This bright green, spiderweb-adorned table runner is sure to get noticed when it tops your table at Halloween. Find the instructions here at Better homes & Gardens.
• Graph paper
• Felted wool: green and purple… Read More...
Spiderweb felt Cocktail Coasters
Serve up an Apple Martini at your next Halloween gala on these Spiderweb green felt coasters. They are backed with cork for sturdiness. Find the complete instructions on Better Homes and Gardens.
Tutorial: Pretty pintucked skirt
Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Polka Dot Pintuck Skirt. The rows of pleats around the short full skirt add a pretty detail without being too busy. A piece of wide elastic makes an easy waistband. … Read More...
Tutorial: Take in a pair of kid’s baggy pants
Delia from Delia Creates shows how she takes in a pair of toddler’s cargo pants that are too baggy in the legs. Because of the way she folds the pants, it takes just one cut and one long seam. She … Read More...
How to make a recycled denim pendant
Now I’ve seen (and done) a lot of denim recycling projects but this one is so fresh and new! See a month long series of denim recycling projects over at Michele Made Me and this featured one on how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrunch Me Up Headband in adult or baby sizes
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Scrunch Me Up Headband. The stretchy fabric headband is made with rows of elastic thread shirring. She gives the dimensions to make one to … Read More...
Project: Santa Book Mark
Katharina Frei shares a great video tutorial for making an adorable Christmas corner book mark on the Whiff of Joy blog, click here to watch. If you give someone a gift of a book a handmade book mark is a … Read More...
European Crossroads of Patchwork
Evy of Fantaisies Crazy shares exquisite photos of her favorite entries in Le Carrefour Européen du Patchwork de Sainte-Marie-Aux-Mines exhibition. Make a cup of your favorite hot beverage and then check out her blog post. You’re going to want … Read More...
Glass Bottle Picture Frames
This brilliant idea comes from Lines Across My Face. Recycling empty bottles and turning them into photo displays, how unique is that? Love it. Glass Bottle Picture Frames.
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Make a cutwork butterfly
Abbyjane of While She Naps shows us how to create a felt cutwork butterfly using an Exacto knife. These are adorable as-is, and I can easily imagine embellishing them with lots of pretty stitching and beading. Pretty on a hair … Read More...
Boiling Glass
Boiling glass? It doesn’t really “boil” but if you take it up to a rather high temperature, say 1700-1800 degrees you can get it to “boil”. Add bubble powder or baking soda to the bottom layer of glass and heat … Read More...
Stitch a mod sampler
It’s not too late to stitch along with Janet Perry (Nuts About Needlepoint) on her Mod Sampler project. Check out her progress and get links to earlier posts.
Opportunity: Artist in residence in Chicago
Lillstreet Art Center of Chicago is accepting applications for its next year-long artist-in-residence program. The Fiber Arts Calls for Entry blog says,
… Read More...Lillstreet Art Center offers Artist Residencies in all departments and encourages interdisciplinary work.
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The Pearcasso Kids’ Contest (Pear Art for School Supplies!)
Play with your food and win money for art supplies! Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service (PNCPS) and SmileMakers®, Inc. are hosting a kids’ art contest with a grand prize of $500 for art and school supplies. To enter … Read More...
Ham and Cheese Acorn Sandwiches
I was pretty much sold at the “pecan brown butter.” Find the recipe for Nutty Ham and Cheese Acorn sandwiches (oh so perfect for a Fall tea) HERE at Sweetology.
Frankenstein Halloween S’mores Pops
S’mores on a stick turned into Frankenstein with a little green mist? How very Halloween. Find the how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. See? Told you Frankenpops were big this year.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? … Read More...
Indian shadow work
Hannah of enbrouderie shares many beautiful photos of an example of Chikan work or chikankari–an Indian form of shadow work. So delicate. Go to her blog post to enjoy all of the photos.
Plants vs. Zombies Cupcakes
I haven’t even started playing Angry Birds yet, and everyone is already moving on to Plants vs. Zombies? I have so much work to do. Check out these adorable Plants vs. Zombies cupcakes with fondant toppers HERE at Cute … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew costume cape
Whether your child wants to be a super hero, a princess, or a scary vampire, capes are an essential part of many Halloween costumes. Andrea from The Train To Crazy shows how to make simple cape, no sewing required. … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled pillow covers with back tie closures
Sew4Home shows how to make a throw pillow covers with large ruffles around the edge. Fabric ties on the back keep them closed. These would look pretty in just about any kind of fabric – bright or muted, prints or … Read More...