1. Pumpkins, 2. polymer clay stacked pumpkins, 3. Polymer Clay …Mr. Pumpkin Head, 4. Pumpkins 2
It’s beginning to be that time of year… when everyone gets the orange clay out and makes pumpkins, that is! There … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-D Star Quilt from fabric
Linda at Buzzing and Bumbling shows how she made these star-bursts positioned where the fabric blocks intersect. It’s an interesting design element that looks smashing as part of this Halloween tablecloth. Though she stresses this technique can be used for … Read More...
Ghastlies Blog Hop starts in October
Here’s a blog hop hosted by Sew I Quilt that is sure to get you in the mood for Halloween. All you have to do is make something, anything using fabric from the Ghastlies collection. Click HERE to get further … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas Art Quilt
Andie Johnson Sews started with a piece of large scale fabric and with a few simple tools and materials turned it into a stunning piece of art. Find out how she did it, get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Perfect Party Hair Clips
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Perfect Party Hair Clips. The gathered fabric blossoms have a covered button center, and can be made from smaller pieces of fabric. If … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make lace-trimmed shorts from a pair of pants
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation created these lovely lace-trimmed shorts out of a pair of longer pants. She shares a tutorial explaining how she did it. Get the tute.
[photo from Inspiration & Realisation] Looking for more Shorts patterns? … Read More...
Tutorial: Parrot costume for Halloween
Sara from Mom Endeavors created this awesome parrot costume for her young son’s Halloween costume, and shares a tutorial explaining how she did it. She used a photo of a real parrot as a guide so the costume would look … Read More...
Mason Jar Wall Planter
If you are already missing your fresh herbs as summer winds down, this could be a great solution. Head over to Not Just a Housewife to see her Mason Jar Wall Planter.
New Release: Taylored Expessions Stamps
Hop on over to Taylored Expressions Stamps and find lots of cute new stamp sets for Fall and Halloween, witches, vampires, wreathes, squirrels and more. I love their selection of Treat Boxes, perfect for party favors! And be sure … Read More...
Embroidered Donuts
A friend of mine sent me the link to this stunning donut gorgeousness. I have to honor the time it must’ve taken to painstakingly place every one of those sprinkles. But wow, what results. At first glance, I thought they … Read More...
Win a gorgeous button
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) is giving away one of these exquisite Czech glass buttons. Run over to her blog post to enter. And be quick! She’s choosing a winner on Sunday!
Silk sashiko up close
The yummy photos on pilli pilli‘s blog may make you want to take up her new obsession–silk sashiko embroidery on linen. Go to her post.
Free Treasure Chest – Cross Stitch Chart
Leaves and Lace Felt Fall Wreath
This wreath is super pretty, really easy, and perfect for fall and even Thanksgiving. You can see it at Burlap and Blue — leaves and lace felt wreath.
Japanese influences on fashion
Shan Shan of tinytoadstool lets us peek over her shoulder at a book documenting the Japonism in Fashion exhibition of 1996 in Tokyo. She says, “The exhibition…captured influence of the Japanese culture that affected culture art of Europe from the … Read More...
Stitch some tiny ornaments
Check out these clever mini-ornaments by Pinta. Although she doesn’t share her technique with us, I think any experienced needleworker could adapt the idea for package tie-ons and tree decorations. See more photos at her post.
TV Dinner Day
Apparently today is National TV Dinner Day. Looks like I just figured out tonight’s plan for dinner. Find a great homage to the TV dinner HERE at Amy Atlas’s blog, Sweet Origins, including a roundup with links to … Read More...
Inspiration: tinctory
I continue to be fascinated by the smocked necklaces created by Eva of tinctory. Textural, earthy, and above all original. See lots more of them at her blog post.
Tutorial: Sailboat softie toy
Irina from Sew and the City shares a tutorial for making a sailboat softie toy. Tags peeking out from one of the sails are intriguing for small hands. And, you can use one of the loops to attach the toy … Read More...
