precision classimprov geringThe kind folks at Craftsy are giving away not one, but two quilting classes (one each) to two Craft Gossip readers. Picks can choose between Precision Piecing, taught by Norah McMeeking, or Improvisational Piecing, Modern Design taught by Jacquie Gering. In the first, you’ll learn foundation piecing that will give your projects precision results. The second, you’ll learn …

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chocolate diet

Well the time has come to give up my new chocolate addiction to the Chocolate MealReplacement Shake as I reach the end of my 8 week challenge. I have got so used to the shakes that I am dreading returning to finding my own lunches and to that late afternoon hunger crash which I have NOT been experiencing at all.

So the …

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chocolatediet

New  to the market, The Chocolate Diet is a meal replacement program that allows you to feed your angel by combining healthy natural foods with the goodness of cocoa rich and satisfying shakes to replace two meals a day, but also indulge your devil with a daily chocolate treat high in polyphenol rich cocoa, nature’s new super food.

To celebrate

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7 Office Crafts to keep your space looking spiffy @craftgossip

Times have changed quite a bit and more and more people are working from home or telecommuting. Whether it’s a corner of your dining room or you are lucky enough to have a room dedicated to work, there are plenty of ways to spiff it up and make it your own. Here are 7 different projects to make your office …

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Tutorial - Making good use of those scraps from Cocoa Daisy

Jody Ferlaak from Cocoa Daisy shares one way that you can use up some scraps, plus be able to have a good supply of your favourite embellishments. Click here to get all the details!…

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Creative Cross-Stitch

Cross stitch is woven through time; for hundreds of years this versatile form of embroidery has captured the imaginations of generations from its humble beginnings teaching little girls the art of household sewing in Ye Olde Eastern Europe to the dresses and shoes of the fashionistas on the catwalks of Paris and Milan.  So what can you do with cross …

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DD Giveaway final

Congratulations to Tammy Hempel, lucky number 37 and winner of the Design Dye starter kit! Thanks as well to everyone else who entered. I hope you will all check out Design Dye if you get a chance. Want to pick up a starter kit of your own, grab all the links and the information here in the review!…

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GirlfriendsShauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for the pajamas that she made for her  daughter.  She made them from the Girl Friends fabric by Anne Kelle.  The little girls are a cute print on the jammies, but she went one step further and fussy cut sof them, turning them into matching softies as itty bitty friends for …

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storybook

I came across these wonderful paper designs by Ellen Giggenbach and just fell in love. These adorable paper kits would create the most whimsical party theme. A storybook party theme is perfect for little tots or little bookworms. With these paper kits you could create a vintage feel by adding some treasured vintage story books to the decor. Use piles

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Super Simple Reusable Sandwich BagCheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Super Simple Reusable Sandwich Bags. The inner layer is a laminated cotton that wipes clean easily.  The bias tape around the edges simplifies the construciton, but it’s also a fun pop of color.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Sew Can Do]…

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how-to-sew-a-zipperMelissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to sew in a zipper.  The method she shows is a centered zipper insertion at a seam (i.e., not invisible, not exposed, not lapped).  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Polka Dota Chair]…

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Foldform Competition  The Center for Metal Arts is located in  New York.  They have specialized in technique and process in metal arts since 2003.  Offering hands-on workshops located in the 1890′s Bordens Creamery Icehouse in the black dirt farming village of Florida, New York.

Right now you can enter  the 2013 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition. Sue Lacy explains, “it’s a great opportunity for metal

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Pendant Cord This tutorial was sent to us by Enkarna. In this tutorial she shows how to create a cord for your pendants using wire. Her blog is in Spanish, however the pictures are detailed and explain the idea well. She also included a how-to-video in the blog post.  A translator such a google can help if you prefer to read the …

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Look What Ive Made Vickie from Look What I’ve Made sent a review about the brand new craft community.   She explains that “Lookwhativemade.com is a brand new craft community website where crafters and designers can go to upload their latest project and show the community what they have made, get feedback and make friends with other like minded people. They can look at

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Stone Rings  I am in awe of these rings. Look how gorgeous they are? Designer Tarun shares with us his tutorial on how he created these rings.  Don’t let these beautiful rings fool you into thinking it requires a lot of experience in making them, a beginner can make these. You may be surprised at the simplicity.  I was.  Tarun gave us …

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project: stamped kides hand prints

Laura at Make Life Lovely has a great way to use your stamping supplies to preserve your child’s hand print.

-Heather…

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felt circle designed  pillow

Amy of “diary of a quilter” is a wife, mother and quilter.  As a guest blogger she shared her “Felt Circle Pillow” with “Someday Crafts”. Amy has complete instructions for her charming pillow and assures us that this is a very easy pillow to create.  You can use all the colors in your own decor, too cute.  Give it …

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animalmacaron2Oh, the macaron. A few years ago the craze hit the foodie mainstream, and while I don’t see the internet flooded with the sweet treats as much, cute versions are still milling about. The macaron is sort of my white whale (note to self: when you master the macaron, make a whale). I’ve tried them only once and it did …

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100_5762 I never thought about turning a cutesy doll house into a monster house but over at the blog Christina Fancy Pants that’s just what there is a fun tutorial and lots of great close up shots.…

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yarn bombed bikeMost of these are not new to me, but this collection of ambitious yarn bombing projects from Mental Floss is a great reminder of the amazing things that can be done when a few (or a few hundred) people with sticks, string and a grand plan get together.

I participated in a yarn bombing of my local town square a …

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retromodshiftJen and Autie from iCandy Handmade join the Vintage May series (co-hosted by Craftiness
is not Optional
and Skirt as Top.) with a tutorial showing how she made this retro mod shift dress for her daughter.  The neck and pockets are finished with a sweet lace trim.  A bow hangs from the bottom of the V-shaped back neck.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

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Main Party GraphicI have to share with you, dear readers, this fabulous collection of cupcake recipes and party ideas, hosted by Carrie Middlemiss from Bella Cupcake Couture and Betsy Eves, of JavaCupcake.com & Cupcakes Take the Cake. A group of 20 bloggers (myself included) joined together to dress up our cupcake wrappers. And even better? There’s a giveaway of over 500 dollars …

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view-4Caila Made guest blogs in the Make It For Mom series at Shaffer Sisters with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated coin purse.  The body of this cute little pouch has stitched down pleats and is sewn into a metal frame.  Go to there for the tute.

[photo from Caila Made on Shaffer Sisters]…

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004 copyHolly from Holly and Co. shows the piece of fabric that has entertained her little girl for hours.  It’s an IKEA fabric with outline drawings of houses and animals and rainbows and more.  She gave her daughter washable markers to color them in.  When it’s all filled in, she can wash the markers out and start over. Go to her blog to

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WI_and_Bowling_Pin_Doll_095a outsideRosMadeMe shows how to make a soft fabric matryoshka skittles (bowling) game.  The skittles (bowling pins) are Matryoshka softie, and the ball made from a patchwork of fabric.  Or, if you’re not up for making multiple dolls for the pins, make just one as a decorative accent or a child’s softie toy.  Go to her blog for the tutorials for the

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