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If you’re going to be in the Chicago area November 6-8, 2009 head over to SOFA, the Sculpture Objects and Functional Art Fair being held at the Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This is a show I’ve always wanted to attend…
If you’re going to be in the Chicago area November 6-8, 2009 head over to SOFA, the Sculpture Objects and Functional Art Fair being held at the Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This is a show I’ve always wanted to … Read More...
Sew4Home shows how to make this spooky patchwork bag for trick or treating. You can get all the fabric squares you need out of one charm pack, and still have a handful left over for other scrap projects. Go to the…
Sew4Home shows how to make this spooky patchwork bag for trick or treating. You can get all the fabric squares you need out of one charm pack, and still have a handful left over for other scrap projects. Go to … Read More...
Elizabeth from Absinthe and Orange tells how she transformed a raglan sleeved sweater into a stylish shrug. This is so stinkin’ brilliant! You’ll need to start with a raglan sleeved sweater where the sleeves have been stitched in. See more photos…
Elizabeth Abernathy tells how she transformed a raglan sleeved sweater into a stylish shrug. This is so stinkin’ brilliant! You’ll need to start with a raglan sleeved sweater where the sleeves have been stitched in. See more photos and get … Read More...
Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make this spider costume. You start with various pieces of black clothing (pants, turtleneck, long socks) so the actual sewing is kept to a minimum. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make this spider costume. You start with various pieces of black clothing (pants, turtleneck, long socks) so the actual sewing is kept to a minimum. Go to the tutorial.
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I was at the mall today and was drawn to the women’s accessory department. There are oodles of pretty scarves there in all colors and fibers. There is a definite trend toward purples/burgundies for this Fall and Winter. Many of … Read More...
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 skimmed…
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.
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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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