Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread explains when and how to bind both embroidery hoops. Her text and photos make the situation and solution clear. And she provides plenty of links to previous posts if you need to catch up … Read More...
Add life with embroidery
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik revamped a “dull” quilt from her stash into a vibrant finished work by adding surface embroidery. She says,
… Read More...I follow the paths formed by the free-motion machine stitches on an old quilt. Filling those paths with
Tutorial: Close-up photography of stitching
Tricia of Thistle Threads posted a link to her tutorial for taking “ultra-macro” photos of embroidery. You’ll want to see this. Go to the post. Or go directly to the PDF tute.
Decorate a Pumpkin at Brazee Street Studios
Sounds like a fun class at Brazee Street Studios that gets you in the mood for Halloween, my favorite holiday of all!! Here’s a description of the class…
Celebrate Halloween with the family and design your own glass pumpkin! Join … Read More...
Homework Organization System
My children are not in school yet, but just the thought of adding onto documents and paperwork that we already have is daunting. I am not a very organized person ‘naturally’, but I do enjoy peeking at how others do … Read More...
6 Creative Pumpkin Ideas
Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Jewelry
The best dressed goblins all have glow-in-the-dark jewelry, of course. If you would like to make some of your own check out this tutorial for creating Halloween jewelry with polymer clay and stamps!
[tags]halloween, jewelry, glow in the dark, tutorial, … Read More...
Easy Cupcake Icing
I know I’ve seen this idea a million places, but it occurred to me I’ve not shared it here. Just in case you missed this brilliance, find a quick way to ice cupcakes HERE at Real Simple. (hint: it … Read More...
Bobbing for Apples and Staying Dry
Does this count as edible crafts? It’s edible, it’s crafty, I think so. An idea for not dunking your head in ice cold water on Halloween: dry apple bobbing. Watch the video HERE at Southern Living.
Crafting with Felted Wool – Fall Crafts – Felt Autumn Leaves
How pretty are these fall leaves created from felt? I found the tutorial and patterns on Craftideas.org and think the leaves would really bring fall indoors for Halloween and Thanksgiving, plus they can be used year after year. I love … Read More...
Cables and Blocks Afghan – Perfect For Winter Snuggling!
Patterned knit squares separated by cabled strips highlight this afghan. Make it in any color you want, and make a matching pillow too!
This afghan pattern is free from FaveCrafts.com!
Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting Patterns Only… Read More...
Remember to Bling Your Bra for Bernina
Deborah Green entered this original creation — a wedding dress made entirely of bras — into Bernina’s Bling Your Bra contest. Wow! Read about Deborah’s entry and see photos of lots of other fabulous blingy bras on Bernina’s blog. … Read More...
Stitch tutorials from Sarah Whittle
Sarah Whittle has been sharing lots of new stitch tutorials:
(1) God’s eye stitch
(2) The perfect French knot
(3) French knot border stitch
(4) Herringbone stitch
(5) Couched herringbone stitch
(6) Double herringbone stitch
(7) Laced herringbone stitch
(8) … Read More...
Inspiration: Alma Stoller
Enjoy a lovely interview of visual artist Alma Stoller (creator of these rockin fabric beads) on Lyric Art blog. Go there now.
Tutorial: Stitching curves in needlepoint
Since needlepoint canvas is squares within squares, how can you stitch a smooth curve? Brenda Stimpson shares three great techniques in her guest post on Janet Perry’s Nuts About Needlepoint. Go to Brenda’s post.
How to make a recycled plastic milk jug skeleton
There is a spectacular tutorial for recycling milk jugs into a wonderful skeleton Halloween decoration over at the blog All Good Things Come To Them That Thwaits!
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Tutorial: Halloween Garland
Learn how to make this spooky stamped garland for Halloween from Tricia Tharp at Frizzlesticks.
Click here to go to the tutorial.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on … Read More...
Freebie: Patriotic Digital Stamps
Click here to visit the Stars and Stamps blog and download a wonderful set of patriotic characters for free!
-Heather
Tutorial: Fabric rag basket for Halloween candy
Annabelle from Handmade by Annabelle shares a tutorial on her blog for making a coiled rag basket. You can make them from any fabric print for any season, but she shows off one she made from Halloween themed fabric that’s … Read More...
Tutorial: iPhone holder for your car
Vlijtig shares a downloadble tutorial for making an iPhone holder for car. It can attach to your dashboard so you can check a navigation app while driving. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Vlijtig]