Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial for making a patchwork tree skirt. It’s pieced from 4 3/4″ squares of fabric. Hers is beautiful in a pallette of reds, greens, and neutrals, but this design would work in … Read More...
Googly-Eyed Halloween Cookies
A moment to self-serve here… this one is mine, an easy cookie decorating idea for Halloween (or, I found candy eyes at the craft store). Learn to decorate googly-eyed cookies HERE.
Tutorial: Kanzashi folded fabric flower
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Kanzashi folded fabric flower. Each petal is folded individually and then stitched together to form this pretty flower. It would make a lovely brooch! Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Raggy patchy pirate’s pants
The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of pirate’s pants for child’s Halloween costume. The raggy cut hem and the patchy knee give the look of a sea-weathered pirate. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Needlework from Tajikistan
Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a close-up look at a chain-stitched suzani, probably worked with a tambour hook. See more at her blog post.
Freebie | Halloween Postcard Invitation
Throwing a Halloween bash? Why not simplify things and download this free postcard styled invitation from A Place for Twiggs? Or you can use it as an embellishment or journaling block. Click here to go to the download.
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Men Quilt Too! Show in second week
The Men Quilt Too! quilt show is in its second week. Men have always contributed to the craft and art of quilting but there is a trend of many more joining now (or at least coming out of the fabric … Read More...
Party with Inkadinkado Stamps!
Continuing on with our month of Inkadinkado stamps this week it’s time Par-tay! This entire month there will be four weeks of ideas, inspirations and giveaways! Join me every Monday in October for samples and ideas using new Inkadinkado stamps … Read More...
Caramel Apple Rice Krispies Treats
Check out what Ashley of Cute As a Fox and her teammates for the Rice Krispies Making Memories Challenge: Caramel apple Rice Krispies treats, that not only look like little caramel apples, but actually contain real apples, spices and caramel … Read More...
Easy Homemade Oreo Footballs
I had to add the “easy” because these really do look easy. Learn to make homemade Oreo footballs HERE at I Heart Naptime.
Oreo Spider Pumpkin Cupcakes
These spiders know what they want. Pumpkin Oreo Cupcakes. And don’t even try to touch them. Make pumpkin Oreo cupcakes topped with cream cheese Oreo frosting and Oreo spiders (that’s a lot of Oreo!) HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog.
Polymer Clay-Like Cookies
Or, applying the techniques of polymer clay to cookies. Look what Prunille Fait son Show made. Can’t wait to see the how-tos…
Make stockings for needy kids
Lyanna of PurplePandaQuilts guest posted this announcement at Jolly Jabber blog:
… Read More...I work with foster kids. I love it – they are always so happy and make me appreciate the things I have in life. Anyway this year for the
Neat Idea | Card Keepsake Project
Catherine Davis at Design Editor shared this keepsake idea for holding onto the cards you receive for special occasions, like the birth of a child or a birthday. Click here to see more.
Freebie | Halloween Favor Boxes
Inspiration du Jour | Captured
Cross Stitch Magazines
How many Cross Stitch or Needlework magazines do you subscribe to or purchase each month? Right now – I only subscribe to 3, which is pretty conservative for me. I had to cut back because they were TAKING OVER THE … Read More...
Rounding Up the Polymer Clay
A few goodies from the online clay world –
- If you’re into clay beads and jewellery, don’t forget to take a stab at the Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge. This month has a hedgehog in the inspiration art. I
Tutorial: Mummy onesie for baby’s Halloween
Jennie from CraftOManiac guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to turn a plain white baby onesie into a cute mummy outfit for Halloween. This is such a great idea, since many of the costumes available in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini car playmat that rolls up for easy travel
Kate from See Kate Sew guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to make a mini car playmat. The small playmat has two short road tracks and a pocket big enough to … Read More...