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...
Tutorial: Monogrammed hankies and case
Kathleen Dougherty of grosgrain blog has posted a tutorial for making a cute carrying-case-ful of monogrammed fabric hankies made from cotton scraps. The set would make the perfect inexpensive but personal, thoughtful gift for teachers, coworkers, friends. See the tutorial… 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...
Giveaway: Pumpkin pincushion
Don’t you love this patchwork pincushion by Rachael Rabbit? Wouldn’t you like to have one? Well you could win one! Just comment on Rachael’s blog post before midnight (Eastern USA time) on October 23. But even if you don’t … 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...
Free pattern: Log-cabin tree quilt
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing the pattern for this Christmas Tree quilt made from log cabin blocks. Janet says, “Decorate this tree for the holidays by sewing on lots of buttons or charms to … Read More...
A man after my own heart
MrXStitch of Craftster unabashedly declares his love for the Mrs. with this bit of flossy goodness. Don’t you love it! His signature says, “Yeah, so I’m a man and I do embroidery… Wanna make something out of it?
How … Read More...
More Home Decor Options
Hi Everyone:
IF you are like you take tons of pics that you endup hording in the camera or in a box. I challenge to go thru those pics and select a few that you are not going to scrapbook, … Read More...
Chocolate Princess and Chocolate Madonna
For chocolate lovers...learn to craft a chocolate princess and get inspired by chocolate with famous faces.
WHO WON THE CHAHULA??
It was both fun and challenging to read the 30+ entries in this contest. I purposely held off reading any of them til I had ALL of them available. I didn’t want to get ‘stuck’ on one person’s idea and … Read More...
Spooky Pendants by HHH Enterprise
Our Friends over at HHH Enterprises have put up some creepy cute pendant tutorials in the spirit of Halloween and Terrorific Tuesday Tutorials.
Created by designer Rebecca Hull, the first is an really realistic “Itsy Bitsy Spider” with web pendant, … Read More...
Plastic canvas for your Christmas tree
Get the patterns for these cheerful holiday ornaments free from FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend … Read More...
Is this the end of Project Runway?
Last night was the Project Runway Season Finale. Or Bravo show finale, as the show is said to be moving onto LifeTime television. Last night’s show featured the famed runway show at Bryant Park. If you watch the show then … Read More...
Bite Me! Vampire inspired Halloween Necklace Tutorial
A necklace with attitude by demented designer Melissa J. Lee! Its a twist of a favorite halloween theme of vampires and I think its just brilliant. Not only do I LOVE the name, but the over all look of this … Read More...