• Instructables show you how to weave your own spider web.  You can make any size from teensy-tiny to gigantic – and how amazing would this look made from glow-in-the-dark yarn or thread?
• I love to make my own pom-poms and this Jack-0-Lantern from Craft Passion is a particularly cute way to use them.  There are lots of different pom-pom makers on the market these days too.
• Candy corn is a classic part of Halloween, but is it a little too sweet for you now?  How about making these candy corn earrings from Craft Magazine instead?
• Are using black lights this Halloween?  Why not make a glow-in-the-dark spider web table cloth?  Martha Stewart has the how-to using black-light reactive markers.

Happy Halloween Crafting!

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• Are you unsure about a particular sewing or quilting term?  Quilting Arts Magazine has put together a great glossary of terms for crafters and fiber artists.
• This technique isn’t for fabric, but it’s so cool that I couldn’t help posting it!  Matsutake has come up with a way of transferring ink jet images onto wood – using only Mod Podge and white glue.

• If you want to get a head start on your Christmas crafting, check out this gorgeous strip-pieced stocking from the Purl Bee.  They’ve got a great how-to that takes the stress out of hand-quilting.
• Check out the amazing embroidery on metal from Mr X Stitch.  The blog focuses on the cutting edge of contemporary embroidery – very cool.
• And last, but not least – I’m giving away a funky brass necklace on my accessories blog

Happy Crafting!

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• If you need a little crafty help for organizing your desk or sewing table, why not make some pretty boxes?  Style At Home has a how-to to make a matching set.
• Living Creatively has a great little stash-busting purse.  Perfect for using up little treasured bits of fabric… or to make an easy gift for someone

• Sewing.org has a tutorial from Wrights for making an elegant ribbon necklace – don’t forget, the holidays are coming up soon and it’s nice to dress up sometimes…
• Threadbanger has a great way to display your extensive button collection (admit it, we all have button jars!) – a stitched button coaster!
• This falling leaves lamp how-to from Craft actually calls for using paper, but there’s no reason why you couldn’t substitute fabric instead to make an autumnal lamp.

Happy Crafting!

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• Jazzi McG has created her own version of fashion designer, Richard Nicoll’s grosgrain ribbon bracelets and has shared a tutorial so you can make your own.
• National Sewing Month is over, but that doesn’t mean you should stop upcycling as you sew!  Thimbly Things has found a cute new use for old blue jeans – baby bibs.

• SouleMama has created a charming fabric folder to keep all of her thank-you card supplies close at hand.
• If you’re as big if of a button fan as I am, you probably have a big jar of buttons stashed somewhere.  Why not create something that shows them off, like this button pillow from Sew4Home?

Happy Crafting!

Don’t forget – I still have a contest happening on my accessories blog right now.  You can win a “Torus” stainless steel necklace from Blend Creations.  The bonus?  You get to choose what color of bead you’d like!

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• Are you looking for the perfect cross-stitch alphabet?   Better Cross-Stitch Patterns has a great selection of free ones – there’s everything from baby letters to elegant scrolls.
• Do you love handmade pincushions?  Then check out Tipnut’s list of 60 free adorable patterns to sew, quilt, embroider and craft pincushions!

• Make a miniature notebook, complete with a sewn spine and fabric binding with this easy how-to from The Small Object.
• If you’d like to try something a little more cutting-edge with your t-shirt, then check out Super Naturale’s tutorial for creating an intricate textured “chaos” t-shirt.
• I’ve got a contest happening on my accessories blog right now.  You can win a “Torus” stainless steel necklace from Blend Creations.  The bonus?  You get to choose what color of bead you’d like!

Happy Crafting!

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• Did you know that you can embroider on wood?  Under Construction has some great finished projects to inspire your own wood and fiber creation.
• Ahh Design has put together a tutorial on creating your own messenger bag.  This one isn’t for beginners, but if you’re looking for a detailed how-to for a bag with tons of pockets – this is the one.

• If you’d like to try your hand at Kanzashi, the Japanese art of fabric flower making, Futuregirl has an illustrated how-to for a basic flower hair pin.
• Do you need your very own pair of Dorothy’s ruby slippers?  You could always buy them, but let’s face it – making them is much more rewarding!  Kate Louise from Craftster transformed a simple pair of pumps into a glittery pair of red shoes with a lot of patience and 17 metres of red sequin ribbon.

Happy Crafting!

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• Do you have a treasured pair of ripped or too-small blue jeans that you just can’t part with?   How about turning them into a totebag instead?  WikiHow has a how-to and video tutorial for you.
• Hooded bath towels are great for kids of all ages, from newborn to school-age… or more!  Here’s an easy how-to from Makes & Takes to make your own customized one.

• Style At Home has a tutorial for making your own tufted bench cushion – and it’s much cheaper than buying a pre-made or custom-made one too.
• Are you a fan of vintage style?  Make your own fitted oilcloth table cover with the DIY from Twig & Thistle.  Hint – looking for an online source for oilcloth?  Here are some great prints and solids!

Happy Crafting!

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• Do you need a new skirt for fall, but don’t want to sew anything more than a button?  Martha Stewart has the pattern for you!  This mostly no-sew suede skirt only requires one button.
• Are you missing springtime flowers?  Here’s a quick how-to using pre-cut felt flowers and buttons to make a charming bouquet.

• If your dining room chairs need a little TLC, you might want to check out this tutorial from Crafty Nest.  They take an old set of chairs and turn them into stylish accents for the house.
• Ribbon flowers can make such a delicate and pretty accent on all kinds of fiber projects – this how-to from Pin Tangle makes a lovely five-petal flower.
• Shibori is an ancient Japanese technique for making one-of-a-kind dyed fabric.  If you’d like to try it yourself, BurdaStyle has a great step by step tutorial.

Happy Crafting!

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• Are you sending your college or university student back to the dorms?  BurdaStyle has a collection of must-haves for surviving post-secondary school life with style.
• If your wee one is still a few years away from school, here’s an adorable knotted hat from Kitschy Coo to keep them cozy and warm in the cool weather.

  

• Here’s a great bag for the music enthusiast in your life.  The tutorial from Craftster features appliqued piano keys on a tote.
• This petticoat from Lost In Stash would make an adorable addition to the wardrobe of a girly-girl.  It takes a lot of netting, but it’s sure cute!
• Do you need some easy decorating ideas for autumn?  Craftzine has a great tutorial for making a stylish quilted table runner.

Happy Crafting!

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• Sew Mama Sew has a charming how-to for making a set of quilted fabric nesting boxes.  They’re perfect for studio organization, a child’s room or anywhere you need a little more storage.
• Abigail Brown is a UK-based fiber artist who creates wonderful birds from new and up-cycled fabrics.  Her gallery is definitely worth browsing through.

• Want to learn how to do red work embroidery?  Rock Sea Sarah has an excellent tutorial for the basic stitches and how to use them to make a completed piece of embroidery.
• Did you know that Stitch Magazine has some great free patterns online for stylish skirts, dresses and even a purse?  You can download them as PDFs and print them yourself.

Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of Generation T!

Happy Crafting!

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