The free download pattern for this month is
a favorite pullover from Nashua Handknit’s
first season, Fall 2005. Designed by Kristin
Nicholas, the embellished pullover is just the
right combination of cables and color. Knit
in Julia (of course), there … Read More...
Hand Drawn Halloween Pendant Tutorial
Regina at Creative Kismet Blog has a great photo tutorial on her hand drawn pendants. Utilizing vintage paper, wooden shapes, waterproof ink and her drawing skills she
Looking for more Halloween themed Earrings? Check these out on Etsy.
Flowers that won’t set off your allergies.
Fresh from the glass and metal garden of Scott and Shannon Johnson come these beautiful bouquets. Guaranteed never to die and need minimal care. Perfect for those of us with less than green thumbs!
TipNuts for Sewing
I just came across this marvelous resource! Tipnut.com has a whole lotta lotta info on everything. But man o’ man do they have some great tips for sewers! My fave tidbit is: 50 Tips For Sewing – A Collection … Read More...
Halloween Uses For Baby Food Jars
Now that we’ve all admitted our large collections of baby food jars, here’s a great Halloween tutorial for making some adorable votive holders. Your supplies are simply Mod Podge, some orange/white streamers, construction paper, and a brush or sponge. Follow … Read More...
My Felted Snowman!
I knitted my snowman from a Pirate pattern designed by Amy Gaines whom has many delightful patterns in her ETSY Purl.Etsy.com shop where I purchased ny pattern. I had already decorated for Halloween, so I decided to make a snowman
… Read More...Halloween Cupcake Topper Charm Bracelet
I absolutely LOVE this bracelet made from vintage cupcake toppers! Created by artist Arbutus Hunter, this kit was available last year so you may need to contact her if you want to buy one. Its a good inspiration photo … Read More...
Timeless Template
Hi Everyone:
Do you have a blog or a particular person you turn to when you need inspiration?
I know you guy’s know who mine’s are cause they are the one I feature on a reg basis from Lauren to … Read More...
Halloween Inspiration: Skully Necklace
Cyndi Lavin from Jewelry and Beading.com shows how she made an adorable Skully lampwork bead into a centerpiece pendant, then shows how she made a necklace with it. The adorable Skully lampwork bead was made by glass artist Cindy … Read More...
Sewing is the new “In” thing
Of course, I’ve been saying this for years! But, according to Philadelphia Magazine, Sewing is the new “In” thing. I guess Sewing is the new Knitting is the new Yoga…
Noni’s Happy Stripes Oven Mittens & Trivets Signed Pattern Giveaway
Just is time for you to knit up a lovely gift from a Noni signed pattern for the holidays. I will be offering her awesome patterns from now until Thanksgiving so you have time to knit the project for a … Read More...
Free chart: Mitered bargello ornament
Judy of FREEBIES, etc! blog is sharing the chart for this beautiful bargello ornament. Judy says, “This is a design that could take on many different faces according to your imagination and the colors and fibers in your stash!” Get … Read More...
Free pattern: Halloween CQ block
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART blog is sharing an easy foundation-pieced crazy quilt block, featuring a Halloween image from her personal collection. Janet says, “Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric with your inkjet … Read More...
Fairy Tale “Mushrooms”
Learn to make these tomato-capped egg "mushrooms" for a fairy tale appetizer.
Tutorial: Little house ornament
Pimp Stitch diva Lauren Brandy has designed an ornament that you’re going to want to make by the dozen for your Christmas tree (and those of everyone you know). The possibilities for variations are endless. I need to get started … Read More...
Fused Glass Lattice Work Bowl
How fun is this lattice work in glass? (Click through to see the whole piece.) It’s a great fused bowl that I could definitely see on my counter. You see…I have a problem with cluttered counter tops. But if I … Read More...
How to Publish a Craft Book
While reading the Craft Blog, I recently stumbled upon this post by Natalie Zee. Crafty Pod’s Dianne talks to two very crafty ladies in publishing, Christina Loff of Chronicle Books and literary agent Kate McKean, to find out what … Read More...
Yoga Mat Bag Patterns
Ages ago, we posted about making your very own yoga mat bag. I still get letters from readers inquiring about this pattern from Craftbits. I decided to snoop around to see if I could come up with additional yoga … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Christmas tree skirt
Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts has posted a tutorial for making this fierce quilted Christmas Tree skirt. I love the trend toward white in quilting of all kinds. But it’s especially good in this application – it will really … Read More...
Crafty Uses For Recycled Baby Food Jars
If you are like my father, who has saved baby food jars for TWENTY YEARS in order to make sure they’re reused and don’t go to waste, then this post from Re Nest is perfect for you. Offering up some … Read More...