Trying to put a smooth hem on a curved edge can be difficult. A standard double fold hem rarely works, as a curved piece is longer at the edge than at the stitch line. Lisa Mabey from Mabey She Made … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh daycare pouch to hold a change of clothes
Marni from Haberdashery Fun made this mesh zippered pouch to carry an extra change of clothes to her son’s daycare, and she shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It’s a vast improvement over the large plastic baggie that … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Shirred sundress with bow
Emma from Crafty Couple shows how to make this shirred sundress with straps that tie in a bow at the back. The stretchy bodice and tie straps mean that this dress can grow with your child. She can wear it … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear vinyl sunglasses case, no sewing required
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she made this clear vinyl sunglass case. There’s no sewing required. Instead of stitches, she uses clear raffia to lace the case together. The look is fresh and fun. You can buy colorful vinyl … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Perfectly distressed cut off jeans
Anne from WobiSobi shows how to make a pair of distressed cut off jeans. She used white jeans for a look that’s surprisingly dressy for cut offs. And if you’ve wondered how the jeans you spend too much money on … Read More...
Technique: Color Paper Flowers with Markers
Since getting some Spectrum Noir alcohol markers for Christmas (and continuing to buy many more since :)) they’re quickly becoming one of my favorite coloring mediums. There perfect for coloring in stamped images but they can also add color to … Read More...
Blueprint Crochet Sweaters
If you are interested in learning or improving your sweater making skills, this book is a must-have. With her usual attention to detail and broad scope of designs, Robyn Chachula has just published a companion book to her other … Read More...
Show & Tell | Project Life Disney Album
Stephanie from Bee Tree Studios used a digital product called Project Mouse, to create her Project Life Styled Disney album, documenting a recent trip to The Magic Kingdom. In this post she showcases a two page spread. Click here… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make an apron from two napkins
This apron was made out of two cloth napkins. You can find a tutorial over at CraftStylish showing how to do it. This is a great project for someone just learning to sew, as it takes just a few straight … Read More...
Vintage Mason Jar Lid Candles
I’ve seen about a million different takes on the classic container candle in my time as Candle Making Editor for Craft Gossip. But there’s something extra special for me about these candles made with vintage mason jar lids. I can’t … Read More...
Project: Washi Feathers
Feathers are a hot trends right now and washi tape
is still going strong too so why not combine both and make some feathers out of washi tape! Find direction over on the Stampington and Co. site.
-Heather
A Pretty Summer Cardigan from Berroco
One of the yarns I used in my book that I completely fell in love with was Berroco Linsey. This pretty cotton yarn/linen yarn just says summer to me, and I used a multicolored pink version to knit an … Read More...
Kids Craft – Batik Dye
This Elmers glue Batik dye tutorial looks fantastic and was created by Our Creative Day. I am definitely adding this one to my summer To-Do list as I think not only will the kids love it I will too. My … Read More...
The Best Outdoor Swings That You Can Actually Make DIY
Face it. Most of the swings that you find on these DIY websites require a team of carpenters and skilled trade people to put together.
We don’t have them on call, unless, you’re married to one of them.
So here … Read More...
Keep summer fun with Crafts for Kids at PBS Parents
There’s still almost a month left in summer before school starts back again. If the days are starting to feel longer and longer, and the words “I’m booooored” being uttered more often than you’d like, Caroline from Salsa Pie has … Read More...
Free Colorful Baby Blanket Pattern
It’s just turned into baby week here at Craft Gossip, hasn’t it? It just happens that a lot of people have been showing off great projects for babies lately, and that’s one genre where most of us can’t get enough, … Read More...
Zucchini Cupcakes
I don’t speak German. But the pictures on this site speak a “1000 words” to me. And they all say – these cupcakes are yummy!
The fact that these cupcakes are sea-themed and are zucchini based – makes me think … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Mommy and Me Swimsuit Cover Ups
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made a set of matching swim cover ups for her and her daughter. She used lightweight terry cloth yardage, with elastic thread shirring to create a stretchy bodice. The … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute leather and fabric bracelet
AnneMarie at Gen X Quilters make quick gifts for teens, tweens, women, men, just about anyone. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. You can wear them as singles, or pile a bunch of them on your wrist for a … Read More...
Freebie: Fairy Digital Stamp
Elizabeth O. Dulemba has an adorable free digital stamp of a little fairy reading to a snail, click here to download it.
-Heather
-Heather Here are some more of our fairy articles and tutorials. Looking for more … Read More...