Shari J of Colorado took a totally original direction with this block for the CQ Journal Project 2012. Instead of piecing a seemingly random block, she created a landscape and developed it dimensionally with stitches and seam treatments. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Easter Egg Countdown
This Easter Egg Countdown bunting by Laura of Paint in My Hair counts down the week before the big day, Sunday to Sunday. If your wee ones (or you!) would enjoy this tradition, download Laura’s free pattern to make one.
Tutorial: Square Pintuck Shirt
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Square Pintuck Shirt. It’s lovely out of chiffon! The sheer fabric really shows off the series of pleats across the top. Get the how-to.
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Fancy finishes
I am seriously groovin on the edge finishes Debra Spincic uses on her small works of embroidered wall art. Go to her blog post to see these pieces and more up close. You’ll be glad you did.
Tutorial: Spring chicken pincushion
Head over to Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for a tutorial by Deonn from Quiltscapes showing how to turn two 5″ squares of fabric into a cute little spring chicken pincushion. Get the tutorial.
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Free needlepoint chart: Mini Mystery
The next Mini Mystery ornament is getting started at Two-Handed Stitcher. Go to Laura‘s blog post to get in on the fun.
How to make recycled light bulb vases
Over at the blog Sunshine Journal there is a darling idea for making recycled light bulb vases with tiny candle holders as bases. Hey Craft Gossip Recycled readers have any of you made anything with the curly newfangled light bulbs? … Read More...
Pretty little needlebooks
These gorgeous little needlebooks by Larissa of Mmmcrafts actually made me say Mmmmmmmm! Go to Larissa’s blog post to click and enlarge the image for study. It looks as if the items have sold out in her Etsy shop. But … Read More...
Tutorials: Stitching travel packs
If you like to stitch while you travel, you’ll love two recent posts by stitchers who embroider on the go. Both are offering tutorials for handy (and beautiful) kits to make your stitching portable. The Go-Anywhere Case by Erin of … Read More...
Win Lucky Jackson goodies!
The celebration continues at Feeling Stitchy! Lucky Jackson honors FS’s fifth anniversary with an awesome giveaway: One each of her three new embroidery patterns, Polaroid Love, Boot Love, and Pretty Dress. And she’s giving away one of her original works … Read More...
Lorax Fruit Snack
An orange Lorax? Pineapple Truffala trees? You crazy cats think of everything. Make Lorax snack HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
DIY Pom Pom Swizzle Sticks
Yep, it’s the simplest ideas that get me every time… like pom poms on sticks. Make your own Swizzle sticks HERE at Partycraft Secrets.
Cake Decorating Airbrush and Compressor Kit Giveaway
And wait, one more totally crazy awesome giveaway from Craft Gossip…. The cake-decorating Airbrush & Compressor Kit
from SHESTO LTD. So calling all UK-based cake decorators! For a chance to win this, CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
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Candy Cottage Giveaway!!
Oooh, no more worrying about the construction part of creating gingerbread houses, just the decorating part! These reusable gingerbread houses from The Candy Cottage
are made of durable plastic and can be decorated again and again. And Craft Gossip is … Read More...
Bunny and Chick Pretzels
How clever is this? Aside from the awesomeness of pretzels and chocolate together, I never saw the likeness of a bunny or chick in a pretzel shape before. Find the how-to’s here. Easter Bunny Pretzels.
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Pot O’ Gold Rainbow Cupcake Push Pops
Another great use of the push pop container
! Make Pot O’ Gold Rainbow Cupcake Push Pops HERE at Sweetology. Bonus points: Edible Gold Luster Spray is involved.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over … Read More...
Tutorial: Trace a pattern from a favorite garment
Tracing around an existing garment is a quick and easy way to create a pattern to make more garments with the same shape. But it can be tricky to get an accurate tracing without cutting apart the garment. Show, Tell, … Read More...
Tutorial: Topstitching for a pretty seam finish
Destri from The Mother Huddle devotes a post to topstitching. What it is, why it looks nice, and how to do it. Go to her post to read about all about it.
[photo from The Mother Huddle]
Project and Freebie: Swinging Card
Get into the swing of things with this super-duper cute card from Mel Stampz. The heart image in the center actually swings loosely on the front of the card, so much fun! And as an added bonus there’s a link … Read More...
Alert: Calling all Q-Bies
To say I’m excited would be an understatement. Jake and Melissa, former editors of Quilter’s Home, are gearing up to launch a print version of Generation Q magazine. They need your help Q-Bies, a kick-start, as Jake put it … Read More...