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

Sewing machine pincushion cuteness

May 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Last night while I was looking for storage solutions for my threads, I happened upon this sewing machine pincushion at Jo-Ann Fabric. How stinkin’ cute is this! At first I was confused by the half circle hand crank, but … Read More...

DIY Notepads {Teacher Gift}

May 28, 2013 by Kristen Stephens

How adorable are these custom made notepads?!? I love the fact that you can change the drawing for each teacher! Just head over to The Vintage Umbrella for the tutorial.

Alayna’s Cookie Shop, felt cookie tutorial

May 28, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Make Kristen’s “Cookie Shop” felt cookies”. This is a great gift for any young girl that loves to pretend to bake. Felt foods are wonderful for children’s imaginations. Her cousin’s daughter looked at some of the gifts that Kristen made … Read More...

Hanging Macrame Candle Holders

May 28, 2013 by Heidi Gustad

Macrame doesn’t always have to make us cringe with memories of old crafting books – sometimes it can be used to creatively give new life to recycled household items. Check out this how-to at Skip to my Lou.

When is Knitting Going to Stop Being a Joke?

May 28, 2013 by Sarah White

This is a little bit mock outrage, but also a lot serious. Guys, when are people going to stop using knitting as a punchline?

You’d think with as many celebrities and young people as knit these days that people would … Read More...

DIY Pansy Favors

May 28, 2013 by Kimberly Jones

Pretty posies in pots make a charming favor for your bridal shower or wedding guests! Get the DIY info at Intimate Weddings.

Tutorial: The Lesa Bag

May 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a downloadable PDF tutorial for making her Lesa Bag. The squared bag has a zippered top and a zippered pocket across the front. There’s also a pair of smaller gusseted pockets on … Read More...

The Perfect Wedding Cake Table Giveaway! {Sarah’s Stands}

May 28, 2013 by Kimberly Jones

Sarah’s Stands, purveyor of beautiful cake stands, is hosting a giveaway you won’t want to miss! The prize package includes one of Sarah’s heirloom quality cake stands from the new Simply Stunning Collection, a pair of personalized champagne flutes… Read More...

Free pattern: Child’s sleeveless flutter tee

May 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make shares a free pattern for a child’s flutter tee. It’s a simple sleeveless top with a drapey hem. She used printable transfer paper to add the arrows to the front. The pattern is for a … Read More...

How to recover a baby wipe box

May 28, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Why shouldn’t everything have your personal touch and be pretty? Check out this tutorial on how to cover a baby wipe box featured at the blog Haberdashery Fun.

Tutorial: Refashion a cardigan into a pullover

May 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Agy from Green Issues shows how she refashioned a cardgian into this pullover sweater. The ruffle down the front covers the seam where the buttons were. Brilliant! Go to her blog to see how to do it.

[photo from … Read More...

5 Non-Cake Cakes

May 28, 2013 by Meaghan Mountford

Are you STILL making your cakes with cake batter? Tsk, tsk, tsk. That seems so charming and vintage now, what with all the new ways to make cakes that don’t actually use any cake. Here are a few crazy impressive … Read More...

Tutorial: Add a lace insert to a blazer back

May 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how to add a lace insert to the back of a blazer. Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Plan B]

Free pattern: Harem (or Hammer) pants for a child

May 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Falafel and the Bee shares a free pattern for making a pair of harem (or Hammer) pants for a child. You can make them from any lightweight fabric, but her child’s favorite pair is made from a soft … Read More...