With sets of pattern weights available at the fabric store, or all the cute DIY versions floating out there in the blogosphere, we might forget that pattern weights are just something heavy you put down on a pattern to keep … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt heart treat pouch
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a simple felt heart pouch. You can fill it with treats and hang it on a doorknob or coat hook. The edges won’t fray so there’s no need to finish them … Read More...
7 Repurpose Craft Projects for the Home
Repurposing means you have taken something that is no longer useful or desirable in its current state and transformed it into something completely different. Repurposing is actually what we do when we say we are “recycling” in the craft world. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrunchy button scarf
Dana from MADE shows how you can create this cute scrunchy button scarf. The gathers down the center are made with elastic thread shirring, so you’ll need a relatively lightweight fabric such as a quilting cotton, knit fabric, flannel, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Pin and chain clutch closure
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and SewSet shows how to make a cool pin and chain closure for a clutch purse. You can make one using some standard jewelry making supplies (chain, pliers, and large pin). Go to her blog … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Pen Nibs
I came across this stunning project at Linda’s Works of Heart blog and was just blown away! She uses a special technique to color her images using marker pen nibs and Distress Ink and she shares this unique idea in… Read More...
Freebie | Heart Thank You Tags
These free printable heart thank you tags from Thanks Lot are super cute and have many applications for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Click here to get the download and see one way to use them.
Football Stadium Cookies
You know that this sweet crowd wouldn’t rumble. (Sheesh, I’m old, who uses the word “rumble” anymore? And are there rumbles in football stadiums? Also, groan for the pun.) Anyway, find the tutorial to decorate these football stadium cookies complete … Read More...
Letter Cookies
As I’ve given up trying to find gifts that anyone who has been in my life for decades “needs,” I tend to just send cookies. I made these “happy birthday” letter cookies for my brother’s birthday this year. Rather than … Read More...
Frozen Yogurt Hearts
The world is just taking over this easy frozen yogurt from regular yogurt thing! Look, you can make hearts, too. How cute are these with the sprinkles added? Find the how-tos HERE at Bespangled.
Freebie | Geometric Valentine Wrapping Paper
Do you have people in your life who aren’t big fans of the mushy stuff? Maybe they won’t mind this geometric Valentine’s Day wrapping paper so much. You can get two versions here at Minieco.
Need A Quick Valentine ‘Monster”?
Well, if you do, this will fill the bill. So cute, so quick and easy. Grab your scrap yarn and make some. Everyone will enjoy receiving one – especially that Special Someone! Learn how to make yours here on Jill’s … Read More...
Freebie | Lunchtime Valentine Printable from Little Monster
Put a smile on your sweetie’s face at lunchtime with this free Valentine lunchbag printable from Lisa at Little Monster. She explains how to print the design onto lunch bags, and shows you how you can make tags with the … Read More...
Gnome-y Kitchens – Bruno and Betty
Do you love a little whimsy in your kitchen? How about a little irony in your living room? If you so, you need to check out Bruno and Betty. Their shop is full of fun hand screen printed apparel … Read More...
Tute: “Love is all around” mini quilt
Beatlemania! Anorina of Samelia’s Mum made her “love is all around” mini quilt especially for Valentine’s Day. But it would brighten a room any time of year. She shares a free pattern for the applique portion plus gives instructions for … Read More...
Tutorial: French Knot Heart Pincushion
There’s something soothing and kind of Zen about making dozens and dozens of French knots. And aren’t the results stunning. Vanessa of V and Co. shows us how to make a sweet little pincushion, fluffy with French knots and perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Pincushion and thimble necklace
It’s a thimble! It’s a pincushion! It’s a necklace! The best statement jewelry ever for those of us who love to stitch. Karen of Sew Many Ways shows us how to make one. And she says it’s easy. Check out … Read More...
Wood Burned Spoons
When I was a child my brother had a wood burning kit. I remember all of the cool designs he made and the many hours of use that wood burning kit received. Alisa Burke thinks outside the box when it … Read More...
New: Woodlands &Stitches
The latest issue of &Stitches e-zine is available now! If focuses on woodland themes and includes a pattern for Barry the Badger and interviews with beloveds Trish Burr, Abby Glassenberg, and “Mother Eagle.” Find out more from co-publisher Nicole at … Read More...
Manya spreads the love: Free pattern
When Manya of Humming Needles saw her silk-ribbon heart featured here on CraftGossip, she decided to give all of us a valentine gift and share her design! Thank you, Manya, for spreading the love! Go to her blog post … Read More...