I came across this adorable and unique turkey project. Christina from I Gotta Create! took a pumpkin and then rifled her kitchen utensils and silverware drawer to make this totally fun Thanksgiving centerpiece! I’m loving this turkey, too cute. Head … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall Into Ruffles jacket for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners blog showing how to make her Fall Into Ruffles jacket for little girls. The lightweight jacket is made from two layers of quilting-weight cotton fabric, perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple but fabulous wrap blouse
Whitney from Freshly Given shows how she made this utterly fabulous wrap blouse. It was inspired by a vintage design, but her version is totally fresh and modern. It’s made from one piece of fabric, plus ties, so the sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini suede mittens
Ruby Murray shows how she used scraps of red suede to create a miniature pair of red mittens. These would be cute little accents for Christmas decor. They’d also make sweet Chrimast tree ornaments or you could tie them on … Read More...
Colossal Cross Stitch
Craft Room Reveal
This particular reveal really speaks to me. Why? Well for one it’s beautiful, but even more so, her before picture looks just like my current craft room and I have been pinning craft room ideas for a while now for … Read More...
Project: Witches Broom Treat Bag
The project of the month for October from The Cat’s Pajama’s stamps is an adorable witches broom treat bag made from brown lunch bags, how cute! Click here for instructions.
-Heather
Encyclopedia Page Silhouettes
Free Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern
Artist interview: Karen Ruane
Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots has posted an interview with our beloved Karen Ruane (contemporary embroidery). Get to know Karen a little better and see lots of photos of her gorgeous work. Go to We Love … Read More...
Tutorials; “witchy mouse toy” and “Baby Penguin”
Holly Dawes of “Holloughby” has created this darling “witchy mouse toy” tutorial for Halloween suitable for both girls and boys and she is sharing it with us. The “witchy mouse toy” tutorial is in 2 parts; Part1 and Part2. … Read More...
Stitch a photo-stocking
Here’s something new from NeedlePaint: Stitch a needlepoint Christmas stocking that includes a transferred photo of a loved one! Find out more from the NeedlePaint site.
Ed. note: NeedlePaint neither requested nor compensated this post. But reading their … Read More...
Brilliant: Holiday pillow shams
Claire Joyce-Johnson shares a tutorial on Craftzine.com for creating appliqued Halloween pillow covers. Use these removable shams to spice up your decor for the holiday, then tuck them away for next year. Brilliant! Now I want a set of shams … Read More...
Tutorial: Angel face ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares a new Stashbustin’ Ornament in her weekly series–a sweet and easy angel face. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.
Learn lace-making techniques
The Metro Chapter of the IOLI (Westwood, New Jersey, USA) is having a lace day and classes November 5-6. Included are an exhibition, a luncheon, and classes for all levels from children to experts. Find out more from the LaceNews… Read More...
Tutorial and giveaway: CQ boho bag
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose has been making gorgeous crazy-quilted boho bags. Now she’s sharing a tutorial so you can make one, too. And she’s giving away a kit of lovely materials for making a bag! Go to her blog … Read More...
Giveaway: Buttons in Buttons
Memi the Rainbow is giving away a set of eight of her original Buttons in Buttons. She carved button images, then stamped them onto fabric and used the material to create fabric-covered buttons. So clever. Go to her blog … Read More...
Heart Leaf Garland
This is just so pretty isn’t it? Nature’s glory cut into sweet heart shapes and strung up for all to enjoy. The colors of fall are so splendid, and this is a wonderful way to show them off. You can … Read More...
How to make a recycled cardboard and can vase
Isn’t it fun to make pretty yet unexpected things? That is just what I think this is. I love the way the clever designer Donatella incorporated the recycled type into her cardboard vase. I could see making all sorts of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a rag doll
Oh Sew Dollin shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft fabric rag doll. She includes information on sewing the body, attaching the limbs, creating the face, adding the hair, and even making a little dress. A soft fabric … Read More...