Craft Gossip http://craftgossip.com Every little bit of craft gossip! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:03:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Sell your art in Florida http://needlework.craftgossip.com/sell-your-art-in-florida/2012/02/09/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/sell-your-art-in-florida/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:03:45 +0000 Denise Felton http://14.33727 If you’re female, you’re probably going to be as excited as I am about this call for entries:

CALL FOR FUNCTIONAL ART BY WOMEN: The Florida Museum for Women Artists is looking for functional handmade art to be sold in the lower level gift shop. If you create handmade, unique, functional art and would like the opportunity to display

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]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/sell-your-art-in-florida/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Inspiration: Steampunk Paperbag Card http://stamping.craftgossip.com/inspiration-steampunk-paperbag-card/2012/02/09/ http://stamping.craftgossip.com/inspiration-steampunk-paperbag-card/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:01:19 +0000 Heather http://19.9573

This uber cool card made from a paper bag comes from DebNeerman. I love the colors and the use of hard metals and soft flowers, it’s a wonderful combination and a great way to recycle!

-Heather…

]]> http://stamping.craftgossip.com/inspiration-steampunk-paperbag-card/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Chevron Heart Frame http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/chevron-heart-frame/ http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/chevron-heart-frame/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:51 +0000 Amanda Formaro http://30.5787 Chevron Heart FrameSew Woodsy has taking the trendy chevron pattern and transferred the idea to a fun picture frame for Valentine’s Day. Get the tutorial here –>> Chevron Heart Frame.…

]]> http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/chevron-heart-frame/feed/ 0 Tutorial | Birthday Book & Card Holder http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-birthday-book-card-holder/2012/02/09/ http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-birthday-book-card-holder/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:34 +0000 Francine Clouden http://7.13133   Natalie from An Ounce of Creativity shows how you can create a customised book to keep track of birthday dates, as well as to hold all the birthday cards you want to hang on to. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

]]> http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-birthday-book-card-holder/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Allie gets famouser http://needlework.craftgossip.com/allie-gets-famouser/2012/02/09/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/allie-gets-famouser/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:02:48 +0000 Denise Felton http://14.33721 Our beloved Allie Aller (Allie’s in Stitches) is the subject of a Lisa Fulmer interview on the C&T Publishing blog. Why is C&T talking about Allie? Because they’re the publishers of her rockin book, Allie Aller’s Crazy Quilting. See the interview. Or go to the book listing. Or both!…

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/allie-gets-famouser/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Tutorial | Stitched Envelopes http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-stitched-envelopes/2012/02/09/ http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-stitched-envelopes/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:23 +0000 Francine Clouden http://7.13128 Rena from the cheese thief posted a tutorial on Crafts Unleashed showing how to embellish an envelope with the Sew Easy Loop de Loop Stitch Piercer. This tool is actually meant to be used on scrapbooking projects, and I love how she put a different spin on it. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

]]> http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-stitched-envelopes/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 GIVEAWAY! Sugarlicious Cookbook and a Supercute Prize Pack http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/giveaway/giveaway-sugarlicious-cookbook-and-a-supercute-prize-pack/ http://craftgossip.com/blog/giveaway/giveaway-sugarlicious-cookbook-and-a-supercute-prize-pack/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:53:58 +0000 meaghan mountford http://16.19006

Yes, I put myself on my own book blog tour! Because I wanted to include all of you. Without this fabulous gig and every one of you, dear readers, I might not have delved so deeply past my cookie decorating background into so many other cute and clever treats.

And if you haven’t heard the news, then where have …

]]> http://craftgossip.com/blog/giveaway/giveaway-sugarlicious-cookbook-and-a-supercute-prize-pack/feed/ 0 SIBOL http://crochet.craftgossip.com/sibol/2012/02/09/ http://crochet.craftgossip.com/sibol/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:51 +0000 jd wolfe http://3.7381 The blog known as SIBOL has won literally every award to honor a crochet blog – and for good reason!  The site is full of eye candy, most of it in the form of squares and afghans.  Squares are sent to the organization that joins them into stunning afghans that are auctioned for charity.  And, some dandy afghans these are!  …

]]> http://crochet.craftgossip.com/sibol/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Stitch a needlebook with Susan Elliott http://needlework.craftgossip.com/stitch-a-needlebook-with-susan-elliott/2012/02/09/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/stitch-a-needlebook-with-susan-elliott/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:31:14 +0000 Denise Felton http://14.33751 Our darling Susan Elliott has shared her observance of Hari-kuyo for two years now–the Japanese Festival of Broken Needles in which worn-out friends from the past year are thanked and laid to rest. Along the way, we got to see the needlebook Susan created and uses, which has a special felt page for preserving broken needles until the annual festival. …

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/stitch-a-needlebook-with-susan-elliott/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Snowboarding Snowman Cookies http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/snowboarding-snowman-cookies/2012/02/09/ http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/snowboarding-snowman-cookies/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:03:49 +0000 meaghan mountford http://16.18996 Just when I think I can’t possibly be more wowwed by the cookie artistry of Haniela’s, she goes and makes a snowboarding snowman. Find the decorating how-tos HERE at Haniela’s.…

]]> http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/snowboarding-snowman-cookies/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Giveaway on Stumbles & Stitches http://needlework.craftgossip.com/giveaway-on-stumbles-stitches/2012/02/09/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/giveaway-on-stumbles-stitches/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:31 +0000 Denise Felton http://14.33716 Stumbles & Stitches is celebrating 1000 Facebook fans with an awesome giveaway. One lucky reader will win the five prizes shown here. Go to their blog post to find and more and enter. Deadline: February 12.…

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/giveaway-on-stumbles-stitches/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Tutorial | No-Sew Fabric Flowers http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-no-sew-fabric-flowers/2012/02/09/ http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-no-sew-fabric-flowers/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:32 +0000 Francine Clouden http://7.13123 Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a SAHM shares the steps for making these adorable no-sew flowers. All you need is fabric, glue and buttons! Click here to go to the tutorial.…

]]> http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-no-sew-fabric-flowers/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Calabrian Love Knots http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/calabrian-love-knots/2012/02/09/ http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/calabrian-love-knots/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:42:58 +0000 meaghan mountford http://16.18993 Sometimes you just have to spell it out for some people. And of course there’s a story behind the love knots. Find it and the recipe HERE at CakeSpy.…

]]> http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/calabrian-love-knots/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Inspiration du Jour | Polka Dot Love http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/inspiration-du-jour-polka-dot-love/2012/02/09/ http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/inspiration-du-jour-polka-dot-love/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:06 +0000 Francine Clouden http://7.13118 Polka Dot Love by Elena-lar

{GALLERY} {BLOG}…

]]> http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/inspiration-du-jour-polka-dot-love/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 STAY VOCAL: ReUse Apparel. http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2012/02/08/stay-vocal-reuse-apparel/ http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2012/02/08/stay-vocal-reuse-apparel/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:57:23 +0000 Minnie http://17.5852

This is a really interesting business. Stay Vocal rescues used t-shirts by turning them inside out and printing on them and reselling them. That’s a great idea! The t-shirts that can’t be rescued whole get cut up and hemmed for handkerchiefs.

I’ve been wondering a lot lately about what to do with old clothes that are not really wearable anymore. …

]]> http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2012/02/08/stay-vocal-reuse-apparel/feed/ 0 Tutorial: Making Ring Dishes http://polymerclay.craftgossip.com/tutorial-making-ring-dishes/2012/02/08 http://polymerclay.craftgossip.com/tutorial-making-ring-dishes/2012/02/08#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:44:48 +0000 Elaine http://24.2969

Leslie wrote up and photographed her process for the little ring bowls she made – the idea is simple but you could embellish in so many ways.…

]]> http://polymerclay.craftgossip.com/tutorial-making-ring-dishes/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Kids-Can-Do Candy Heart Pops http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/kids-can-do-candy-heart-pops/2012/02/08/ http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/kids-can-do-candy-heart-pops/2012/02/08/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:58:40 +0000 meaghan mountford http://16.18989 And speaking of candy heart pops, yet another one of mine to share (I swear this isn’t turning into only me, I just have an incredible busy and productive month. I promise to slack off in a big way come March. Maybe April.) I made these kid-friendly candy pops for Valentine’s Day–and they really are kid-friendly since my four-year old …

]]> http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/kids-can-do-candy-heart-pops/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Candy Cane Heart Pops http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/candy-cane-heart-pops-2/2012/02/08/ http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/candy-cane-heart-pops-2/2012/02/08/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:52:51 +0000 meaghan mountford http://16.18986 STILL have leftover candy canes? Make candy heart pops! Learn how HERE at PaperVine. And bonus, check out the cutie kids with their candy pops!…

]]> http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/candy-cane-heart-pops-2/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Crock Pot Hot Chocolate http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/crock-pot-hot-chocolate/2012/02/08/ http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/crock-pot-hot-chocolate/2012/02/08/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:49:17 +0000 meaghan mountford http://16.18983 I simply must pull out my crock pot more, especially as today’s dreary cold and drizzly DC weather could use some hot chocolate. Find the most lovely step-by-step photographs to make crock pot hot cocoa HERE at Smashed Peas and Carrots.…

]]> http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/crock-pot-hot-chocolate/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Hello Pinterest http://craftgossip.com/blog/hello-pinterest/2012/02/08/ http://craftgossip.com/blog/hello-pinterest/2012/02/08/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:27:15 +0000 Shellie http://craftgossip.com/?p=90966 shellie wilson

As CraftGossip’s head editor and co-founder AND as a Work-At-Home mum, finding time to work on CraftGossip & Craftbits is very hard limited.

So when I find myself spending endless hours reading through our social media networks like Facebook & Twitter I have to justify my addiction time.

So I am inviting all our readers to come along and follow me …

]]> http://craftgossip.com/blog/hello-pinterest/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Prayer flag for Vivika http://quilting.craftgossip.com/prayer-flag-for-vivika/2012/02/08/ http://quilting.craftgossip.com/prayer-flag-for-vivika/2012/02/08/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:05:57 +0000 Scarlett http://20.15122 Vivika Hansen DeNegre is the new editor of Quilting Arts Magazine. Her friends over at The Prayer Flag Project made this flag to congratulate her on her new adventure. Pieced with stitching, So Happy For You!. Go HERE to read full post.

Image credit: The Prayer Flag Project…

]]> http://quilting.craftgossip.com/prayer-flag-for-vivika/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Tutorial: A-line knit skirt with a yoga waistband http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-a-line-knit-skirt-with-a-yoga-waistband/2012/02/08/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-a-line-knit-skirt-with-a-yoga-waistband/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:48:54 +0000 anneweaver http://8.44322 Lisa from Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an A-line knit skirt with a yoga waistband.  This may be my favorite style of skirt!  Not only is it easy to make, it’s super comfy to wear.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Crafty Mamas]…

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-a-line-knit-skirt-with-a-yoga-waistband/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Tutorial: Conversation heart throw pillows http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-conversation-heart-throw-pillows/2012/02/08/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-conversation-heart-throw-pillows/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:26:50 +0000 anneweaver http://8.44316 Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs showing how to make sweet conversation hearts throw pillows.  They’re made from soft fleece, with Valentine messages appliqued on the front.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Sweetie Pie Bakery at Blue Cricket Designs]…

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-conversation-heart-throw-pillows/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Tutorial: Midi Skort playskirt for little girls http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-midi-skort-playskirt-for-little-girls/2012/02/08/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-midi-skort-playskirt-for-little-girls/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:15:12 +0000 anneweaver http://8.44311 Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make her Midi Skort, a mid-length skirt and short combo for little girls.  Because the shorts are sewn into the skirt, it’s a great choice for playwear.   It’s quick to make when you use ruffled fabric and a pair of bike shorts.  Get …

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-midi-skort-playskirt-for-little-girls/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 DIY: Have a Heart Bath Fizzies http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/diy-have-a-heart-bath-fizzies/2012/02/08/ http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/diy-have-a-heart-bath-fizzies/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:56:03 +0000 valeriesilverthorne http://9.7992 You can’t get enough hearts this time of year so why not just go for it? Bath fizzies, though sometimes a bit temperamental, are popular with bathers everywhere, and although this tutorial doesn’t use any colorant, you could of course go crazy and make, say, green fizzy hearts for the big day. Get the tutorial here from Riverlea Soap.…

]]> http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/diy-have-a-heart-bath-fizzies/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Proejct: Valentine Window Card http://stamping.craftgossip.com/proejct-valentine-window-card/2012/02/08/ http://stamping.craftgossip.com/proejct-valentine-window-card/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:58:06 +0000 Heather http://19.9589

Pop on over to the Hero Arts website where Shari Carroll has a video and step by step instructions for making this lovely window card.

And while you’re there you might also want to check out the three brand new catalogs from Hero Arts, Spring, Basic Grey and Studio Calico.

-Heather…

]]> http://stamping.craftgossip.com/proejct-valentine-window-card/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Spock hat with felted ears (free knitting pattern) http://felting.craftgossip.com/2012/02/08/spock-hat-with-felted-ears-free-knitting-pattern/ http://felting.craftgossip.com/2012/02/08/spock-hat-with-felted-ears-free-knitting-pattern/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:32:46 +0000 Linda Lanese http://18.5709  Gladys just knit a “Spock” hat for her friend’s daughter, and she felted the ears which she thought was the best way to go to get it looking as realistic as possible. Then she decided to share her cute creative pattern so that others could make it too.  What a fun hat and I am sure the friend will love …

]]> http://felting.craftgossip.com/2012/02/08/spock-hat-with-felted-ears-free-knitting-pattern/feed/ 0 Crushed Conversation Heart Cookie Pops http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/crushed-conversation-heart-cookie-pops/2012/02/08/ http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/crushed-conversation-heart-cookie-pops/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:02:14 +0000 meaghan mountford http://16.18975 Maybe just a little contrary to Valentine’s Day (smashing conversation hearts), but really, that wasn’t my intent (I left one in tact, see?). I made these crushed conversation heart chocolate cookie pops for a guest post over at The TomKat Studio today. Find all the how-tos HERE.…

]]> http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/crushed-conversation-heart-cookie-pops/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Winner of the Spellbinders Grand Calibur™ Machine & 3 sets of Spellbinders Edgeabilities® Giveaway: http://felting.craftgossip.com/2012/02/08/winner-of-the-spellbinders-grand-calibur-machine-3-sets-of-spellbinders-edgeabilities-giveaway/ http://felting.craftgossip.com/2012/02/08/winner-of-the-spellbinders-grand-calibur-machine-3-sets-of-spellbinders-edgeabilities-giveaway/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:10 +0000 Linda Lanese http://18.5701

Golda, lucky #75 picked by Random.com is the winner of this amazing giveaway from Spellbinders.  You all left such wonderful comments and I wish you all could be winners.  I want to thank Spellbinders for allowing me to host this giveaway.  I also want to thank Kim for her review.  I will be emailing Golda for her full name and …

]]> http://felting.craftgossip.com/2012/02/08/winner-of-the-spellbinders-grand-calibur-machine-3-sets-of-spellbinders-edgeabilities-giveaway/feed/ 0 Fabric: Folklorico Chuchulucos http://quilting.craftgossip.com/fabric-folklorico-chuchulucos/2012/02/08/ http://quilting.craftgossip.com/fabric-folklorico-chuchulucos/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:27:32 +0000 Scarlett http://20.15116 Some new fabric out. This is Folklorico Chuchulucos – White (first photo) and Folklorico Chuchulucos – Black by Alexander Henry.

Image credit: Fabric.com…

]]> http://quilting.craftgossip.com/fabric-folklorico-chuchulucos/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Monster Valentine’s Cupcakes http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/monster-valentines-cupcakes/2012/02/08/ http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/monster-valentines-cupcakes/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:49:31 +0000 meaghan mountford http://16.18968 Everything about these is just so right. The candy suggesting smiles, the fuzzy cuteness, the big sparkly heart eyes. Love ‘em. Find the how-tos HERE at Buttercream Blondie.…

]]> http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/monster-valentines-cupcakes/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Beef Jerky Underwear http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/beef-jerky-underwear/2012/02/08/ http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/beef-jerky-underwear/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:43:44 +0000 meaghan mountford http://16.18964 Also known as “Brief Jerky.” Wonder if these would work with fruit roll-ups for vegetarians? Would probably be too sticky. Find the how-tos HERE at Instructables, by user Carleyy. Spotted on Foodiggity.…

]]> http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/beef-jerky-underwear/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Dipped Strawberries in a Chocolate Box http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/dipped-strawberries-in-a-chocolate-box/2012/02/08/ http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/dipped-strawberries-in-a-chocolate-box/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:57:52 +0000 meaghan mountford http://16.18971 Chocolate-dipped strawberries with cute heart sprinkles served in a totally edible chocolate box? I have a chocolate-dipped strawberry obsessed friend born on Valentine’s Day who would go bonkers for these. Hmmm… wonder if they are shippable. Learn to make this luxurious treat HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe blog.…

]]> http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/dipped-strawberries-in-a-chocolate-box/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 All You Need is Love http://cross-stitch.craftgossip.com/all-you-need-is-love/2012/02/08/ http://cross-stitch.craftgossip.com/all-you-need-is-love/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:51:25 +0000 conniebarwick http://21.1899 Lady Kell of Kincavel Krosses offers another simple cross-stitch chart for St. Valentine’s Day. Get the free chart. …

]]> http://cross-stitch.craftgossip.com/all-you-need-is-love/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 How to restyle a standard scarf into an infinity style one http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-restyle-a-standard-scarf-into-an-infinity-style-one/2012/02/08/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-restyle-a-standard-scarf-into-an-infinity-style-one/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:50:03 +0000 stefaniegirard http://12.5422 OK, if you jumped on the scarf knitting band wagon and are looking to update them to a 2012 style check out how Suzannah of the blog Adventures in Dressmaking turned one of her old standard knitted scarves into an infinity style one.…

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-restyle-a-standard-scarf-into-an-infinity-style-one/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 A Cup of February http://cross-stitch.craftgossip.com/a-cup-of-february/2012/02/08/ http://cross-stitch.craftgossip.com/a-cup-of-february/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:47:28 +0000 conniebarwick http://21.1896 From Il Mondo di Ezechiele, this Cup of February design serves up a delightful dish of Valentine’s joy. It will be a sweet stitchery for the holiday. Get the free chart.…

]]> http://cross-stitch.craftgossip.com/a-cup-of-february/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 February Birdhouse http://cross-stitch.craftgossip.com/february-birdhouse/2012/02/08/ http://cross-stitch.craftgossip.com/february-birdhouse/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:43:25 +0000 conniebarwick http://21.1893 Mary Poppins has a new birdhouse design out for February. It’s colorful and lovely. Add the chart to your collection.…

]]> http://cross-stitch.craftgossip.com/february-birdhouse/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Tutorial: Double bow hair clip http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-double-bow-hair-clip/2012/02/08/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-double-bow-hair-clip/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:14:23 +0000 anneweaver http://8.44307 Kate from See Kate Sew joins the 14 Days of Bliss series by Cherished Love with a tutorial showing how to make a double bow hair clippie.  This is so cute!!  Get the tute.

[photo from See Kate Sew]…

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-double-bow-hair-clip/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Free pattern: Reversible wrap dress for baby http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-reversible-wrap-dress-for-baby/2012/02/08/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-reversible-wrap-dress-for-baby/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:08:16 +0000 anneweaver http://8.44302 Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a baby’s reversible wrap dress.   Her tutorial is written with beginning sewers in mind.  The pattern is sized for a baby roughly 2 months old.  The “reversible” part might sound like it would be difficult, but actually adding this extra layer make it an easier project.  All of the rough edges will …

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-reversible-wrap-dress-for-baby/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Got scraps? Make boho puffs http://needlework.craftgossip.com/got-scraps-make-boho-puffs/2012/02/08/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/got-scraps-make-boho-puffs/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:04:53 +0000 Denise Felton http://14.33708 Robin of Rough Around the Edges used elegant scraps and bits to create what she calls boho puffs. She says, “Don’t know what I’ll do with them, but maybe they are a beginning of a big hippie piece.” I’d love to have a bowlful of them! See more at her blog.…

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/got-scraps-make-boho-puffs/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Tutorial: Lower the neckline of a thrifted tie-neck blouse http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-lower-the-neckline-of-a-thrifted-tie-neck-blouse/2012/02/08/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-lower-the-neckline-of-a-thrifted-tie-neck-blouse/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:52:35 +0000 anneweaver http://8.44297 I Still Love You shows how to refashion a tie-neck thrifted blouse to give it a lower neckline.  The small change has such a big effect!  I found this tutorial through Two Butterflies, who shows the shirt that she refashioned using this method.  Get the tute from I Still Love You. 

[photo from I Still Love You]…

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-lower-the-neckline-of-a-thrifted-tie-neck-blouse/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Event: Handmade Love at Free People http://quilting.craftgossip.com/event-handmade-love-at-free-people/2012/02/08/ http://quilting.craftgossip.com/event-handmade-love-at-free-people/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:50:07 +0000 Scarlett http://20.15111 I live in a state that’s so small toll bridges are not practical and we don’t even have a single IKEA store. So, if you are lucky enough to be close to a Free People boutique, you might want to check out their Handmade Love event this Saturday. Here’s a description of the event from their website:

DIY Valentine’s Day

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]]> http://quilting.craftgossip.com/event-handmade-love-at-free-people/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Tutorial: Tutu Sweet Backpack http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-tutu-sweet-backpack/2012/02/08/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-tutu-sweet-backpack/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:38:59 +0000 anneweaver http://8.44292 Tiffany from Meek and Chic guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her Tutu Sweet Backpack.  The fluffy, fancy backpack is covered with row upon row of fringed tulle.  I suppose you could make it out of any color of tulle, but pink seems absolutely perfect for a girly bag like this.  Get the tutorial.

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]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-tutu-sweet-backpack/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Tutorial: 5-minute ruched onesie http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-5-minute-ruched-onesie/2012/02/08/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-5-minute-ruched-onesie/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:27:49 +0000 anneweaver http://8.44287 Delia Creates shows how to add a line of ruching to the neckline of a onesie.  Who knew that one line of stitching could create such a sweet detail?  It takes 5 minutes or less to do.  If you wanted to take it up another notch you could use fabric dye to change the color of the onesie as well.  …

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-5-minute-ruched-onesie/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Tutorial: The dreaded Y-Seam http://quilting.craftgossip.com/tutorial-the-dreaded-y-seam/2012/02/08/ http://quilting.craftgossip.com/tutorial-the-dreaded-y-seam/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:27:14 +0000 Scarlett http://20.15108 Faith at Fresh Lemons shares how she tackled one of the scariest piecing maneuvers of quilting, the Y-Seam. Go HERE to get the know-how.

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]]> http://quilting.craftgossip.com/tutorial-the-dreaded-y-seam/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 New Release: Jelly Park Charity Stamps http://stamping.craftgossip.com/new-release-jelly-park-charity-stamps/2012/02/08/ http://stamping.craftgossip.com/new-release-jelly-park-charity-stamps/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:09:49 +0000 Heather http://19.9578

What could be better than buying cute new digital stamps and helping a wonderful charity at the same time? Well nothing, so why don’t you pop on over to Jelly Park and pick up an adorable stamp to help benefit Little Havens children’s hospice. All proceeds from the sale of these special stamps goes to raise funds for this …

]]> http://stamping.craftgossip.com/new-release-jelly-park-charity-stamps/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Free printable spools http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-printable-spools/2012/02/08/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-printable-spools/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:03:01 +0000 Denise Felton http://14.33705 Shirley of Hudson’s Holidays shares printable spools in several sizes for your ribbons and trims. Just print or trace onto sturdy stock and cut out. Go to her post.…

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-printable-spools/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Freebie | Printable Valentine Poster http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/freebie-printable-valentine-poster/2012/02/08/ http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/freebie-printable-valentine-poster/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:36 +0000 Francine Clouden http://7.13113 Jen at My Own Road designed this free poster for Valentine’s Day. It is sized 8×10 and comes in three different colours. Click here to go to the freebie.…

]]> http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/freebie-printable-valentine-poster/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 Map Lamp Revamp! http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/map-lamp-revamp/ http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/map-lamp-revamp/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:46:15 +0000 Amanda Formaro http://30.5763 Map covered lampshadeIt’s not too often I get to rhyme in the title of a post. Hee hee. As soon as I saw this lamp I was in love. After all, I seem to have an addiction to map decor lately. Next time you’re in a thrift store, be sureto eyeball those ugly lamps a little closer, then you can make something …

]]> http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/map-lamp-revamp/feed/ 0 Make Your Own Photo Pendants http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/make-your-own-photo-pendants/ http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/make-your-own-photo-pendants/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:38:38 +0000 Amanda Formaro http://30.5638 Make Your Own Photo PendantsJewelry is one medium I’ve never really tried. It’s kind of like scrapbooking, as in if I tried it I’d probably be hooked and would never get anything else done. :) These pendants however, look like something I could make, and I just love the way they look! You can get the how to over at Ginger Snap Crafts –>> tutorial …

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