This little bunny graces the cover of one of my FAVORITE magazines this month. Spool Needlearts Quarterly Fall 2011 issue was in my mailbox today and there’s so much stitchy goodness in this issue. The magazine is a year old … Read More...
Nifty Noel
Free Curious George Pumpkin Carving Pattern
Meredith was kind enough to share her pumpkin template with us after her sister requested help for Halloween. What a fun jack-o’-lantern idea!
She did a fantastic job and it definitely looks like Curious George. If you want the pumpkin … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Composition Notebook Cover
Maggie fromSmashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric composition book cover. It has an elastic and button closure and is embellished with a strip of ruffled fabric. The pretty cover … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an EZ Grocery Bag
Sew4Home has the how-to for making their EZ Grocery Bag. The large, squarish tote is made from a decor-weight fabric with handles stitched all the way down the front, so it’s sturdy enough to carry your heavy groceries. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a necktie into a headband
Lauryn from Lulu’s Little Loft and Love Notes by Lauryn shows how to turn a necktie into a cute headband. She shows it as a no-sew project, using glue to hold the pleats and a snap closure. You could easily … Read More...
Wim Delvoye’s Creepy Stained Glass Windows
Stained glass w/ images of bones and body parts. These are amazing.
Thomasina Knits…. Wee Hats!
Technique: Zig Zag Card
The Russian Team on Etsy blog shares a fun technique for making an interesting zig zag pattern using strips of stamped papers, click here for instructions.
-Heather
Tissue Paper Pumpkins
Its amazing how big round orange produce can brighten any room….especially when they as cute as these tissue paper pumpkins! I am a firm believer that Contact Paper should be in every kids craft cabinet in America….or the world for … Read More...
Spider Pizza Appetizer
This is definitely one spider the arachnophobic me can picture serving as a Halloween appetizer. Easy, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Woman’s Day.
Tidy up your floss
Eniko of il giardino segreto shows us how to tidy our stashes by using clothespins as floss bobbins. The blog is not in English, but it doesn’t matter; you’ll find out everything you need to know from the photos. See … Read More...
Round Mummies
Here’s a fun tutorial that’s very simple and results in a darling Halloween decoration. Easy enough to try with the kids too! Head over to Craftaphile for the how to: Halloween Decor: Mummies.
Making a design your own
Remember the stitched felt flowers tute from Red Brolly? The chicks at A Spoonful of Sugar used Bronwyn’s design as a springboard for this gorgeous giftwrap. Clever girls! See more photos at the blog post.
(Unfortunately, Bronwyn passed … Read More...
Cupcake Zombie Kit
Quick and easy zombie cupcakes, all in one box! So clever. Find the Zombie Cupcake Kit HERE at the Layer Cake Shop.
Spooky inspiration: Junker Jane
Junker Jane‘s monster dolls are lovable any time, and they’re especially appealing as Halloween approaches. See more of her scary cuties at her blog.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Tutorial: Stitch a paper bookmark
Rachel of Lines Across My Face shows us how to create a beautiful fall bookmark by stitching on paper. See the tute.
Rubber Stamped Fabric Pocket Wedding Invitations
If you love a vintage vibe don’t miss this DIY tutorial from the talented ladies at Antiquaria on how to create an entire wedding invitation suite using fabric remnants from old sheets! The tutorial is featured at Oh So Beautiful … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper tube pumpkin
DIY Wedding Favors for Fall
Yummy edible treats like pumpkin seed granola, caramel dipped pears, or chocolate-drizzled popcorn balls offer your wedding guests a twist on the classic fall favorites! Visit Intimate Weddings for the details including packaging ideas.