Crafts, Patterns, DIY and How-To Ideas from CraftGossip

Allergy Proofing your home

January 28, 2014 by Vikram Goyal

It might still be cold, but Spring is coming and you may need these tips and tricks to allergy proof your home.

Some of these are very basic – and downright common sense, but hey we all need to be … Read More...

How to Embellish Knee Socks DIY

January 28, 2014 by Linda Lanese

Susan Beal, contributor for “craft stylish” has these cute “Embellish knee socks DIY” and they look like an easy project to pep up your socks. Many of the things you will need for this project you will have on hand. … Read More...

Destatsh for a Good Cause: Knitting for Charity

January 28, 2014 by Sarah White

If you have yarn that you like but there’s just too much of it for you to knit it all for yourself and those friends and family members who who be grateful (because, let’s face it, not everyone in our … Read More...

Great blog writers are good pretenders

January 28, 2014 by Scarlett Burroughs

At least that’s what Katie of The Crafty Blog Stalker thinks. There’s a lot of information on the web for bloggers who wish to polish the “look” of their blogs, but for the actual content of posts – the “writing” … Read More...

Using letterpress drawers to organize your stuff

January 28, 2014 by Vikram Goyal

Need more ideas for organizing your stuff and life? Well, let’s just start with your stuff. The life can take care of itself.

Randi Dukes has 12 (no – not just 1) ideas to organize your stuff into a unique … Read More...

Knit Heart Mittens for the Whole Family

January 28, 2014 by Sarah White

I’ve been on the lookout for projects with hearts and a Valentine’s theme — and there will be more later — and I wanted to share this cute idea from Red Heart.

The Family Heart Mittens are just simple stockinette … Read More...

Ampersand Valentines Wall Art

January 28, 2014 by Shellie Wilson

Love isn’t always about hearts it’s about a little more and…… This ampersand art work is very cute and can be used all year round. Life in Velvet shares her tutorial over on her blog. Guess how many thumbtacks … Read More...

Party Ideas – Superbowl Pizza Night

January 28, 2014 by Shellie Wilson

Are you ready for the biggest sports event of the year? That’s right, the Superbowl is almost here! Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just in it for the parties and food, the Superbowl is an exciting time of … Read More...

Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage boxes

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a collapsible storage box from fabric. Wooden dowels inserted into the sides and top helps them keep their boxy shape. When they’re not being used, you can collapse … Read More...

Vintage Seating Chart + Romantic Wedding Inspiration

January 28, 2014 by Kimberly Jones

This beautiful wedding featured at Confetti Day Dreams is brimming over with so many romantic details! I love the seating chart shown above, created from doilies and ribbon, but there are many sweet touches that make this wedding special. Be … Read More...

Hearts and Birds for Valentines

January 28, 2014 by Connie Barwick

Stacey at Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted a sweet Valentine freebie and shows it on two different ground fabrics in her blog. It is shown here on the black fabric. It looks beautiful on either choice – although it looks … Read More...

Tutorial: Heart shaped pockets

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a heart shaped pocket like the one she put on a dress she made for her niece. Details like this make cute accents for Valentine Day wear and for year round. … Read More...

Whitework Video

January 28, 2014 by Connie Barwick

Mary Corbet of Needle N Thread recently posted about this video that tells about Appenzell whitework. It is about 30 minutes long and is quite informative. As Mary says, “Appenzell is a region in northeast Switzerland, famous in the embroidery … Read More...

How to make a Valentine heart bookmark

January 28, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon I bet you are like me and looking for fun little craft projects to whip up for all the little “loves” in your life. Pop on over to the blog Just Crafty Enough to … Read More...

Tutorial: Valentine chair back pocket

January 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial at the Therm O Web blog showing how you can make a fabric pocket. You can decorate it with hearts and make it a Valentine pocket to hang on the back of … Read More...