Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she altered Lil Blue Boo’s Sienna Dress pattern to make a cute little hoodie. LOVE!!! The hoodie is part of her entry into Upcycle challenge at Project Run & Play. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Thread-wrapped mat
Rachel of Lines Across My Face is sharing instructions for wrapping a mat in embroidery thread. If you’re like me, you have a whole drawerful of odd skeins of thread from estate and yard sales. What a perfect and practical … Read More...
Tip: Sharpen your rotary cutter blade using a common household material
Doesn’t it always happen that your rotary blade waits until the fabric store is closed to become too dull to cut effectively? Penny from Penny’s Hands shares a way you can sharpen your rotary cutter blade using a common household … Read More...
Tutorial: How to alter a thrifted skirt that’s too big
Sarah from Simply Dove loved the bright blue color and texture of a thrifted skirt, but it was too big and too long. She took in the sides and shortened the skirt to get the fit she wanted. She shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Covers from crutch pads
Athena from The Stuff of Success create a set of covers for a friend’s crutches, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fleece-lined squares are more comfortable against the skin than the bare rubber arm pads. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a wallet from fused grocery bags
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how you can turn old plastic bags into a wallet. The bags are fused together to create a waterproof material that is then sewn together a wallet. To … Read More...
Freebies: Halloween Digital Stamps
Wonderstrange has two more cool free digi stamps for Halloween, a fun witch and a funky hunchback. Click here to download them.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we … Read More...
In reprint: The Found Object in Textile Art
Cas Holmes sent us the heads-up that her book, The Found Object in Textile Art, which was published in 2010, is already being reprinted in the UK. The book’s synopsis notes,
… Read More...Textile artists have always used found objects, both for
Wax Paper Crayon Chandelier
Usually when you hear the phrase “wax paper crayons” you think of crafts for kids. However, Kamie took these crayons to the next level by thinking outside the box. Check out this pretty chandelier over at the letter 4 — … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Inkadinkado Halloween Stamps
Just a reminder you’ve got until Monday to enter our Inkadinkado Halloween stamp giveaway.
Follow this link and leave a comment there at that post to win.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check … Read More...
Why You Should Buy Crochet Today! Nov/Dec, 2011
I just got my hands on this latest issue of Crochet Today! magazine. This is one of their best issues! Of the 25 projects offered in this edition, FIVE of them are must-do’s and several others look … Read More...
Free October calendar
This month’s cute free desktop calendar is available now from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs. Get the download.
Tutorial | Clutch Style Gift Card Holder
Get all the details on designing this clutch style gift card holder from The Rebel Crafter on Crafting Rebellion. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Molly & Greg
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Dripping Blood Halloween Candles
This Halloween candle project is super easy and will create a creepy, somewhat disturbing mood.
All you need to do is drip melted wax from one … Read More...
Feature your link at DIY Weddings!
Do you have a great tutorial, inspiration, or product for handcrafted fall weddings? Don’t forget to add your link to the DIY Weddings Autumn Inspiration Challenge! Click here for all the details. The top 5 links will receive an … Read More...
Sarah Fielke talks process at Whip Up
Sarah Fielke did a guest post at Whip Up where she talked about her process for designing fabric for a collection. At the end of the article she shared how to make a simple fabric repeat on paper. Click HERE … Read More...
Fall Giveaway at Fancie Strands
This gorgeous copper rose doubles as a hair clip or a brooch and would be the perfect accessory for a fall wedding! Be sure to visit FancieStrands for your chance to win one for your very own! The giveaway ends … Read More...
DIY Wedding Emergency Kit
A wedding emergency kit just might save the day for you and your guests! Aylee Bits has great ideas for creating your own emergency kit and baskets for the reception venue. Aylee even provides some samples of wording for the … Read More...
First Quilt: Leah does crazy blocks on point
Edna at Needling Things shares on her blog how her granddaughter Leah approached her this past summer with an interest in learning to quilt. With Edna’s help Leah created her very first quilt. See left, the quilt in progress, just … Read More...