Do you have a big stash of wrapping paper or some other kind of rolls of paper you are looking to store without damaging? Check out this great idea for recycling an old wine rack into paper storage. Pop on … Read More...
Playful Elephant
Vintage Spice and Everything Nice has been posting a series of free charts with a circus theme. Here’s the latest entry into the collection – a playful elephant who is balancing a ball on his (or her) trunk. In addition … Read More...
The red shirt baby quilt
This is Pieces by Polly’s entry in the For the Boys Blog Hop running through November 15th over at Sew We Quilt. I love the simplicity of the front with just the symbol on a red ground. The back’s … Read More...
Cardinal Christmas Tree
This free chart from Chez Mounette lets you ring in the holidays in a special way. The Christmas tree is comprised of cardinals so it is a cheery holiday color and will please holiday lovers and bird lovers alike. It … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie Christmas Tree Skirt
Deby of So Sew Easy gets my clever blogger award today with her latest quilt-y sewing project. She started with a simple hexagon shape, added holiday fabric scraps and ended up with this festive Christmas tree skirt. So fun, plus … Read More...
Lots and lots of Christmas crafts
Most readers of CraftGossip don’t realize it – but we have a ton of Christmas craft ideas filed under the tag Christmas. We are linking to this tag on all pages of our blog so you can get to … Read More...
Making a Pallet Wall
It’s been a while since I have posted anything related to pallets. I am suffering from Pallet withdrawal symptoms.
So I went ahead and searched high and low for some exceptional pallet feature and found this gem from 3 years … Read More...
Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats
Combining old world charm with modern twists – this is a superb idea for a Thanksgiving treat for your kiddos (and adults).
Guess what the hats are made out of? Marshmallows!
Get to know this sweet sugary treat at Spoonful: … Read More...
How To: Needle Felted Molecule Brooch
Cintia is sharing her “Needle Felted Molecule Brooch” tutorial with us on her blog “my poppet” out of Australia. The only thing you need to do is pick your colors and you too will have a lovely needle felted brooch. … Read More...
Freebie | Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart Poster
Taken from an older Christian hymn, one of Aki’s favourites, this free printable poster comes in two versions: black text on white as shown, and a chalkboard look-alike. The PDF prints out at 8.5 x 11 and can be framed … Read More...
Soap Recipe – African Black Soap
The raw-ness of this rustic soap really appeals to me. This is not exactly a traditional recipe but it is as close to it as one can get. African black soap is a bar of medicinal goodness helping to cure … Read More...
Dala Horse Ornament – DIY tutorial
Raphaële of “La Creature and you” has a sweet Christmas ornament with a pictorial tutorial and I think she is off to a charming start with her “Dala Horse Ornament”. Her Christmas tree ornaments this year will be in red … Read More...
Freebie | All Things Bright & Beautiful Fall Printable
If like me, you remember singing this song as a child then this free printable will make you smile. The free chalkboard design comes from Hanna at We Lived Happily Ever After. She has a nice blog, so spend some … Read More...
Winner of the Big City Bags giveaway is…
For the giveaway of an ebook copy of Big City Bags
last week, I asked people to tell me the strangest thing found in the bottom of a bag. I’m always amazed at the weirdness that lurks at the bottom … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Hey Hey Weekend!
Tutorial: Christmas Santa tote bag
Amber from Crazy Little Projects guest blogs at So Sew Easy, showing how to make this fun Santa tote. She makes it from a red canvas, giving it a wide ribbon belt with a silver buckle and fur trim around … Read More...
Tutorial: Dyed doily tablecloth
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff is over at A Subtle Revelry showing this colorful dyed doily she made. She collected doilies in various sizes and shapes, and then used fabric dye to make them in shades of pink, orange, red, … Read More...
Cute Little Turkeys to Knit
If you want something a little whimsical to put on your Thanksgiving t
able or just a fun little fall-themed toy for the kids to play with, check out these adorable free turkey knitting patterns.
Susan B. Anderson designed … Read More...
Tutorial: Texture block sherpa coat refashion
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit guest blogs at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how she refashioned a thrifted winter coat with panels of Sherpa fabric. The Sherpa is the same color as the coat, creating … Read More...
Tutorial: Decorative stitch felt Christmas tree ornament
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial showing how to use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine to make a felt Christmas tree ornament. The lines of decorative stitches become strings of lights or garlands on the little … Read More...