“Pretty Fabric Votives” plus 38 more

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• Pretty Fabric Votives
• Big sale at Wild Olive
• Painting with Powders – Glass Powders
• Gift idea: Easy child’s lap quilt
• Widow gets a memory quilt
• Sign Up for 2012 TUSAL – Totally Useless Stitch-a-long
• Fabric: Aux Champs Elysees
• Felt Glitter Trees
• Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas Pillow Cover
• Candle Shack’s Best Selling Candle Scents
• Tutorial: Folded fabric scrap Christmas tree
• Tutorial: Primitive Angel of Domesticity doll
• Robbie the Robin Christmas decoration tutorial
• Project and Free Pattern: Advent Calendar
• Aluminum Duct Tape Garden Markers
• GIVEAWAY!! Sweets on a Stick Cookbook AND a $50 Gift Card
• Many layers add to interest
• Lark Jewelry & Beading book winner
• Package Bow Wreath
• Free embroidery patterns: Christmas
• Sequin Christmas Trees
• Fabulous Mr. Fox
• Free embroidery patterns…for next year
• Vintage Glam Winter Wedding
• Recent stitch tutorials
• Holiday Painted Rug
• Tutorial: Frame pouch using a sew-in frame
• Finish the tatted turkey
• Free pattern: Baby sleep sack
• Tutorial: Minky bear baby hat
• Tutorial: Leather cover for an e-reader or iPod
• Project: Potato Stamps
• Tutorial: Unstinky fish softie
• Free patterns for feltie ornaments
• Sale alert: AccuQuilt GO! 199.00 | cash back via ebates
• Gingerbread Lantern
• Football Food Roundup
• Polar Ice Cubes
• Soft, soft sweeties

Pretty Fabric Votives Posted: 27 Nov 2011 03:50 AM PST These pretty jars are made from decoupage and pretty fabrics. Check out the tutorial and full post for more pictures at fellowfellow –- Sweet DIY Votives.

Big sale at Wild Olive Posted: 27 Nov 2011 04:01 AM PST Mollie of Wild Olive is celebrating her birthday with a big sale–29% off everything in her Etsy shop! Go to her blog post for the details and link. Ed note: Mollie Johanson neither requested nor compensated this post.

Painting with Powders – Glass Powders Posted: 26 Nov 2011 10:46 PM PST I’m involved in a powder painting…glass powders. I’ve made a pastel and I’m working on recreating it with glass powders. I’ve done tests and am still planning on some more. I’ve been mixing the powders with glue and making a paste. Sometimes it’s too runny and sometimes too stiff. I guess I’m looking for a bit of a goldilock’s technique,…

Gift idea: Easy child’s lap quilt Posted: 26 Nov 2011 07:04 PM PST Donna at Quilt in Progress came up with a way to make a child’s quilt so that it goes together in under two hours. Brilliant! Go HERE to see how she did it.

Widow gets a memory quilt Posted: 26 Nov 2011 06:11 PM PST Patti from Sleeping Cat Creations made this memory quilt from her late neighbor’s ties and shirts. It’s a gift to the widow. Visit her blog to see how she did it. Image credit: Sleeping Cat Creations

Sign Up for 2012 TUSAL – Totally Useless Stitch-a-long Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:45 PM PST As I wandered around stitchy blogs I kept running into a mysterious term – TUSAL – and I wondered what in the world it meant. Until I found Daffycat’s blog and unearthed the meaning of the term. TUSAL stands for Totally Useless Stitch-a-long. Read on to learn more. If you would like to join the TUSAL for 2012

Fabric: Aux Champs Elysees Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:01 PM PST I am crushing on Hoodie’s LAmour de la Vie collection especially the print Aux Champs Elysees in Pink, shown. Go to Hawthorne Threads to see more.

Felt Glitter Trees Posted: 26 Nov 2011 02:53 PM PST These Christmas trees make a beautiful decoration for your mantle or tablescape. I found these at Lorajean’s Magazine,: my christmas mantle. She has the tutorial here.

Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas Pillow Cover Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:48 PM PST Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a throw pillow cover with rows and rows of ruffles.  She made each ruffle from a different fabric in a Christmas color scheme for a wonderfully colorful, scrappy look but this would also be pretty out of a solid color.

Candle Shack’s Best Selling Candle Scents Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:24 PM PST It looks like vanilla and lavender are no longer in the lead for best selling candle scents according to Candle Shack. They're a family run business with four core values: "Hurt Nobody, Stand Out, Enjoy Life and Be the Best." Candle Shack only launched their soy candle business in the UK a little over a year ago, and business is…

Tutorial: Folded fabric scrap Christmas tree Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:22 PM PST Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to use your scrap fabric to make a pretty Christmas tree.  There’s no sewing required; instead you fold and pin the fabrics to a polystyrene cone form.  Her example has greens at the bottom and whites at the top for a pretty snowcapped effect.  Get the tutorial. [photo from My Patchwork]

Tutorial: Primitive Angel of Domesticity doll Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:11 PM PST RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an Angel of Domesticity doll to watch over you while you make your Christmas preparations.  She shows her sitting on a shelf, but the angel doll would also be pretty perched at the top of a tree.  (This doll is intended for decoration only, not as a…

Robbie the Robin Christmas decoration tutorial Posted: 26 Nov 2011 01:31 PM PST Who would not love this darling little Robin hanging on your Christmas three or as a special teacher gift?   Dazie  of "Dazie Delights" is sharing her creative tutorial with us.  She tells us that it takes about 20 minutes and really is a simple project, so maybe the older children can lend a hand.  Let's all pop…

Project and Free Pattern: Advent Calendar Posted: 26 Nov 2011 01:27 PM PST Advent calendars seem to be all the rage this year, I keep finding great project ideas for them. There She Goes stamps is sharing instructions and a free printable for make the boxes for there cute version of an advent calendar. Click here to dwonload. -Heather

Aluminum Duct Tape Garden Markers Posted: 26 Nov 2011 12:00 PM PST I realize that gardening season is over, but when I saw this I knew I had to show you so you could save the instructions for next year. I love the look of these and they are so easy! This method would be fun for place settings too Get the how to at Aunt Peaches:…

GIVEAWAY!! Sweets on a Stick Cookbook AND a $50 Gift Card Posted: 26 Nov 2011 11:55 AM PST I don’t think I could even count the number of times I’ve gone bonkers over the genius of sweets on sticks here. So now, to have a whole book devoted just to sweets on sticks? Almost too good to be true. Linda Vandermeer has created just that. You may have already spotted her clever creations at her…

Many layers add to interest Posted: 26 Nov 2011 11:23 AM PST Pearl at the Beading Gem recently posted about the work of Desiree Bigard know as PeacockTresChic on Etsy. By layering brass and sterling-plated brass filigree, Desiree creates pieces that are rich with texture and visual interest. Take a look at the Beading Gem’s post to see more of Desiree’s pieces and follow the link to her tutorial!

Lark Jewelry & Beading book winner Posted: 26 Nov 2011 11:07 AM PST The winner of Lark’s fabulous title Color, Texture, & Casting for Jewelers: Hands on Demonstrations & Practical Applications goes to Jusa!

Package Bow Wreath Posted: 26 Nov 2011 09:31 AM PST Here’s a fun idea for a quick wreath! Pull out a package of shiny gift bows and create this sparking wreath for your door. Get the how to at Crafts 'n things — Package Bow Wreath.

Free embroidery patterns: Christmas Posted: 26 Nov 2011 10:07 AM PST (1) He’s Coming to Town sampler from Red Brolly (2) Noel Candy Canes from Hudson’s Holidays (3) These Ornaments coloring page suitable for embroidery from Tricia-Rennea Art (4) Seven Christmas motifs from Broderie d’Antan (5) Santa dog digital stamp suitable for embroidery from Anne’s Cards 4 U (via CraftGossip’s stamping…

Sequin Christmas Trees Posted: 26 Nov 2011 08:52 AM PST I love all the creative and inspiration ways to make Christmas trees and these are no exception. Check these pretty decorations out at Sweet C’s Designs — {give great gifts} Sequin Christmas Trees |.

Fabulous Mr. Fox Posted: 26 Nov 2011 09:35 AM PST Trekky gets Crafty created this cute little fox badge to wear on a waist coat. Find out how to make a badge of your own and get the free little graph.

Free embroidery patterns…for next year Posted: 26 Nov 2011 09:06 AM PST I’m so sorry. I thought I had published this post, but I found it lurking in my draft folder. Maybe these sweet patterns will come in handy for next year: (1) A Stack of Pumpkins coloring page suitable for embroidery from Tricia-Rennea Art (2) Turkey & Candy Corn from Hudson’s Holidays (3) Give Thanks…

Vintage Glam Winter Wedding Posted: 26 Nov 2011 08:16 AM PST This dreamy inspiration board from Green Wedding Shoes captures all the sparkly glamour for a beautiful winter wedding! Click here for all the details.

Recent stitch tutorials Posted: 26 Nov 2011 08:05 AM PST (1) Flower stitch 2 from Let’s Learn Embroidery (2) Feather stitch, cretan stitch, fly stitch, and variations from My Sweet Prairie (3) Kamal kadai leaf from Let’s Learn Embroidery (4) Leaf stitch from big B (5) Roman stitch from KerryKatieCakes (6) Japanese ribbon stitch and lazy daisy chain…

Holiday Painted Rug Posted: 26 Nov 2011 06:30 AM PST Welcome friends and family this year with a cheerful, hand painted holiday welcome mat! Heather shows you exactly how she made this over at Twenty Something — Christmas Typography Painted Rug and Plates.

Tutorial: Frame pouch using a sew-in frame Posted: 26 Nov 2011 07:11 AM PST Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to make a frame pouch using a sew-in frame.  The metal frame shapes the top of pouch and includes the ball clasp closure.  The little pouch has such a sweet vintage charm.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Craft Couture by T.C.]

Finish the tatted turkey Posted: 26 Nov 2011 07:04 AM PST Heather of Tatted Treasures has a bit of a challenge for you. She began duplicating one of her favorite family crafts–a yoyo turkey–in tatting. But she can’t come up with a finish. Follow her free pattern and post your suggestions for completing the bird. Go to her blog post.

Free pattern: Baby sleep sack Posted: 26 Nov 2011 07:01 AM PST Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a baby’s sleep sack.  The sleep sack will keep baby warm while she sleeps, but unlike a blanket she can’t kick it off.  The pattern is sized for babies 6 – 14 months.  Get the free pattern. [photo from Small Dream Factory]

Tutorial: Minky bear baby hat Posted: 26 Nov 2011 06:42 AM PST Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet little baby’s bear hat.  It’s made of minky so it’ll be warm and soft and snuggly.  Get the tute. [photo from Happy Together]

Tutorial: Leather cover for an e-reader or iPod Posted: 26 Nov 2011 06:32 AM PST Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a leather cover for an e-reader or iPod.  The simple lines make this a great gift for a guy.  If you can’t get your hands on real leather, you could use vinyl instead.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Leafy Treetop Spot]

Project: Potato Stamps Posted: 26 Nov 2011 06:30 AM PST Stamp some cute gift tags and wrap using potatoes, Kanelstrand Organic living shows you how. This is a great project for the kids! (You do the carving, let them do the stamping) -Heather

Tutorial: Unstinky fish softie Posted: 26 Nov 2011 06:25 AM PST Heather from Life Made Lovely guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric fish softie.  She created it for her son, who loves all things fishing.  She added a bit of lavender in the stuffing to make it an ”unstinky fish”.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Life Made Lovely on kojodesigns]

Free patterns for feltie ornaments Posted: 26 Nov 2011 06:03 AM PST More cute stashbustin’ ornaments from The Trouble with Crafting: Holiday Pets Snowflake Gnome

Sale alert: AccuQuilt GO! 199.00 | cash back via ebates Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:53 AM PST On special, today through Cyber Monday, at JoAnn you can get the AccuQuilt GO! (not the baby) for 199.00 reg 349.00. Get an extra 5% cash back through ebates. Click HERE to go to ebates. Click HERE for more information on the AccuQuilt GO! at JoAnn Fabric. Ed. note: In the interest of full disclosure, the ebates link…

Gingerbread Lantern Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:23 AM PST What a lovely idea… I’m already picturing many, many grown-up versions at many, many a holiday party. Learn to make gingerbread lanterns HERE at Family Fun.

Football Food Roundup Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:16 AM PST I’m loving this football food roundup over at 20 Going on 80, and I don’t even love football. (Side note, also love the blog name, 20 Going On 80, for all the reasons explained. Very good choice.) Football pizza, football juice boxes…   Click HERE for the full roundup.

Polar Ice Cubes Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:07 AM PST Given the speed of melting ice, what genius to depict the reality of our struggling environment at the poles than with your drink:  Polar bears and penguins on glaciers ice cubes. Learn more about them HERE, designed by Atsuhiro Hayashi. (Spotted on Design Mom.)

Soft, soft sweeties Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:02 AM PST Awwwwwwwwwww. So sweatery soft, they beg to be touched. These little softies are by Amy of LucyKate Crafts. See more and get the link to her Etsy shop at her blog post. Ed. note: Amy Adams neither requested nor compensated this post.

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