November 5 is fast approaching, and while celebrating this great defender of the gun powder (or rather, not so great defender) is not part of my American holiday repertoire (dang, and who doesn’t love a good bonfire?), in honor of…
More Halloween Dinner Ideas: Squid Ink Pasta
Find a recipe for squid ink pasta in garlic cream sauce HERE at No Fuss Fabulous. I was inclined to say “eeeewww” at first (and thus, perfect for Halloween), but the recipe sounds delicious. Might even be an all-year-round-contender.… Read More...
More Halloween Dinner Ideas: Squid Ink Pasta
Find a recipe for squid ink pasta in garlic cream sauce HERE at No Fuss Fabulous. I was inclined to say “eeeewww” at first (and thus, perfect for Halloween), but the recipe sounds delicious. Might even be an all-year-round-contender.
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Tutorial: Dip dye a garment (or yardage)
Love Charles Vintage shows how to dip dye a wool skirt. Dying a garment is a great way to disguise a stain or to just give it an update. You can also dip dye fabric yardage for some interesting effects. Just…
Tutorial: Reversible trick or treat bag
Laura from The Sproutz StoreBlog shows how to make this reversible trick or treat bag. The process is simple, and you get two bags in one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Sproutz Store Blog]
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Tutorial: Reversible trick or treat bag
Laura from The Sproutz Store Blog shows how to make this reversible trick or treat bag. The process is simple, and you get two bags in one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Sproutz Store Blog]
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Video tutorial: Simple shirt alteration with a bit of elastic
Amy Karol from Angry Chicken shares a video tutorial showing how to add a bit of elastic to the back of a shirt to give it more definition at the waist. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a simple baby dress with your fabric scraps
Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial for this simple baby dress that you can make without a pattern. Because the different pieces are made out of different fabrics, you can make this out of what you can find in your … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple baby dress with your fabric scraps
Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial for this simple baby dress that you can make without a pattern. Because the different pieces are made out of different fabrics, you can make this out of what you can find in your scrap…
Battenberg Cake
Learn all about the history of the Battenberg Cake, and find the recipe for making this gorgeous pink creation, HERE at Lucina Vermeila (via google traductor for translation).
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Free pattern: Hairpin lace doily
Learn the art of making hairpin lace while creating this beautiful, classic doily. Get the free pattern from FreePatterns.com.
Free pattern: Hairpin lace doily
Learn the art of making hairpin lace while creating this beautiful, classic doily. Get the free pattern from FreePatterns.com.
Tutorial: Wrapped petals
Martha of Martha’s Tatting Blog shows us how she created these thread-wrapped flower petals, step by step. See the tute.
Free pattern: Greeting tree wall hanging
Christmas Freebie No. 3 from the Gum Tree designers is this great embroidered wall hanging designed by Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs. Get the pattern.
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Free pattern: Greeting tree wall hanging
Christmas Freebie No. 3 from the Gum Tree designers is this great embroidered wall hanging designed by Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs. Get the pattern.
Barbie goes crazy
Oooooo. Look what Susan Elliott found! A keepsake Barbie in a crazy-patchwork gown! Enjoy the description and more photos on Susan’s blog, Plays with Needles.
Free pattern: Pumpkin needlebook
Mollie’s October workshop over on Wild Olive is a dear little felt needlebook with a seasonal twist. Get the pattern and instructions in PDF format.
Free pattern: bloomin’ marvelous 2
Kelly Fletcher of materialistic blog is sharing her original pattern for this rockin flower. She says, “This one’s good fun if you’re into learning new stitches. It’s a bit of a sampler.” Delicious. Get the pattern.
Stitchery incognito
These hand-stitched felt disguises by Laura Howard of Lupin Handmade are so sweet, they make even a fuddy-duddy like me consider dressing up for Halloween. See more of her charming work on her web site or at fawn&forest.
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Stitchery incognito
These hand-stitched felt disguises by Laura Howard of Lupin Handmade are so sweet, they make even a fuddy-duddy like me consider dressing up for Halloween. See more of her charming work on her web site or at fawn&forest.
Many thanks to Jan of…