Hannah of enbrouderie introduces us to pateh embroidery, a traditional Iranian form and, in this case, a traditional motif–the cypress tree. See more photos and learn more of the story at Hannah’s blog post.
Techniques: Using Metallic Rub Ons and Alcohol Inks
Over on the Simon Says blog Jennifer Mcguire shares a video for making a lovely card using metallic rub ons and alcohol inks. I love the blue shades on this card, so pretty!
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a leather wallet
Andrea from The Train To Crazy guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a leather wallet. The small leather wallet is just the right size for carrying in your pocket. Pockets hold credit … Read More...
Tutorial: Fly Away With Me shirt for toddler girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this sweet Fly Away With Me shirt for her toddler daughter. The color-blocked shirt is made from repurposed t-shirts, with appliqued birds flying across the front. Cute!! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Moody Pumpkin softies you can make with your kids
Lenka from Forest Fairy Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Moody Pumpkins. The project is designed to be made with children, and her tutorial divides up the tasks suitable for adults and those suitable … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight ruffled scarf
Paige from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a long ruffled scarf. Hers is made from a sheer fabric for a lightweight fall scarf. And don’t be thinking that you’ll have to pull all … Read More...
Bella Solids Color Card | 92 fabric swatches
See this Bella Solids Color Card by Moda Fabrics? I want it, I need it; the color card first then on to collect some solids for my fabric stash. New to the modern look in quilting? Solids ground busier fabrics … Read More...
Smooth buttonhole borders
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread shares her tricks for working a smooth curve in buttonhole stitch. See her post.
Freebie | Autumn Subway Printable Poster
Mini Donuts
I always love the step-by-step photos at Smashed Peas and Carrots. Find a recipe for these cutie pie mini glazed donuts (no, that’s not right, cutie donut donuts?) HERE at Smashed Peas and Carrots. And find that donut baking … Read More...
Learn to make lace in New York
The 31st Annual Ithaca Lace Day and Conference will be October 7-10 in Ithaca, New York, USA. Workshops will include Traditional Milanese Lace, Armenian Knotted Lace, Traditional Binche Lace, Torchon with Fine Threads, and Introduction to Bobbin Lacemaking. Go to … Read More...
Video Tutorial | Using an Alphabet Sheet in Photoshop Elements 7
Kelly from Simply Kelly Designs shares this video tutorial showing how to best use alphabet and other sticker sheets in Adobe Photoshop Elements 7. She explains that she finds it simpler to use the sheets than individual sticker … Read More...
Freebie | Halloween Cupcake Toppers
Jamielyn from I {Heart} Naptime created these printable images for topping your Halloween cupcakes. You can also print them out to use as embellishments! Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and … Read More...
Tutorial | Magnetic Book Mark
Nikki in Stitches shows how she made a magnetic bookmark that always stays in place. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | London
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Test your Skills Sampler Quilt
Get the fabric requirements for this sample quilt from Sandi at Piecemeal Quilts.
Tutorial: Fancy Folded Star Potholder
Maria from Not Only Quilts shares how she made this fancy folded star potholder at the Moda Bake Shop. Go to the Tutorial.
Tutorial: Sew Simple Star Pincushion
Kimber from Heirlooms by Ashton House shares her first project at the Moda Bake Shop. She created her pincushion pattern with a LeMoyne Star in mind. Click HERE to get the know-how.
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check … Read More...
Halloween Cobweb Candles
If you’re looking for a spooky centerpiece for Halloween, there’s a quick candlestick fix on Martha Stuart’s website.
Create these cobweb candles by surrounding candlesticks with pulled cheesecloth and plastic spiders.
See Halloween Centerpiece and Tabletop Ideas: Cobweb Candles for … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Late night crafting at Domestic Anarchy
Maddie at Domestic Anarchy made this Halloween towel using just what she had on hand. The reason? Inspiration struck at bedtime. I’m crushing over the graphic she found at The Graphics Fairy. Then she made it her own by adding … Read More...