OK, using the word provocative and recycled craft doesn’t happen very often. This is such a simple idea yet totally awesome idea! See Ashley”s take on spiffing up a plain white pumpkin with an old fishnet stocking.
Jack-o’-Lantern Spectacular Event
The Jack-o’-Lantern Spectacular event at RWP Zoo features hundreds of hand carved glowing pumpkins. The talented carvers create unique jack-o’-lanterns that are amazing! The theme this year includes scenes from the Seven Wonders of the World.
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How to finish Japanese embroidery
If you think the stitching of Japanese embroidery is a formal ritual, wait till you see the process of preparing a finished piece for mounting or framing. Amazing. Go to the Moonsilk Stitches post for the details.
Sewing Tutorial: Halloween throw pillow with inkjet printed fabric
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this cute Halloween-themed throw pillow. She started with plain muslin fabric and sent it through her inkjet printer to get the spooky graphic. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Waist adjustments when sewing pants
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to adjust the waist when sewing a pair of pants. Whether you need the waist to be larger or smaller, their tutorial shows how to alter the pattern to get … Read More...
Inspiration: Scrivimi
Ohhhhhhh, the cuteness. Check out many more unique, adorable softies at Scrivimi‘s Pollaz blog.
Tutorial: Patchwork Christmas tree skirt
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.