Cation Designs shows how she used a reverse applique technique on a zippered pouch. The image peeking through the fabric window serves as a visual label for the contents of the pouch. In her example, it’s an awesome beaker image. … Read More...
Dragon Bread
I declare this dragon bread to be unbelievably awesome. The detail! And looks so re-create-able from the step-by-step photos. Find the how-tos HERE at Show Tell Share.
Corn Cob Candle Holder Tutorial
Cris was inspired by Brazil’s corn harvest when she came up with these rustic looking corn cob candle holders. The moss wrap and the raffia really sets it off.
These candle holders would be perfect as a centerpiece for thanksgiving … Read More...
Shabby Craft Storage
This super pretty sewing caddy is a wonderful way to incorporate your style into your organizing solutions. With a little help from the Graphics Fairy, you can make this too. See the post at Shabby Art Boutique — Shabby sewing … Read More...
Freebie: November Negative for Stampmaker
If you have a Stampmaker machine from Photocentric you can click here to download a free sheet of negatives to make your own clear stamps for fall and winter.
-Heather
Pippa’s modern 16 patch quilt
Pippa Patchwork made this quilt from her scrap pile, even using scraps for the binding. Wow. She’s discovering that creating limitations (a vow to not buy any new fabric until January 2012) can spur creativity. I love these wonky 16 … Read More...
Ornament Light
Stitched leaf and haiku
Quilting on the Edge shows us her beautiful embroidered leaf and accompanies it with a haiku. Click HERE and enjoy.
Image credit: Quilting on the Edge
Marisa’s scissors collection
Scissors collection at Las Telitas de Marisa. Click here to see more photos.
Big sale at Rayela
Check this out: Rayela Art‘s Etsy shop is having a 25%-off Thanksgiving sale! You’ll find ethnic textiles from around the world and textile-art supplies such as stamps, beads, and milagros. Go to the blog post for sale details and … Read More...
Felt Ogee Ornament Tutorial
This stunning Christmas tree ornament is by Betz White. I think we all know Betz from her guest TV spots and her awesome book and designs. All you have to do is select your favorite colors and follow the … Read More...
Merry Christmas from Stitch and Thimble
Kelly Fletcher has released a special Christmas issue of her e-zine, Stitch and Thimble. The listing on her online shop says,
… Read More...Dots and roses – a contemporary take on the Christmas table. Decorate your lunch table with functional embroidered cutlery
Reindeer Donuts, Santa Hat Pretzels, and Other Fun Food for Christmas
I had no idea that Oriental Trading, those crucial suppliers of super-cheap favors to parties everywhere, had recipes, did you? I think I spotted these on Pinterest. Make … Read More...
Frog on a Log HoHos
So so easy. And note to self, if I ever make these, must get a slice-of-wood cake stand to display them. Learn to turn HoHos into frogs on a log HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. {spotted on One Pretty … Read More...
Mini Merry Christmas
Free ornament tutorials
Here are a couple more projects from vintage umbrella‘s 24 Days of Handmade Ornaments that use scraps and tidbits from your stash to make new keepsakes for your friends and family.
Easy Edible Leaves
Ever feel like an idiot trying to make edible leaves? Or, ever feel like you might feel like an idiot trying to make edible leaves? Fear not, cuz 1 Fine Cookie promises they are so easy, even an idiot can … Read More...
Bumper Sticker Inspired Ornaments
These ornaments were inspired by bumper stickers from Point Lookout, New York. From some oval shaped wood pieces and paint these great ornaments were born. You can get the how to over at That’s My Letter — “O” is for … Read More...
How to cut and lay a recycled end grain wood floor and enter to win a copy of the book Building with Secondhand Stuff
If you are handy with a saw and like building stuff then pop on over to Craftside and leave a comment to get yourself in the running for a copy of Building With Secondhand Stuff: How to Re-Claim, Re-Vamp, Re-Purpose … Read More...
Stitching on impulse
Jen of Bayou Quilts and Dolls lets us look over her shoulder as she experiments with improvisational stitching on eco-dyed fabrics. She says, “The embroidery is mostly simple stitching and is spontaneous, not planned or from a pattern.” Beautiful. See … Read More...