There are plenty of leaf covered votives and glass jars out there, but these luminaries are a little different. I love the symmetrical placement of the leaves that makes these jars look like fire. Check it out at Martha Stewart … Read More...
Crochet Tool Case
This sweet little Crochet Hook (and Tool) Case is a winner on several counts. First, I love the bright colors. Makes it far easier to find this nifty little hook holder when it’s stashed in a large bag full of … Read More...
Two-Pie Pan
And speaking of pie… can’t decide what to bake? Apple? Pumpkin? Pecan? Oh so many choices. So try this two-in-one pie pan.
Pumpkin Pie Pops
Pumpkin pie pops that look like little Jack O’ Lanterns? O’ too much. Learn to make them HERE at The Party Animal.
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Winter has arrived in Mimi Kirchner‘s Tiny Worlds. I know these are functional pin cushions, but I don’t think I’d be able to use them that way. I’d have to make a little hilly village in my studio where … Read More...
Knitting Fever Presents Autumn!
This is another new yarn I want to tell you about. Now, I do not have any of this yet. Notice I said “Yet”!
The little tan and white blobs in the yarn are actually wooden beads, and yes, the … Read More...
Shark Vs Narwhal
I so wish this were a velvet painting and that I had the 1 Million Dollars it would take to purchase such a painting. I’ll just have to make do with an archival printed version, I guess. I can’t stop … Read More...
OMG – Wil Wheaton via Mr. XStitch
Rounding Up Some Clay Activities
Out on the net there’s the regular good stuff going on:
- The PCAGOE has their monthly Challenge vote – you can win prizes simply by voting in their contest
- PCC’s October challenge is Skulls and Spooks and you should definitely
Gold Canyon’s Pink Sugar Candle for Cancer
October is breast cancer awareness month and Gold Canyon has developed a Pink Sugar Cookie (sweet cream, butter, sugar and vanilla) candle to raise funds for a cure.
10% of every candle purchase will be donated to The Breast Cancer … Read More...
Knit Picks New Yarn – Sugar Bunny
Knit Picks has a new line of yarns called Special Reserve. The first in that line is called Sugar Bunny. It’s a mix of 80% merino wool and 20% angora (I’m going with Angora rabbit rather than goat), and … Read More...
Pretty Decoupaged Pumpkins
Ohhh so pretty! I love this twist on the traditional pumpkin. Flowers and birds give these pumpkins new life and make a great fall decoration. See the tutorial — Funky Decoupaged Pumpkins | {Fun.kyti.me}.
Spooky Lollipops
Learn to make these spooky tombstone lollipop covers with this video at Country Living, including a free template.
Candy Corn Cupcakes on a Stick
My adoration of foods on sticks needn’t be repeated yet again (guess I just did, hmmm.) So naturally, I didn’t have to think twice before linking to these candy corn cupcakes on a stick from Hoosier Homemade, especially as … Read More...
Halloween Party Ideas
…A whole slew of them. Check out the details of this Halloween bash HERE at Domestic Charm. Find the printables at Snowcone and Lollipop Designs, and find party supplies, such as fondant cupcake toppers, cupcake wrappers and straws … Read More...
Winter Is Coming!
It sure is, and what better way to celebrate our winter wonderland than with these mittens!
Crafted from fingering weight yarn (Knit Picks Pallet) this adult mittens pattern is a steal!
See Mickey Mouse | Vote in Retro Pillow Challenge
Amy at Mo Momma entered this cute Mickey Mouse quilted pillow in the Retro Pillow Challenge in progress now at Ricochet and Away. Click HERE to see all entries and then be sure and vote for your favorite. You … Read More...
Felt Petal Pillow Tutorial
Allison Harris hosts her bog “Cluck Cluck Sew”; filled with wonder ideas, patterns or tutorials like this Petal Pillow. Allison used summer colors but imagine one of these pillows in fall or winter holiday colors. To get your complete project … Read More...
What’s behind Sunni’s Ruby Hex quilt
Sunni at Love Affair With My Brother shares her secret for dealing with a finicky sewing machine. She vacuums her Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) before using them. That’s right. Something else. This quilt she calls Ruby Hex started out as … Read More...
Inspiration: Puss In Boots fat quarter
I want it, I need it, This and That From Japan has it. What is it? A fat quarter of fairy tale Puss In Boots Japanese cotton fabric. Sigh. See more photos and get purchasing info here.