Laura at Craftstorming shows how you can create a cartoon image of your child’s favorite stuffed animal using Inkscape. Once you have that image, you can use it to create a custom print fabric from Spoonflower. How much of a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY reflective car seat cover
Steph from The Silly Pearl got tired of the car seat getting hot while the car sat out in the sun, so she came up with a creative solution. She made a reflective cover for the seat, using a roll-up … Read More...
How to make a recycled box cute house
I love this kind of old school craft project. See how to transform a simple box into a cute little house with the tutorial Sonia shared at her blog Cards, Crafts, Kids Projects.
Tutorial: Lattice pie pot holder
Deborah from Art Threads shows how to make a pot holder that makes my tummy growl. It looks just like a perfect lattice top pie! The lattice is made from woven strips of bias tape, and the pie filling from … Read More...
Fray Check vs. the washing machine
Fray Check
is a popular product used by many sewers and fabric enthusiasts to prevent fraying on their fabric edges. The product is a clear liquid solution that is applied to the fabric’s edge, which creates a protective barrier that … Read More...
Giveaway: 100 muslin bags from State Line Bag Co.
Be sure to check out our giveaway from State Line Bag Co. They’re giving away 100 6×8 plain muslin bags to one Craft Gossip reader.
What would you do with 100 muslin bags? The possibilities are endless! Cute them … Read More...
Tutorial: Jellyfish tag softie
Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how to make a jellyfish tag softie. The body is made from a soft fleece, with colorful ribbon streamers and tags for the tentacles. Go to her tutorial.
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Video tutorial: Quick and easy vinyl coin pouch
Whitney from Whitney Sews shares a video showing how to make a a quick and easy vinyl coin pouch. The one she made is a circle, but you can make them in any simple shape. Go to her video.
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Tutorial: Double Flip HST quilt block
Now that school has started, Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy, is relishing the extra time she has for sewing. She started by creating this quilt block from fabric out of Laura Gunn’s Cosmos Collection. I need to know how … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-y potholder by Noble Wife
Jacquelynne of The Nobel Wife has the perfect project for using up orphan or test quilt blocks. None available, just pick a favorite pattern and get started sewing. Practical and pretty, this is a great item to make for your … Read More...
AAQI quilts hoarded for Houston IQF | Process to buy streamlined
I admire the work of the The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI), so when Ami Simms, the Founder & Executive Director of AAQI, asked bloggers to get the word out on some latest happenings with the organization, I jumped … Read More...
Twig Tree Canvas
Canvas and twigs and some fabric scraps, and you are on your way to making these lovely and vibrant pieces of wall art. This is actually a great project for adults and kids and there won’t be a single one … Read More...
Giveaway ends Tuesday
Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of this great book by Bert and Dana! Leave a comment at the original post to enter. The giveaway ends Tuesday, August 28.
Giveaway: Fashionable Fabrics certificate at Crafty Mummy
Tonya at The Crafty Mummy has a new sponsor, Fashionable Fabrics, who is giving away a $35.00 voucher/gift certificate to one lucky Mummy reader. Besides some awesome fabrics, they sell patterns, books and notions.
Contest ends August 31, 2012. … Read More...
Honey Bee Bag and more at Pretty by Hand
Kristyne of Pretty by Hand opens her new shop this week, also called Pretty by Hand. She starts things off by offering five patterns – two purses, one pouch, and two quilts. Shown here is the Honey Bee Bag. Check … Read More...
Tip: Watercoloring with Copics
Find out how to get more mileage from your Copic markers by using them to watercolor with. This gives such a soft blended look, I love it! Kristy Dalman shares her tips on the Some Odd Girl blog.
-Heather
Cute as a …..Baby Bird!
Owls seem to be so popular these days. Kathy Lewinski has created this adorable baby owl square that is sure to become popular. On her blog, she’s got the free pattern and a tutorial to help you work up one … Read More...
Super Cute Backpack Roundup!
It might be a little late to order these for the first day of school, but I can’t help but share these adorable backpacks! These crafted bags would make a child’s first day of school way more fun. Want to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and tulle tutu
Vanessa from Our Thrifty Ideas shows how she made this special birthday tutu for her baby girl. The tutu is made from strips of tulle for some poof, and strips of fabric for bright spots of color and pattern. For … Read More...
Tutorial: Take in a dress with alterations that can be undone later
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy had a friend who was kind enough to let her daughter borrow a Dorothy costume for her school’s book week. The dress was a little too big, so she had to take it in. Because … Read More...