Pam from Off the Cuff shows how to make a 2-piece shirt sleeve placket. She also includes a free pattern for the pieces. She makes these entirely at the machine, with only finger pressing during the construction. (She gives it … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew yarn fringe scarf
Natalie from Crème de la Craft shows how to make this yarn fringe scarf, with no sewing required. The scarf itself is a length of knit fabric, which doesn’t fray so there’s no hemming. The yarn fringe is easily added … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Rose Gold and Blush
There’s something so glamorous and romantic about rose gold. Paired with blush, it creates a lovely, feminine palette perfect for your elegant wedding! This is just a snippet of the inspiration board The Perfect Palette shares featuring this trendy duo … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece baby jumpsuit
The Purl Bee shares a free pattern for making this fleece baby jumpsuit. They make it from an organic cotton fleece that has a smoother side and a fluffier side. Playing with the different sides of the fabric adds subtle … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced chevron bodice with perfectly matching stripes
Striped fabrics are fun for garment sewing because you can play with the direction of the stripes, like in this little girl’s dress that Crystal from Stitched by Crystal made. She pieced the bodice on the bias to create a … Read More...
Techique: Swoosh Ink Card Background
Using sponge daubers and stamping ink make a pretty swoosh background to stamp words over, the Hero Arts website has all the details.
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some of our favorite supplies out over … Read More...
Tutorial: Rice filled heating pad
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to make a rice-filled heating pad. It’s a large size, roughly 21″ x 6″ finished, big enough to soothe aching shoulders. Go to Momtastic to find her tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial | Stitched Mini-Notebooks
Kaley Ann shares a method for making mini-notebooks that is simple and quite clever. I love her idea of what to use for the covers. You can use these for jotting down journaling, page ideas, or even as a mini … Read More...
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Inspiration du Jour | Baby It’s Cold Outside
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Looking for Baby themed papers, stickers and embellishments? Check some of our favorite baby-themed designs out on Scrapbook.com
Get Out Some Big Yarn and Needles to Knit This Snood
I was looking around on Pinterest, as I often do, and I saw that Wool and the Gang has a free pattern out for its Snood Operator, a gigantic cowl worked in garter stitch with the company’s Crazy Sexy … Read More...
Cool New Jewelry Molds from Colour de Verre
Colour deVerre has a great new jewelry mold called the Nano Drops. It’s a bead with a droplet and they look so cool when they’re stacked together. Of course there are directions on how to use the molds. But … Read More...
Felt Valentine’s from Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart usually has some holiday tutorials for us and these are so cute and achievable. There is the little “Felt Heart Hat”and “ and “Felt
Heart Button Covers” “Heart-Felt Bag” and “Knitted Catnip Delight” … Read More...
Kids cut up to make a quilt
Jessica of scrumdilly-do! shows off her classroom project – a Square in a Square quilt. This is not the typical quilt I share here on Quilting At Craft Gossip. This one is made, not from fabric, but construction paper … Read More...
Video tutorial: Add horsehair braid to a skirt hem
Have you drooled over photos of beautiful vintage or vintage-inspired dresses with the beautifully shaped circle skirt? There’s a good chance that there’s horsehair braid sewn into the hem to give it that shape. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Twist bandeau bikini top
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make a twist bandeau bikini top. Believe it or not, it’s actually an easy sewing project using just straight seams. Tamara says that 1 meter of spandex swim suit fabric is enough to make … Read More...
Garden Fairy Terrarium
Learn to create a terrarium and bring the outsides in (especially in this cold weather!).
Kadie of Sever-Alive shows us using a Terrarium Garden Fairy Kit. I know, it takes away the fun of doing DIY, but the idea should … Read More...
French Toast Hearts
What a treat to wake up to. French toast alone would be great, but to have them shaped into hearts! Can you feel the love?
I’m writing this as a Valentine’s post, but these would be great for birthdays, anniversaries, … Read More...
How to make a paper and doily gift bags
I know I don’t live where it gets snow but I do look forward to spring and these charming gift bags look so cheery and bright. Pop on over to the blog Little Treasures for the tutorial on how to … Read More...
Concrete Candle Holders
These concrete candle holders just ooze industrial flare. Simple to make and very versatile. Add splashes of color if they are a little too plain for your style. From Nimidesign.com.