Placemats make a picnic a fancy affair. They also can protect your food and your flatware from icky picnic table surfaces. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of picnic placemats with flatware pockets. They’re made from an indoor/outdoor … Read More...
Summer of Sketches 8 | In a Circle
Today’s sketch includes a background circle element to complement the square layout of the photos.
I used machine stitching to make my circle, and used s series of small photos.
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Vernell used a circle decorative … Read More...
Freebie: Online Papercrafting Idea Book
Echo Park Papers has a new on-line idea book filled with card ideas, scrapbooking layouts and altered projects to download for free, click here.
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Chart Your Crochet
Do you have a Disney fan in your life who would love to have a collection of their lovely Princesses? If so, you might want to check out Cuddleup-creations.com to see all their patterns including this one of the Disney … Read More...
Giveaway: Where Women Create Quilters
As promised in my review of Where Women Create Quilters, I’m giving away a copy of this wonderful book to a Craft Gossip reader. Published and compiled by Jo Packham, this book is not only inspirational, but comes with … Read More...
Free pattern: Rock-a-Bye baby bib and burp cloth set
Shelly from Giggles and Beans and So Tweet Patterns shares a free pattern for her Rock-a-Bye Bundle. It’s one download that includes patterns for a small baby bib, a larger baby bib, a contoured burp cloth, and car seat strap … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric napkins for your child’s lunchbox
Our family uses cloth napkins whenever possible, and that includes in my daughter’s school lunches. Any cloth napkin will work for school lunches, but my daughter likes the ones that are special made just for her school lunches. Chelsey from … Read More...
Tutorial: Eyelet knit skirt
Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a pretty eyelet skirt like this one. She uses an eyelet stretch knit so the construction is easy. The waistband is a simple elastic casing – no zippers, no buttonholes required. … Read More...
Felt Advent Calendar – Make It tutorial
This is one of the sweetest “Felt Advent Calendars” that appeals to me the; with its pretty pastel colors; Christmas does not always have to be red and green! This adorable tutorial comes from Kim from EverythingEtsy.com! These little … Read More...
Project: Birthday Cake Card
Nichol Magouirk has a video tutorial sharing how to make a yummy birthday cake card using coordinating stamps and die cuts from Mama Elephant. I love how she layered vellum over her stamped pattern paper, it give such a … Read More...
Freebie: Heart on a Chain
I absolutely love the idea of cross stitch on clothing. Stitching a design is a perfect way to add embellishments or repair that favorite outfit. DMC USA created this Heart on a Chain pattern that is just a perfect addition … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY maternity body pillow
Maria Antoinette shares a tutorial showing how you can DIY a maternity body pillow. It’s much cheaper to make one than to buy one, and you can customize it to your height. The pillow is made in kind of a … Read More...
Giveaway: Fiskars Duck Edition Scissors and Craft Books
We have a great giveaway that features 2 pairs of Fiskars Duck Edition Scissors and copies of the books How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments: Trims, Rosettes, Sculptures, and Baubles for Fashion, Decor, and Crafts and The Book Art … Read More...
It’s a Crazy Stitch Along
Have you been just dying to stitch up something whimsical, silly or completely out there? Now is your chance! Craftster.org is hosting its monthly Hoopla Stitch Along. This month’s theme is: Whimsical, nonsense, free range stitching. Why not try your … Read More...
Easy Lego Party Menu Ideas
Kids love themed party food, but I think many parents struggle to figure out what to serve at a Lego-themed birthday party. Fortunately, Kojo Designs has several great suggestions. My personal favorite is the Lego sugar cookies, which are just … Read More...
Did you hear about the man who inserted sewing needles into meat?
.. He was denied bail and is currently in jail.
And why is this news. Because it got us thinking about as to what all you can do with sewing needles.
Thankfully, in this case, no one was hurt and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – 15-minute kids bandanna shorts
Susan from Living With Punks shows how you can make these kids bandana shorts. They’re made from two bandanas – one for each leg. They’re quick to make. She says you can make a pair in just 15 minutes. The … Read More...
20 Unexpected Uses For Epsom Salt
When you see the words “Epsom Salts”, you may think of a nice relaxing day soaking in a nice hot bath. Or maybe you like to rest your tired toes in a tub of salts at the end of a … Read More...
Knit a Scrappy Sunglass Case with Linen Stitch
Here’s a great idea for using little bits of leftover yarn: stitch up a sunglass case in your brightest colors.
This one, from We Are Knitters, uses leftover bits of pima cotton yarn from their knitting kits, but you could … Read More...
Homemade Cheese Crackers
Cheese crackers!
Nikki at Tikkido shows us how to make a cheesy cracker with just four ingredients. You can shape them into any shape you want or just cut them into squares. Make sure you dot (poke holes) the dough. … Read More...