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

Ta Dah!: Fryed Pixels quilt

March 25, 2013 by Scarlett Burroughs

Kerry of PennyDog talks on her blog about her latest finish, a Stephen Fry quilt. Each square of fabric represents a pixel in the portrait. She explains,

It looks better from a distance (not because the squares don’t always line

Free pattern and tutorial: Bunny hoop

March 25, 2013 by Denise Felton

Squeee! What looks like Easter candy but is absolutely calorie-free? A bunny made of French knots! This adorable seasonal hoop is the creation of Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane, and she’s sharing the pattern and instructions with us. Go to … Read More...

Tutorial: Appliqued Easter napkins

March 25, 2013 by Denise Felton

Kathy Lewinski posted a tutorial on Just Crafty Enough for making appliqued napkins to brighten your Easter dinner table. Her technique is easy — raw-edge applique topped with a split-stitch outline — and this is a perfect project for using … Read More...

Tutorial: Tipsy quilt block {Glimma giveaway}

March 25, 2013 by Scarlett Burroughs

Kristy Daum of St. Louis Folk Victorian shares on her blog how to make her modern block, a Tipsy Triangle. Shown here is the quilt she made using the blocks. All blocks use fabric from the Glimma fabric line by … Read More...

{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Soothing Sage

March 25, 2013 by Kimberly Jones

Soft and romantic sage inspirations from Magnolia Rouge feel so fresh and pretty for warm weather weddings!

Tutorial: Hexagons {not just for quilts}

March 25, 2013 by Scarlett Burroughs

If the idea of doing an entire hexagon quilt seems like too much, why not start with a small project like this baby bib with a hexies flower embellishment. Yucenur of Home of Homemade Treasures shares on her blog how … Read More...

Easy and Colorful Cake Decorating Idea

March 25, 2013 by Meaghan Mountford

I suddenly want to decorate everything with rosettes. Find this easy, colorful cake decorating idea HERE at Mirror Mirror.

New issue: Stitch & Thimble

March 25, 2013 by Denise Felton

A new issue of Kelly Fletcher‘s Stitch & Thimble ezine is available now. Kelly says,

I’ve doubled the size of the publication and added a host of new features, but kept the cover price at just £5.

Di van Niekerk: Sale!

March 25, 2013 by Denise Felton

If you’re into ribbon embroidery, then you’re going to love this announcement from Di van Niekerk:

There’s a super new Bonus for you this month! For every order that you place over R950.00 (just over 100 US Dollars) you

How to make a recycled washer flower decoration

March 25, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

The mod style is one of my all time faves so the idea of making mod flowers with washers is fabulous! Check out the tutorial on how to make washer flowers over at the blog Do Small Things With Love.

Tutorial: Easy fabric coasters

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama guest blogs at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to make a set of fabric coasters. They’re quick and easy to make. You can make a set of matching coasters from a … Read More...

DIY Cake Topper Flags

March 25, 2013 by Kimberly Jones

Simple but sweet cake topper flags are a breeze to make with this fun tutorial from Polka Dot Bride! The perfect finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes and other treats on your dessert table!

Tutorial: No-sew fabric pinwheel magnets

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

These fabric pinwheel magnets are so cute!! Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how you can make them. There’s no sewing required, and you can get all the fabric you need out of your scrap bin. Get … Read More...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled Easter Basket

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can create this pretty ruffled Easter basket. Go to her tute.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]

Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check out these fun Easter Sewing patterns we … Read More...

Video tutorial: Hanging bathtub toy bag

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a video tutorial showing how you can sew up a bathtub toy bag. It hangs from suction hooks attached to the wall by the bathtub. The bottom is made from a mesh fabric so the … Read More...

March 25, 2013 by Connie Barwick

Here’s a large set of antique keys to stitch as a complete project or as individual smalls. Give someone the key to your heart! Free from Brigitte Dadaux, this would make a great monochrome project or would look wonderful stitched … Read More...