Kathy Cano-Murillo shares a free pattern and tutorial at I Love To Create for making this Winter Wonder Gift Tote. Made from felt, it’s handstitched together with embroidery floss and then embellished with fabric paint. Go to the free pattern … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper bag Art Journal
Well you asked for it (more scrapbooking) and now you can have it thanks to Ken sending in his link to his super cool blog aptly named Ken’s World In Progress where he shows you how he transformed paper bags … Read More...
Beaded beauties – adornment for your home
Pearl, The Beading Gem, has a round-up of free beaded ornament tutorials for you. I love the one pictured above that incorporates origami and beads. Pearl says these ornaments are a perfect way to destash your bead collection for … Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving to All!
Tutorial: No-sew Thanksgiving Pilgrim bonnet
Today is turkey day, but there’s still time for a last-minute Thanksgiving project like this Pilgrim dress-up bonnet by Seven Sisters. Using fusible webbing means that no sewing is required. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patch pockets with flaps
LiEr from ikat bag continues her pocketstravaganza on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make patch pockets with flaps. The flaps are actually sewn separately onto the garment, but they look as if they are one piece. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Cardigan with bee applique and faux Peter Pan collar
Kathleen from Grosgrain continues her Embellish Knit month with a tutorial showing how she made this super cute bee cardigan out of a thrifted sweater. I’m lovin’ that faux Peter Pan collar! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Paper Cone Place Cards
Lisa at Recaptured Charm shows how to make these Party Favor Place Cards. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Black Friday Scrapbook Deals
Nancy Nally of Scrapbook Update has posted a comprehensive round up of Black Friday deals for scrapbookers. You can find the posts here and here.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I’m thankful
For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving today, I hope you have a joy-filled celebration with your loved ones. Even if you aren’t officially celebrating Thanksgiving, today is still a great opportunity to let your heart be filled with gratitude for … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Gift Tags
Patricia Zapata of A Little Hut has posted two video tutorials on making simple gift tags with items already in your supply. Click here for Part 1. Click here for Part 2.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Striped tee with elegant bows
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add vintage charm to a thrifted striped t-shirt by adding of a couple of fabric bows at one shoulder. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Black Friday at Bramcost Publications
Bramcost Publications is having an after Thanksgiving sale on their patterns. Buy 1 of their vintage lifestyle books, and get another for free. The official day of the sale is Friday, November 26, 2010 (Black Friday to those of us … Read More...
Free pattern: Super cute fish fleece hats
Remember the super cute fish fleece hats that Nikki from Lilybug Designs made? She’s gone and made a pattern and tutorial so we can all make some awesome fishy hats!! Thank you, Nikki! Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Free Pattern – Premie Santa Hat.
Stay tuned: Awesome giveaway in less than 2 days
We’ve got an awesome giveaway comin’ at you in less than 48 hours. Getting tired of the teasers yet? I hope not, because I’ve got another clue for you.
Clue #1: It’s smaller than a breadbox. But not much smaller.… Read More...
Holiday sale at Earthenwood Studio
Melanie is having a big sale for the holidays through December 1. Check out details at Earthenwood Studio Chronicles and find a little something for yourself or someone special on your list this holiday season! Melanie is offering 25% off … Read More...
Maple and Squash Pumpkin Pie Pops
And learn how to make ’em HERE at the kitchn. Oh stuff on sticks. Sigh.