American Felt and Craft has the most adorable in beautiful icicles to make and just add a few sequins to bling your tree. These are all hand sewn so no sewing machines necessary. Use them as gift toppers and those … Read More...
Quick and easy table runner
Remona from The Stitching Scientist is determined to keep things simple decorating for the holidays. Her secret weapon is a pack of charm squares. She explains they come themed and coordinated so designing is a snap. Plus, they are pre-cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Cathedral Window pillow cover
Generous sewist Deby, of So Sew Easy, is giving back to the online community with a tutorial that shows how she made this Cathedral Window pillow cover (aka a cushion cover). What she finds so lovely using the Cathedral Window … Read More...
46 ideas for decorating and crafting with string and rope lights
Just in time for the holidays the fine peeps at Buzzfeed have done what they do best – create a list that is packed full of 46 amazing ideas for crafting and decorating with string lights and rope lights. … Read More...
Wool People 8 is Here
Wool People 8, the collection from Brooklyn Tweed, was released today and it’s full of designs for pullovers, cardigans, hats and shawls that will keep you warm and cozy through the winter. The inspiration was knits for cabin living, with … Read More...
Giveaway: Fa La La Felt Stocking Kit
The Christmas bug has bitten me early this year. I have been playing Christmas music, watching the Hallmark Channel’s Christmas movies and planning my decorations. Since I am so excited about the holidays, I thought I would share the spirit … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom pillows
Leesa from Makers Society shows how you can make this throw pillow with colorful pom poms at each corner. The big fluffy pom poms make me happy! The pillow is fast to sew up, and you probably remember how to … Read More...
7 Ideas For A Great Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Hosting an Ugly Christmas Sweaters party is becoming more popular across the globe, and with these 7 ideas you can put together a fun sweater party before the craze of the Holidays begins. Take a look through our list and … Read More...
Ice Luminaries
The temperatures will be dropping sooner than later and though a lot of us are not particularly thrilled with the idea, we can still keep in mind the beautiful crafts and projects we can make with the season. These ice … Read More...
Knitting Marathoner Hits New Personal Best in NYC
I’ve written before about David Babcock, the knitting marathoner who holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for the longest scarf knit while running a marathon (12 feet, completed at last year’s Kansas City Marathon).
Babcock ran the … Read More...
Balsamic Roasted Cherry, Dark Chocolate and Brie Grilled Cheese
At the beginning of the month I was asked by Seattle Chocolate to help spread the word for their #ChocolateGives campaign. You can revisit the article: http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/chocolategives/2014/11/01/.
Let’s help them feed the hungry this holiday season. I am not paid … Read More...
DIY – Belt Wrap Bracelets
Before you hit those Black friday sales check out this tutorial. Next time your rummaging in the $1 bin and there is odds and ends of belts that are too small or too thin GRAB THEM. This tutorial was made … Read More...
Style Me Quick – 10 “Short” Hair styles
I am going to dedicate this post to our reader “Gwen”. She asked us to find some short and quick hair style tutorials and my oh my was it hard. I am guessing that short haired ladies are just to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Flaxseed heating pads, plus printable gift tags
Jami from An Oregon Cottage shares a video tutorial for making a flaxseed heating pad. They make great gifts! At some point, everyone needs a little heat whether it’s because of a headache or sore muscle, or just because they’ve … Read More...
Product Review: Xyron Adhesives
I am one of those card makers that loves to cut out tiny stamped image, I like to paper piece and also use die cuts with lots of small bits and pieces. But one of my biggest problems was what … Read More...
Bark Owl Craft
Hopefully you can still go for a walk outside and find the items you need to make this adorable owl, created by Melissa for Fireflies and Mud Pies. To make an owl, you need to gather a piece of bark, … Read More...
2014 Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
I just learned about this event and wanted to share it with you indie crafters! Etsy NY Street Team to Host 7th Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade at Chelsea Market!
The holidays are making their way into town, and all those … Read More...
Tutorial: Floor cushions with a French mattress edge
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their French mattress edge floor cushions. They’re boxy floor cushions tufted in the middle with a big fabric covered button. The edges look like they might be piped, but they’re actually finished with a … Read More...
Make Thanksgiving Easier
Thanksgiving doesn’t need to be a pain for the host and her/his family. Yes, it’s all about going out of your way to be thankful to your loved ones, but does it have to involve bending over backwards to please … Read More...
Having a DIY Wedding Bar
If you are planning on serving alcohol at your wedding, then an extra cost needs to be figured into your budget. However, did you know you can save on that cost by having a DIY low-cost bar instead of hiring … Read More...