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Tutorial: Sculpt a Yellow Lab
I’m not much of a sculptor (yet!) and mostly I’m a cat person but I have a soft spot for labs and especially polymer clay ones. This tutorial makes a cute lab face just begging me to give it a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing undies in the flat
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows her method for sewing up a pair of undies. She sews them in the flat, meaning that all of the bands are attached before the side seams are sewn. She uses the panty pattern in … Read More...
The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook – Book Review
We have a new reference book out there for those of you interested in learning more about glass and setting up your studio. The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook
by Cecilia Cohen, published by Quarry, covers stained glass, fused glass and … Read More...
Tutorial: Side Split Top
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Side Split Top. It has a loose fit and a rounded bottom, and it’s split at both side seams. Don’t worry, the sides overlap so it’s totally modest. Go to … Read More...
DIY: Seaside Bath Salt Soak
Since in the Northeastern US we’re mired in frigid weather, the idea of anything seaside caught my eye…Shannon from Fresh Picked Beauty was inspired to make this soak by a gift she was given. She added all kinds of extra … Read More...
Tutorial: Sundress for an 18″ doll
Barbie from Our Crazy Crafty Life shows how to make a sundress for an 18″ doll. She made hers from a mix of prints, so she was able to find just about all the fabric she needed in her scrap … Read More...
How to Instagram Your Wedding
Ah Instagram…the perfect way to capture dreamy images of your wedding celebrations and all those little details you don’t want to forget. Intimate Weddings shares an informative post about making the most of this fun app here.
Happy New Year Project
This project is a great example of an alternative use for cross-stitch charts. For this Happy New Year project they used 5544 hama beads and Kincavel Krosses cross stitch pattern that is found at this link. You can find … Read More...
Names drawn for Sew Sassy buttons
Before my latest Sew Sassy Buttons contest ended, Sam of Hunter’s Design Studio contacted me to say she wanted to give a second winner four buttons. Wow. Thank you Sam! So, today, I’m announcing the two winners I picked … Read More...
Learn to sew a softie and baby quilt
Are you dreaming of learning to sew or quilt this year? Vanessa of Crafty Gemini can help with her online video workshop for this owl softie and baby quilt. So sweet! Red and aqua…so fresh, but you can choose any … Read More...
Free “Scrap” Pattern
When you hear the word “scrap” in relation to knitting, you might think you’re dealing with a project that will help you use up little bits of your stash. Not so in the case of Cecelia’s Scrap Pattern, featured … Read More...
{Wedding Themes} Hot Chocolate
{photo via california closets}
Snow-covered trees and chilly winter temps are making me long for a rich cup of hot chocolate! What better theme is there for a cozy, winter wedding? With that delicious cuppa in mind, here’s some hot … Read More...
Freebie: Mini Calendar Printable
A Muse Studio has a cute free mini calendar for 2013 (gotta get used to typing that :)) Click here to visit their blog to download.
-Heather
Tutorial: Ruching and ric rac throw pillow
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make this pretty throw pillow. The front is embellished with ruching and ric trac trim. The back has an easy envelope style opening. The cover she makes will fit a 22″ … Read More...
Tutorial: Gold vinyl pyramid wristlet
This gold pyramid wristlet is all kinds of awesome! Dina from A Splendid Assemblage shows how to make one. I’ve got to get my hands on some gold vinyl! Go to her tutorial.
[photo from A Splendid Assemblage]
Tutorial: Patricia Infinity Cowl
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial over at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how to make her patchwork Patricia Infinity Cowl. It’s pieced from 6 different fabrics – 3 per side – so there’s plenty of opportunity to play with color … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded gadget cover
Did Santa bring you a tablet or reader for Christmas? If so, check out this tutorial that Char from Crap I’ve Made shares on the Riley Blake Designs blog. She shows how to make a padded sleeve to protect … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled Sweater Christmas stockings
Christmas has come and gone, but there’s no reason you can’t get a leg up on next year’s Christmas sewing. Delia from Delia Creates shows how she made fun stockings for her family out of some old sweaters. If you … Read More...
What was popular on CraftGossip in 2012?
We did this last year, and we are doing it again this year. What were the most read articles on CraftGossip in 2012? Have you read them all? Who got the most popular post?
Read on to find out..
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