I could just spend all day posting on everything One Charming Party creates. But in the interest of time, I’ll choose just one. Learn to make this Halloween lollipop stand HERE.
Penny picks the winners
Penny Nickels celebrated her inclusion in Jamie Chalmer’s PUSH Stitchery by sponsoring an embroidery contest. Entrants could submit one stitched work, which had to be accompanied by an essay explaining why their art is awesome. Entries were judged solely on … Read More...
Check it out: Handmade beastie softie comes to life
Have you ever wondered what kind of trouble your handmade softies get into when you’re not around? Check out this fun video from Diana Schoenbrun. It’s a cute trailer for Beasties, her book that shows how to make lovable … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight poncho for fall layering
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a poncho for lightweight fall layering. It’s made from two rectangles of fabric, so the sewing is easy. You can make it from all one fabric, or use two contrasting prints like … Read More...
Goldwork you can afford
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose has a brilliant and generous idea for a crazy-quilting round robin. Real gold threads are quite pricey. In the past, Gerry had to drop out of a goldwork round robin because of the cost. So … Read More...
Tutorial | Making Crazy Clips
Learn how to make these Crazy Clips from The Rebel Crafter. You need wooden clothespins, tape, ribbon or paper and embellishments. Halloween clips are shown above but you can make them in any colour or theme! Click here to go … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: See quilts from Pacific IQF
Lisa Fulmer (maven at C&T Publishing) just posted some photos of quilts she was lucky enough to see at the Pacific International Quilt Festival (IQF). So grab a cuppa and head on over to her PIQF Flickr group and … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon fairy wings
Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a pair of fairy wings for kids’ dress up. They’re made from a lightweight, flower, drapey chiffon so they flutter beautifully as the child runs. Get the tutorial.
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Vampire Cupcakes
If anyone can make a vampire adorable and sweet as can be, it’s Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. Learn to make these HERE (and enter the McCormick Halloween baking kit giveaway while you’re there).
Free pattern: Halloween witch shoe treat bags
Sharon from Sharon Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these Halloween treat bags shaped like funky witch shoes. They’d also make cute silverware & napkin holders for a Halloween-y dinner table. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Enlarge armholes on a sleeveless dress
Cinti from Poppet in the Post and My Poppet shows how she enlarged the armholes on a sleeveless dress for her young daughter. The larger armholes mean that her daughter will be able to wear this favorite dress a little … Read More...
Exclusive Review: Inkadinkado Background Cling Stamps
Continuing on with our month of Inkadinkado stamps this is what I’ve really been waiting for, a chance to share an exclusive look at brand new not yet released stamps! This entire month there will be four weeks of ideas, … Read More...
Witch Hat Toppers
Remember these Halloween parfaits? Well, learn to make the must-have witch hat toppers HERE at Frog Prince Paperie.
Free pattern and tute: Gingerbread family
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares another Stashbustin’ Ornaments pattern and tutorial. Your tree needs a gingerbread family! Go to Troublet’s post.
Tutorial | Stamped Washi tape
Nichole Heady from Papertrey Ink shares a video tutorial showing how you can make custom washi tape using stamps. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Burlap Ghost Lights
What?! Too cute! I am totally loving these little burlap ghosts, a knock from a Pottery Barn version. They are beyond cute and so easy! Get the how to at Burton Avenue Burlap Ghost Lights.
September Crochet Club
Sweet Eleanor Scarf
I was unable to attend the September meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. Ronnie nicely agreed to take notes for me. Here is her round-up of the group’s Show n’ Tell. Sorry I missed it. I’ll … Read More...
See PUSH Stitchery live
If you live near or can visit New York City, you could see some of the works featured in Jamie Chalmers’ PUSH Stitchery up close and personal. The book by our beloved MrXStitch shows embroidery by 30 innovative and … Read More...
Freebie | Halloween Printables from Mimi’s Dollhouse
These Gothic circles are part of a set of free Halloween printables created by Holly from Mimi’s Dollhouse and available on Catch my Party.There’s also a banner and party invites in the set. Click here to go to … Read More...
Panda Bread
I’ve posted on Panda Bread before, and I’ll post on Panda Bread again. Why? Because Panda Bread is just so dang cute. And unless you add spiders or fangs, it’s a break from all the Halloween madness, too. Learn to … Read More...