I love the look of these placemats. Te leaves are made from burlap and look fabulous against a white holiday tablecloth. A great project for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Get the tute forfall burlap placemats.
Yarn do’s and don’ts
Have you thought about using knitting yarns for needlepoint? Janet Perry shares the do’s and don’ts. See her Nuts About Needlepoint post.
DIY Pop-Up Microwave Popcorn Bags
I’m doubly thankful to Kitchen Table Scraps for this fabulous DIY microwave popcorn packaging. Not only is the origami creation so cute n’ clever (and perfect for party favors, yes?), but I had no idea the brown paper bag method … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater pumpkin
If you are pulling your sweaters as the cooler weather approaches and some of them aren’t going to make the “cut” this fall why not dress up a pumpkin? Follow the fun tutorial on how to decorate a pumpkin with … Read More...
Great idea: Needlepunch box tops
Even though they’re unfinished, these tidbits from Betty of primitivebettys are brilliant! Her idea: She will use the finished designs to top papier mache boxes. What a perfect little gift. See more at her blog post.
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Tutorials: Cake Pops for Halloween and a Freakin’ Cool Cake Pop Stand
Not only will you find a slew of tutorials for Halloween cake pops (candy corn, witch hat and my favorites–in cake pop form only–spiders) HERE at Every Day Should Pop!, but check out this freakin’ (cuz there’s no better … Read More...
A sweet, new beady class from Orna
Orna Willis has just announced a new online course: Dolci. Students will create eight needlepoint beads–little sweets, as the course name suggests. Orna’s blog says,
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Tutorial: Sewing on sheer fabrics
The very thing about sheer fabric that makes such gorgeous projects – the see-throughness of it – can also make it a challenge to sew. Sew4Home shares a tutorial all about sewing on sheer fabric. Get the tute.
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Textile art outdoors
I wish I could see Jeanne Williamson‘s amazing textile installation in person. Fence/Curtain 1.0 is “monoprinted, handpainted, stiffened and water resistant, and hand-cut fabric” attached to fencing with cable ties. Sturdy, mobile, accessible–perfect for display outdoors. Get all the … Read More...
Tutorial: Union Jack jeans applique
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a pair of little boy’s jeans with a Union Jack applique. I love this idea!!! If you don’t have any little boys who … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend a tear around a jeans pocket
Don’t you hate it when the back pockets start ripping off of a pair of jeans? It’s not just a matter of the pocket coming off – it usually makes an unfortunate hole in your jeans in the process. Wendi … Read More...
Googly-Eyed Ghost Pops and So Many More Halloween Treats
There are so many good things going on with these ghosts… Learn to make Rice Krispies Treats ghosts with edible googly eyes HERE at Hungry Happenings. And if you’re on the hunt for Halloween treats and eats, make sure … Read More...
Tutorial: Audrey Cape for little girls
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make her little girl’s Audrey Cape. This little cape is pure elegance! It was part of her entry into the Repurposing challenge last … Read More...
New Release: Punkin’ Patch Stamps
There’s a new stamp company on the block! Punkin’ Patch Stamps just opened with 9 wonderful clear stamp sets, with loads of great Fall and Halloween images. My personal fave is the Witching Hour set!
-Heather
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Wicked Witch Cupcakes
Take that, Wicked Witch of the East. Though I guess death by graham cracker isn’t too bad a way to go. Find the step-by-steps HERE at Sugar Turntable. And some more Halloween goodness. Learn to make these black and … Read More...
Tutorial: Snappy Coin Purse
Rashida Coleman-Hale from i heart linen and author of Zakka Style shares a tutorial at Sew Timeless showing how to make her Snappy Coin Purse. The itty pouch folds flat, but opens to a boxy shape. Get the tute.… Read More...
Video starring Karen Ruane
Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery shares the technique behind this gorgeous piece in her first video! Check it out.
How Much Are You Willing To Pay For A Crochet Pattern?
Crochet patterns can be found in a variety of locations, some for free and some you have to pay for. Among those that must be paid for, how much is too much? I’ve heard a variety of answers to this … Read More...
Cheesecloth Ghost Lights
These cute ghost lights are easy to make and anyone who sees them will think you are a crafty genius. I love the different faces on each of the ghosts. A great Halloween project — Ghost Lights.
Tutorial: Tracing a design
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread lets us look over her shoulder as she develops an embroidery pattern from a majolica pattern. It’s not as hard as it sounds. Hint: tracing paper. See her tute.