Turkeys are everywhere now in anticipation of Thanksgiving in the US. You can have turkeys for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Cases in point: Make stuffed “turkey” peppers HERE and turkey Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup (my favorite) treats HERE at … Read More...
Sewing tip: Use your iron to help close a pillow opening
Karen from Sew Many Ways uses her iron to make it easier to sew up the opening of a decorative or throw pillow. Whether you use your sewing machine or hand stitches, her method will help keep the seam allowances … Read More...
Country Owls
Whoo! Whoo let the owls out? Craftown did! This free pattern is cute and will please owl lovers so well! There’s a whole tree full of them. Chekc out the free chart.
Tutorial: Fused patchwork fabric from your fabric scraps
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a mountain on tiny fabric scraps that are too small to make something with, but too pretty to toss in the trash, take heart. Heather from The Sewing Loft ishows how you can use fusible … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcases with deep ruffle and pretty bows
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of pillowcases with deep ruffles at the ends and pretty bows to finish them off. They mix and match from coordinating prints so the ruffle and the bow trim stand out. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby cardigan refashioned from an adult sweater or top
Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Refashionista series over at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to make an itty baby cardigan out of an adult sized sweater or knit top. By aligning … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Spit Bib for a drooling baby
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Spit Bib for drooly babies. It’s made from 3-4 layers of knit fabric for absorbency. She leaves the edges raw for a quick finish. Get the … Read More...
Lion Brand Introduces Video Course
Video instruction is a big deal across education on the Internet, but particularly in crafting instruction. Craftsy is of course the major player, with 28 different classes just about knitting and more classes in all crafty genres being added all … Read More...
Product Review: Martha Stewart Circle Edge Punch
Tomorrow 11/13 Martha Stewart will be on HSN premiering a brand new product called the Circle Edge Punch
. This amazing new punch system will be available exclusively on HSN. I recently got to try it out and let me … Read More...
Freebie: On-Line Papercrafting Magazine
Echo Park has a terrific on-line magazine available to download. It’s got 11 holiday card ideas, 12 scrapbook layouts and 12 altered projects. Note: You’ll need to add it to your “cart” and check out to download but it’s FREE. … Read More...
Cornhusk Votives
These festive votive holders also double as vases for festive table decor, perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration. Easy to make and perfect for fall, these corn husk votive holders are the perfect table accent. Head over to live. laugh. rowe … Read More...
Pretty Pumpkin Bunting
This super pretty and very cheery pumpkin bunting would make a great fall decoration for your Thanksgiving feast. Book pages serve as your canvas and pretty scrapbook papers serve as your pumpkins. Easy directions to help you make one of … Read More...
Bottle Cap Snowman
This sweet ornament is made from recycled bottle caps. What a fun craft for you and the kids, and a great hostess gift too. Head over to She Who Makes for the tutorial – Bottle Cap Snowman.
Ribbon Felt Trees
Made from felt, rick rack and ribbons, these adorable little trees are a festive way to decorate your real tree. Fun ornaments that would make great gifts too, and easy to make! Head over to Ruby Murrays Musings for the … Read More...
Harvest Circle Felt Leaf Pillow
Create a beautiful wreath of leaves and a festive fall pillow all at the same time. Perfect for fall and a nice way to dress up your living area. Get the scoop at The Sweet Survival: Harvest Circle Felt Leaf … Read More...
Show and Tell | Button Collage Ornaments
Start off your holiday decor by checking out these button collage ornaments by Jenni at Vintage Umbrella. Click here to see more
Inspiration du Jour | Wish List
Working Glass 2012 – Bullseye Glass
Quite a few of the employees at Bullseye Glass create wonderful glass art in their non-working hours and once a year there is a competition that brings their lovely work to light. So they have this years Working Glass winners…the … Read More...
Student smiles over quilt top
Seeing a student’s pleasure after taking on a new skill must be why teachers stay in the classroom. Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shows off her student’s handiwork after teaching sewing and patchwork at a recent retreat. Each of her … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart patch leggings
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shares a tutorial in her Knock It Off series, showing how to make a pair of little girl’s leggings with heart shaped knee patches. The design is inspired by a pair of women’s leggings with … Read More...