Elizabeth of “To Be Charmed” is holding the “Happy Gloves” Book giveaway. The very clever Miyako Kanamori transforms missing gloves into adorable creations. All you need is a glove, needle and thread and you’ll be set to create a softie … Read More...
Coffin Sandwiches
It’s so easy to concoct spooky cupcakes and candies and party food and the like for Halloween, poor lunch is so quickly forgotten. Spotted on Gordon Gossip, these coffin sandwiches from Kraft Foods are the perfect eerie edible to … Read More...
M and M Pancakes
Yes. M&M pancakes. Brilliant. Learn how to make ’em HERE at The Knead for Speed.
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Tutorial: Refashion a too-large tote bag to a purse
Dana from MADE lets you ride shotgun as she refashions a too-large tote bag into a smaller purse. The smaller size makes it easier to keep up with the stuff that’s inside. She adds pockets and a zipper for more … Read More...
Free fall pattern and tutorial
The SWAKembroidery.com e-newsletter announces this great freebie:
… Read More...Courtesy of Needle in a Haystack Embroidery and SWAKembroidery, we’re pleased to bring you a free tutorial on making a fall flange pillow. Here is what the designer shares..
“Autumn has to be
Tutorial: Coastal Curtsy Skirt using just one seam
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make her Coastal Curtsy skirt. Isn’t it gorgeous? I love the drape at the back! I bet you’ll be surprised to learn that this was sewn with just ONE … Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath
Kimara and Michelle from Wee Folk Art share a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to make this Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath. It’s pieced from fabric with a fall-themed print and a solid fabric stenciled with an oak-leaf … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall fabric pumpkin
The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make these fabric pumpkins. She used upholstery samples to make hers. What a great idea! The heavy fabric is a perfect pairing for this fall-themed … Read More...
You could win a stitchy trip!
Country Bumpkin’s e-newsletter announces:
… Read More...We have an absolutely amazing subscription offer for you where one lucky reader will be jetting off to Paris in February 2011 to attend Europe’s premier needlework event, L’Aiguille en Fete, with Susan O’Connor and Fiona
Mini bottles are the perfect place to store mini messages
Melony of the blog Mel Designs sent in this super cute project where she recycled those little airline bottles into a wonderfully decorated place to store small notes , love letters and messages.
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Glee Cookies
Glee fan or not (I’m so behind, I only just started watching from the beginning!), you really must absolutely, positively see this Glee cookies decorating tutorial HERE at Diamonds for Dessert. Go on, I’ll be right here…
New Release: Lawn Fawn Stamps
Lawn Fawn stamps has just released three adorable new clear stamp sets, a cute background set, a Fall Harvest set and a sweet fireplace Christmas set. You can find them all by clicking here. Be sure to click and … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Edible Food Cups
No dishes! (Except all the ones used to make all of the below.)
1.Stuffed campari tomatoes from Life’s Ambrosia.
2. Deep fried artichokes stuffed with pepper jack cheese from epicurious.
Freebie: Layered Template
Dharma dye kit giveaway
Judi at Approachable Art and Dharma have teamed up for a giveaway – a dye kit. Go here to see what’s in it and for entry details.
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Make your own earrings and pendants
Pamela Maxfield has made a great video tutorial showing how to make pendants from Vintaj Natural Brass blanks, your embossing machine, Ranger alcohol inks and paint dabbers, and a wooden dapper set. Not only does her tutorial make these pendants … Read More...
Design Tip: Repetition and Variety
Debbie Hodge writes about using repetition and variety as design elements for a multi-photo scrapbook page. Click here to go to article.
Tutorial: Boo Banner
Karin Aguirre shows how to make this banner for your Halloween Decor. Boo! Click here to go to tutorial.
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out … Read More...
Book Review – A Homemade Christmas
A Homemade Christmas by Tina Barseghian
RRP $14.95
aking something with your own hands—whether it’s a plate of just-baked cookies, a handcrafted stocking, a homemade wreath, or a hand-folded origami ornament—is a great way to connect with the true meaning … Read More...
Book Review- Encaustic Art
RRP $29.99
With a history that stretches back to the hauntingly beautiful mummy portraits of Greco-Roman Egypt, encaustic art is now enjoying a renewal of popularity among artists and art lovers alike. Today, museums are … Read More...