Megan from RyBug and Bug Creator continues her celebration of National Sewing Month with a tutorial showing how to make a pint-sized toolbelt. Kids love things with pockets! They can use it when playing with pretend tools, or take it … Read More...
Frank-n-Tote Stitching Contest
Design a spooky cool Halloween tote for the Frank-n-Tote Stitching Contest at Totally Stitchin’, and you could win a new sewing machine. First prize is a Babylock Grace sewing machine. Runners up will recieve a tote bag with $100 … Read More...
Balloon Cake Toppers for a Balloon Party
Pretty genius and festive way to decorate a cake, huh? Check out this balloon cake featured HERE at Hip Hip Hooray!. Find all the details of this balloon-themed party HERE at inchmark.
[tags]balloons, birthday parties, cake, kids[/tags]
J’aime en cuir
I can’t speak a word of French beyond bonjour despite the number of times I’ve seen Amelie. I really feel I’m missing out on the blog Les Ethiopiques, which is written in French.
Even if we aren’t fluent, … Read More...
Don’t get trashed!
I want to follow your needlework blog. In fact, I may already have your blog in my reader — as of today, I’m following 885. My reader is stuffed! To keep it performing well, all blogs that have been inactive … Read More...
Recycled Day planner
Monika of the blog I Love It All sent in this great idea for recycling those old beautiful leather day planners that we all used to carry before our lives were organized on our electronic devices. I should admit though … Read More...
Altoid Tin BBQ
When I read the subject line over at Apartment Therapy’s Unpluggd I just assumed “Use an Altoids Sours Tin to Create a Mini BBQ Grill” was something decorative. No. It’s actually a mini working grill. Find the how-tos HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled toddler dress from a woman’s knit skirt
Amy from Our Daily Obsessions shows how she turned a woman’s knit skirt into this fabulous ruffled toddler dress, inspired by similar dresses at J. Crew. When she found the ruffled skirt on the clearance rack, she didn’t like the … Read More...
DIY Candy Buttons
Learn how to make your own candy buttons HERE at There’s always thyme to cook…, from the current Rachel Ray magazine.
[tags]Rachel Ray, candy buttons, homemade, Halloween[/tags]
Tutorial: Make a pair of leg warmers from an old sweater
Nicole from Create and Delegate kicks off her Make a Sweater Better series with a tutorial showing how to turn an unwanted sweater into an awesome pair of leg warmers. Get the tute.
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Freebie: Halloween Printable
Click here to visit the I Love It All blog and download this fun Halloween printable for free!
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy and these … Read More...
Freebie: Blocking Layered Template
This layered blocking template by Libby Weifenbach is available as a free download. Click here to go to the download at Sweet Shoppe Designs blog.
Needle tatted jewelry
Pamela Quevedo is a wife, mother, blogger, and needle tatter extraordinaire. Her work is edgy, a bit goth, and very stylish. If you’re looking for the perfect mask or accessory for your Halloween costume, check out her Etsy shop Totus … Read More...
Twin Nine Patch quilt
Just out of the oven, check out this quilty Moda Bake Shop recipe Twin Nine Patches. Featuring fabric line Arnold’s Attic and a simple nine patch these fraternal twin blocks are not identical and that’s the beauty of them. … Read More...
Feedback Loop Notebook Project
Please take a moment to check out this unique project, which will benefit youth all over the US.
Twenty-five leading letterpress printers were asked to create fifty unique notebooks (one example is shown above). They could do whatever they wanted. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Snapshots
See more details here. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Homemade Lemongrass mosquito Insect Repellent
I don’t know about you, but insects LOVE me. Mosquitos in particular. Not fun! If you have the same problem, but aren’t particularly fond of chemical bug sprays, check out this recipe for a Homemade Lemongrass Insect Repellent from The … Read More...
Stenciled Clock
This clock caught my eye. I love the stenciling on it, and the texture on the face comes from some crumpled tissue paper and Mod Podge. A coat of paint and stenciling finish off this great project.
Tutorial: Repurpose a crocheted tablecloth into pillowcovers
Kirsty from more than 1 & less than a few and kootoyoo shows how to make these lovely crocheted cushion covers. Don’t worry if you don’t have the time or inclination to do the crochet part. A thrifted crocheted tablecloth … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretchy knit headband with lace flower embellishment
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make her Janie Headband, a stretchy knit headband with a large lace flower embellishment. It takes just a yard of lace to make the flower, while the body of the headband can … Read More...