This one’s for bird lovers! Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow created this paper pieced pattern of a handsome woodpecker. It’s the very first quilt block in the Forest QAL she is co-hosting along with Joanna of Shape Moth.
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Banana Split Bites
You know how I have this thing for miniature versions of bigger food? No? Oh. I have this thing for miniature versions of bigger food. Look. A bite-size version of a bigger dessert: Chocolate covered banana split bites. Find the … Read More...
Felt Easter Bunny Ear Napkin Rings Tutorial
Abbey hosts “The Cards we Drew” has come up with these sweet “Easter Bunny Ear Napkin Rings” with full instruction and patterns to follow. What a fun way to add the Easter feel to your holiday table. Abbey is an … Read More...
Fashion Butterfly Bow Tie Monster tutorial
Onel is our bilingual (English-Indonesian) felt crafter that hosts her blog, “onelmon” crafting experiments. She is a weekend crafter and blogger superb. I have fallen in love with her charming “Butterfly Bow Tie” and I would love this in many … Read More...
Princess Scavenger Hunt Party
Aubry’s daughter turned 4, and they had a wonderful Princess Party. Aubry really put together ALL the details to keep the party moving, and keep the royalty entertained. She sent them all around the house on a scavenger hunt with … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing Machine Cover
No winter doldrums here. Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog step-by-step instructions for making a sewing machine cover that is sure to brighten your sewing space. Her rows of HSTs pop against the yellow polka dot fabric. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl notebook cover from quilt block
Fiona of Celtic Thistle turned this paper pieced owl into a notebook cover. Adorable! She says it makes the perfect last-minute gift. She tells you where to get the owl block pattern and how to make the cover. Get the … Read More...
How to make recycled #6 plastic faux stone alphabets
I new about how you can use #6 recycled plastic like shrink plastic but along with this fun tutorial featured over at the blog Journey Of a Super Mom on how to make recycled #6 plastic stone alphabets there are … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace stripe tote bag
Danielle from Blissful and Domestic shows how she made this lace striped tote bag. The wide lace trim is easily stitched down to make the pretty lacy stripes. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Blissful and Domestic]
Recycled Bottle Party Lanterns
Did you know that Craft Gossip has a sister site called CraftBits? There are tons of free project tutorials over there, including this pretty Recycled Bottle Party Lantern. So be sure to head over and have a look around!
Freebie | Printable Lucky Charm Tag
Here’s a cute free printable Lucky Charm tag from Create Craft Love. Jill explains how to use it as shown, or you can use them as cupcake toppers. Click here to get the printable.
Free pattern: Little Bias Dress
Vera Venus shares a free (yes, FREE!) pattern for making this gorgeous bias dress. Oh, how beautifully that bias will hang from your curves! The pattern is for a UK10/US8. For those needing another size, she links to an article … Read More...
DIY: Solid Bubble Bath Bars
I love this idea (am I the only one who hates cleaning up spilled bubble bath? I thought not!) Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, gives us the quick and easy recipe to make your own solid bubble bath bars. … Read More...
DIY: Makeup Brush Organizer
Fast, easy and everyone could use one, this makeup brush organizer would be awesome for travel. Find it here from Irina’s Cute Box.
DIY: Summer Lotion Bars
Obviously NOT just for summer, these bars sound perfect right about now for winter dried skin. The beauty of these solid bars is that as you hold them, they soften up and you’ve got the lotion right where you want … Read More...
DIY Glass Serving Pieces
What could be better than these versatile serving dishes? Not only are they clear, so they go with everything, but they are DIY too. And best of all, the supplies all came from the dollar store! Polly shows us how … Read More...
Even more free hand-embroidery designs
More free hand-embroidery designs
Free hand-embroidery designs
Idea file: Sewing for men
If sewing for the men in your life leaves you uninspired, check out the Sewing For Men series at The Train To Crazy. It’s a whole week of posts showing projects sewn for men. This color blocked tee by … Read More...