Faith at Fresh Lemons shares her method for creating the often feared Y-Seam. She even created this badge with the following pithy saying on her Flickr group:
I scream, You scream, We all scream, For Y-seams.
So funny. Go … Read More...
How to make a recycled book pumpkin
Old books are a great recycled craft supply resource. I love making Christmas trees by simply folding the pages on an angle. Kara of the aptly named blog Creation by Kara has shared a great tutorial on how to make … Read More...
A close look at pateh
Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a look at another of Dr. Shiraz’s collection of international textiles–Iranian pateh. See all the lovely photos at her blog post.
Patchwork placemats start ’12 Gifts’
Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts kicked off the 12 Gifts of Christmas Blog Hop event with a tutorial on these modern, reversible patchwork placemats. Go to her tutorial.
Get a list of the daily tutorials at Faith at Fresh … Read More...
Tambour work in motion
SharonB of Pin Tangle shares a couple of videos about tambour work–embroidery done with a hook instead of a needle. Check them out.
Read more of our Tambour Hand Embroidery Articles and check out these Tambour Embroider Books… Read More...
Wildlife Gel Candles
These unique gel candles are handmade in Maine by Bonnie Hayes. The wildlife gel candle pictured here shows her creation of a moose in a snowstorm.
Other wildlife options include an eagle, wolf, bear or deer. These would make an … Read More...
Quilt raffle and giveaways at Create H.O.P.E
This quote by Kristen Roylance of Cute Quilt Patterns sums up Create H.O.P.E’s mission,
All children really need to know is that they are loved and have a soft place to land.
What better way to show that love than … Read More...
Halloween Lollipop Stand
I could just spend all day posting on everything One Charming Party creates. But in the interest of time, I’ll choose just one. Learn to make this Halloween lollipop stand HERE.
Penny picks the winners
Penny Nickels celebrated her inclusion in Jamie Chalmer’s PUSH Stitchery by sponsoring an embroidery contest. Entrants could submit one stitched work, which had to be accompanied by an essay explaining why their art is awesome. Entries were judged solely on … Read More...
Check it out: Handmade beastie softie comes to life
Have you ever wondered what kind of trouble your handmade softies get into when you’re not around? Check out this fun video from Diana Schoenbrun. It’s a cute trailer for Beasties, her book that shows how to make lovable … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight poncho for fall layering
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a poncho for lightweight fall layering. It’s made from two rectangles of fabric, so the sewing is easy. You can make it from all one fabric, or use two contrasting prints like … Read More...
Goldwork you can afford
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose has a brilliant and generous idea for a crazy-quilting round robin. Real gold threads are quite pricey. In the past, Gerry had to drop out of a goldwork round robin because of the cost. So … Read More...
Tutorial | Making Crazy Clips
Learn how to make these Crazy Clips from The Rebel Crafter. You need wooden clothespins, tape, ribbon or paper and embellishments. Halloween clips are shown above but you can make them in any colour or theme! Click here to go … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: See quilts from Pacific IQF
Lisa Fulmer (maven at C&T Publishing) just posted some photos of quilts she was lucky enough to see at the Pacific International Quilt Festival (IQF). So grab a cuppa and head on over to her PIQF Flickr group and … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon fairy wings
Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a pair of fairy wings for kids’ dress up. They’re made from a lightweight, flower, drapey chiffon so they flutter beautifully as the child runs. Get the tutorial.
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Vampire Cupcakes
If anyone can make a vampire adorable and sweet as can be, it’s Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. Learn to make these HERE (and enter the McCormick Halloween baking kit giveaway while you’re there).
Free pattern: Halloween witch shoe treat bags
Sharon from Sharon Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these Halloween treat bags shaped like funky witch shoes. They’d also make cute silverware & napkin holders for a Halloween-y dinner table. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Enlarge armholes on a sleeveless dress
Cinti from Poppet in the Post and My Poppet shows how she enlarged the armholes on a sleeveless dress for her young daughter. The larger armholes mean that her daughter will be able to wear this favorite dress a little … Read More...
Exclusive Review: Inkadinkado Background Cling Stamps
Continuing on with our month of Inkadinkado stamps this is what I’ve really been waiting for, a chance to share an exclusive look at brand new not yet released stamps! This entire month there will be four weeks of ideas, … Read More...
Witch Hat Toppers
Remember these Halloween parfaits? Well, learn to make the must-have witch hat toppers HERE at Frog Prince Paperie.