Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make this color blocked V-neck sundress. The tutorial is part of her 30 Days of Sundresses series on her blog. Go there for the tute.
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Pin of the Week: Use Twined Knitting for a Neat Stockinette Stitch Edge
A great pin I picked up recently on Pinterest actually points to an old article about that age-old problem of stockinette stitch curl. Sometimes you don’t want a ribbed edge on a sweater or other garment, but that doesn’t mean … Read More...
Tutorial: Circle skirt with leggings attached
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a circle skirt with a pair of built in leggings. The skirt she made was out of eyelet, so the leggings are a very important addition to the skirt. Even if … Read More...
Fusible fleece adds dimension in applique
Fusible fleece is normally used between layers of fabric. But Heather fromThe Sewing Loft also uses it to give depth to applique designs. Go to her blog post to read about the advantages of fusible fleece in applique and … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Childhood dress recreated for a daughter
Suz and SewPony brings on the sewing nostalgia with her When We Were Young series. The series will feature bloggers who have recreated a favorite garment from their childhood. Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional has posted the first installment, … Read More...
How to make a kitty garland out of recycled magazines
I would have to say garlands are the trend for this year (and maybe last year too) and I have made several. They are a great way to decorate a big space very easily and they lend themselves to words … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy buttoned scarf swimsuit cover-up
Meream from Bored & Crafty made a new swimsuit cover-up for herself out of two scarves and some buttons. The cover-up is a poncho style wrap, meaning that it slides over the neck and remains open on the sides. It’s … Read More...
12 Coastal Decorating Ideas
Hi! I’m Colleen with Just Paint It and I’m so happy to be here at Craft Gossip today! With summer here, I wanted to share some coastal decorating ideas. I’ve never been fortunate to live by the beach, even though … Read More...
Product Review: Penny Black Stamps
I’ve been stamping for many, many years and one of the first companies I fell in love with all those years ago was Penny Black. I still count them as one of my faves and continue to love their … Read More...
Measurable
Ever find yourself trying to dig around in your project bag to find your teeny but indispensable tape measure? Well, if you put some ears on it, you’ll find it quicker. At least that’s what Tania has convinced me of … Read More...
New Scrapbook Challenge Site – 2 Broke Girls
Join Tabitha and Tammy and their team for tons of scrapbooking challenges at 2 Broke Girls. Each challenge you complete earns you an entry into the monthly giveaways. Click here for more info.
6 DIY Food Gifts for Father’s Day. Good Ones.
I’m a big fan of consumable gifts. Not just for obvious reason (um, edible crafts are what I do), but because consumable gifts are perfect for those that have everything, AND when consumed, they leave no clutter. Here are some … Read More...
Stitch Up a Pair of Shoes – TutorialGirl
Have you ever wished for a pair of shoes custom fit to your foot? Maybe handmade in leather? Well, now you can stitch yourself up a pair using TutorialGirl’s new Made me Happy Feet leather shoe pattern available on Etsy. … Read More...
{Wedding Trends} Marbleized Wedding Details
From cakes to flowers to paper goods and even bridesmaids dresses, marbled details are showing up at weddings everywhere! Soft, flowing swirls of color are so dreamy and romantic and lend themselves beautifully to modern weddings with an artsy vibe. … Read More...
Embroidery Hoop Tutorial
When you stitch, do you use a hoop, a frame, go without, or what? I have used all sorts of tools to help me stitch. It depends on the size of the project which tool I will choose. For smaller … Read More...
4 Crazy Awesome Desserts for Father’s Day
These Father’s Day desserts are in that category of desserts for dad that are wow-worthy. Maybe even jaw dropping. Definitely time-taking to show Dad you really do care and didn’t slap some sugar together last minute. Four that impress:
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Chewie Chocolate Chip Cookies. (Note the “Chewie” Spelling is Deliberate.)
Chocolate chip cookie lovers and Star Wars fans, together at last. You must make some Chocolate chip cookie Wookies (and matching Han Solo plastic cup for the milk, of course) HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.
Seaside Inspiration for Your Windows
There’s no tutorial for this, I’m providing it to you strictly for inspirational purposes. Back in 2010 Heather Bullard visited Rachel Ashwell and was greeted by this lovely decoration on the front door. I quote “To welcome Rachel they had … Read More...
Tutorial: Diagonal Card
Catherine Pooler has a quick video tutorial showing you how to cut a perfect diagonal from pattern paper. What a nice change for your card backgrounds instead of a plain old square!
-Heather
10 Uses for Cupcake Liners
Are you still using cupcake liners for… haha… cupcakes? That’s crazy. There are so many other reasons to buy them. Wreaths, flowers, party hats, even a disco ball.
Clockwise:
Make party hats, from Jaderbomb.
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