Bloggers’ Quilt Festival Fall 2011 starts today at Amy’s Creative Side. There are already 120 linkies to some awesome quilts. Don’t miss it. Go to Festival.
Canadians: Join EAC
KerryKatieCakes fills us in a bit about the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada. If you’re a Canadian stitcher, you definitely should check it out. See her post.
Pattern: Apple Slices Baby Quilt
The description for this cute quilt pattern says it is pieced ‘cranky’ style making it go together quickly. That’s a good thing ’cause projects that go on too long make me cranky, you? Click HERE to see Apple Slices Baby … Read More...
Slant your satin stitches
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread warns,
… Read More...When satin stitching, start in the middle of the element and work towards a tip or edge, so that you can set in the slant of your stitching. But think before you stitch:
Freebie | Memory Keeper from Paper Coterie
Jessica Turner from The Mom Creative is sharing a coupon code that you can use to order a free Memory Keeper from Paper Coterie! This offer is valid until October 31st only so hurry! Click here to get all … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace and vinyl belt
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shopand Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a lovely lace belt. Delicate lace trim is stitched on to a strip of vinyl. A ribbon bow closure ties it up pretty. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Little lavender pyramid sachets
Eva Foreva shares a tutorial showing how to make a lavender pyramid sachet. The small scented pouch can be placed just about anywhere – by a pillow, in a drawer, even in the car. It would make such a thoughtful … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to cut out a tissue sewing pattern
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares the latest video in her Beginning Sewing Series that shows how to read and use a commercial pattern. This video shows how to prepare your fabric and the tissue pattern, as well as how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring Trick or Treat bag from two fat quarters
Melissa from Sew Bitterwsweet Designs guest blogs at Creating My Way To Success with a tutorial for making an easy drawstring bag for Halloween trick-or-treating. It’s made from just two fat quarters and some cording. Get the tute.… Read More...
Project: Howling Wolf Card
This card would be perfecrt for a Twilight fan (only a few short weeks until Breaking Dawn pt 1!! 🙂 ). Visit Zindorf’s blog to learn how to use stamps, punches, inks and a brayer to create this wonderful card.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a girl’s skirt from her outgrown dress
Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More shows how to turn an child’s outgrown dress into a skirt that fits her now. This is a great way to get one more year out of a favorite dress, or to … Read More...
New ruler: Measure, don’t count
Orna Willis discovered a needlepoint tool that rocks so hard, she started carrying it in her online shop. The E-Z Count Needlepoint Ruler measures stitches for 10, 12, 14 and 18 count canvas. No more counting! Go to the product … Read More...
Tutorial | Shabby Corrugated Background
Melissa Samuels shows a quick technique you can use to make a shabby background on corrugated cardboard. She also shows a couple of ways that you can use it in your projects. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Williams Sonoma Fall Wreath Knock Off
How about a savings of $77 by making a wreath yourself? Works for you? Works for me! Lovely job on this wreath and totally perfect for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. There’s a tutorial as well so you can make one … Read More...
Inspiration: Flying Haystacks
Holy. Smokes. Here’s something new from Flying Haystacks. He says,
… Read More...This is the largest piece I have yet completed in embroidery, 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″…This one is completely filled solid with stitches.
It started out with the central
Tutorial | Fuzzy Spider Decor
The Scrappy Canuck shares how she adapted a 3D pumpkin template to make these fuzzy spider hangings. Happy Halloween! Click here to see more.
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Witches! Cauldron Donut Pops, Witch Hats and Broomsticks
Oooh, some great witchy goodness from the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Love the bone and eyes sticking out of the cauldron. Learn to make a witch’s cauldron pop from donuts HERE. Make the witch hat and broom cupcake toppers from … Read More...
Freebie | Halloween Wine Glass Tags
These wine glass tags designed by Irina from GraphicLand will help your party guests keep track of their drinks! or you can print them out to use on a page or in a mini album. 
Click here to download the … Read More...
Tikatok – Kids Activities: Publish a Children’s Book with Tikatok
Tikatok is a site that let’s kids create their own book. They have a couple of styles for different ages, it’s like a Blurb for kids. The interface is easy to use and geared towards children. If your child has … Read More...
Colour de Verre Tutorial Video for Aralia Leaf Mold
I just finished one post and found something else I should share. It’s a tutorial video by Colour de Verre on how to make a bowl with the Aralia Leaf Mold and the results are really lovely. They even have … Read More...
