Preethi from WIDI shares a free pattern for the beautiful tiered sundress she made her daughter. It has an empire waist bodice, with three gathered tiers for a skirt. In the back, elastic at the top of the bodice and … Read More...
Project: Beach Bag
Die cutting isn’t just for paper. Head to the beach in style this summer with a customized beach bag. Using an electronic cutting machine you can cut iron on vinyl letters and make a stencil for painted designs and make … Read More...
Crochet A Customized Summer Top
Patrice Walker has created this simple Summer top using a very customized approach. With the information on her blog, you can create one of your own, using your choice of size, yarn, and even stitch pattern. I love when … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Christmas in July quilt
The pebble quilting between these trees make me dream of a white Christmas. Made by Melissa of Happy Quilting, she generously shares links to her tutorials on how to make the block and quilt.
Image credit: Happy Quilter
Twelve Hexies (or Less) Blog Hop
Diane of Crafty Pod is calling all *EPP-ers to join her perfect-for-summer blog hop. Relax. You’ll find no overreaching goals on this romp with a needle. Each project requires at the most twelve hexagons as a starting point. Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Modern Curves Tote Bag
The Modern Curves Tote Bag is a free pattern from Remona from The Stitching Scientist. The front of the bag is pieced in a curved design, and has a zippered pocket off to one side. The top is left open, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Metal Keychain (and Etsy Plug)
Are you familiar with Etsy? It’s a wonderful place filled with thousands of individually owned and run shops that specialize in hand made items, vintage and crafting supplies. I’ve had my own shop P is for Paper there for many … Read More...
Tutorial: Single tiered knit skirt for girls
Becky from U Create shares a tutorial at Simple Simon & Co. showing how to make a girl’s singled tiered knit skirt. The drop waist style is cute worn with a simple t-shirt. Her tutorial is part of Simple Simon … Read More...
100 Party Food Recipes
In many cases, planning a party menu is the trickiest part of throwing a party. You have to consider your budget, the party theme, and any allergies or dietary restrictions your guests might have. If you’re in need of tasty … Read More...
Win this DIY Leather Infinity Scarf from Darby Smart
Darby Smart has a new giveaway just for Craft Gossip and we are thrilled. They are giving away this stunning “Leather Infinity Scarf 30 MINUTE DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECT” a $39 VALUE! Ursula the author of Kraft & Mint, a DIY … Read More...
Making Flower Pom-poms with a DIY Pom-pom maker
Mr.P loves the fancy Japanese pom-poms on Pinterest, the ones that have flower or polka dot patterns on them and would make great handmade gifts for kids! He could not find a tutorial so he created his own “Making Flower … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach Goddess Maxi
This is the Beach Goddess Maxi that Rae from Made By Rae created from some gorgeous cotton rayon challis. It’s super easy to make, using elastic thread shirring to create the stretchy strapless bodice. (Straps are an easy addition, if … Read More...
12 Knitting Pattern Accessories for Your Coffee Station
Wake up and smell the coffee, fellow knitters! It’s time to brew up some fun with these 12 knitting patterns for your coffee station. Whether you’re a latte lover or a tea enthusiast, these patterns are sure to perk up … Read More...
How to make a recycled material jewelry storage container
I can’t believe the never ending ideas clever crafters come up with to use tp tubes and paper towel tubes in new and innovative ways. Pop on over to the link Nash sent in to the blog Craft a doodle … Read More...
Easy T-shirt Art
This is a brilliant way to showcase special t-shirts. If you are anything like me, you have a bin of t-shirts from special school events, sports teams, dance classes, etc., and, it you are anything like me, you wonder what … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little monster tooth fairy pillow
Amy from One Artsy Mama shares a tutorial showing how she created this cute monster tooth fairy pillow. The monsters mouth is the pocket that will hold the tooth – and the money after the top secret exchange is made. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy scallop neck t-shirt
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can applique a colorful scalloped border around the neck of a plain t-shirt. You can use any color shirt with any color scraps, but the white she uses really pops with the … Read More...
Tutorial | Turn Any Book Into a Photo Album
If you’re looking for a creative twist on a mini-album this summer, why not try turning a vintage book into an album? The folks at PhotoJojo showed how they did this, using a clever window making method.
Mini albums … Read More...
Tutorial: Marbled Cab Earrings
Amy decided her Premo and her cab molds would be the answer to a gift giving dilemma. She whipped up marbled dangles to use in earrings. The tutorial shows off Polyforms new cab mold which is pretty nifty. My only … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric box for storing bits
Karie Jewell made this darling, diminutive fabric box starting with just two fat quarters. So enamored with the results, she made more – ten in all. They sit in a row in her sewing space holding tiny fabric bits. … Read More...