Bead&Button is now managing Jeanette Shanigan‘s Bead-It-Forward bead-quilt project and invites you to participate. Beaders from around the world stitch 1.5 x 1.5-in. (3.8 x 3.8 cm) beaded squares depicting the year’s theme. The squares are then joined into … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hoop skirt
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. . shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hoop skirt to layer under a full skirt or dress to provide maximum poofiness. You might think they’d be difficult to make … Read More...
Candy Bar Cheesecake
We can always count on CakeSpy for post-Halloween-candy ideas. Find the recipe for fun-size candy studded cheesecake HERE at Serious Eats.
Tutorial: Felt stocking and mittens Christmas garland
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Christmas Elves garland of miniature felt stockings and mittens. Letters stitched on each mitten and stocking spell out a Christmas greeting. Cute!! Get the tute.… Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing a pair of pants from a printed pattern
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares the final installment in her 3-part series of video tutorials on learning to sew from a printed pattern. The pattern she has used for the examples is a basic elastic waist pant, which makes a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a spaghetti strap top
Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a basic spaghetti strap top. The fitted, sleeveless top is great for layering. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Organizer wallet
LBG Studioshares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a handy organizer wallet. The small wallet has a pocket to hold a small notebook, a pocket that can hold an iPhone, and a couple of smaller pockets … Read More...
Inkadinkado Month Round Up
I have had a blast this month sharing with you all the new stamps from Inkadinkado. I’ve also enjoyed reading everyone replies to the giveaway and congrats to all four of our big prize package winners!
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Guest Post: Thanksgiving Trivia Cornucopia
I have a real treat for you today! I’ve contacted a handful of talented crafters and asked them to create a project just for you, so keep your eyes peeled for some fun guest tutorials! Our first guest poster is … Read More...
Ginkgo pattern from Yarnplayer
Marilee Rockley of Yarnplayer’s Tatting created this gorgeous ginkgo leaf pattern. It has both plain and beaded variations. She says,
… Read More...I consider it an advanced level pattern, mostly because of the folded rings and the Catherine Wheel joins. But, actually
Practical Fruit Labels
I would be a terrible inventor. Oh sure, I frustrate easily by life’s littlest dilemmas, but I never ever think of solutions. I love this idea for fruit-stickers-turned-fruit-soap from Amron Experimental. Find more details HERE.
Ideas for Leftover Halloween Candy
I know, Halloween isn’t even over and I’m already posting ideas for all the leftover candy. But good to be prepared for tomorrow. Find a roundup of ideas to use leftover candy HERE at Woman’s Day, including candy corn … Read More...
Noel Hart Hot Glass Sculptor and Artist
Found another video for you to watch with another fabulous glass artist, Noel Hart, who is based out of Australia. Thanks to the Gaffer Girls over on Facebook for posting this. They can be so helpful sometimes with my … Read More...
Meet the Artist – Paul Marioni
I know I just recently posted something about the Marioni family here but I’ve found a YouTube video that Corning has posted talking with Paul Marioni, the patriarch of the family and one of the revolutionary glass artists. So here … Read More...
Tutorial: Hawaiian quilted pillow cover
Learn how to make this pretty Hawaiian quilted pillow cover over at Martha Stewart. A small project like this is ideal for beginning quilters, so much less threatening than a full size bed quilt. Go to tutorial.
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Newsy: Online study group on creativity
Annie from Annie’s Quilting Stash will be hosting a study group starting in November using the book, shown. The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron is a classic book on creativity. I own it and can wholeheartedly recommend it. Go here … Read More...
Happy Creepy Halloween!
Where I am, the small guys are done their trick or treating and the big kids are at the city’s Spookeramas. All the good ghosts and ghouls are stuffed on candies and scary stories. Here’s a Monday Mosaic chock full … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Love Blossoms’ mini quilt
Carol at FunThreads made this small art quilt for her swap partner and liked it so much she made another one to keep. If you like it, you can make one too. Go to tutorial.
Image credit: FunThreads
The Smartist – Bullseye Glass
I need to share this blog post by Lani over at Bullseye Glass. It shows pictures of the inside of the Bullseye hot shop where the sheet glass is made. When all of you out in blog land get … Read More...
Last Minute Halloween Candle Wraps
I love looking at all the spooky displays at Halloween. It seems easier (and cheaper) to decorate compared to other holidays.
Angie at The Country Chic Cottage shared this, just in case you need a quick Halloween candle decorating idea.… Read More...