Pinta shows us how to make a precious mini pincushion. The text is in Italian; but the photos are so clear and their order is so logical, you probably won’t need to translate the words. See the tute.
Tutorial: How to stitch line art
Aimee Ray of little dear tracks shows us how she achieves the signature look of her embroidery. She says,
… Read More...When you start out with a line art embroidery pattern, the possibilities are endless. I purposefully don’t specify which stitches or
Tutorial: Adorable dripping wound
Here’s a great idea from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin: Use her raincloud tutorial with red felt and embellishments to create a drippy open-wound brooch for Halloween fun. Get the link to the tute from her blog post.
Looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Freestanding lace mask
I generally have a bah-humbug attitude toward dressing up for Halloween. However, this mask from Urban Threads is so gorgeous, it makes even me want to jump into a costume! The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...A bold, romantic freestanding lace mask
Inspiration: lucky jackson
lucky jackson almost killed me with her brain. This is so brilliant, my mouth is still hanging open. An appliqued typewriter with button keys. Of course! See lucky’s flickr photostream.
And many thanks to Sew Lovely Embroidery for pointing … Read More...
That Girl: Serendipity e-pattern
Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt has added a Pattern Shop to her blog. She is offering her very first quilt pattern there – Serendipity. I’m a huge fan of hers – see That Girl’s Signature Blocks and A hexie lover … Read More...
Fur Ball Monster Cupcakes
Learn how to make these googly-eyed monster cupcakes HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, from the book, What’s New, Cupcake?.
A whole bunch of “Green” Halloween Crafts made out of all sorts of this and that
Caley sent in this link to all sorts of green Halloween Crafts posted at FaveCrafts. I am sure you will find something spooktactular to craft with bits of this and that you are sure to have around.
Eco-friendly Halloween crafts … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls’ ruched leggings
Dana from MADE guest blogs at luvinthemommyhood showing how to make a pair of ruched leggings for girls. Leggings are a wardrobe staple for my daughter. These are awesome! The gathers and the button embellishments are girly perfection! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bands and Buttons Raglan Top
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to alter a basic raglan t-shirt pattern to make her Bands and Buttons Raglan Top. I’m lovin’ this top!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Leafy Treetop Spot]
Read all about it: Sewing thread
Keyka Lou shares an article on their blog all about the types of thread available for machine sewing. Read all about it at the Keyka Lou blog.
[phtoo from Keyka Lou]
Tutorial: Fancify your socks with lacy trim
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to fancify a plain pair of socks with a bit of gathered lace trim. A cameo button in the center gives a romantic, Victorian look. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: “I Scream” appliqued onesie
Kelli from Pretty Lil Posies plays on the “you scream, I scream” poem with this super cute onesie. The words “I Scream” appear below an appliqued ice cream cone. Wouldn’t this make an awesome baby gift? She shares a template … Read More...
Use Your Stash – Metal Rimmed Tags
Tammy at Your Memory Connection shows some ways you can bring new life to an old supply: metal rimmed tags. Click here to go to article.
NECK SCARF/EAR WARMER
This is a pic of my daughter modeling a narrower version of the Miley Cowl. I have fallen in love with this pattern. It’s a keeper! In the pictured version, I used two yarns from my stash – one is … Read More...
Scary Halloween Dinner Recipes
Find a collection of Halloween dinner recipes HERE at Food.com, including this eyeball taco or rat cheeseball. {spotted by Amanda}
New Release: PaperWorks Stamps
PaperWorks stamps has 6 new adorable stamps just released for the holidays, check them out here. Also be sure to stop by their blog here for lots of wonderful samples and sketches.
-Heather
Halloween Bat and Moon Cake
Find a roundup of easy-to-make kid-friendly Halloween treats HERE at Parents.com, including this bat cake.
Did you know that pound cake is a type of cake traditionally made … Read More...
Tutorial: Carving Rubber Stamps
Freebie: Halloween Word Art
Looking for the perfect title or sentiment for that Halloween page? Download this free Halloween word art from A Matter of Memories. Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check … Read More...