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.
Free pattern and tute: Gingerbread family
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares another Stashbustin’ Ornaments pattern and tutorial. Your tree needs a gingerbread family! Go to Troublet’s post.
Tutorial | Stamped Washi tape
Nichole Heady from Papertrey Ink shares a video tutorial showing how you can make custom washi tape using stamps. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Burlap Ghost Lights
What?! Too cute! I am totally loving these little burlap ghosts, a knock from a Pottery Barn version. They are beyond cute and so easy! Get the how to at Burton Avenue Burlap Ghost Lights.
September Crochet Club
Sweet Eleanor Scarf
I was unable to attend the September meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. Ronnie nicely agreed to take notes for me. Here is her round-up of the group’s Show n’ Tell. Sorry I missed it. I’ll … Read More...
See PUSH Stitchery live
If you live near or can visit New York City, you could see some of the works featured in Jamie Chalmers’ PUSH Stitchery up close and personal. The book by our beloved MrXStitch shows embroidery by 30 innovative and … Read More...
Freebie | Halloween Printables from Mimi’s Dollhouse
These Gothic circles are part of a set of free Halloween printables created by Holly from Mimi’s Dollhouse and available on Catch my Party.There’s also a banner and party invites in the set. Click here to go to … Read More...
Panda Bread
I’ve posted on Panda Bread before, and I’ll post on Panda Bread again. Why? Because Panda Bread is just so dang cute. And unless you add spiders or fangs, it’s a break from all the Halloween madness, too. Learn to … Read More...
Tutorial | Banner from Scallops
Nicole H from the Studio Calico Design Team shares a happy accident that lead to her creating a unique banner from a scallop border. Click here to see the tutorial.
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Glass Fest at Pacific Art Glass this Weekend!
There was glass blowing and bead making and boro torchwork and vitrigraph…a big glass sale (ends tomorrow)! It must have been Glass Fest at Pacific Art Glass! It’s their once a year party and sale that brings enthusiasts and … Read More...
Penguins! It’s All About The Penguins
Tutorial: Ryan’s Holiday Ribbon block
Ryan at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts shows how to make his Holiday Ribbon Block, (photo left). Each finished block measures 12 1/2″ square. Make 16, join them together in rows of four, add a border and you will … Read More...
Free Motion Practice Along at Fluffy Sheep
Cindy at Fluffy Sheep Quilting is hosting Free Motion Fridays on her blog so she and others can learn and improve their free motion quilting skills. She calls it a Practice Along. If you want to join in first view … Read More...
Tutorial: Installing a basic zipper, plus a cool tip to make it easier
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to install a zipper. Her tutorial is aimed at beginning sewers who have been avoiding zippers, thinking they’re too difficult to install. (They’re actually way … Read More...