Jen (aka Rabid) is making available the pattern for this gorgeous hardanger piece she designed for Valdani. You can purchase the pattern from her Etsy shop for just US$ 5.00. (No shipping charge — the design will be … Read More...
Christmas-design sale and free tute at Urban Threads
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
There’s lots of Christmas tomfoolery going on over at Urban Threads. New quirky and steampunk holiday designs are on sale through November 28. And speaking of steampunk, be … Read More...
Thanksgiving for Beginners
There are thousands, no, millions (maybe even billions?) of how-tos and step-by-steps and menus in cyberland for preparing Thanksgiving dinner. But I find this Thanksgiving for Beginners slideshow from Chow a stand-out feast. It’s easy to follow, clear, and visually … Read More...
Thanksgiving Favor Boxes
Make your own party mix favor boxes for Thanksgiving with how-tos on the Hostess with the Mostess blog including a free printable from the “Grateful Mod” Party printable party collection.
Tutorial: Lined patch pockets in custom shapes
The pocket tutorials continue at ikat bag this time showing how to make a lined patch pocket. I love the idea of a contrast-y fabric on the inside of a pocket, but the real plus of a lined patch pocket … Read More...
Orange Chocolate Owl Pops
Learn how to make these ’60s-style mod orange chocolate owl pops HERE at The Daily Mixer , with links to the all supplies from the Layer Cake Shop.
Tutorial: Military Jackey for toddlers
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin guest blogs at HoneyBear Lane with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulously itty bitty Military Jackey. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
[photo retrieved from Honeybear Lane]
How to convert standard mittens into fingerless ones
Check out this great tutorial on saving a pair of mittens that may be too small (or have worn out tips) and converting them into the fingerless type of mittens that Maya sent in. See the full tutorial over at … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fleece stocking cap and no-sew scarf
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs tells how to make an easy fleece stocking cap and matching no-sew scarf. The fleece is a warm fabric for the cold weather, with the bonus of having edges that don’t fray. These would make … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew nautical tank refashion
Agy from Green Issues shows how she refashioned a tank to give it a trendy nautical look. It’s easy to do with flat-backed gems and rope trim. And, there’s no sewing required! (She used hot glue, but you could also … Read More...
Turkey Handprint Towels
How cute would this towel be hanging in your kitchen? Visit Mama Lisa’s World Blog for the how to and make some great gifts to bring on Thanksgiving.
Free pattern: Summer Crawler’s Popover Top for baby girls
Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for her Sumer Crawler’s Pop Oover Top. This is such a versatile pattern for baby girls! You can achieve many different looks just by changing out fabrics and adding appliques. Her pattern … Read More...
Coffee Filter Turkeys
I just love how these turkeys are transformed into napkin ring holders/decorations! Your children will love putting their own spin on the coffee filters to make their unique turkeys! Visit The Brass Paperclip Project to see how to make these … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas House and Mini Album
Join Melissa Samuels on her site as she shows you how to make this adorable holiday house which opens up to reveal a matching mini album. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Thanksgiving Leftovers
I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but just to be prepared, here are some ideas for Friday.
1. Sweet potato pound cake from Country Living.
Submit Your Thanksgiving Table Photos to the kitchn
Want the world to see your Thanksgiving table? Submit a photo to the kitchn.
DIY Monogrammed Mugs
Make your own monogrammed mugs (a la Anthropologie) with these easy step-by-steps from Design Mom, perfect for personalized hot cocoa gifts.
8 Crazy Nights Crafts & Giveaway!
Starting November 24th the team at Crafting Jewish Style will begin their 8 Crazy Nights countdown showcasing Hanukkah crafts. They will also be giving away a grand prize to one lucky winner consisting of a signed copy of Crafting Jewish … Read More...
And the Winner of the Stampmaker is…………
Big Congrats to Jennifer Ferrell!! She’s the winner of the Teresa Collins Stampmaker from Photocentric!
Thanks to everyone who commented!
-Heather
Sweetwater Designs giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a gorgeous seed bead and lampwork bead bracelet like this one from Sweetwater Designs! Head over to Deborah’s blog for details on how to enter. Deborah will even send the bracelet in a gift … Read More...