Thanksgiving is the perfect time to be thankful for what we have and that we never have to experience hunger. But even more than being thankful, the holidays are a wonderful time to give! This Spoon project presented by Project … Read More...
Newsy: Identity CONF registration open | SAQA – SDA
Registration is open for the 2012 Identity: Context and Reflection conference to be held in Philadelphia, PA in 2012. The event is sponsored by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and Surface Design Association (SDA). Click HERE … Read More...
Pilgrim Pumpkins and More
The Nature of Grace is a wonderful blog that gives you full lesson plans for topics! Thanksgiving and Pilgrims is their most recent homeschool lesson. I love these Pilgrim Pumpkins, and think they would look great on a front porch. … Read More...
Giveaway: SewThankful | La Todera
Susan Brubaker Knapp from Blue Moon River is hosting a series of giveaways on her blog from patterns she got at the Fall International Quilt Market, Houston. Get a chance to win one of four patterns by Julie Creus of … Read More...
Tutorial: Frozen yogurt applique on kid’s tees
Ilene from Come on, Ilene! guest blogs at My Own Road with a tutorial showing how to add a cute frozen yogurt applique to a child’s t-shirt. Who wouldn’t love a sweet treat like that on the front of their … Read More...
Tutorial for dictionary pendants
Clay buttons
Take a look at these clay buttons from Creative Impressions in Clay! These make me think of Christmas cookies. Tari is giving away some of her pretty Celtic buttons to a lucky reader that answers a question on Art Bead … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls. The poofy tulle blossom is so cute perched on top of baby’s head. Get the tutorial.
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DROPS felted slippers for Christmas FREE pattern
Drop always has the newest and the coolest knit and crochet patterns for us. These “felted slippers” would look so amazing Christmas morning when you open all your gifts. Don’t forget keeping the little ones feet warm and … Read More...
Tip: Blending with Markers
Darlene from Darlene’s Designs shares a great video on how to get the blended look of Copic markers but she uses Stampin’ Up markers. Way to use what you’ve already got! We don’t always need to run out and spend … Read More...
Manmade lace
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread examines a work of Battenberg lace created by a priest for the hem of his vestments. It’s an amazing story. See the post.
Learn about Jacobean crewel
Revel in images of 17th century English bed hangings in the collection of the Embroidery Guild of America. See closeups of the Jacobean crewel embroidery. Get links to free patterns based on these works and courses in Jacobean embroidery. Go … Read More...
Mason Jar Snowmen
Decoupage some tissue paper onto empty jars, use a Styrofoam ball for a head and you have instant snowman decorations! See these cute guys and get the instructions over at Weeping Cherries — A Very Merry Mason Jar Monday!.
New PhotoSharing Site for Food and Crafts from Make and Takes
We all already know and love Make and Takes, but have you spotted Spotlight yet? It’s a photo sharing site from Make and Takes, in the same vein as Tastespotting or Foodgawker, for food and recipes and kid … Read More...
Turn-of-the-century lace
John Hopper of The Textile Blog reviews the work of Art Nouveau lace designer Felix Aubert. You’ll relish the illustrations. Go to the post.
Make a magnetic needle keeper
Jules Woolford of Adventures in Thread created this handy needle keeper with its darling stumpwork ladybug. And she shows us how to make one, too. You’ll love its magnetic secret. Go to her post.
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Thanksgiving Goodies
1) Thanks Button by Buttonb 2) Oak Leaf Ornament by CrimsonHeartStudios 3) Pumpkin Bowl Fillers by Homestead1863 4) Glitter Pumpkins by StacisPlace
Cool idea: Spraypainted button decor
Check out the super cute button art that Laura Bray from Katydiddy made! She shares the fun project on her blog. I love the red buttons and matching red hoop!! Would you believe that they both started out gold? She … Read More...
Project and Free Pattern: Step Card
This cute step card has so much depth and dimension! Cathy from The Bright Side of Life shares her step card pattern which could be adapted to so many different card scenes.
-Heather
Tutorial: Pocket Pillowcase
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a special pillowcase for a child. There’s a pocket cleverly stitched into the side of the pillowcase to hold a special doll, favorite toy, or … Read More...