Free embroidery pattern at Urban Threads

Urban Threads currently has a free machine embroidery pattern It's Not About Age It's About Attitude. Urban Threads frequently offers free designs for download, so if you get there and Age/Attitude is gone, fret not, there will be something equally awesome in its place.

Free Fiesta Cat machine embroidery pattern at Urban Threads

Urban Threads currently has a free machine embroidery pattern for Fiesta Cat, probably in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Urban Threads frequently offers free designs for download, so if you get there and Fiesta Cat is gone, don't fret, there will be something equally awesome in its place.

Free machine embroidery pattern: Steampunk Bacon Cat

Currently at Urban Threads, you can download free machine embroidery patterns for Steampunk Bacon Cat. Its free and involves bacon, so why wouldn't you download!

Urban Threads frequently offers free designs for download, so if you get there and Steampunk Bacon Cat is gone, don't fret, there will be something equally awesome in its place.

Best Idea Ever: Unicorn Poop Cookies

I felt the need to share this with everyone, as it's possibly one of THE most awesome things ever: Unicorn Poop! I'm definitely making these next time I have to bring a dish to some get together. This coupled with Kitty Litter Cake would be epic.

My 15 month old as Kat Von D for Halloween

Some mother's dress their baby girls up as princesses or fairies. Or maybe they'll put them in little furry costumes so that they are puppies or bunnies or kittens. Not me. Nope, my 15 month old rocked Halloween as Kat Von D from the show LA Ink.

Her name is Natalie and we sometimes refer to her as Nat Von D. Well, when it came time to figure out a Halloween costume, it was obvious what we had to go with.

She's got the blue and black eye shadow, red lipstain, blue hair, cool clothes and, of course, the star tattoos by her eyes. Yeah, she's not an exact match, but close enough to count! We had intended to put a lot more tattoos on her, but she screamed when we'd apply the wet wash cloth to moisten the tattoos. You'd have thought we splashed her with battery acid. She loved getting eye shadow applied, however. Weird kid.

Cute handmade bunny barfing tissue

How cute are these! I seriously need to get me an embroidery machine. Anyone want to lend me a few thousand bucks? (Link to source.)

We've now got hats for boys! (and some for girls, too)

I've finally got some stuff for boys on Dramatic Baby! I'm posting up some very cute hats for boys, handmade, with love....

These are too big for little babies. They're better for toddlers or small children. The sizes vary a little depending on the type of yarn used and the design used. 

There are hats for little girls, too, so don't fret! I've also got a couple of drawstring bags for little girls, perfect for storing their tiny toys or to carry snacks on a trip. Click here to view the entire album of available items.

I've posted some more handmade bows on Facebook!

I've posted some more handmade bows on Facebook, and one is VERY large! I was trying to copy a design I saw and I grossly overestimated the amount of lace to use. In the picture below, it may look nice and normal, but in reality, it's about 9 inches across and would swallow a child's head!

In fact, I've lovingly nicknamed it the Face Hugger, like those lovely creatures in the movie Aliens.

The resemblance is uncanny!

Along with the giant monster bow, I've also created several normal hair clips, just a few of which are shown below. Be sure to head over to my Facebook page and check out the Album "For Sale" in order to see all the new additions and my entire stock.

$25 for $50 worth of fabric at Boca Bargoons

Groupon Atlanta is offering a deal of $25 for $50 of high end fabrics at Boca Bargoons in Alpharetta, Georgia. The fabrics are pretty pricey normally, with some going for $32.99/yard! Yikes! But this would be a great opportunity to basically get $50 worth of material you wouldn't normally splurge on for half price. To get this deal, click on the Groupon box that is to the left of this post. It doesn't show this particular bargain, but click it and it will take you to Groupon and from there click All Deals up top and you'll see it listed. There's apparently a very limited supply of these, so grab one quickly if you're interested!

20% off your entire purchase at Michael's

Click here for a coupon good for 20% off of your entire purchase, including sale items, at Michaels. This coupon is good September 29th through October 1st.

40% off one item coupon for Hobby Lobby

Click here to print a coupon good for 40% off one item at Hobby Lobby. The coupon is good through October 1st. You can also go to that link and get a mobile coupon that you just show to the cashier on your smart phone.

Two great coupons for Jo-Ann's Fabric and Craft Stores

Click here for two great coupons good for Jo-Ann's Fabric and Craft Stores. One coupon is for in store only, good for 15% off your entire purchase! The other coupon is good online only, good for free shipping off a minimum $25 purchase. Both coupons run September 24th through September 28th.

Singer computerized sewing machine 60% off on Amazon!

I may have to go ahead and buy myself an early Christmas present! Currently, you can get the Singer Computerized Sewing Machine with 66 Built In Stitches w/ Bonus Extension Table and Sewing Feet for $199.99, marked down from $499.99. That's 60% off folks! Plus, if you have Amazon Prime shipping (which you can get by signing up for Amazon Mom, a free program), you'll get it shipped to you in 2 days, totally free!

This was listed under the Today's Deals section on Amazon, so you have a very limited time to get this deal as it expires on September 22.

Free scrapbooking embellishments from Creative Memories

Click here to download free embellishment designs from Creative Memories. If you're into scrapbooking or just like to random crafty things with digital images, you should check them out!

Two AWESOME Michael's coupons!

Click here to get two great Michael's coupons. One is for 40% off one regular price item, good September 18th through September 24th. The other coupon is for 20% off your ENTIRE order, including sale items! This coupon is only good on September 18th from 4pm to 8pm.

Like Jo-Ann Fabrics on Facebook and get 20% off your total purchase!

If you Like Jo-Ann Fabrics on Facebook you'll get a coupon good for 20% off you TOTAL purchase, including sale items! Some exclusions apply, so read the fine print. This coupon is good Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th only, so get hopping!

40% off one item coupon for Hobby Lobby

Click here for a coupon good for 40% off one regular priced item at Hobby Lobby. You can use it both online and in store. Or, you can save the trees and just show the coupon on your mobile phone! Good through September 17th.

My visit to the United Flight 93 Memorial site in Shanksville, PA

I recently had the opportunity to visit the field where United Flight 93 crashed on September 11, 2001. To say it was moving would be an understatement. As you drive through a small rural town, with sunflowers lining the street just before you veer off to the crash site field, you realize this is something wholly different from what you've experienced before. It's not like a memorial you might visit in DC; this is where these people actually lost their lives. And it's different than visiting Ground Zero in New York. In New York, while still remembering, they are rebuilding and moving on, to prove that the terrorists did not accomplish their ultimate goal of breaking us. However, in Shanksville, PA, there isn't a sense of needing to rebuild and move on. It's not a bustling city reclaiming something it once lost. It's a field in the middle of small town America, off the beaten path, off of the terrorist's radar. It's quiet remembrance. It's a battle field of sorts, marking the site where many lost their lives to a war they didn't even know they were fighting.

There is a permanent memorial being built, the purpose of which is to allow people to reflect on the lives that were lost and the sacrifice they made. The first phase is complete and being dedicated and opened to the families of the victims on the 10th anniversary. The other two phases are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2014. If you have the opportunity to visit, I highly recommend it. You'll leave with a deeper respect for those that gave their lives and a greater understanding of what was lost that day.

Free Michael's and Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts iPhone and Android Apps

If you've got either an iPhone or an Android, you can download the new Jo-Ann's app for free! This way, you can carry all of your coupons on your mobile smart phone. You'll also get access to mobile exclusive coupons and craft ideas and lists.

• Click here for the Jo-Ann Android App
• Click here for the Jo-Ann iPhone App 
• Click here for the Michael's iPhone App (no Android app)

Fun stuff from the CRAFT blog

These are just pics and links to some of the fun stuff I've seen on the CRAFT blog. When I get back from my vacation I'll hop back on the crafting wagon and start creating again and get new stuff up.

Keyboard Cat Quilt

 

Gift Card Envelopes

Knit Fabric Stretch Book Covers