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Imagine a cat playfully nestled inside a pumpkin—Carol Doak captured this adorable scene with her Cat in the Pumpkin paper pieced quilt block. This charming design is featured on a Keepsake card, but the possibilities are endless for how you … Read More...
Always looking for new tutorials for all of you and I found a boatload over at Slumpy’s web site. Slumpy’s sells molds and other goodies…mostly molds. There are video’s galore. There are jewelry and plates and melts and all kinds … Read More...
Halloween fun on Flickr:
1. Miniature Clay Jack-O-Lanterns, 2. OOAK Handmade Polymer Clay Elfin “Stewie” In Werewolf Costume, 3. Halloween Decorative Tile, 4. Halloween tree with mummies
The fourth annual Beads, Baubles & Fleece Downeast: Fall Bead, Jewelry and Fiber Show is quickly approaching! The show will be held Friday, September 28, from noon until 7 pm and Saturday, September 29, from 9 am until 4 pm … Read More...
I love perusing Helen’s free pattern page at Bustle and Sew. Her Appley Dappley Pillow / Cushion cover is perfect for fall decorating. Go HERE to get the free pattern.
Image credit: Bustle and Sew
Here comes the first doses of Halloween crafts, and this one incorporates only the best of Halloween nostalgia…candycorn! Well, pom poms that look like candycorn, but who needs to be that specific?!? You can find the fun tutorial by blogger … Read More...
This would be the perfect way to incorporate a craft into a nature study. Fall is the perfect time to learn about the different leaves and the trees that produce them. This leaf felt craft from Inspiring Pretty is definitely … Read More...
How adorable are these little stars? I love that these are made with Washi Tape! These would be fun for a little girls get together, or even with the right Washi tape, a boy’s camoflauge party!! The possibilities are endless … Read More...
See how A Merry Misap turned plain tea lights into expensive-looking home accessories with a bit of washi tape.
All of those late nights when high schoolers and tweeners are up studying for their exams will make them truly tired! These hand made eye masks are just the ticket for a sound night’s sleep. You can find the simple … Read More...
Kelly of My Simple Walk shares how to make Christmas ornament balls with step-by-step instructions on her blog. She adds these are good even off the tree with a bunch displayed in a glass bowl. I bet so! Go HERE … Read More...
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made this awesome tunic top for her daughter. Made from a knit fabric, it has a boat neck, loose fitting cut on sleeves, and a gathered waist. This is … Read More...
Vicki Welsh shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Show and Tell Tote. You can’t tell from this photo, but this is one big bag – 24″ wide x 20″ tall to be exact. Think of all the stuff you … Read More...
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for this cute little toddler dress. It has an A-line shape and a sweet Peter Pan collar. You can make this up in so many flavors! Romantic, modern, whimsical, busy print, or solid fabric. … Read More...
The Impression Obsession. blog has directions for making a fun fall pumpkin card with a trendy chevron background.
-Heather
Looking for Fall themed stamps, papers and embellishments? Check these out.
Thanks so much to everyone who shared their inspiration with me this week! I love hearing your stories and knowing what makes you want to pick up the needles!
The winner of My Grandmother’s Knitting is commenter 22, Patrizia, who … Read More...
If you’re starting to feel a chill in the air where you live (I’ve got veggies roasting for my first pot of soup of the season as I write this!) and you want to knit up a quick scarf to … Read More...
These needle felted Halloween Cupcakes start out as a STYROFOAM Brand Foam balls and cones and saves your time and material and also gives you the shape. Let’s all Use their recipe to bake a batch of Halloween cupcakes. Frost … Read More...
Lavender and jasmine? Be still my heart! Mansi at Fun & Food Cafe came up with a simple but fragrant scrub that is particularly great for your hands. Get all the details here.
Berroco has been releasing videos presenting the basic knitting stitches in English and Continental style, and they recently released the video teaching purling in the English style.
I grew up knitting English, so I’ve got to say that I … Read More...
