I had so much fun last Friday night with my friend Anne, CraftGossip’s sewing editor, improvising little drawstring bags for The Jennifer Project. The bags already have been filled with goodies and are on their way to young cystic … Read More...
New at TNNA
I need this t-shirt! Lazy Girl Joan Hawley spotted it at the TNNA needle arts trade show in Columbus, OH, in June. Go to her blog post to get the ordering link and see lots more new products for the … Read More...
Deri goes Norse
Squeeee! Odin! With removable accessories, sparkly crocheted chainmaille, and a gruesome empty eye socket. At twice the usual size, this DeriDoll still stands only 18 cm tall. Want want want! See more views at Deri‘s blog post.
Mr. Potato Head felt board play set DIY
Paula of the “Patriotic Peacock” is a stay at home mom and an Army wife. She loves Pinterest and she found this cute idea on there and decided to surprise her son Caleb with his very own Mr. Potato Head … Read More...
Stitch along in July
Pam Pederson (aka Kittykill) is hosting this month’s stitch-along on Feeling Stitchy with several adorable vintage patterns for your stitching pleasure. You can join the group or just stitch on your own. Either way, the patterns are free. See Pam’s … Read More...
How Salley does it
I’m always awed by Salley Mavor‘s unique works of felt and embroidery, so I love it when she gives us peeks into her process. She’s hard at work on a project called Birds of Beebe Woods, and she … Read More...
Video: How DMC threads are made
DMC Threads has posted a fascinating video that tells a bit of the history of their company and shows how they manufacture embroidery threads. If you love thread, you’ll enjoy spending five minutes with this tidbit. Go to the video… Read More...
How to cut glass bottles at home
I’m not a big drinker, but I admit, I’ve spent plenty of time in the liquor section admiring the colorful bottles and the great graphic design some of them feature. And I hate to think of all the bottles that … Read More...
Rainbow Macarons
Once I finally master the macaron (that is, once I try to make them again, and again, and again until I master the macaron), I’ll definitely have to try this simple technique for making them rainbow tie dye. Find the … Read More...
How to make a recycled wall pocket vase
Not only do I like this idea for making a recycled wall pocket I like what Alma put in her vase. See the tutorial she shared at her blog on how to make a recycled packaging wall pocket vase.
Laura’s wrinkle remover
If you add fusible web to fabric in preparation for applique, you’ve had this happen at some point. Somehow, the web and the fabric get bunched, and you wind up with ugly, permanent ripples or creases. Should you just throw … Read More...
A trick for evenly spaced flower petals
Do you avoid embroidering flower motifs because it’s so hard to space the petals evenly and make them all the same length? (I do.) Mary Corbet to the rescue! Her solution is a snap for anyone with a computer and … Read More...
Ruffled Table Runner
This is fun! This table runner was put together using plastic tablecloths. Love that idea! A pretty way to add a fun element to a birthday party or any celebration. Get the how to from Uncommon Ruffled Table Runner from … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY fringe for a swimsuit
Jackie from In La La Land shows how she updated the look of a bandeau bikini with long fringe sewn across the top. The fringe is cut from swimwear fabric that she added to the bathing suit. Her suit is … Read More...
Ditty bags for the Jennifer Project
Friday night my friend Denise (you might recognize her as Craft Gossip’s Needlework editor) came over and we sewed up a stack of ditty bags. They’ll be filled with goodies and delivered to children with Cystic Fibrosis who are … Read More...
Tiny House with a Heart
From Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not, this cute little house with a heart will have many uses – make a scissor fob, a key fob, or a book mark. Or come up with an idea of your own! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled placemat for a centerpiece
Trish from Crafty Moods shows how she made this ruffled placemat. It’s a gorgeous base for a centerpiece! She started with a simple straw placemat (a round one), and covered it with strips of ruffled fabric. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Another summer scarf halter
Tamara from Etcetorize shows another version of a summer halter top made out of a scarf. (See her first version here.) Her newest version uses triangles cut from the corners to create a bodice. It ties at the neck … Read More...
Giveaway | Fan Fair Suite from Stampin’ Up
Craft Foxes is giving away this suite of products from Stampin’ Up. The set, valued at $125 (USD)includes:
Tutorial: Mini trash bag holder for the car
Summertime brings road trips, and road trips bring long hours (and trash) in the car. Dawn from Designed By Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a mini trash bag dispenser to keep in the … Read More...