Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make this felt gift bag. Not only is it more earth-friendly than throw-away paper gift bags, but it’s awfully cute, too. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Peppermint throw pillow
Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial and template for making this Christmas candy throw pillow. The round pillow is appliqued with a peppermint swirl design, which she shares a template for. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Doily Christmas ornaments
Melissa Goodsell from One Crafty Mumma shows how to put doilies to pretty use on stuffed star Christmas ornaments. The lacy doily gives the look of a snowflake. A large doily will cover the entire star; a small doily can … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Bunting Dishtowel
Jen from Tatertots and Jello guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a Christmas dishtowel with a cute bunting applique. Rows of ruffles at the bottom add to the design. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Flip-Top Notepad Cover
I’m guest blogging over at Lark Crafts with a tutorial for making a Flip-Top Notepad Cover. It’s an easy project to sew, and quick to make, too. You could make a batch to give out as Christmas gifts to friends … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt Santa beard & moustache
Amanda from Snazzle Craft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt Santa beard and moustache. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cute fabric bows for gift jars
From cocoa mixes to candies, many homemade holiday gifts are given in plain glass jars. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a cute fabric bow to tie around the neck … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Leg Cozy for toddlers
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a Ruffled Leg Cozy for toddlers. They’re like leg warmers, but cuter. Her pattern is for toddlers 18-24 months, but it’s easy to draft one of … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas pillow with snowflake applique
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial for making these awesome Christmas pillows. I love the big bold snowflake applique! (She’s got a template for the snowflake – YAY!!) Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffly Rocker T-Dress
My 7-year-old daughter loves all things rock-n-roll. So clearly I’m going to have to make one of these Ruffly Rocker T-Dresses for her. Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the how-to.
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It’s new: Elise ruffled cardigan ePattern
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs introduces the latest addition to her line of ePatterns – a ruffled cardigan wrap. It can be made in any size, from child to adult. Read more about it.
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Tutorial: Make a full-size bedspread from a twin-size comforter
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she turned a twin-sized comforter into a full-sized bedspread for her daughter’s room. Brilliant! Her solution is both practical and pretty! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Guinea pig felt Christmas ornament
Trekky from Trekky Gets Crafty shows how to make a felt guinea pig Christmas ornament. Even if you aren’t a guinea pig owner, you have to admit that this guy is so stinkin’ cute!! And check her side-by-side photo of … Read More...
Tutorial: Flirty ruffle skirt for mama
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows off the flirty ruffle skirt she made for herself. She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. This would be great to wear to holiday parties!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Flannel slip to wear under winter skirts
Magpie Shinies created this flannel slip to wear under her skirts in the winter. The soft flannel adds a layer of warmth in the cold weather. What a great idea!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go … Read More...
Who’s the winner of Absolutely A-Line?
We’ve got a winner for the Absolutely A-Line giveaway! The lucky Craft Gossip reader who will receive a copy of Absolutely A-Line by Wendi Gratz for their very own is….
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Tutorial: Fringed tablecloth with pompom overlay
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this tw0-part table covering. The bottom layer is a solid fabric with a fringed edge. The top layer is made from a printed cotton and has large pompoms hanging from … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur sweater collar
Casey from Casey’s Elegant Musings guest blogs in Grosgrain‘s Embellish Knit month. She shares a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur collar to wear with a favorite sweater. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Festive holiday pillow with felt circles
Amy from Diary of a Quilter guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make this decorative pillow with coloful felt circles. Make them from Christmas colors of red and green for a fun holiday decoration. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolly Pillows & Pillowcases
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a set of pillows and pillowcases sized just right for a child’s dolly. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
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