Make a spider loom
Emilee Gettle‘s post on Craftzine.com shows us how to create a vintage-style spider loom from inexpensive materials. You can use the loom to create delicate square and circular pieces–popular in the 1930s and 40s–from the downloadable instructions. Go to … Read More...
Ennis House Concrete Block Tile
Giveaway: Stitchin’ Bugs
Cheryl of Willowberry Designs is giving away three copies of her Stitchin’ Bugs pattern. She says,
… Read More...It’s the cutest set… a gorgeous tote with a generous pocket featuring a whimsical garden scene… complete with ladybugs going about their business. The
Recycle Sweaters: Make a Throw or Pillow
What a wonderful fall throw for you to make from recycled wool sweaters that have been felted. Gather sweaters that are at least 80 percent wool. The number of sweaters will be needed depending on the desired size of the … Read More...
How to embellish a journal with recycled fabric
With it back to school season there is most likely lots of notebooks in desperate need of some embellishing. Why not try this cute tutorial Carolyn did featured on her blog Carolyn’s Homework on how to embellish a journal with … Read More...
Simple stitches, complex designs
Hannah of enbrouderie shares an example of Indian embroidery from Kashmir. She says, “The designs are amazingly intricate but use very simple stitches.” See lots of photos at her blog post.
Percy Penguin Free Felt Ornie Pattern
Heidi of “Digital misfit” created “Percy Penguin” and is now sharing her pattern with us. Heidi of “Digital misfit” created “Percy Penguin” and is now sharing her pattern with us. Heidi relates: “I know that autumn has only just begun, … Read More...
Witch Cauldron Pudding Cups
And last but not least, some toil and trouble from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. Learn to make cauldron treats (AKA chocolate cups with green pudding) HERE.
Witch Hat Cookies… in 3-D!
Next up, witch hat cookies that stand all by themselves (as if under some spell). Find the how-tos HERE at The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle.
Witches, Witches, Witches! So Many Witches
Here’s another Halloween-theme-in-a-row (if you remember last week, it was candy corn). Now it’s witches from some of my favorite bloggers. First up (in no particular order, really, because I could never decide which to call first… so I shut … Read More...
Susan in print
Heads up! Our beloved Susan Lenz is the subject of a six-page artist profile in the October/November issue of Quilting Arts Magazine. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. See more about this news and lots of … Read More...
Tutorial: Freezer paper stencils using a digital cutter
Freezer paper stencils allow you to create detailed images on fabric. The glossy side of the of the freezer paper temporarily fuses to the fabric when it’s heated with an iron, so there’s no paint seeping under the edges of … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler Scarflette from women’s knee socks
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make the cutest little scarflettes for toddlers – out of women’s knee socks! Brilliant!! There are so many fun prints and colors of knee socks available! They’re finished off with fringe or … Read More...
Free pattern: Hooded cape for Halloween costumes
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a hooded cape for Halloween costumes. They use fleece fabric – which is both easy to work with and inexpensive – but you could also use another fabric type if it suited … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s birdcage hair accessory
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a birdcage hair accessory for little girls. This is sooo fabulous!! She created it as part of her entry into the Repurposed challenge at … Read More...
Technique: Color Over Stamps with Copics
I’ve seen lots of different ideas using Copic markers with stamps but this is a technique I haven’t really seen before and it’s stunning! Darlene at Darlene’s Designs shares how she stamps a solid stamp in a light color and … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple bow hair accessories
These bow hair accessories by Disney from Ruffles and Stuff are sooo cute!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make the simple bows in two variations. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]
Inspiration: Relaxolotl
Oh, my! Look what Relaxolotl did: A pieced, appliqued anatomical heart on a blue award ribbon. I am so stealing this concept for next Valentine’s Day. Go to her blog post to see more.
Patchwork Glass Vases
I made these for Michael’s Craft Stores via my designer gig with DecoArt. I used the Americana Gloss Enamels which work beautifully. I love the glow of the orange, they’ll look great on our holiday table. Get the tutorial for … Read More...