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    Future Ghost Applique- Tutorial

    Hi there, my name is Faith Essenburg and I am back with another fun and easy make. Back in August, I showed you how to applique a sweatshirt in cute wording that said “I heart sewing” which you can find here. I loved making that one so much and have gotten so much wear out of it already that I thought I would share another with a fun Halloween theme to it. There are so many fun ideas if you look around for them, and what better way to use…

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    Fabric Pumpkins- Tutorial

    Hi there, Erin from CraftsEverywhere here! Today I’m bringing you a tutorial for fabric pumpkins! These are so adorable for the fall and you can make them in so many different patterns and colors to go with every kind of decor. They’re perfect for gifts, Halloween and Thanksgiving too. I made a turquoise one last year to help trick-or-treaters differentiate the regular and allergy-friendly options on our porch. My daughter and I both have food allergies so this was a fun way to make a blue pumpkin. I also made…

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    Jack-o-lantern Tote Bag- Crochet Pattern

    Create this adorable pumpkin tote bag just in time for the Halloween season! This bag is the perfect accessory for any Halloween party or trick or treating. How much candy can you fit inside? The design of this bag is by Molly Uhl of Lou Loops Co. and the finished product measures 11×15. Now let’s get started!     Materials: Clover Amour K (6.5mm)- Art No. 1053/K Clover Amour I (5.5 mm) hook- Art No. 1048/I Darning needle Scissors Medium-weight yarn in colors of your choice. ( Cotton yarn would…

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    Leaf Welcome Pillow- Crochet Pattern

    Hello crochet friends! Rachel Alford from Cozy Nooks Designs here. I am a crochet & knit designer, blogger, YouTuber, and Crochet Instructor. Today I am going to share with you a new tapestry crochet pattern – the Leaf Welcome Pillow! You may recognize this design because I have made 5 Welcome Pillows in the series now. I have a Fall Winter, Valentine’s St Patrick’s, Spring Easter, Summer Independence, and Apple Sun Welcome Pillows which you can check out HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. If you want to make sure you don’t miss…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  DIY,  Felting,  Pom-Poms & Tassels,  Sewing

    Easy Fall Felt Projects- Tutorial

    Hello my sewing friends!!!  Happy National Sewing Month!  It’s Dori, back with you again this month to share two very simple projects with you that require very little sewing… and only hand sewing!  Sometimes we get the idea that sewing must mean using a sewing machine, and for some people that can be intimidating if they don’t own one.   So my sewing projects this month are easy and all done by simple hand sewing stitches!  These finished felt garlands are such fun fall decoration and so satisfying to make –…

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    The Bitterroot Sagebrush Beanie- Knitting Pattern

    The Bitterroot Sagebrush Beanie Hi Makers! Hannah here, the designer, knitwear blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials). Fall, my favorite time of year, is arriving quickly, which means it’s time to start knitting up projects for the cooler temps. Living in Montana, our falls are incredibly short, but the vibrant colors and textures of the Northern Rockies pack a punch. This project uses lacework to celebrate two fixtures of the Ruby Valley which I call home: sagebrush and bitterroot.    Inspired by the state flower of Montana and…

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    Pumpkin – Crochet Pattern

    Create this Crochet Pumpkin designed by Lu from Lulus little shop! It’s the perfect time to get started on your fall decor and place those pumpkins all around your house! Questions? Please message me on Instagram. You’re welcome to make as many as you’d like and sell your work. Please credit me @Luluslittleshop with the design, and use #Luluslittleshop to show me yours too! Level 2 Easy MATERIALS • #4 yarn in stem + pumpkin colors Impeccable from Michael’s • Clover 3.5 mm hook- Art No. 1043/E • Scissors •…

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    Retro Wavy Checkerboard Pillowcase- Tutorial

    In the spirit of National Sewing Month, I love that I am now able to draw inspiration from things I’ve seen and think about how I could craft my own version of them and turn these visions into reality. Lately, I’ve seen many trendy prints with this checkered pattern and thought I’d make something similar to accessorize my living space with a fun pop of color. Thus, enter the retro wavy checkerboard pillowcase…   What you’ll need: Pillow insert (I used a 16”x16” pillow insert) ½ yard of 2 colors…

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    Apple Welcome Pillow – Crochet Pattern

    Hello crochet friends! Rachel Alford from Cozy Nooks Designs here. I am a crochet & knit designer, blogger, YouTuber, and Crochet Instructor. Today I am going to share with you a new tapestry crochet pattern – the Apple Welcome Pillow! You may recognize this design because I made a similar Fall Winter Welcome Pillow, Valentine’s St Patrick’s Welcome Pillow, Spring Easter Welcome Pillow, and Summer Independence Welcome Pillow which you can check out HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. If you want to make sure you don’t miss out on future free patterns,…

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    Alarm Clock Amigurumi- Tutorial

    Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute retro alarm clock just in time for back-to-school season! This adorable chunky alarm clock is the perfect way to ring in the new school year — or just pay a tribute to all those late mornings. It stands up on its own and is simple and quick to work up. Best of all, you can make this cute retro alarm clock in any color you like! You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted, printable…