Dried Allium make for beautiful faux fireworks in this patriotic centerpiece from Craft Test Dummies. She’ll show you how she did it in her tutorial here — Allium “Fireworks” Centerpiece.
A Look at Vogue Knitting’s Early Fall Collection
The latest issue of Vogue Knitting, known as “early fall,” hits newsstands on July 10, but you don’t have to wait to sneak a peak at all the transitional pieces found inside. VK has posted its fashion preview for the … Read More...
Winner of “Happy Stitch” book giveaway
Christina, lucky #75 is the winner of this awesome book “Happy Stitch”. I will be emailing you for your home mailing address. I want to thank Jodie Rackley for allowing us the chance to win her book. You can buy … Read More...
Pallet Baseball Flag
I really love this rustic representation of the flag, especially because it uses baseballs, America’s past time, as stars! Courtney will even show you how to make brand new baseballs look vintage to fit on this fun display. Head over … Read More...
Custom Closet Shelving Wall
Closet organization. It can be a real chore, or you can choose to have some fun and make it a creative adventure. That’s what happened over at Imperfectly Polished when she finished her closet and put together this post on … Read More...
Patriotic USA Wood Block Decorations
Here’s a fun project for the 4th of July. Make wood block decorations inspired by firecrackers. There’s a tutorial over at Family Ever After so you can make your own — Patriotic USA Wood Blocks.
A New Knitting Gossiper
Hi there. My name is Sarah and I’m pleased to be your new knitting editor here at Craft Gossip!
I’ve been following this website for many years and my “gossip” has been shared on the knitting, felting and sewing pages … Read More...
Simple Patriotic Sand Art
Sand can be such a great tactile learning tool for children. This sand art craft is perfect to celebrate the 4th of July and allow your children to have fun! You can find the tutorial at honeybear lane.
Basket with Flowers
A basket full of flowers is a great project to stitch. Plus free patterns from a few other places too – check them out.
Tutorial: Little girl’s Wellen Tank with pieced scalloped stripes
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial over at the Art Gallery Fabrics blog showing how to make her Wellen Top for little girls. The shape of the tank is simple – an A-line top with a wide neck. But the … Read More...
Heart with Birds to Stitch
Two sweet birds inhabit this heart that is a freebie from Balades et Broderies. Backstitch and Cross Stitch are incorporated in the design which will make a sweet little pincushion or ornament. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Little girl capris with bubble pockets
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a pair of capri pants with pockets for little girls. The pockets are gathered at the top with elastic, creating a cute bubble effect. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Rub-a-Dub Tubside Mat
Made by Marzipan shares a project to help make toddler bathtime a little bit easier on our adult knees. It’s her Rub-a-Dub TubsideMat. It hangs down the outside of the tub and on to the floor. The hanging portion has … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Flounce ruffle pants
Jessica fromHappy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a second version of her ruffle pants. In this style, the ruffles at the hem aren’t gathered but are more of a flounce. Get her tute … Read More...
Free pattern: Blowfish pincushion
Bree McElroy from Distant Pickles designed this super cute blowfish pincushion, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial for making it over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College. If you don’t want to use him as a pincushion, … Read More...
Freebie: Frames
Bullseye Glass Education Online – New Classes
One of the new classes over at Bullseye Glass’ Online Education Program is a class by Carrie Iverson, Gum Image Transfer. Looks interesting. Her art is amazing so I’m sure you’ll learn a lot from this video. Ah, but you … Read More...
How to Drill Grill – Tutorial Saturday!!
I want the posts I do today to be tutorials. Give you something new to do or maybe just reinforce your knowledge on something…So today this post is how to drill glass. I found this over at ehow.com. Quite … Read More...
Independence Day Necklace
Here’s a fun crafty project that is perfect for creating with your kids! Jenni shows how to make this cute necklace from wooden beads. See how easy it is at Vintage Umbrella.
Olympic Rings Necklace
Take a look at this stylish and timely necklace from Remarkably Domestic. Easy to make and just in time for the summer games, Beth shares how you can make your own set of Olympic rings to wear.