Petite clothing is sized for women 5′ 4″ or shorter. In a store, you could shop the petite section. When sewing, you can adjust any pattern to fit a petite with some simple alterations. Madalynne shares a handy chart showing … Read More...
Thistle Folk Motif
Brigitte Dadaux shares folk-style motifs quite often and this one puts me in mind of thistles. It looks like an early colonial motif to me. I think it is supposed to be a French folk motif though, but folk motifs … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed hem on a wool skirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how she made the fringed hem on this wool mini skirt. It took more than just pulling the threads to make the fringe. She also reinforced the hem from the back so it won’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt owl iPod Touch case
Heidi from Handmade Frenzy shows how she made the cutest little owl pouch for her sisters iPod Touch. She made it from felt and quilting cotton scraps. Velcro dots at the top keep the iPod Touch from sliding out. Don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Jazz up a plain hoodie with fabric accents
Look at how Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl snazzed up a plain store-bought hoodie! She used a novelty fabric to line the hood and cover the front pocket. She also added an applique that coordinates with the fabric. Depending on … Read More...
Product Review and Discount: Silhouette Designer Edition Software
I’ve had my Silhouette Portrait electronic die cutting machine for some time now and I’m sure you’re getting sick of me mentioning how much I adore it 🙂 and I didn’t think it could get any better until I got … Read More...
Top Kids Crafts For Fourth Of July
You might recall this roundup from a few years ago, but we thought it was still special enough to share with all our newbie readers. Gotta love these classics. Do you have a particular craft you make every year? What … Read More...
Top 9 DIY Lampshades
Here are this weeks top DIY lampshades from around the internet. These projects are sure to inspire you from the boring normality of plain store bought lamps into something creatively wonderful.
1: Jute Wrapped Shade by Handmadehome
2: Plastic cup … Read More...
5 Craft Ideas and Free Printables for July 4th
1. Make 4th of July rockets with your kids using these instructions from PBS
2. Print out and make these July 4th pinwheels, using the freebie and instructions from Lia Griffith.
3. Decorate your July 4th cupcakes with these … Read More...
Technique – Peacock Swirl Soap
LoveinSoap.com shows you how to make a peacock tail or swirled batch of soaps. The ladies finish off the tutorial with a simple video that walks you through the steps. It’s not as hard as you might think.
Dine Hear by Knauf – 40 seconds at Shingle Inn
When DineHear.com.au asked us to review the noise level in 3 random restaurants we decided we wouldn’t take the kids to all the reviews. But we did take them to the last one at Shingle Inn Mt Ommaney.
Free Printable Rainbow Party
Forget the store bought decorations that “everyone” has and go for something a little unique. This Free DIY party printables pack comes complete with cake boxes, labels, cupcake wrappers and even party hats.
Simply download and print out as many … Read More...
Cute Things to Do with Little Bits of Yarn
I spent my crafty time today mostly crocheting, and it occurred to me once again that crochet is the yarn craft you want to be doing if you’re just looking to stash bust. I made a little bowl and a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY mermaid costumes for mom and daughter
Elvi from LoLoVie shows how she made these fabulous mermaid costumes for herself and her daughter. They wore the coordianting costumes in the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade. The fishy skirts of both are made from sequined tank tops and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing a neck facing
A neck facing turns under and reinforces the neckline of a garment. They’re particularly helpful when your neckline has sharp curves or corners, as those are nearly impossible to just turn under and stitch without the neck losing its shape. … Read More...
Nutter Butter Uncle Sam
The detail one can achieve on a Nutter Butter 
store-bought cookie is pretty stunning, wouldn’t you agree? Uncle Sam agrees. Find the step-by-steps to make Nutter Butters into Uncle Sam for the 4th of July HERE at Hungry Happenings.
The Most Beautiful Bouquet
Sometimes it is difficult to find crafts for children to make but this Beautiful Bouquet on “All Free Kids Crafts” can be made by most children for family and gifts. As kids’ crafts for Mother’s Day or a lovely flower … Read More...
Farewell Craft Gossip
Today is my last day as editor of the Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. My reasons for leaving are bittersweet. I have become so busy with freelance crafting work (which is a sweet thing!) that I have been … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel tic tac toe game on a drawstring bag
Adrianne from Happy Hour Projects shows how she made a travel tic tac toe game. The board is stitched on to the side of a drawstring bag that holds the pieces. She used glass tiles
back with colored paper for … Read More...
Tutorial: Fat quarter sun visor for a child
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit guest blogs in the Simple fat quarter Sewing series at U Create with a tutorial showing how you can make a child’s sun visor. With all of the fun prints you can get in a … Read More...