Of course, this one isn’t limited to Father’s Day – I’m pretty sure I wear cuff links on my fancy blouses more than my guy does – but the combo of a nice shirt and cuff links is good and … Read More...
Freebie | Digital Scrapbooking Kit from Pixels & Co and Quality DigiScrap Freebies
Pixels & Co and Quality DigiScrap Freebies have teamed up to bring you this free collaborative kit. To access the kit you will need to Like the ADGF Facebook Page. The free kit is only available until June 15th, … Read More...
Les bons gâteaux de Maman
I like deserts of all types, but my very favorite one has to be cake. And any type of cake will do. Sponge cake, pound cake, sour cream cake. Cake, cake, cake. This free chart from Chez Mounette has me … Read More...
Circular Sea-Themed Charts
Recently I shared charts that were square shaped. This time, it is the circles that are the theme. Chez Mamigoz is featuring four sea-themed circles that will be so fun to stitch and are perfect for this time of year … Read More...
Taurus Heart
I know we have already dipped into the month of June, but I didn’t want to miss sharing Blog di Gloria’s May heart with you. I missed a few days here at Craft Gossip during the month of May because … Read More...
I like to stitch large projects, but I also like to mix small, as one of my friends used to say, “wee-tiny” projects in with the larger projects to give myself a sense of accomplishment. This project from Magali – … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | DIY Mason Jar Button Tags
Mason jars are hot right now, and these mason jar button cards by Kelly at Live Laugh Rowe are perfect! She shows you how to make your own and includes a free printable sheet of mason jars. Thanks … Read More...
Free pattern: Double Cross
I saw this and immediately thought of the quilts of Gee’s Bend. It’s Double Cross by Pam Rocco. Download it while you can at Quilter’s Newsletter.com.
Via Lisa Redmond
Free designs for needlepoint belts
If you think needlepoint is just for chair seats and throw pillows, check out these new belt designs from NeedlePaint.com! Seth Berman of NeedlePaint says,
… Read More...We’ve been creating lots of needlepoint belt designs the last 4 months, ever since I
Freebie: Tiki Die Cut
Aloha! SVG Cuts has this fun Tiki Statue die cut to download for free. Perfect for summer party invites or beach themed scrapbook pages!
-Heather
Four Mini Block Cross Stitch Charts
Chez Mamigoz has gone cubical. These four mini cubes will be fun little stitches and will come in handy when you need a quick project. You can use them as fill projects for backgrounds or as borders. Stitch them up … Read More...
6 DIY Father’s Day Beer-Themed Gift Ideas
It may be cliche, but the Dad in my house definitely likes his beer. I type, as I nervously look out the window at the two stories of hops vines growing out back that are starting to attack the house. … Read More...
Flapper Girl Cross Stitch Pattern
This is one case where I am imposing my interpretation of a free chart onto the design. I see a young flapper girl from the roaring 20’s when I look at this one. Maybe I have seen too many advertisements … Read More...
Freebie | Summer Crush Printable Paper Set
Who’s ready for Summer? I know I am with this rather wet and cold Spring we’ve been having. Jump into summer now with this set of free printable Summer Crush papers from Craft-a-Doodle Do. Use on layouts, cards and … Read More...
Free pattern and tutorial: Felt and fabric pouch
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs is sharing her pattern and tutorial for a handy felt-and-fabric sewing pouch. She also notes that by adjusting the dimensions of the pattern, you could make pouches to fit almost anything that needs holding, … Read More...
Freebies | Printables for la Fete des Meres in France
This Sunday May 26th is Mother’s Day in France, known as la Fete des Meres. If you’re French and/or in France, here are some free printables you can download today to get ready! A set of gift tags as well … Read More...
Tutorials Galore: Wedding Clay and Sculpey
I went looking for ideas for polymer clay wedding crafts and it turns out I didn’t have to go far – Patricia Kimle has a whole series of good stuff on Sculpey.com:
… Read More...Tutorial: Wedding Glasses
These lovely glasses have beautiful, time-consuming details. Art-ioma has picture steps on how to make them but some details are missing. I often adhere clay to glass without an adhesive but for this, with the open work and the tiny … Read More...
Patchwork Union Jack blanket
Rachael Rabbit shows on her blog this Union Jack blanket she’s making from recycled sweaters cut into 2.5 inch squares. To keep the squares from becoming wonky she said she backed them in cotton fabric scraps. Brilliant! Go HERE to … Read More...
Freebie: Fireman’s Hat Die Cut
My dad was a firefighter for over 20 years so this fireman’s hat die cut shape makes me smile. I’m very proud of my dad for all those years he served as a firefighter (he’s happily retired playing lots of … Read More...