Perfect for the video geek chocolate lover in your life, yes? Primarily those with an appreciation and respect for both fine chocolate and the brilliance of those great video game-making minds of the ’80s (maybe the ’70s?). The chocolate is … Read More...
Snowman Macaroons and Meringue Snowflakes
Hee hee, love the little plaid scarf. Make snowman macaroons HERE at Ladies Home Journal and meringue snowflakes HERE.
DIY Tea Gift
I’m always on the hunt for DIY gifts that fit the people I know… Make your own calming tea and find links to packaging supplies HERE at Country Living.
Mutilated gingerbread
Bless their hearts! Of course these cookie people are screaming in horror. Look closely–they’ve lost limbs to nibblers! Go to the blog of their creator, Crooked Sister, to see more and get the link to the Etsy listing. But … Read More...
A Thanksgiving encounter
This emerging stitchery is an effort by Olisa (cocoaeyes the stitcher) to capture a touching, memorable Thanksgiving experience. It includes a word of profanity from her subject–it is necessary. Read the story and you’ll understand why.
Looking for more … Read More...
Pretty Fabric Votives
These pretty jars are made from decoupage and pretty fabrics. Check out the tutorial and full post for more pictures at fellowfellow –- Sweet DIY Votives.
Not Just For Sledding – Crochet Beanie with mask and ear flaps
I ran across this crafty winter hat that April designed for herself when she and her daughter were sledding. For me (who seldom sleds), it’s a perfect hat for St. Louis’ very cold, damp, windy, wintry days when I … Read More...
Free Pattern – Vest from Naturally Yarns
Aspire Cable and Rib Vest, designed by Fiona Ellis, and knit in Aspire 8 ply DK Weight (70% NZ wool and 30% alpaca) is the perfect garment for layering or to step out in style.
I like this vest, no, … Read More...
Big sale at Wild Olive
Mollie of Wild Olive is celebrating her birthday with a big sale–29% off everything in her Etsy shop! Go to her blog post for the details and link.
Ed note: Mollie Johanson neither requested nor compensated this post.
Painting with Powders – Glass Powders
I’m involved in a powder painting…glass powders. I’ve made a pastel and I’m working on recreating it with glass powders. I’ve done tests and am still planning on some more. I’ve been mixing the powders with glue and making a … Read More...
Gift idea: Easy child’s lap quilt
Donna at Quilt in Progress came up with a way to make a child’s quilt so that it goes together in under two hours. Brilliant! Go HERE to see how she did it.
Widow gets a memory quilt
Patti from Sleeping Cat Creations made this memory quilt from her late neighbor’s ties and shirts. It’s a gift to the widow – meaningful, pretty comfort. Nice. Visit her blog to see how she did it.
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Sign Up for 2012 TUSAL – Totally Useless Stitch-a-long
As I wandered around stitchy blogs I kept running into a mysterious term – TUSAL – and I wondered what in the world it meant. Until I found Daffycat’s blog and unearthed the meaning of the term. TUSAL stands for … Read More...
Fabric: Aux Champs Elysees
I am crushing on Hoodie’s LAmour de la Vie collection especially the print Aux Champs Elysees in Pink, shown. Go to Hawthorne Threads to see more.
Felt Glitter Trees
These Christmas trees make a beautiful decoration for your mantle or tablescape. I found these at Lorajean’s Magazine,: my christmas mantle. She has the tutorial here.
Looking for DIY Christmas tree decorations and crafts? Check these out
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas Pillow Cover
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a throw pillow cover with rows and rows of ruffles. She made each ruffle from a different fabric in a Christmas color scheme for a … Read More...
Candle Shack’s Best Selling Candle Scents
It looks like vanilla and lavender are no longer in the lead for best selling candle scents according to Candle Shack.
They’re a family run business with four core values: “Hurt Nobody, Stand Out, Enjoy Life and Be the Best.” … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded fabric scrap Christmas tree
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to use your scrap fabric to make a pretty Christmas tree. There’s no sewing required; instead you fold and pin the fabrics to a polystyrene cone form. Her example has greens at the bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Primitive Angel of Domesticity doll
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an Angel of Domesticity doll to watch over you while you make your Christmas preparations. She shows her sitting on a shelf, but the angel doll would also be … Read More...
Robbie the Robin Christmas decoration tutorial
Who would not love this darling little Robin hanging on your Christmas three or as a special teacher gift? Dazie of “Dazie Delights” is sharing her creative tutorial with us. She tells us that it takes about 20 minutes and … Read More...