If you have a Stampmaker machine from Photocentric you can click here to download a free sheet of negatives to make your own clear stamps for fall and winter.
-Heather
Pippa’s modern 16 patch quilt
Pippa Patchwork made this quilt from her scrap pile, even using scraps for the binding. Wow. She’s discovering that creating limitations (a vow to not buy any new fabric until January 2012) can spur creativity. I love these wonky 16 … Read More...
Ornament Light
This light fixture is made from glass ball Christmas ornaments. Lovely! I love how the light dances off the walls. You can get the how to over at Crafted Niche — Ornament Light Tutorial.
Stitched leaf and haiku
Quilting on the Edge shows us her beautiful embroidered leaf and accompanies it with a haiku. Click HERE and enjoy.
Image credit: Quilting on the Edge
Marisa’s scissors collection
Scissors collection at Las Telitas de Marisa. Click here to see more photos.
Big sale at Rayela
Check this out: Rayela Art‘s Etsy shop is having a 25%-off Thanksgiving sale! You’ll find ethnic textiles from around the world and textile-art supplies such as stamps, beads, and milagros. Go to the blog post for sale details and … Read More...
Felt Ogee Ornament Tutorial
This stunning Christmas tree ornament is by Betz White. I think we all know Betz from her guest TV spots and her awesome book and designs. All you have to do is select your favorite colors and follow the … Read More...
Merry Christmas from Stitch and Thimble
Kelly Fletcher has released a special Christmas issue of her e-zine, Stitch and Thimble. The listing on her online shop says,
… Read More...Dots and roses – a contemporary take on the Christmas table. Decorate your lunch table with functional embroidered cutlery
Reindeer Donuts, Santa Hat Pretzels, and Other Fun Food for Christmas
I had no idea that Oriental Trading, those crucial suppliers of super-cheap favors to parties everywhere, had recipes, did you? I think I spotted these on Pinterest. Make … Read More...
Frog on a Log HoHos
So so easy. And note to self, if I ever make these, must get a slice-of-wood cake stand to display them. Learn to turn HoHos into frogs on a log HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. {spotted on One Pretty … Read More...
Mini Merry Christmas
Free ornament tutorials
Here are a couple more projects from vintage umbrella‘s 24 Days of Handmade Ornaments that use scraps and tidbits from your stash to make new keepsakes for your friends and family.
Easy Edible Leaves
Ever feel like an idiot trying to make edible leaves? Or, ever feel like you might feel like an idiot trying to make edible leaves? Fear not, cuz 1 Fine Cookie promises they are so easy, even an idiot can … Read More...
Bumper Sticker Inspired Ornaments
These ornaments were inspired by bumper stickers from Point Lookout, New York. From some oval shaped wood pieces and paint these great ornaments were born. You can get the how to over at That’s My Letter — “O” is for … Read More...
How to cut and lay a recycled end grain wood floor and enter to win a copy of the book Building with Secondhand Stuff
If you are handy with a saw and like building stuff then pop on over to Craftside and leave a comment to get yourself in the running for a copy of Building With Secondhand Stuff: How to Re-Claim, Re-Vamp, Re-Purpose … Read More...
Stitching on impulse
Jen of Bayou Quilts and Dolls lets us look over her shoulder as she experiments with improvisational stitching on eco-dyed fabrics. She says, “The embroidery is mostly simple stitching and is spontaneous, not planned or from a pattern.” Beautiful. See … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler mittens
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog for making a a pair of mittens for a toddler. They’re made without thumbs for ease of dressing and ease of construction. A fabric ribbon connects them and … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated bubble dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to create a simple church dress for a little girl. It pairs a plain bodice with a pleated bubble skirt. A pretty bow at the waist finishes it off. Get the tute.… Read More...
Project: Fall Bird House
I’m in love with this amazing mixed media bird house! Shelly from Stamptramp shares how she made it and even links to the house pattern. Click here for more detailed info and pics.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Felt and doily Christmas ornament
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make a simple but beautiful Christmas ornament from felt and a small doily. Get the tute.
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