I like this one, it’s loose, and baggy and easy.
Looks like it would be an easy enough pattern to knit up too. Might have to put this in my queue!
Recycled T-shirt Witch Project
Our sister site CraftBits.com is celebrating Halloween with lots of Free Halloween Projects.
Today we are featuring the Recycled T-shirt Witch for your front door.
Sewing Tutorial: Zippered make-up bag
Katja from maedchenmitherz shows how to make a zippered make-up bag that’s both pretty and practial. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from maedchenmitherz]
Tutorial: Sewing machine mat with tool pockets and pincushion
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a mat to sit under your sewing machine. A pocket hangs down over the front of the table to hold small sewing tools. A coordinating pin cushion provides a place to park … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Hobo Dance Bag with braided strap
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to make this hobo-style dance bag stenciled with a ballet shoe (template provided). This is such a cute bag! The bag is just the right size to hold a couple of pairs of dance shoes, … Read More...
New from Janet Granger: Miniature Christmas tree mats
I’m excited about the new designs in Janet Granger’s line of miniature needlepoint: Christmas tree mats! Janet’s blog says,
… Read More...There are three designs in various diameters, to suit several sizes of miniature Christmas tree. They are all to be stitched
Phildar’s PhilDays Sale. Ends 10.10.10
If you’ve been with me on this blog for any amount of time, you know that the first REAL yarn I ever knitted with was Phildar. I don’t even remember the name of it, just that it was Phildar, so … Read More...
Free applique block: BOO!
October’s free applique block on Victoriana Quilt Designs is right on time for spooky holiday stitching. From the Words of Inspiration and Celebration series, this month’s word is BOO! Get the design.
Free design: I read banned books
Don’t miss this free design from Urban Threads. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Did ya get that Banned Books Week design yet? The festival of literary freedom wraps up this weekend, but this design is free through Oct. 17 in
Icelandic un spun Lopi, just lovely, from knitting Iceland
I purchased three wheels from Knitting Iceland’s ETSY shop and when they arrived I was so impressed with their soft beauty I had to try some felting. This is un-spun but if you are very careful it knits or crochets … Read More...
PB Inspired Wooden Crates
Robin from Keep Home Simple was inspired by some toy crates she spotted at Pottery Barn Kids. You know I love PB inspired things, so these caught my eye right away. I love that she made these crates, not just … Read More...
Raffia Modge Podge Vase
Look at how pretty that is! Such an inexpensive project with a stunning result. While this vase is decorated with fall colors, this would work for any time of the year, or any holiday for that matter. Just switch out … Read More...
Haystack Monsters and Bat Cookies
More and more Halloween treats! They just keep on coming. Learn how to make haystack creatures and bat cookies at Woman’s Day.
Dear Secret Agent,
Crayons shaped like mustaches and fortune cookies! What’s next? owls and narwhals? The description of the mustache crayons is the best:
… Read More...Dear Secret Agent,
This is the most recent disguise we’ve created in our recycling lab; the Mustchievous Coloring Device
New Verena!
80 patterns.
Wait! What? Yup, that’s right 80 PATTERNS!!!
Click on THIS LINK to see some of the designs in the current Verena Magazine, available NOW!
Congrats Sunni!
New Chiquita Banana Stickers
Check out the 18 winners of the Chiquita Banana contest to let consumers design their new stickers. So long icon. See the winners HERE at Slashfood and vote for your favorite.
Sudoku Printables
Kid Giddy is such a great resource for parents out there! Here, they’ve posted great Sudoku-kids printables…I love that they use shapes, I have never seen that before. They even mentioned possible holiday versions…so fun to use with children.
Looking … Read More...
Puzzle Piece Wreath and Christmas Ornament
When you have children, you inevitably have puzzles without all the pieces…now you can use those leftover pieces to make a wonderful craft with your children. Head on over to Cullen Kids Mum to see the tutorial. My first Christmas … Read More...
Paper Mache’ Candy Bowls
Every child loves to get their hands gooey and icky with Paper Mache’….not to mention the inherent use of balloons as well. This Candy bowl craft from A Few Shortcuts is perfect to start off your Halloween Craft Extravaganza with … Read More...