Cheryl from Muppin.com shares her secret for displaying multiple mini quilts at craft shows. She starts with a trip to the office supply store and once home reaches for some quilt batting. Get the know-how.
Archives for January 2011
Artsy cross over bag
This quilted bag has definite cool factor. Picture yourself wearing this to your local cyber cafe to meet all your artsy friends for a coffee latte. Called The Amanda Bag, you can download the pattern for $9.00 USD at … Read More...
Knitters Connection 2011
Knitters Connection 2011: June 15 – 18, 2011
Knitters Connection 2011 will include great instructors, exciting evening speakers and a fantastic Knitters Market… join us for our 5th birthday! This one’s in Ohio, may be close enough to go to!… Read More...
All the ways to get your CraftGossip fix
Our editors post a lot. Around 25-40 posts a day. And strangely a lot of people complain (yes, we know!). But there is so much crafty goodness to be found that it is necessary to post several times daily to … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Two tunic dresses from two dress shirts
km17 took two men’s dress shirts and turned them into two tunic dresses for herself. She mixed and matched the pieces so each dress is made up of two different patterns of fabric. And be sure to check out the … Read More...
Tutorial: No bulk edge finish for a facing
Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows a cool trick for using interfacing to finish the edge of a facing – without adding bulk. Brilliant! Go to Off the Cuff Sewing Style to find out how to do it.
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Tutorial: Ribbon appliqued bow t-shirt
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to applique ribbon on to a t-shirt into a pretty bow design. Great idea! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Couture Cutie toddler dress with bustle back
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for her Couture Cutie dress with a bustle back. It was her winning entry into the Sweet Dress challenge at Project Run & Play. The design of her dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pacifier clip
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to make a pacifier clip. One end of the clip attaches to the pacifier, the other to a bib or the child’s clothing. Then, when the baby decides to drop the pacifier, it … Read More...
Free Patterns, Felted Loops Pillow & Felted Little Loops Pillow
Lion Brand Yarns has one of the largest selections of free knit and crochet patterns for us to download and they also tell you what yarns work the best with their patterns. I think both these pillow patterns are awesome … Read More...
Free Printables: Table Numbers
Visit the Wedding Chicks blog and print out these pretty heart and arrow table numbers for free! You can choose from 21 colors to customize them with your wedding palette. Be sure to check out the other free printables available … Read More...
Knit Your Own Toy Horses
Hedgehog Lane sells these patterns and lots of other cute patterns. Check them out, HERE!
DIY Valentine’s Beer Bottle Labels
I’m smitten by these crafty beer bottle labels submitted by Kristen of Make the best of everything!. Maybe because I appreciate how tough it is to find gifts for men, especially Valentine’s Day gifts. Or maybe because I also have … Read More...
Free Valentine’s Printables: Cupcake Toppers
Look what I found in my Inbox: a link to free Valentine’s Day printables for cupcake toppers HERE at PrintablePartyKits.com. They have lots of free printable party packages, too. Check out their site HERE.
Free Sewing pattern: Fabric dress-up crowns
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make dress-up crowns. The pattern includes 6 different shapes for the crowns. The possibilities for combination of shape and fabric choice and embellishment … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll
Sarah from FairyFace Designs used some of her precious Urban Zoologie Owls fabric in this Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll. Now she’s sharing with us how she did it. Yeah! Get the tute.
Sewing Pattern: Ruffled baby dress lined in soft knit fabric
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this beautiful baby dress with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. Though the ruffles are super fancy, it’s made to be comfortable on … Read More...
Lookie what she made: No-sew felt Littlest Pet Shop playmat
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows off the felt playmat she made for her daughter’s Littlest Pet Shop figures. It has a pond area, a farm area, a pond area, and roads connecting them. What more could … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
We have created this quick list with links to each pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
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Lace Like Polymer Clay
And to wrap up my week of lace we have this lovely bird by Baronika5 on Etsy. The effect of the filigree brass is lace like and a pretty compliment to the white dove.