Here are a couple of tasty tidbits from Wee Folk Art. Get the Butterfly Applique Block. And get the Ballet Slipper Book Mark.
Pattern Rescue… to the rescue!
Pattern Rescue looks like a neat site.
… Read More...Is one of your favorite sewing patterns damaged or incomplete? We may be able to help! Pattern Rescue collects all the odds and ends of the vintage pattern world — empty envelopes, stray
DIY: Sewn Soap Pouches
Arwen O’Reilly Griffith shares a solution for cleaning hands covered in dirt from activities like gardening. Reusing old, worn-out washcloths as pouches for old, worn-out soap, Arwen created sewn soap pouches.
Tutorial: White Jersey Necklace
Jenny from I Heart Jenny’s Art sent in this white jersey necklace tutorial. It is a great summer look as it is simultaneously clean, floral and a bit nautical in look.
She has included easy to follow instructions and a … Read More...
Free pattern: Kimono and pants outfit for a baby doll
Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern and tutorial for a kimono and pants outfit sized to fit a Baby Alive doll. This is SO cute!! I’ll definitely be making some of these! (My daughter just got a Baby … Read More...
M&J Trimmings Challenge – Part III
Love Meagan came up with a number of inspiring entries for the M&J Trimmings DIY Challenge.
You can find the tutorial for this necklace here.
The tutorial for a rope necklace here
lastly just for fun, though not really … Read More...
Vegan Twinkies
Learn how to make vegan Twinkies HERE at instructables. {spotted on Cool Craft Sites}
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A Hold-All for Dad
I love how Donni from The Magic Onions always uses natural materials in her crafts! The clovers in this catch-all bowl for dad are perfect! Check out how they made one…just in time for Father’s Day!
How to make reusable Swiffer Duster Cloths
Looking for a way to make eco-friendly, reusable Swiffer Duster cloths? There’s a fantastic tutorial over at Sew Much Ado that shows you how to make reusable Swiffer cloths from old flannel shirts. This not only saves money but also … Read More...
M&J Trimmings Challenge – Part II
The second jewelry entry in the M&J Trimmings DIY Challenge is this great vintage inspired necklace by Alysa Burke.
You will remember Alysa from some earlier posts here on Craft Gossip where we linked to her fun and funky shrink … Read More...
Tutorial: Needlelace
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework has posted a tutorial for Stäbchen — needlelace based on a type of buttonhole stitch. See the tute. And be sure to scroll through her posts for other lovely needlelace tidbits and tips.
Project and New Release: Papertrey Ink – Gift Jar
Check out this wonderful gift for a gardener, a matching card and gift jar with seed packets and tools, how pretty! It’s by Nichole Heady using the new “Friendship Jar” stamp set from Papertrey Ink stamps and the coolest part … Read More...
Primer: Basic embroidery stitches
CC of Suestreehouse has posted a scan of a vintage embroidery-stitch primer. If you’re just getting started or if you could use a brush-up on basic stitches, CC has got you covered! See the post.
Article: 6 Blunders Scrapbooking Bloggers Make
This article at Paper Crafter’s Corner points out six common blunders made by blogging scrapbookers, and suggests how you can remedy them. Click here to go to article.
More free apparel patterns from Modern Sewing
More free apparel patterns from Modern Sewing! The Modern Sewing site is a good resource for free patterns as well as for info on sizing and measuring. They offer their patterns in a variety of sizes and have good … Read More...
Tutorial: Strapless shirred summer top
Head over to Craft Jr. to find out how to make this strapless summer top with shirring at the top and the bottom. This is such a cute top, and it sews up quick! This would be a great project … Read More...
Birthday Cakes for Kids
Free Felt Tote Bag and Felt Snappy Tees DIY Video
Crafter Jen Hopwood shows us via videos how to create two fun projects on the Martha Stewart show. There are two videos; one is for the lovely tote and the other is for the snappy tee. Both projects … Read More...
Free charts: Needlepoint
Happy Threads is sharing two very different but equally enchanting needlepoint designs. Get the rose petal chart. Get the barn chart.
Free patterns and charts: Sunbonnet Sue
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...