Isn’t this pretty? I just love it. Free, from Lion Brand, this one will surely get some rave reviews! Be sure to click on the link below to get your free pattern!
Free Cardigan Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
Looking … Read More...
Free chart: Small bargello alphabet
Liz of Lizart is sharing a real treasure. She says,
… Read More...It is a Small Bargello Alphabet that is suitable for signing your Bargello stitcheries. Please go to my website & click on the design for a free .pdf download: http://www.lizartneedlepoint.com/
Learn about contemporary goldwork
Penny Nickels continues her series on goldwork over on MrXStitch. Among the contemporary goldwork she features is this pomegranate design from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread. Penny notes that it looks as if it contains a bit … Read More...
More jewelry from nature
Remember when I showed you Maya Kuzman’s tutorial for making organic jewelry from melon seeds? Look at what she’s done with a fir cone! If you haven’t been there lately, head over to The Little Treasures to see Maya’s … Read More...
Ballard Knockoff Spool Side Table
If you haven’t visited the blog Flamingo Toes yet, you are missing out. A recent project shows how she found inspiration in a rope wrapped spool table from Ballard Designs and was able to create something totally cool herself.
Halloween Hurricane Candle Holders
Card Catalog Buffet
I came across a blog called Dream Book Design where Adri and her beloved bought an old card catalog cabinet from Craigslist and transformed it into this unique and beautiful buffet.
Halloween Cats quilt pattern
All dressed up in Halloween finery these applique cats are adorable. It’s a free pattern I found over at Angie’s Bits ‘n Pieces. Go here to download the pattern.
Looking for more Halloween Block ideas? Check out these Halloween Quilting books
on Amazon.… Read More...
Milk jug storm trooper helmet and other cool Halloween crafts
Just in time for Halloween! This storm trooper helmet looks great and is made out of two plastic milk jugs!
I just saw someone tweet this tutorial from the Filth Wizardry blog. It lokos like they have quite a few … Read More...
Cute crocheted flower curtain tie-backs
Little Cherry Tops made up a nice free crochet tutorial for these cute flower curtain tie-backs. Almost makes me want to learn to crochet, but not quite.
I searched for cutest curtain tie-backs and didn’t really come up with much!… Read More...
Water Bottle Chic
Any icon of pop culture is bound to fall in the clutches of the designers, innovators and inventors.
1. Turn your water bottle into a lantern with a solar powered water bottle cap from ThinkGeek.
2. Make a watering … Read More...
New Knitalong – Mens Wingman Socks on Ravelry!
This new Knit Along starts on Oct 18th, over at Ravelry. But you can get more info by clicking on this link:
Wingman Socks Knit Along!
Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns to keep you warm this winter? … Read More...
Halloween Cake Stencils
Check out all the Halloween bakeware from Martha Stewart. My favorites are these cake stencils
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Tutorial: Autumn leaves table mat or runner
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this pretty table mat or runner. Silk autumn leaves
are stitched around a vinyl rectangle. This is an easy project with lots of impact. Cut a long rectangle for … Read More...
Willy Wonka Chewing Gum a Reality?
As my daughter has not only been obsessed with the Wizard of Oz of late, but also Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the original film, thank you very much). So the news that Roald Dahl’s brainchild for Willy … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy Corn Cutie t-shirt
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make her Candy Corn Cutie t-shirt. She took a plain t-shirt and appliqued a candy corn from ruffled fabric. She created a matching tiered ruffle skirt to match. What a fabulous Halloween outfit … Read More...
Halloween Bentos Box Ideas
Another Lunch has about a billion ideas and tips to make Halloween-themed bentos. Some of my favorites: the bat bento, the mummy bento, and ghost bento.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out in our Online store- … Read More...
Free pattern: Balloon dress for little girls
Citra from Innocentia shows how to make a sweet little balloon dress for toddler girls. This is so pretty! The simple lines at the top make the gathered balloon hem the focus. Her pattern is a size 2T, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Halloween banner
Jennifer from My Life… A Happy Circus shows how to make this fun Halloween banner with stuffed felt shapes. So cute!! Get the how-to.
[photo from My Life… A Happy Circus]
Sewing Tutorial: Library tote with a special pocket to hold a library card
Holly from Beeper Bebe and Chez Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on Whip Up showing how to make this awesome library tote. The word “books” is appliqued in a rainbow of colors, and a special pocket holds the library card. Go to the tutorial.