Many crafts people I’ve met in the blogosphere have started out selling their wares (quilts, crochet throws, pillows, and purses, for instance) then find it more profitable to sell the patterns for said objects. That’s just being smart since there … Read More...
Sock Monkey Cookies
How is it that I know full well that Callye of The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle is a ridiculously perfect and talented cookie decorator, and yet, every time I see her cookies, I think, “Wow, she’s a ridiculously perfect and … Read More...
The Finer, Sweeter Side of Breakfast
I’ve seen plenty of desserts-that-look-like-breakfast. But this dessert reallllly looks like breakfast. It’s just stunning. And each element sounded divine when I learned their true identities. Find the how-tos to make “baked beans” (white chocolate biscuit with orange and strawberry … Read More...
Spider Cupcakes
Awww, not so scary, right? Learn to make (kid-friendly) spider cupcakes HERE at Sun Hats and Wellie Boots.
Inspiration: Stamped IPhone Case
Isn’t this simply a wonderful and adorable idea? Stamp an image for your IPhone case! Barbara Andreuzzi shares this great idea on the Stampavie blog.
-Heather
Felt Dahlia Flowers Tutorial
Rachel of “Lines Across My Face” is the mother of a toddler boy and a baby girl. She loves making things, painting and photography. Rachel tells us about her project the Felt Dahlia Flowers: “I used this tutorial from It’s … Read More...
Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes | How Sweet It Is
I want this. A lot. Just looking at this makes me have a screaming sugar headache though.
Go get that recipe! Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes | How Sweet It Is.
Living Room Pallet Frame
Love! Pallets are very popular, and the rustic look that this one gives the living room is just fabulous. Love this creative way to display photos! See it at PB&J stories: Living Room Pallet Frame.
Learn about Schwalm whitework
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares photos of the work of her reader Jana. The tablerunner Jana created is, as Mary points out, a masterpiece of Schwalm whitework. You can see lots more photos and learn a bit … Read More...
Vote your ‘root’ at Spoonflower
This week’s fabric design contest at Spoonflower Fabric is all about root vegetables. Yes, carrots, beets, potatoes, that sort of thing. It’s an unusual theme yet there are 181 entries this week. Go HERE to browse swatches and vote for … Read More...
Road Sign Fence – Instructable
I don’t know why I love old road signs but I do. I covet them. I would totally have this fence if I could but it’s really not that easy to get old road signs. Or if it is, I … Read More...
Black Cat Cheese Ball
So perfect for a Halloween appetizer, and yet, so very cute. Learn to make a Black Cat Cheese Ball HERE at Hungry Happenings, whom I shall dub the Queen of crafty Halloween food.
Embroidery Tutorial: Embroidered felt flowers
Bronwyn of Red Brolly shares her patterns and technique for making these charming stitched felt flowers. They’re great, she says, “for displays, bouquets, brooches, hat pins and decorating your bags and purses.” A more detailed tute is forthcoming, but you … Read More...
Last Minute knit-Felted Jack O Lantern
This is a darling little pumpkin for you to knit and felt for Halloween from “All Free Knitting”. Unlike carved pumpkins, this little guy felted pumpkin will last for years and years. After knitting the designer suggest you use a … Read More...
Cake Theater! New Site for Cake Decorators
Submit your cake and be a star! Check out this new site to showcase creative cakes, Cake Theater. For professionals, for hobbyists, for lurkers, for everyone, Cake Theater was created to offer a place that’s “well-organized, easy to use, … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween printable ‘Mom and son’
Get ready for Halloween with this charming Halloween Greeting Card printable featuring a mom and son all set for trick-or-treating. This adorable graphic isn’t just for paper crafts—it can be easily transferred to fabric, making it perfect for a fun … Read More...
Inspiration: Joetta Maue
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. So it is especially fitting that Joetta Maue has shared an open letter to a friend who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The letter combines Joetta’s words with images of her embroidered works … Read More...
How to make a Halloween Wreath
Heather of the blog The Sewing Loft sent in a link to her unique take on a Halloween wreath. See how to make a recycled t-shirt Halloween wreath with spider web accents.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check … Read More...
Pin-did challenge at The Modern Marigold
Amanda at The Modern Marigold has issued a Pinterest challenge to take all those dreams of what you want to make some day and turn them into reality. She explains her mandate,
… Read More...Short, sweet, simple: every week, DO something from
Free pattern: Chewbacca softie
The free pattern for this adorable Chewbacca softie is ready for you at draw! pilgrim. Stitch up a few for the little (or big) Star Wars fans on your Christmas list. Get the pattern. He is the perfect … Read More...