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Tammy Powley at about.com posted this nice fall tutorial on making golden leaf earrings. As always, she give excellent detailed and clear instructions on how to create this look.
I like the leaves. They are something that I might have … Read More...
See Jane Scrapbook shared this Halloween freebie back in 07 but its so cute I thought it was worth of a 09 mention.
These digital ribbons can be used for layouts,albums, invitations and even cards.
Written by guest editor Shellie Wilson
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Brassy Apple shares a pattern and tutorial for making this skeleton applique shirt. Make one, and a cool Halloweencostume is as simple as putting on the shirt. Get the pattern.
[photo from Brassy Apple]
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Brassy Apple shares a pattern and tutorial for making this skeleton applique shirt. Make one, and a cool Halloweencostume is as simple as putting on the shirt. Get the pattern.
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Enter the Serious Eats pumpkin carving contest for a chance to win a set of Viking knives. Find the details HERE.
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Enter the Serious Eats pumpkin carving contest for a chance to win a set of Viking knives. Find the details HERE.
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Bella Sugar has posted a fun guide to Halloween nail polishes! Also included are other cute things like decals.
Find the guide here.
image by Hot Potatoes
Hot Potatoes has some really fun new Halloween stamps, I’m so in love with this skeleton, you can cut him out and attach his arms and legs with brads so they are move able, how fun!
-Heather
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Hot Potatoes has some really fun new Halloween stamps, I’m so in love with this skeleton, you can cut him out and attach his arms and legs with brads so they are move able, how fun!
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This weeks newsletter from Helen Driggs on Beading Daily gives excellent instructions for how to use your first jewelry saw.
She has hit the nail right on the head with this one. The jewelry saw is really the most important tool…
FreePatterns.com says, “Sew or no-sew, felt makes pillow crafting a breeze!” The pattern for this appliqued-pillow project, designed by Ursula Michael, is free for your personal use. Get the pattern.
FreePatterns.com says, “Sew or no-sew, felt makes pillow crafting a breeze!” The pattern for this appliqued-pillow project, designed by Ursula Michael, is free for your personal use. Get the pattern.
To celebrate her birthday, Pat of Bird Nest on the Ground is giving gifts. You could receive this lovely CQ heart pin plus “a selection of black jewels” from her collection (delicas, novelty beads, buttons, and more). Go to Pat’s blog post to…
Oh, my! You have to see this video showcasing the incredible free-motion embroidery of Indian artist Rita Rakshit–on a treadle sewing machine! Many thanks to Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas for sharing this link. See the video.
SharonB (Pin Tangle) has announced the October Stitch Explorer Challenge: laidwork foundations. To see abundant links to resources and to join in the fun, see SharonB’s blog post.
If you’re doing a bit of Christmas CQ stitchery, you’re going to want to include this seam treatment charted by Shawkl. Wouldn’t this rock as a multicolor design! Shawkl has posted quite a few new charts recently in her Twelve…
If you’re doing a bit of Christmas CQ stitchery, you’re going to want to include this seam treatment charted by Shawkl. Wouldn’t this rock as a multicolor design! Shawkl has posted quite a few new charts recently in her … Read More...
Janet Perry (Nuts About Needlepoint) has come up with a simple but brilliant trick for staying on track while stitching an alternating stitch. She says,
This technique will work with ANY stitch that alternates and goes over only one intersection. That means…
Janet Perry (Nuts About Needlepoint) has come up with a simple but brilliant trick for staying on track while stitching an alternating stitch. She says,
… Read More...This technique will work with ANY stitch that alternates and goes over only