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Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this spider t-shirt for her son. The oversized brown spider is appliqued to a purchased t-shirt. Make one special for Halloween, or make one just… Read more ... 
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this no-sew Halloween table runner with a cut out spider web design. What a cool look! She used felt for its nonfraying edges. You could also use two pieces of woven… Read more ... 
Laura Bray from Katydiddy tells how she made this awesome canvas trick or treat bag for her daughter using a favorite fabric print and a canvas tote bag. The tote was printed with an advertising logo, which she strategically covered… Read more ... 
The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make these fabric pumpkins. She used upholstery samples to make hers. What a great idea! The heavy fabric is a perfect pairing for this fall-themed… Read more ... 
It never fails that the weather turns off cold just in time for Halloween. While it helps set the mood for Halloween, the colder temps generally mean that trick or treat costumes get covered up with a sweater or jacket. … Read more ... 
Whitney and Alish from Sisters’ Stuff guest blog over at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial showing how to make these cute monogrammed trick or treat bags for Halloween. They start with a premade canvas tote from a craft store, so… Read more ... 
Crafty Staci shows how to make a Robin Hood hat. Add a simple tunic and a pair of leggings (tights if you’re brave enough), and you’ve got a quick, clever Halloween costume. Go to the tutorial.
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Becca from Little Polka Dot and Nap Time Journal shows how to make these little monster costume ponchos. She made them earlier this summer as a diversion for her “little monsters”, but they’d also make great Halloween costumes. Make the… Read more ... 
Design a spooky cool Halloween tote for the Frank-n-Tote Stitching Contest at Totally Stitchin’, and you could win a new sewing machine. First prize is a Babylock Grace sewing machine. Runners up will recieve a tote bag with $100… Read more ... 
Beverly from Flamingo Toes guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Halloween-themed Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel. A bit of applique transforms a black towel into a witch skirt, and a pair of funky black… Read more ... 
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a ruffled cape for the girl superhero in your life. How cute!! You can easily adapt this for a boy superhero by removing the ruffle and changing the applique. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Missy from How Does She? guest blogs over at eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make these Spook Boo Bags for Halloween treats. Made from craft felt, they’re quick and easy to sew, and cute to boot! Go to … Read more ... 
You’ve made it through summer and gotten the kiddoes back to school. So now it’s time to start thinking about Halloween. Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make her 2 Seam Tutu. Two seams – how easy is… Read more ... 
Bridget from Everyday Chaos guest blogs over at 30 Days with a tutorial for making these fun fabric treat bags. A clear vinyl window gives a peek at what’s inside. She filled the bags with brightly colored gumballs and paired… Read more ... 
