Just because hot pads are functional doesn’t mean they need to be tacky. Take these hot pads designed by The Sometimes Crafter, for instance. The reverse applique shapes show off the contrasting fabric layered behind. Want to know how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle skirt from a pair of jeans
applehead shows how to make a ruffle skirt using an old pair of jeans. She uses the top of the jeans as the top of the skirt, and then attaches several ruffled tiers of lightweight fabric. So simple, so cute! … Read More...
Garnish Giveaway!
Visit the hostess with the mostess blog and enter to win a shopping spree at garnish, blank food packaging for crafty people.
Two Ways to Win a Copy of: Frit Secrets by Valorie Cox
In the spirit of all of the contests going on here at Craft Gossip celebrating the new site design, I have a couple contests running also! I’ve reviewed the book Frit Secrets: A Flameworkers Guide to Using Reactive Glass Frits … Read More...
Learn to quilt with oh, fransson!
Elizabeth of oh, fransson! blog is having a quilt-along. Follow her four-part series to learn basic techniques from one of the most popular quilters on the web. And be sure to follow up by reading the comments roundup and today’s … Read More...
How many yards do you need?
Wish Upon a Quilt blog has some great advice about calculating yardage for a quilt back. See the post.
Triangle Cupcakes (for Purim)
Make Hamantash cookies and cupcakes from cupcake project.
Polymer Clay – An easy image transfer method
We’ve had several letters and comments, requesting an easy way to do image transfers. Well, we opened up the mailbag, and found a glowing recommendation to share with our readers! Here’s the letter:
“Julie, I read your article on image… Read More...12 Free Afghan Patterns from Purple Kitty Yarns…
Did someone say free afghan patterns? Yup! Purple Kitty Yarns and Red Heart team up to bring you 12 Free Afghan Patterns.
Go here: http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/free-patterns/afghan-patterns.html
A Measuring Cup for Kitchen Geeks
A measuring cup for kitchen geeks.
Bright, Yummy, Gorgeous Orange Caramel Cake
A recipe for a yummy looking Orange Caramel Cake.
Sewing Tutorial: Brown baggin’ it in felt
This lunch is zero-calorie, zero-fat-gram and jam-packed with fun! Skip to My Lou shows how to make this entire sack lunch from craft felt. A “paper” bag, sandwich, chips, and dessert are included. I love the stitching on the potato … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pencil bag
The Monkey Basket has a tutorial for making these fun pencil bags. Seriously, have school supplies ever been so chic?? Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Simple gathered skirt for little girls
Two Little Banshees posts a tutorial to make this simple gathered skirt. She sized this for a 2-year-old, but you can easily adjust the size up or down for an older or younger child. Pair this with a simple tank … Read More...
Retail Store Directory
Scrapbooking.com, the online magazine, has a comprehensive and interactive retail store directory feature online. Check it out the next time you’re travelling and wondering where to get your scrapbook shopping on. The directory includes international stores too!
[tags]scrapbooking, retail … Read More...
Spring is in the Air!
Hi Everyone:
How do you like the new design fun eh?
Every year when Spring comes I have this big desire to pull all furniture out and do a big spring cleaning..
alas with everyone done with the flu, I … Read More...
Linen and lace garland, oh my!!
Check out this linen and lace bunting made by Ravenhill! I love this so much! The natural linen contrasts with the delicate doilies. The square flags are the perfect partner for the intricate shapes appliqued on to them. See more … Read More...
Cool idea: Tank top to sleeveless cardigan
Technically, there’s no sewing in this project. But, it does involve cutting fabric and it really is such a cool idea. Mollie at Wild Olive wanted a sleeveless cardigan, and looked to her existing clothing as a source. She simply … Read More...
Tutorial: Delicate organza flowers
I think I let out a little gasp when I saw this project. These organza flowers are dreamy!! Use them as an embellishment on your clothes, or put a handful in a bowl for an elegant table decoration. Tresa shows … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY iPhone Cover
I’m not lucky enough to own an iPhone. But if I did, I’d make sure that I carried it in style. Sewtakeahike posts a tutorial to make a DIY iPhone cover. Get the tute, and make one for yourself!
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