Craft Gossip

Independent craft blog since 2007

Dr Seuss Cat In The Hat T-Shirts

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Dr. Seuss is everywhere these days! I love finding great deals on white t-shirts so we can ‘trick’ them out to our liking. This Cat in The Hat t-shirt is perfect for  celebrating the wonderful Dr. Seuss!  This tutorial also … Read More...

Finally, Another Owl Sweater!

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This owl sweater is a baby/toddler pattern.

The owl and branch are worked in intarsia method, worked in one piece (except the sleeves), and the pattern features both a chart and written instructions.

Go HERE to Ravelry to get your … Read More...

Sneak Peek: Embossing Diffusers

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Oh, that clever Tim Holtz has done it again. Recently at CHA Tim demonstrated his cool new Embossing Diffuser templates. Used with embossing folders these plates fit inside certain die cutting machines ( that take thicker dies including Tim’s Vagabond) … Read More...

Free pattern: Laminated baby bib

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Sew Dang Cute shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a baby bib from laminated fabric.  The bib is a larger size than most, so it provides more protection for baby’s clothes.  The surface of the laminated fabric wipes … Read More...

Tutorial: Exposed zippers

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Zippers are usually installed so that you see as little of the zipper as possible on the outside of the garment.  Exposed zippers take the opposite approach, putting the zipper right smack dab on the front of the garment.  Kate … Read More...

A Beautiful Shawl

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It’s called a ‘shawlette’ but it looks like a shawl to me!  And a beautiful one, at that.

 

And, since you and I will both want to make one for ourselves, you can get the free pattern here .  Check … Read More...

Cake Pop Fondue Party

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Here’s one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” situations. Yes, why waste all that time preparing cake pops for a party? Dipping and sprinkling and all the bother when you can just turn the decorating into the party. … Read More...