Martha Stewart always has the latest crafts designed for every crafters desire. These felt leaf pillows are so neat. They say; this project can be completed using a store-bought pillow cover, but a flat piece of fabric works best, as … Read More...
Scrap Fabric Pumpkin
I’m loving this piece of fall wall art made by Janet from Janet of All Trades. She used a simple pattern to cut out pieces of pretty fall fabric, then Mod Podge them on to a piece of painted canvas.
Witchy Woman Halloween Wreath
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “the pictures don’t do it justice”? That’s the case with this post. This small picture doesn’t really show you the fun aspects of this interactive wreath for Halloween. The witch talks and cackles and … Read More...
Jack O’ Lantern String Lights
In my humble opinion, there are different levels of creativity. I know a woman who can paint some of the most awesome tole designs, but she can’t paint without a pattern. I consider her extremely creative. Then there are others … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Pumpkin Apple Garland
You’ve probably seen the cardboard tube wall art and the flowers made from tubes cut into thin strips and flattened. Well, Allison from A Glimpse Inside took this method and turned her cardboard tubes into cute little pumpkins and apples … Read More...
Punk Domestics
Come to think of it.. it IS kind of punk rock at this point to be domestic. I like it! I’m glad to know that I can still identify with punk rock now that my bed time is now like … Read More...
Inspiration: Ruth O’Leary
Ruth O’Leary has resumed work on the St. Cuthbert’s banner. Go to her blog to catch up on this historical embroidery project on velvet. Awesome.
Stitch for the Diabetes Tree
The Busy Needle invites you to join in the Diabetes Tree Fundraiser. The blog explains,
… Read More...Here is how it works:
1. All year long we take donations of handmade ornaments from around the country and around the world and
Urban Threads is giving it away!
Things are hoppin over on Urban Threads.
Join in their first-ever scavenger hunt! Thirteen readers will win US$ 31.00 gift certificates. Get the details. Contest ends September 26.
And the UT e-newsletter clues us in on a sweet freebie:… Read More...
Tutorial: 2-in-1 stroller bag and messenger bag
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for a clever 2-in-1 stroller bag and mesesnger bag. The roomy, boxy bag snaps around the handles of your stroller keeping your essentials right where you need them while pushing … Read More...
Spook-tacular Recycled Bread Tag Monsters
I am officially doing the happy dance. I have been saving bread tags forever and always on the lookout for a project to make with them. Amanda of the aptly named blog Crafts by Amanda sent in this link to … Read More...
Fall Creativity Project
Lisa Day is relaunching her Creativity Project with a Fall theme. The idea behind the project is to do something creative every day. For this version she will post a weekly list of fall related creative activities. She has also … Read More...
Tutorial: Sturdy denim tote bag with leather handles
Pascale from //Between the Lines// shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sturdy denim tote bag. Heavy fabric and leather handles make this a heavy-duty bag, while French seams keep the interior free from raw edges. … Read More...
Tutorial: Firewood tote
Laura Wilson from Wilsons Etsy Store shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make this firewood tote, just in time for the cooler fall weather. Get the how-to.
[photo from Whip Up]
Project: Memo Pad
Here’s a cute way to jot down phone message, make your own memo pad, click here to visit With a Stamp and a Song to learn how.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girl’s pillowcase shirt from three fat quarters
Melissa Mortenson from May & Mae and The Polka Dot Chair guest blogs in the Inspire to Create series at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make this pillowcase shirt sized for a school-aged girl. … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed trick or treat tote bag
Whitney and Alish from Sisters’ Stuff guest blog over at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial showing how to make these cute monogrammed trick or treat bags for Halloween. They start with a premade canvas tote from a craft store, so … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Ledger Pages
This ledger page, along with one other, is available for download from The Vintage Moth. Click here to go to download.
HOW TO MOVE FROM YARN TO THREAD, A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
For most beginners to crochet, yarn is far easier to work with than thread. Thread is teeny, slippery, and seems to have a limited number of applications (not always true. More on this later.) Yarn, especially worsted weight acrylic worked … Read More...
Tutorial: Dresden Plate quilt block
That Crafty Gemini Vanessa is at it again – generously sharing her know-how. This time it’s Dresden Plate blocks. Get the downloadable tutorial here.
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