Aside from the fact that this super duper post over at Hungry Happenings is a super duper homage to my new book (um, thank you, Beth of Hungry Happenings, you’re super duper, too!), check out the how-tos to make … Read More...
Carnival Mask for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Cross Stitch Mask Pattern
Lady Kell of Kincavel Krosses is getting ready to let the good times roll with a Mardi Gras Mask project. Stitch it up just it time for Fat Tuesday! Get the free chart.
looking for more patterns for Mardi Gras … Read More...
Black History Month Project
Embroiderbee reaches back in her archives to adapt a pattern to offer for a Black History Month project. Celebrate with this colorful border and saying. Check it out.
Free Kia Ora Cross Stitch Pattern and Cross Stitch Tips
Taking good before and after photos of your recycled projects
How are your before and after photos of your recycled projects? Well if you think you could use a few tips check out A Nest For All Season where Amy did a post about taking good before and after photos … Read More...
Bacon S’mores
What do you think? The next new big thing? Make bacon s’mores HERE at the Tastespotting blog. {spotted on Foodiggity}
We love Bacon here at Craftgossip, in face we actually created a Pinterest board just for Bacon. THE … Read More...
Tutorial: Planetary mini quilt
Sara at Sew Sweetness shares how she made this mini quilt on her blog. If you are new to piecing curves – which can be gnarly – this would be a good project to learn the technique. She said for … Read More...
Cutie Animal Muffins
No matter what mood you’re in, tell me you don’t smile when you look at these muffins. Come ON. And they looks so quick and easy to make. I don’t know which is my favorite. The monkey? The owl? Maybe … Read More...
Tutorial: Use facings for crisp clean necklines and armholes
Have you tried to turn under the edges on a curved neckline, only to have the neck turn out all mishapen? That’s because there’s more area on the piece your turning under than on the stitching line. Better to use … Read More...
Tutorial: I Love You 3 Times tee for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin makes the cutest little tops for her daughter! This time it’s her I Love You 3 Times tee, made from a striped knit with a stack of heart appliques at the bottom. It’s a simple … Read More...
Rainbow Tie Dye Cake
I spotted this oh-so-cool cake when I made a call for submissions to my own cause on my own blog, having nothing to do with Edible Crafts, but I couldn’t resist crossing over. I want to say, “trippy,” and that’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Use banding to edge knits
If your hems on knit fabrics tend to roll and curl, check out this tutorial by Amanda from Kitschy Coo. She shows how she uses banding to finish off the edges of knit fabrics without creating unwanted waviness. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Make monster softies from outgrown baby clothes
Alisa Burke used outgrown baby clothes to make monster softies that I am absolutely squealing over. I am so loving this idea!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. There’s no limit to the type of creature you … Read More...
Projects and Techniques: Stamping with Studio Paints
For the last four weeks Blockheads has been sharing different techniques combining stamping and Studio Paints from Claudine Helmuth. Each week features three projects with that technique, a basic card, an advanced card and a wall tile. The weekly pdf … Read More...
Quilt block library
Now this is a great resource for quilters. AnneMarie at Gen X Quilters has put together a list of links to 130 (last count) free quilt block tutorials. Nice job. Go to Block Library.
Image credit: Gen X Quilters
Free pattern: Little girl’s Bracelet Purse
Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this sweet little girl’s purse with metal ring handles. Instead of using expensive purse hardware, she made the handles out of a couple of inexpensive bangle bracelets. … Read More...
Whimsical Salvage Chic Ceremony
Fluttery ribbon streamers add whimsy to the guest seating at this “salvage chic” wedding! Learn how to make your own at Elizabeth Anne Designs, and be sure to check out all the other gorgeous details!
There’s something truly enchanting … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart mug rug
Jenna at Sew Happy Geek shows step-by-step how to make this crazy-style heart mug rug on her blog. This was a gift to her daughter for Valentine’s Day. Sweet. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Sew Happy Geek
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Tutorial: Giant loom blooms
This is completely brilliant: Hannah of Knick Knacks & Ric Rac figured out how to make giant loom blooms from clothesline and her round Knifty Knitter by Socorro. Follow her tutorial to make some yourself!
Many thanks to Rachel… Read More...