Heads up. Today is the last day to enter Sew, Mama, Sew’s Doll Quilt Contest. The contest is part of the kick-off activities surrounding the release of the book, Pretty in Patchwork:Doll Quilts by Cathy Gaubert for Lark Crafts. Go … Read More...
Andes del Campo from Knit Picks
So I scored some of Knit Picks newest yarn, Andes del Campo.
This is a lofty 2 ply almost but not quite chunky (kind of like a thick worsted weight), wonderfully heathery yarn. I’m knitting my new favorite quick pattern,… Read More...
Tutorial – Easy Knit and Sew Pillow
Home dec is in. Home dec is cool and it’s so easy when you know how to knit. This pillow is super simple and you can dish it up, your style.
Hone your knitting and sewing skills with this easy … Read More...
Mosaic Monday: Decorating Your Thanksgiving Table
1. napkin-rings, 2. Thanksgiving OOAK pumpkin picture photo holder
I realize this is a bit of a niche topic – Thanksgiving table decorations made from polymer clay – but the above are a couple of examples! You could make … Read More...
Colorful Framed Photos
I love the way all these colorful frames look on this wall. What a great way to display family photos. Check out the display at Small and Chic in Cville: Organic Bloom frames.
Free Pattern – Hot Water Bottle Cozy
Take some super chunky yarn, size 10 needles and a couple of hours and your hot water bottle will be snuggly and warm and will stay that way.
Super easy, knit it up quick and decorate with swiss darning.
The … Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkboard cloth table cover
Hungry Hippie shares a fun idea for chalkboard cloth. She uses it to create a fitted cover for her their dining table. Now they can chalk all over the top of the table! Get the tutorial to see how to … Read More...
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Tutoral: Small ID wallet with snap closure
Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how to make a her Sandi wallet, small ID wallet with a snap closure (named after the friend she made one for). The pouch is sized just right for credit cards or a bit … Read More...
Tutorial: From boxy blazer to custom fit jacket
Lizzie from Cotton & Curl tells how to refashion a boxy blazer into a jacket with a fit that’s made just for your body. She resews the straight seams at the sides and back into curved seams. My and my … Read More...
Burlap Advent Calendar
I love finding different ways to make advent calendars. I’ve featured many advent calendar ideas here on CG, and am more than happy to add this one to the collection. Head over to The Examined Life to see all the … Read More...
Freebie: Santa Dog Digital Stamp
Anne’s Cards 4 U shares an adorable Santa Dog digi stamp, click here to download it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you check … Read More...
Vintage Camera Nightlights
Beautiful night lights made from vintage cameras. I bet these would be fun to make! Check out the link below for the flickr stream of the person making these.
Vintage Camera Nightlight – Ansco Cadet II w/flash | Flickr … Read More...
Vintage fabric find
Sometimes you just plain get lucky when thrifting. This is a piece of fabric Familypatchworks found at a yard sale. She plans to use it in a whole cloth quilt. Nice. Click HERE to read more.
Image credit: Familypatchworks
Giveaway: Best Fat Quarter Quilts etc
Get a chance to win a copy of Best Fat Quarter Quilts and more at Quilters Newsletter Blog. Click HERE for details. Contest ends November 20, 2011.
Snack Mix Push Pops
Yes, I need a use for the couple dozen push pop containers I have, and I’ve run out of sweets ideas. Loving this simple packaging idea for snack mix. Find snack mix shooters HERE at Rock Ur Party. And … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Sew Modern Monday Link-up
Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations kicks off {Sew} Modern Monday with her own swell finish, shown. Click HERE to see more photos of Megan’s quilt; then scroll down to see what everyone else has been up to.
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Christmas Carnation Wreaths
Wow! These red wreaths made from carnations are absolutely stunning! The color pop is truly amazing agains the white mantel. Get the how to on these beauties over at Better Homes and Gardens — Make a Christmas Carnation Wreath.
Turkey Tootsie Pops
This may have been another Pinterest find (I’m starting to lose my mind in the tide of holiday ideas)… An adorable and easy packaging idea for Thanksgiving lollipops. Learn to make wrap lollipops like turkeys HERE at Tippy Toes and … Read More...
Reindeer Noses Candy
I spotted this on Pinterest and found it so easy and clever. (I use those words “easy” and “clever” a lot, so clearly I’m drawn to things that are easy but still clever.) Find the idea for reindeer candy noses … Read More...