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

Cool sewers do English Paper Piecing

October 10, 2013 by Scarlett Burroughs

All the cool people, particularly hip moms, are taking up EPP. No, it’s not a new diet or exercise regimen, it’s English Paper Piecing – a technique used to make hexagons (aka hexies). Hand sewing is mobile so can go … Read More...

Deco Mesh Halloween Ghost

October 10, 2013 by Vikram Goyal

You’ll need just a few supplies to make this adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Ghost — Deco Mesh, 4″ balls of Styrofoam brand foam, a foamie sheet, and of course, two big googly eyes.

Invite this friendly ghost into your home!… Read More...

Help SewCalGal celebrate Eleanor’s anniversary

October 10, 2013 by Scarlett Burroughs

SewCalGal announces:

Eleanor Burns/Quilt in a Day is celebrating their 35th Anniversary on Saturday, October 19th. Yes, 35 years in business. Many quilters from around the world learned to quilt from Eleanor.

Congratulations Eleanor from Craft Gossip. This quilting editor … Read More...

Kids Craft – Frankenstein Kids Mask

October 10, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Frankenstein would have to be one of the cutest Halloween Characters around. Frankenstein is also one of the hardest due to the “green” color. Here are a couple of fun ideas. Frankenstein Kids Mask Tutorial

Frankenstein Kids Hat Costume… Read More...

DIY Detox Water Recipe

October 10, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

I am actually addicted to water. I literally can’t leave home without a bottle in my hand. I would on average drink 3-4 liters minimum of water each day. Problem is I am also addicted to coffee, so that’s technically … Read More...

Outdoor Halloween Decoration: Flying Bat Wreath tutorial

October 10, 2013 by Linda Lanese

This awesome fun “Flying Bat Wreath” Halloween project is on HGTV’s web site with a complete tutorial. Easily craft this sculptural Halloween wreath that resembles bats taking flight with craft foam, floral wire, felt and yarn.

Fall Felt Series: DIY Needle Felted & Hand Beaded Shoulder Embellishments

October 10, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Its day 4 of “Eat-Sleep-Make” fall felt series and Shannon is sharing how to make “needle felted and hand beaded shoulder embellishments” for a store bought sweater from H&M (I love H&M)! Shannon has many detailed pictures for us to … Read More...

Deby tells why, when, and how to press your seams

October 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Did you know that an iron is one of your most important sewing tools? Pressing seams is often the difference between a project that looks “right” and one that looks “homemade”. Deby from Sew So Easy devotes a blog post … Read More...

Free pattern: Wolverine claw gloves for a Halloween costume

October 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Allie from Freshly Completed shows how she made these awesome wolverine claw gloves for her son’s Halloween costume. They’re fingerless gloves with long wolverine claws sticking out from the back of the hand. When he forms a fist, the claws … Read More...

Tutorial: On the Go Baby Changing Pad

October 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial over at Pellon showing how to make her On the Go Baby Changing Pad. The inside (the layer that baby will lay on) is made from a PUL or laminated cotton. The outside … Read More...

Remembering Knit Purl Gurl with an Epilepsy Fundrasier

October 10, 2013 by Sarah White

I got word recently from Kimberly, the sister of knitting podcaster Karrie Steinmetz, better known as Knit Purl Girl, that she’s doing a fundraiser this month to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation in her sister’s memory.

Karrie died last … Read More...

Tutorial: Cute tulle ghosts for Halloween

October 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Caila from Caila Made shows how to make floaty tulle ghosts for Halloween decorations. They’re quick to make and the materials are super cheap (tulle and Styrofoam balls) so you can make up a bunch of them to hang in … Read More...

Tutorial: Wrist pincushion on an elastic strap

October 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Miriam from Mad Mim shows how to make a pincushion you can wear around your wrist. She recently purchased a wrist pincushion on a whim, and then found out just how handy it is to have your pins always with … Read More...