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.
Tutorial: Add extra width to a jeans waistband without it showing
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how she added a little extra width to a jeans waistband. She hid the extra fabric under the jeans label so it doesn’t show at all. Get the tutorial to see how she did … Read More...
Idea file: Sheer sides t-shirt refashion
I am loving this t-shirt refasion by OhByGolly She took a t-shirt that was soft but didn’t fit the way she liked, and added sheer panels to the sides. The extra fabric gave it a loose, flowy shape, and the … Read More...
Product Review: Stamping Gear from Inkadinkdo
I’ve been dying to try out this fun new tool called the Stamping Gear from Inkadinkado ever since I saw the preview video on-line from CHA. This cool tool set consists of circular and oval gears and cogs with notches … Read More...
Fruit Frankenstein n’ Bride
It’s a bit more rare to find a healthy Halloween snack, but this one is (mostly) fruit. Make a fruit Frankenstein and his bride HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Article | How to Take Professional Photographs of Crafts
This article on Craft Foxes addresses how to take better photographs of your craft projects, in an interview with Kristen Magee of Paper Crave. Learn how the right lighting canhelp improve your photos. Click here to see more.
Show & Tell | Economical Halloween Party Ideas
Lowri McNabb from Papervine shares a round-up of economical and fun party ideas for Halloween that use scrapbooking supplies. Included are candy jars (shown above) straw toppers, serving platters and more. Click here to go to her blog post.
Are … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Montalcino
Humor: Why quilters smoke 3 packs a day
Ginger at wdt (wienerdog tricks) made me laugh out loud. Go read her post: I Know Why Quilters Smoke and you will too!!!
Image credit: wdt
Giveaway Reminder: Cricut Mini
Don’t forget….You still have through Sunday to enter to win a Cricut Mini!! Click here to go to original post and leave a comment.
Good luck!
-Heather
Lark Giveaway!
Don’t miss the fabulous giveaway from Lark of a Jill Wiseman gift set — and if you haven’t already, enter for another chance to win Jill Wiseman’s Beautiful Beaded Ropes!
The gift set includes a copy of Jill Wiseman’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Gatsby or newsboy hat for little boys
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a Gatsby (newsboy) hat for a little boy. Go to her blog for the free pattern.
[photo from Melly Sews]
Easy Felt Necklace
This sweet necklace from Destri is a perfect example of how something fun and stylish can be super easy to make as well. See how Destri made this really long felted necklace at The Mother Huddle.
Sewing Tutorial: Doggie drying towel
Check out this doggie drying towel over at Sew4Home! Made from an absorbent store-bought towel, it’s been cut and resewn to give it large pockets on either end to keep you dry while you’re drying off your dog. Great idea! … Read More...