A little break from Halloween… I spotted this too-cool cake on Pinterest. It just looks so do-able and so clever all in … Read More...
Ghost Eggs
Hilarious, simple, ghostly. Love this idea to turn hard-boiled eggs into ghosts. Learn how HERE at The Gourmet Mama. via Parents.
Oil Jar Photo Display
I’m totally loving this idea. Mason jar + Olive + Photograph = an awesome photo display for your home. What a great gift idea! See it at — DIY: Photographs in Oil « The Funky Bear.
Maria Elkins’ art quilts
Alright, you need to visit Melinda Quilts ETC to see some of Maria Elkins art quilts. She’s a phenomenal artist and author of several quilt books published by Interweave. Go to Melinda’s post to see some eye candy.
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LittleBook’s Dutch Windmills quilt
This is a Dutch Windmills quilt made by LittleBook Notes. It’s her entry in this year’s Bloggers’ Quilt Festival at Amy’s Creative Side. Love her quilt and the story behind the fabric she used in it. It involves some … Read More...
Day of the Dead Wedding Unity Candle
This Day of the Dead design puts a different spin on a wedding unity candle! I love when people combine different crafts with candles and this one uses embroidery. Why not? Of course, this would also work for Halloween.
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Organizing Tools with a Rake
How brilliant is this? I love how simple but smart this is. Found this on Do It Yourself via Pinterest. — Outdoor Ideas – Accents – Garden Display – Do It Yourself.
Felt SPIDER Tutorial
Tally of “I Could Make That” Made this cute spider and put it on a headband for Halloween. Tally tells how her mother once drove her crazy when they were out shopping; “she would constantly assure her that she could … Read More...
MillaMia and Classic Elite – A Match Made in Heaven!
MillaMia is coming to the United States!
A 100% superfine Merino machine-washable sportweight yarn in in 17 colors, this yarn is perfect for children’s knitting. The yarn line includes brights, neutrals, lights and darks and their patterns are sized for … Read More...
Floral Tiara
This pretty tiara is made from dollar store flowers and some hot glue. A wonderful tiara for a little girl’s dress up, or great for a Halloween costume. Or heck, just for fun and being girly! See how to make … Read More...
It’s Not Too Late For This Halloween Craft!
No, it’s not knitting, but it IS yarn, so it counts right?
This yarn bowl would be cute for any season, just change out the yarn colors. And, from reading through the tutorial, it looks to be a super easy … Read More...
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Quilters are some of the most generous folks you’ll meet and for some, making charity quilts is the way they got hooked on the hobby. Well whatever the path if you are a quilter, Victoria at Bumble Beans Inc. needs … Read More...
Tip: Stamped Overlays
The Stampavie blog shares a simple idea for making your own overlays. Don’t buy them, stamp your own 🙂
-Heather
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Little Pumpkin Luminary
Oh now this is a totally fun idea! Using waxed paper and some fun art, Jen made this luminary from a little pumpkin. Brilliant! Get the full tutorial at 100 Directions — Little pumpkin luminary.
Pumpkin block for a cheery Halloween Quilt
Pippa from Welsh Quilts has shared a delightful quilt block to spread some Halloween cheer—Happy Halloween right back at you, Pippa! This festive pumpkin block was created using a paper piecing pattern from Ruth McDowell’s book, Pieced Vegetables. The … Read More...
Inspiration: The Relaxolotl
The Relaxolotl gives us a peek at the fabulous steampunk dress she created over the past year. Look closely at the skirt. Some of the stars in those constellations light up! See more at her blog post.
Dream Garden patchwork pouch for Lulu
Isadora from Dorothy Hobbies/Pastimes made this patchwork tote that showcases lovely embroidery pattern Dream Garden by Jenny Hart. Made for her son’s girlfriend Lulu as a birthday gift. The pattern printed on cotton is available to buy at Sublime Stitching … Read More...
How To: Brioche Stitch!
Knitting Daily brings us another tutorial video. This one on Brioche knitting. Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark, a brioche stitch expert, shares this video along with a printed tutorial on this fascinating stitch.
Watch the short intro HERE and download the video for … Read More...
How to make a recycled window collage
Over at the blog Simply Me there is a wonderful tutorial on how to transform an old multi-pane window into a wonderful collage of wall art. Check out Valery’s tutorial on window pane collage art and make one yourself!
