“Thankful Tree” plus 45 more

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• Thankful Tree
• Giveaway | Lifestyle Crafts Epic Die Cutting Machine
• Inspiration du Jour | Happy Happy
• Simple Cane Tutorials
• Nor’easter no match for comfy quilts
• Crafty Mummy teaches at retreat
• Inspiration: Wool Christmas pincushion
• Ta Dah!: Tiny quilt blocks from swap
• October Giveaway Winner is ………
• Sun Print Coasters
• Etsy find – Silver Lining Kreation
• Panel: Celtic Elements at eQuilter
• I’m back!
• Tutorial: Vintage sduitcase doll playset
• Tim Tate – Glass Artist…Thanks Daily Art Muse
• Tutorial: Chenille & Hankies Christmas Stocking
• Tutorial: Little boy’s cardigan from an adult crew neck sweater
• Denyse Schmidt’s work at Ralph Puccini
• Vase to Lamp
• Project: Book Treat Box
• Button Clock
• DIY Fake Lashes | BUST Magazine
• Christmas Cactus
• Lounging Around
• Burlap Pumpkins | Tutorial
• Recent tatting tutorials
• GIVEAWAY!!! Ultimate Cookies Cookbook AND a Fancy Flours Cookie Decorating Kit!!
• Thanksgiving Cake Pop Tutorials
• Flower Pot Breakfast
• Pallet Coat Rack
• Write for Fiber Art Now
• Free hand-embroidery patterns
• How to make recycled potholders
• And the winner is….
• Simply beautiful fall stitching
• Bead it forward
• Tutorial: Make a hoop skirt
• Candy Bar Cheesecake
• Tutorial: Felt stocking and mittens Christmas garland
• Video tutorial: Sewing a pair of pants from a printed pattern
• Tutorial: Make a spaghetti strap top
• Tutorial: Organizer wallet
• Inkadinkado Month Round Up
• Free pattern: Halloween card
• Ginkgo pattern from Yarnplayer
• Practical Fruit Labels

Thankful Tree Posted: 02 Nov 2011 03:45 AM PDT Here’s a pretty way to display what you and your family are thankful for this year. A great display – your Thanksgiving guests will shower you with compliments. See it at Simply Vintagegirl Blog » Blog Archive » The Thankful Tree.

Giveaway | Lifestyle Crafts Epic Die Cutting Machine Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:00 AM PDT Craft Buds is holding a giveaway for the Lifestyle Crafts Epic Combo kit. The Epic is a paper crafting tool that die cuts, embosses and does letterpress. Mary from Craft Buds reviews the machine and shares a project that she made using it. You can enter the giveaway until November 8th 2011 at midnight EST. US…

Inspiration du Jour | Happy Happy Posted: 02 Nov 2011 03:00 AM PDT Happy Happy by audreykit Her Gallery | Her Blog

Simple Cane Tutorials Posted: 01 Nov 2011 09:38 PM PDT The PCAGOE has a couple articles about caning including this one written by Jackie of the Pleasant Pheasant. This is more of a philosophy of caning (as well as a few of the simple canes) series that leads up to the PCAGOE’s monthly challenge vote. This month, not surprisingly, the topic is canes. Have a look…

Nor’easter no match for comfy quilts Posted: 01 Nov 2011 09:08 PM PDT Joanna from Applique Today reports she’s been without power since Saturday after a storm dumped a foot of snow where they live (New England, US). I mostly talk here about the aesthetic properties of quilts but they have a practical side. Joanna made this point in her blog post saying, I’m glad our house is full of quilts to …

Crafty Mummy teaches at retreat Posted: 01 Nov 2011 08:26 PM PDT The Crafty Mummy taught a beginner’s quilting class at this year’s Creative Craft Retreat. She shares their wonderful first quilts on her blog. Image credit: Creative Craft Retreat

Inspiration: Wool Christmas pincushion Posted: 01 Nov 2011 07:45 PM PDT Spied at Sunflower Fields Pattern Company. In progress. I so love it.

Ta Dah!: Tiny quilt blocks from swap Posted: 01 Nov 2011 07:02 PM PDT Badskirt shares some of the quilt blocks she’s received so far from her swap partners. She says these are roughly 2 inches. My they’re tiny, but stunners. Read more here. Image credit: badskirt

October Giveaway Winner is ……… Posted: 01 Nov 2011 06:40 PM PDT   The winner of this delightful new book is Linda Ryan!!  Congratulations, Linda.  Please send your snail mail info to crochet at craftgossip dot com .  I’m sure you’ll enjoy creating your own versions of Bendy’s afghans.

Sun Print Coasters Posted: 01 Nov 2011 04:37 PM PDT You remember making sun prints when you were a kid, so why not incorporate that into a fun project now? These pretty coasters are made from tiles, Mod Podge and fun prints made in the sun. Check out the post at Creative Passage — Tile Coasters.

Etsy find – Silver Lining Kreation Posted: 01 Nov 2011 05:08 PM PDT Stephanie at Silver Lining Kreation has a motto – “don’t worry, bead happy!” Instead of being blue about recent ankle and knee problems slowing her down, she turned the downtime into creative time. Take a look at Stephanie’s Etsy shop and see what she’s been creating while on the mend.

Panel: Celtic Elements at eQuilter Posted: 01 Nov 2011 04:45 PM PDT I have a friend who only uses panels for her quilts, she abhors the piecing part. Some might argue she’s not a true quilter. I think she certainly is, and her only by hand stitches are some of the prettiest I’ve seen. When I saw this panel Celtic Elements at eQuilter I thought of her. It certainly gives you a…

I’m back! Posted: 01 Nov 2011 04:44 PM PDT Hello dear readers! Thank you for your patience last month while I was away getting married. I’m back and looking forward to bringing you lots of cool jewelry making craft gossip–and new giveaways to celebrate!

Tutorial: Vintage sduitcase doll playset Posted: 01 Nov 2011 04:40 PM PDT Stacy from Hart + Sew guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a doll playset that’s stored in a vintage suitcase.  I LOVE this idea!!  The suitcase holds a soft doll and interchangeable backgrops, and makes for easy storage (and totability).  This would make such a sweet present for a little…

Tim Tate – Glass Artist…Thanks Daily Art Muse Posted: 01 Nov 2011 04:30 PM PDT Daily Art Muse strikes again. I thank you for helping to provide me content and showing us all the work of Tim Tate. The glass studio and school that he has co-founded has been profiled here…The Washington Glass School. This selection of Tim’s work warms my heart so much. There are little pie slices and cake…

Tutorial: Chenille & Hankies Christmas Stocking Posted: 01 Nov 2011 04:14 PM PDT Becky from Patchwork Posse used vintage chenille and handkerchiefs to create beautiful Christmas stockings, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make some too.  The body of the stocking is made from chenille, and the cuff from the corner of a hankie.  This is a great way to put damaged or stained vintage linens…

Tutorial: Little boy’s cardigan from an adult crew neck sweater Posted: 01 Nov 2011 04:00 PM PDT Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial at The Girl Creative showing how to refashion an adult sweater into a little boy’s cardigan.  She started with a crew neck sweater, sizing it smaller and then adding the button plackets at the front.  I love it!!  Get the tute. [photo from Me Sew Crazy on The Girl Creative]

Denyse Schmidt’s work at Ralph Puccini Posted: 01 Nov 2011 03:38 PM PDT Modern quilt maven Denyse Schmidt has a quilt collection showing at the Ralph Puccini International museum in New York. Get more info here. If you can make it there don’t miss it. Image credit: Ralph Puccini International

Vase to Lamp Posted: 01 Nov 2011 01:36 PM PDT Head over to the thrift store and find yourself a cool glass lamp. Grab an inexpensive lamp shade and a lamp kit and make your own custom lighting for your living room. Check out this pretty lamp over at You’re talking too much — The glass lamp!.

Project: Book Treat Box Posted: 01 Nov 2011 01:15 PM PDT Visit the Paper Crafter’s Library to download free patterns and watch a video on how to make this cute treat box shaped like a book. Hurry the project is only on the blog for one week! -Heather

Button Clock Posted: 01 Nov 2011 10:35 AM PDT Inspired by Pinterest, this clock was made from an embroidery hoop and buttons. I featured the original in a clock round up last year but like Valerie, I wasn’t able to find a tutorial. Luckily for us, Valerie created one of her own and gives a great tute on how you can make one too. Check it out…

DIY Fake Lashes | BUST Magazine Posted: 01 Nov 2011 11:30 AM PDT It’s never too late to learn how to make your own fake eyelashes… DIY Fake Lashes | BUST Magazine.

Christmas Cactus Posted: 01 Nov 2011 10:36 AM PDT I love Christmas decorations of all kinds and this one is certainly unique. I have mentioned before my love of things western – ain’t this a cute little cactus? I can see so many possibilities! The Free Chart from Il Mondo di Ezechiele.

Lounging Around Posted: 01 Nov 2011 10:32 AM PDT Here’s another great free chart from BD Couture. I know it is moving into winter for some of you, but here today at my house it is so sunny, I feel like I could sit outside in my lounge chair and soak up some sun. Okay – I might need a sweater, but still, the sun would warm my…

Burlap Pumpkins | Tutorial Posted: 01 Nov 2011 10:08 AM PDT Kristan Lynn of "adelynSTONE" has created these darling burlap pumpkins and is sharing her tutorial with us. AdelynSTONE is the combination of her daughter and Son’s Names. I just adore of look of these homespun pumpkins that can be brought out from year to year for the fall holidays.  There is a complete tutorial for you to follow…

Recent tatting tutorials Posted: 01 Nov 2011 10:06 AM PDT Check these recent tutes from Tatted Treasures: Finishing a Tatted Motif with a Folded Join How to Hide Ends with the Magic Thread Trick Taking out Stitches Avoiding the Folded Join

GIVEAWAY!!! Ultimate Cookies Cookbook AND a Fancy Flours Cookie Decorating Kit!! Posted: 01 Nov 2011 10:05 AM PDT I’m excited for you for this one, folks, because this giveaway is even bigger than my usual. This time you get not only Ultimate Cookies, a super duper awesome cookbook filled with the most exquisitely crafted decorated cookies you’ll ever see, but you also get an accompanying Thanksgiving-themed cookie decorating kit, courtesy of Fancy…

Thanksgiving Cake Pop Tutorials Posted: 01 Nov 2011 10:03 AM PDT Halloween is over, people, time to move on to the next one! Thanksgiving. (Well, at least for us here in the States.) Learn to make these awesomely-detailed cornucopia cake pops and turkey cake pops HERE at Every Day Should Pop!.

Flower Pot Breakfast Posted: 01 Nov 2011 09:58 AM PDT How about a little post-Halloween fruit break… Well, and a pancake, too. Make a flower pot breakfast HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

Pallet Coat Rack Posted: 01 Nov 2011 07:35 AM PDT I’m a big fan of pallet projects. Here’s another great idea for recycled old pallets, make a coat rack! Head over to My Li’l Pumpkin Patch to get the full Pallet Coat Rack {Tutorial}.

Write for Fiber Art Now Posted: 01 Nov 2011 09:05 AM PDT A new publication, Fiber Art Now, is seeking articles about fiber and textile arts and notices of fiber events. The submission guidelines say, The mission is to connect and inspire the fiber arts & textiles community with the most compelling work in basketry, felting, knitting, needle arts, paper/book arts, dyeing, mixed media, surface design, quilting, sculpture, wearable art, weaving, collage, …

Free hand-embroidery patterns Posted: 01 Nov 2011 09:05 AM PDT (1) Six floral motifs from Broderie d’Antan (2) Friday Freebie for 10/13/11 from Pin Tangle (3) Pepper border from Broderie d’Antan (4) Seven butterfly motifs from Broderie d’Antan (5) Floral and ivy monograms from Broderie d’Antan (6) Dino coloring page suitable for embroidery from Tricia-Rennea (7)

How to make recycled potholders Posted: 01 Nov 2011 08:41 AM PDT With holiday baking season upon us why not whip up some custom potholders? Check out the tutorial Sabi posted at her blog on how to sew themed potholders made from recycled towels.

And the winner is…. Posted: 01 Nov 2011 08:10 AM PDT The winner of the fantastic Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story prize package is…. Cheryl I. She said: “I think it would be Hawaii. I'm longing for warm long walks on the beach. I'm dreading winter!” Congrats Cheryl! Please respond to me e-mail within 5 days to claim your prize. I really enjoyed reading where everyone would like to visit, I think Ireland was one of…

Simply beautiful fall stitching Posted: 01 Nov 2011 08:04 AM PDT Here’s a great idea from Angel of Stumbles & Stitches: Use burlap as the ground fabric for a rustic fall hoop. I’m crazy about the sunflower, with its stem on the main canvas and its bloom popping up in its own little hoop. Go to her blog post to find out more.

Bead it forward Posted: 01 Nov 2011 07:03 AM PDT Bead&Button is now managing Jeanette Shanigan‘s Bead-It-Forward bead-quilt project and invites you to participate. Beaders from around the world stitch 1.5 x 1.5-in. (3.8 x 3.8 cm) beaded squares depicting the year’s theme. The squares are then joined into wall-hanging-size quilts and auctioned off, with the proceeds going to breast cancer research. Go to the Bead&Button blog post…

Tutorial: Make a hoop skirt Posted: 01 Nov 2011 06:59 AM PDT Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hoop skirt to layer under a full skirt or dress to provide maximum poofiness.  You might think they’d be difficult to make and require special ordered materials, but it turns out they’re pretty straightforward and can be made from items you can…

Candy Bar Cheesecake Posted: 01 Nov 2011 06:53 AM PDT We can always count on CakeSpy for post-Halloween-candy ideas. Find the recipe for fun-size candy studded cheesecake HERE at Serious Eats.

Tutorial: Felt stocking and mittens Christmas garland Posted: 01 Nov 2011 06:48 AM PDT Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Christmas Elves garland of miniature felt stockings and mittens.  Letters stitched on each mitten and stocking spell out a Christmas greeting.  Cute!!  Get the tute. [photo from RosMadeMe]

Video tutorial: Sewing a pair of pants from a printed pattern Posted: 01 Nov 2011 06:38 AM PDT Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares the final installment in her 3-part series of video tutorials on learning to sew from a printed pattern.  The pattern she has used for the examples is a basic elastic waist pant, which makes a great first sewing project.  In this installment she shows how to sew up the pieces to make the…

Tutorial: Make a spaghetti strap top Posted: 01 Nov 2011 06:27 AM PDT Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a basic spaghetti strap top.  The fitted, sleeveless top is great for layering.   Get the how-to. [photo from Crafty Mamas]

Tutorial: Organizer wallet Posted: 01 Nov 2011 06:18 AM PDT LBG Studio shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a handy organizer wallet.  The small wallet has a pocket to hold a small notebook, a pocket that can hold an iPhone, and a couple of smaller pockets sized to hold a credit card, ID, and perhaps a bit of folded money.  It’s held closed with…

Inkadinkado Month Round Up Posted: 01 Nov 2011 06:11 AM PDT I have had a blast this month sharing with you all the new stamps from Inkadinkado. I’ve also enjoyed reading everyone replies to the giveaway and congrats to all four of our big prize package winners! If you missed any of my posts with samples, sneak peeks and reviews this month here’s a round up: -Halloween stamps…

Free pattern: Halloween card Posted: 01 Nov 2011 06:02 AM PDT It’s too late for this year, but tuck away this cute pattern for stitching on paper to make next year’s Halloween greeting cards. Crooked Sister created the design. Go to her blog post to download the template.

Ginkgo pattern from Yarnplayer Posted: 01 Nov 2011 05:01 AM PDT Marilee Rockley of Yarnplayer’s Tatting created this gorgeous ginkgo leaf pattern. It has both plain and beaded variations. She says, I consider it an advanced level pattern, mostly because of the folded rings and the Catherine Wheel joins. But, actually a folded ring isn’t really that hard. I think if you can already tat a ring, you’ll be …

Practical Fruit Labels Posted: 01 Nov 2011 04:59 AM PDT I would be a terrible inventor. Oh sure, I frustrate easily by life’s littlest dilemmas, but I never ever think of solutions. I love this idea for fruit-stickers-turned-fruit-soap from Amron Experimental. Find more details HERE.  Spotted on Foodiggity.

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