Crafts, Patterns, DIY and How-To Ideas from CraftGossip

Recent stitch tutorials

April 28, 2012 by Denise Felton

Embroidery is a great way to add a touch of personal flair to any project, and there are a variety of techniques and stitches available to explore. This article offers a variety of links to tutorials and articles on different … Read More...

Tessellations fish quilt pattern and who wrote the book

April 28, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

I have a thing for tessellations and even own a copy of Jinny Beyer’s book Designing Tessellations : The Secrets of Interlocking Patterns. It’s well written and will help you create your own. If that’s not your thing, you … Read More...

DIY Pink Wedding Bouquet

April 28, 2012 by Kimberly Jones

Get a “recipe” for a romantic pink wedding bouquet {and view that stunning chair} at The Wedding Chicks!

Cyrille’s paper pieced pig block pattern

April 28, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Cyrille of Bubblestitch offers up this adorable paper pieced quilt block pattern in her Craftsy Store. So worth the download price of $2.70.

Image credit: Craftsy

Ed. note: Bubblestitch did not ask for a mention or compensate this post in … Read More...

Welcome in Happiness

April 28, 2012 by Connie Barwick

This little house welcomes you in happiness. It would make a great housewarming gift or a great addition to a wreath to hang on your front door to welcome guests in to your home. Get the free chart.

A Hand Crafted Amish Courting Candle Stick Holder

April 28, 2012 by Heidi Gustad

Etsy seller solycali currently has these gorgeous handmade candle holders for sale in their shop. These are made with a combination of “warm colored grain wood and iron” and are known as Amish courting candles. They’re also a vintage item. … Read More...

Bracelet or Bookmark Chart – You Decide

April 28, 2012 by Connie Barwick

Agi always has creative freebies and this time she’s got one project that can have two purposes. Use these patterns as bracelets or bookmarks – you get to decide. Get the free chart.

Looking for more Bookmark charts and cross-stitch … Read More...

Bustle and Sew newsletter subcribers get free ezine this weeked only

April 28, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

As a subscriber to the Bustle and Sew newsletter, I woke up to a treat in my inbox this morning. Helen included a link to the February/March 2012 issue of her Bustle and Sew magazine. It’s full of sewing projects … Read More...

Painting with Candles!

April 28, 2012 by Heidi Gustad

Did you know you can create paintings with candles? According to Create with Mom, the blog featuring how to do this technique, paraffin pillar candles work best. You draw a design on some plain paper and then paint over … Read More...

Paint a Lace Motif Candle Holder

April 28, 2012 by Heidi Gustad

Emmaline Bride recently featured this painted lace motif candle holder DIY by Michaela Noelle Designs. The lace motif is created by painting over a lace doily and then the rest of the jar. When a candle is placed inside … Read More...

DIY Cupcake Stands

April 28, 2012 by Kimberly Jones

Thrifty but chic cupcake stands are the perfect accent for the dessert table at a wedding or bridal shower! Get the tutorial at Pitter and Glink.

DIY: Sweet Dreams patchwork pillow

April 28, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

This is so sweet for baby. Amy of Nana Company said she obliged the many reader requests for instructions for her Sweet Dreams Little One pillow (close-up shown here) in a recent post. She incorporates simple patchwork in her sewing … Read More...

Be-Cycle Trashion Jewellery

April 28, 2012 by Stacie Hooder

Recycled Market recently featured an interview with Laurette of Be-Cycle Trashion Jewellery. Laurette tells about her sustainable and recycled materials such as bicycle inner tubes and objects from nature like her pine cone necklace pictured above. Read the interview at … Read More...

Technique: Faux Patina Card

April 28, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Wow, these cards look like metal but they aren’t! Angie Leach shows how to turn plain white cardstock, some embossing and ink into a fabulous Faux Patina look. Visit Splicoast Stampers for a video tutorial and step by step.

-Heather

Ravelry, Pinterest, or ?

April 28, 2012 by jd wolfe

Where do you go (other than here 😉 to get your crochet eye-candy fix? I have several go-to sites for patterns when I know what I want to make, say a scarf or babyghan. But, when I just need some … Read More...

Free pattern: Toddler Swing Tank

April 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kelli from True Bias shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Toddler Swing Tank. This is such a great shirt for summertime play! It would work well out of any lightweight fabric – e.g., cotton, linen, or … Read More...

Tutorial: Peek-a-Boo Stripes dress for little girls

April 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Peek-a-Boo Stripes dress for little girls. The shape of this dress is very simple. What makes it stand out are the pieced horizontal stripes … Read More...

Magpie’s early exposure to quilting and blogiversary

April 27, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Ann of Magpie Quilts celebrated her one year blogiversary today by talking about the things that inspired her to pick up a quilting needle. She also shares her earliest exposure to quilting – a book her librarian in elementary school … Read More...