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Save The Children is looking for talented knitters and crocheters who would like to contribute a small handmade cap to help keep low-birthweight babies warm during their first few weeks of life. These caps will be delivered through Save the … Read More...
Recently ran across some cute halloween themed crochet items, so I’ve gathered them here to share. I think some people go overboard with full out costumes for babes in arms – but each to his own. Still, babies and toddlers … Read More...
Izzy & Ivy Designs sharesa PDF tutorial for making this triple-layered twirly skirt for girls. Each layer is finished with pompom fringe for some girly-girly goodness. The Halloween-themed fabrics in their example make it perfect for a Halloween outfit, but … Read More...
Katie from Punk Projects guest blogs over at …on the brink of something beautiful with a tutorial showing how to make a quick and easy felt Halloween mask. The felt won’t fray, so you can make them in any shape … Read More...
This is the most awesome spinning book I’ve ever looked at, and there’s a DVD to accompany this book! And, if you go to Youtube, you can find Abby Franquemont’s short series of videos on spinning. And…..
This book Respect … Read More...
Guess it’s awesome and amazing birthday cakes for kids that reference ’80s cinema week (see here). Check out this awesome and amazing Death Star cake and see it take it’s form HERE at booturtle’s show and tell, spotted … Read More...
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a set of softies that spell the word “BOO”. Group them all together on a porch swing or bench for fun Halloween decor. Get the how-to… Read More...
Where exactly is Knitavia? Why, it’s in your heart. It’s in your soul. If you’re a knitter, you already are a resident!
Take the Joyful Knitter’s Oath and discover the state of mind called Knitavia. Then, open up this book … Read More...
Look what happens when one of Mimi Kirchner‘s tatooed men decides to grow a beard! Her fabric selection is perfect. Really, I wish I could trade brains with Mimi so I could look at toile and say, “Tattoos!” and … Read More...
Find tips on making these crazy fantastic black cat cake pops HERE at Cupcake Confessional. But wait! There’s even more Halloween goodness! Also find a free printable for these crazy fantastic labels.
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...
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
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
