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“Life-Size Paper Giantess – Patty Grazini” plus 26 more

“Life-Size Paper Giantess – Patty Grazini” plus 26 more


Life-Size Paper Giantess – Patty Grazini

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:40 PM PDT

It’s a papercrafting kind of week! Have you seen the paper sculptures created by artist Patty Grazini? One of her latest projects is a life-size replica of the “Giantess” Elizabeth Lyska, a Russian girl who became famous in the 1880′s due to her incredible height. Grazini’s statue not only captures the astounding scale of her inspiration, but the time and …


Leena’s hand quilted hot pad

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:21 PM PDT

Leena of Creative Instincts made this hot pad and finished it with something she’s never tried before–hand quilting. Nicely stitched. See what Leena says about it here.

Image credit: Creative Instincts


First Snow

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 08:53 PM PDT

Where I live, we’ve had our first snowfalls. They usually come in late October and melt off but it’s a sign – the holidays are coming up:

Bead or Bow Centre by DesignsByWho Tuxedo Cat Ornament by HeartOfClay
Gingerbread House Pendant by shayaaron Personalized Family Ornament by Melaniescrafts


Pajanimals Snuggle Up Storymat {Review and Giveaway!}

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:28 PM PDT

With the time change coming upon us tomorrow, this is the perfect time to try some new techniques and tricks to get our children to sleep well. As a mother of three young children, I have first hand experience at how difficult it can be to get kids to not only go to sleep at night, but also take their …


Tutorial: Shorten a metal zipper

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 04:53 PM PDT

I have quite the stash of vintage zippers that I’ve scored from estate sales.  I always have a zipper on hand.  The only problem is, they’re rarely the right length for my project.  Sound familiar? If you have a metal zipper, Rachel from Nest Full Of Eggs shows how you can shorten it to exactly the length you need.  Get the


Tutorial: Sew a peasant blouse with no curved seams

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 04:27 PM PDT

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a peasant blouse.  This is such a versatile style for a top!  It can go dressy or casual depending on fabric choice and accessorizing.  You don’t need a pattern to make one because she’ll show you how to cut the pieces using your measurements and a t-shirt that fits you as a guide.  Her method …


Tutorial: Pinafore for a baby or little girl

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 04:09 PM PDT

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a pretty pinafore for a baby or little girl.  She gives it a contrast waistband and hem band.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from What's Mummy Up To?]…


Project: Partridge Holiday Card

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 02:01 PM PDT

Visit the Lawn Fawn stamp blog and find a video tutorial for making this pretty partridge in a pear tree card.

-Heather…


Christmas Felt Poinsettia Blanket Pattern

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:17 PM PDT

I adore this color combination for the winter months and holidays. Better Homes and gardens has this embellished soft blanket pattern to keep the gift recipient or you and your family warm on chilly days. Start by downloading their free pattern and taking it to a copy shop to be enlarged to the desired size. Trace the flowers onto …


Free pattern: ‘Count Blessings’

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:29 AM PDT

Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife is sharing this beautiful pattern from her November e-newsletter. This is the month of Thanksgiving in the USA, so it’s the perfect time to be counting our blessings. Get the pattern.…


Tutorial: Fall merit badges

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:18 AM PDT

Susi of Lilla Luise has created some adorable merit badges especially for autumn, and she’s sharing the patterns and instructions. Go to her blog post to find out how to make some.…


A finished work

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:04 AM PDT

This project takes my breath away. Zaffy of opusanglicanum says modestly that she created a “replica of a large piece of medieval embroidery done entirely in naturally dyed wools and silk.” The detail of this work is astonishing. Go to her blog post for an image you can click to enlarge. And scroll back through her blog to enjoy …


Stitching in the Storm and More Ways to Help

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:45 AM PDT

I’m loving this story I found on the Washington Post website about using downtime from the storm better known as Sandy to knit. It’s also about color, Kaffe Fassett and how knitting from someone else’s pattern can and should be a creative act.

sweetheart pauline gallagherI love it in part because I can relate when author Anne Midgette says hurricane knitting is …


Fabric Bunting Cake Topper {Tutorial}

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:29 AM PDT

I love the sweet, homespun charm of this fabric cake topper featured at Polka Dot Bride! Get the tutorial created by Alicia Parsons here.…


Tutorials: Handmade Christmas ornaments

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:12 AM PDT

Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella has fired up her annual ornament-making engine! Yea! Here are a couple of DIYs that are perfect for needleworkers. Make twine-covered bells and embellish them with all those scraps of trim you’ve been hoarding. Or stitch up some curly-tailed pink pigs for the wee ones on your Christmas list. Thanks so much for the free …


Free geeky design from Urban Threads

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 08:51 AM PDT

Maybe you’re a geek. If not, there’s surely a geek in your life. So you’d better go grab this adorable design from Urban Threads while it’s free! (It will be regular price beginning November 4.) Go to the download page.…


Making a Gift Card Holder

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 07:46 AM PDT

With the holidays coming up, this tutorial from Tangled Threads Stitching is practical and perfect! Learn how to make a gift card holder that incorporates a stitched motif. It’s perfect for holiday or birthday gift giving. Check out the tutorial now.


Free Knitting Pattern: Cornucopia Wristers by Tanis Gray

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 07:38 AM PDT

cornucopia wristersY’all know by now my obsession with wristers, mitts, fingerless gloves, whatever you want to call them. Items that give a little warmth for the hands while leaving the fingers free for typing or knitting. Ilove them. It seems like I design one or two every fall and winter season.

But that doesn’t mean I can’t admire and want to …


Tutorial: Flashcard Pillow

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 07:08 AM PDT

Susi from Lilla Luise kicks off a month of fairy tale inspired blog posts with a tutorial showing how to make her Flashcard Pillow.  It’s a simple rectangular throw pillow with a typeface word appliqued on to it, just like the flashcards from my youth.  Because it’s fairy tale month, she chose the word “once”, but you could use any word …


Mega-Candy Bar from Little Candy Bars

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 07:04 AM PDT

IMAG2752In my never-ending quest to find true definitions of “irony” (thanks a lot, Reality Bites), would this fall in the category? A huge, mega-candy bar made of itty-bitty fun-size candy bars? Perhaps it’s close. Either way, it’s pretty dang awesome. Make a ginormous candy bar with your leftover Halloween candy HERE at CakeSpy.…


Tutorial: Sew en embellished Christmas stocking cuff

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:53 AM PDT

Vanessa from Lella Boutique guest blogs at Honeybear Lane with a tutorial showing how to make a ric rac trimmed cuff for a Christmas stocking.  You can use your favorite pattern for the body of the stocking (or draft one yourself), and then use her how-to for making a cuff trimmed with ric rac or pom pom fringe.  Go to


Lookie what she made: Crochet and fabric patchwork infinity scarf

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:45 AM PDT

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies made a beautiful infinity scarf out of fabric and crochet.  The design was inspired by a scarf she saw at Anthropologie.  She made the crocheted pieces herself.  If you don’t know how to (or don’t want to) crochet, you could also cut apart a crocheted sweater for those pieces.  Read more about her project at Two Butterflies.

[photo …


Tutorial: Sew a raglan sleeve top for a baby

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:31 AM PDT

Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how she made a raglan sleeve shirt for her baby boy.  You won’t need a pattern because you can cut the pieces using a t-shirt that fits your child as a guide.  The raglan sleeve top works equally well for boys or girls.  Get the tute.

[photo from Sew Easy Being Green]…


Tutorial: Granny Hoodie with overlapped V-neck

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:25 AM PDT

Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make her Granny Hoodie, named so for the lace trim and the little flower appliques that she inherited from her grandmother.  I’m loving the way the hood attaches to the shirt in an overlapped V-neck.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Made By Me & Shared With You]…


Project: Dial Calendar

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:00 AM PDT

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a calendar quite like this adorable paper dial calendar. You turn the dials on the sides to change the month and days. Use stamps an die cuts to make your own, find the directions on the Silhouette blog.

-Heather…


4 Free and Fun Printables on Friday

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Inspiration du Jour | Montreal

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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