Wow, now I wish I was a kid again so I could play in here! This play room is completely Dr. Seuss themed and makes for a fabulous place for children to explore their imaginations. Head over to Sisteroo to … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Robots baby quilt
Spied at Ramona’s Handwork she said she created the theme by fussy cutting some robot fabric she picked up at Hobby Lobby. So cute. Read more about it here.
Image credit: Ramona’s Handwork
Tutorial: Button tree autumn t-shirt
Jen from My Own Road guest blogs at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make an autumn-themed t-shirt for girls. An appliqued tree trunk is covered in colorful button leaves. Cute, cute!! Get the how-to.
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Congratulations………………
Thank you to all who entered the Terra Firma Giveaway the competition is now closed and the lucky winner is ………… drumroll please……….Congrats Bev I have sent you an email informing you of your win!
Urban Softies – Chilly the Penguin
Pigs and alligators and wolves. Oh My!
And dogs and lions and now, a Penguin!
From Urban Softies, Chilly the Penguin is a free pattern to download.
Tutorial: Sunprint your fabric using Dye-na-Flow transparent fabric paint
Head over to Craftside where Stefanie Girard (editor of our Recycled Crafts section) shares a tutorial on how to use the sun’s rays and Dye-na-Flow transparent fabric paint to create custom fabric prints. The tutorial is an excerpt from … Read More...
Tutorial: “Vest of Friends” little girl’s fitted vest
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a fitted vest for a little girl. It’s inspired by menswear, but gets a definite little girl vibe with a row of ruffles around the neck. Get the tute.
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Witch’s Clothesline Halloween Garland
Darn it, I meant to post this before Halloween ended. it’s too darn cute not to share though, so pack it away in your ideas for next year. I’ve seen elf clotheslines, Santa and Mrs. Claus clotheslines, but never a … Read More...
Project: Stamped Pendants
You can make your own cool custom stamped jewelry by trapping your stamped image behind glazes in a varity of different settings. When Creativity Knocks shares some how to, tips and different styles for making your own pendants, click here… Read More...
Handmade Play Kitchen
Laura’s husband started with an old cabinet and counter and transformed it into this fabulous play kitchen for their daughter. Oh why weren’t these ideas around when I was little? He even tells you how he did it, so head … Read More...
Casting Glass Skulls
Thanks to the Gaffer Girls for this post. As I keep mentioning, I’m totally into glass casting!! Love love love it!! So when I see something about it I can share with all of you you know I will. Today … Read More...
Mentor a young stitcher
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint gives us the heads-up about a nonprofit needle arts mentoring program: “A project of Helping Hands Foundation, Inc. has been established to create community partnerships that promote and encourage relationships between adults and youth, fostering … Read More...
JMD’s monthly contest for subscribers
Calling all needleworkers and quilters. Join Janet M. Davies’ mailing list and get a chance to win one free design (your choice) in her monthly draw. Go to offer.
Felt Jingle-Bell Slippers tutorial
Keep your entire family and friends feet warm this winter with these Jingle-Bell Slippers from Martha Stewart’s crafts section. There is a template and instructions for these darling slippers.
Egg Flowers
Such a simple, genius idea to shape eggs into flowers using rings of peppers. Simple. Genius. I love it. Find it HERE at Apron Strings.
Needlepunch by Elsa Mora
Ooooooooo. Elsa Mora applies her unique style to needlepunch with gorgeous results. See more views of this fab necklace at her blog post.
Ed. note: Elsa Mora did not request or compensate this post.
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Felt Christmas Snowman tutorial
Leigh-Anne D. of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, posted this darling little Snowman tutorial on “Cut out a + Keep”. She used a large cookie cutter or I am sure you can find a template of a snowman online. She has all … Read More...
How to make a cute crocheted recycled rug
I love to make simple yet dramatic projects that don’t require a lot of thought. That’s just what this is. A super easy crocheted circle rug. See more photos and the easy way featured on the blog Sew Sweet TV … Read More...
Quilt Along kick-off at Gen X Quilters
Anne Marie from Gen X Quilters is hosting the Charmed Prints Quilt Along. She explains, it is perfect for charm packs, and an easy, customizable quilt that will be done in time for Xmas! Some participants have decided to … Read More...
Corn on the Cob Treat
Sweet and on a stick, right up my alley. Find the how-tos for making corn on the cob treats on sticks HERE at One Charming Party.