinating fashion, design or other crafts. So, what’s YOUR … Read More...
Halloween Cameos – Pinky Noodles
Cameos and Halloween. Two of my greatest loves, and Pinky Noodles on Etsy is a treasure trove of pieces that combine those loves. Like these Frankenstein’s Monster and Bride Cameos. Or maybe zombies are more your style? Check out the … Read More...
Free Pattern: Little Boats
Speaking of adorable little patterns for kids, Frankie Brown has a great one available for download from Ravelry called Little Boats.
They are, in fact, little boats, measuring about 4 inches tall. they stand up on their own (with … Read More...
Autumn Gnome Cross Stitch Pattern
Scroll all the way down in this blog post for a free autumn gnome cross stitch pattern. He’s a fine fellow that will be fun to stitch. Most of Stickeule’s free charts are whole cross stitch as well making them … Read More...
New Petite Purls is Live!
It’s been a big week for online knitting magazines, and with all the excitement about Knitty’s 10 anniversary issue I missed the fact that a new Petite Purls is out, too.
If you don’t know Petite Purls, this is … Read More...
Simple DIY Necklace
Faith is sharing her tutorial for this simple, versatile necklace made of chunky beads and chain. See how easy it is to create your own perfect accessory with Faith’s tutorial at Design Fixation.
Tutorial: Little kid owl costume from repurposed fabric
Kiki and Company guest blogs in the Handmade Costume Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how she made this owl costume for her daughter that’s pure fabulousness. Not only is it a gorgeous costume, but she … Read More...
Project Runway fun – a new bingo card, an interview with Kooan, and a giveaway
Sewn Studio has three treats this week for Project Runway fans. The first is a new bingo card to go along with next week’s episode. The second is an interview with the quirky but utterly adorable Kooan. His written responses … Read More...
How to make a recycled memo board
Tutorial: 20-Minute Square Circle Skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Square Circle skirt. It’s made like a circle skirt, but the outer edge is a square instead of a circle. It’s a quick sew – she can do … Read More...
Easy Log Centerpiece
SAS Interiors has a great tutorial for a totally autumnal centerpiece. You just need a few drill skills for this project – check it out here.