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

Tutorial: Favourite Dress, no pattern required

January 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh and Live shows how to make her Favourite Dress, no pattern required. It’s made from rectangles of fabric and requires only straight seams to make. The long, full dress will look best when made out … Read More...

Giveaway | My Memories Suite Software

January 31, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Jenilyn from Grits and Giggles is giving away a copy of the My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking software. She also has a coupon code to share as well as two free printables made with the software. Entries close February … Read More...

Tutorial: Basic tote bag

January 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make a basic tote bag. This would make a great first project for someone wanting to learn to sew! She used fabric from an old pair of pants (brilliant!) but you … Read More...

Tutorial: Tone on Tone Hearts tee with reverse applique

January 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to make her Tone on Tone Hearts tee using a reverse applique technique. The hearts in her design make this a fun shirt for Valentine’s Day, but you could also wear it year round. … Read More...

Tutorial: Sweet Pea layered knit dress for baby

January 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern for making her Sweet Pea Dress for babies. It’s made like a pillowcase dress, but out of soft knit fabric (recycled from old t-shirts). The pattern is for a baby 6-12 … Read More...

Stitch a little mystery

January 31, 2012 by Denise Felton

A new Mini Mystery Monday design is taking shape over at Laura‘s Two-Handed Stitcher blog. See the chart and instructions for the first layer.

New Online Tool for Cricut Uses

January 31, 2012 by Francine Clouden

This website My Cut Search, is set up to help you find which Cricut cartridge has which image. Just enter your search term and the results will show you the Cricut cartridges that contain that image or word, … Read More...

Project: Stamped Napkin Holder

January 31, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Ode to Inspiration has a fun home decor idea. Stamps some scraps of wood and glue together a quick napkin holder. Imagine the fun things you could write! I think mine would be an ode to Wierd Al….. “EAT IT” … Read More...

Tutorial: The easiest heart

January 31, 2012 by Denise Felton

Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make a heart with just two stitches! Check out her tute.

Tutorial | Valentine Heart Tree

January 31, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Mariska from No Time To Be Bored came up with this heart tree design for her decor this year. She used an electronic die cutting machine to cut out the hearts, but you can use a regular machine, punches, or … Read More...

Petals Pearls and Lace

January 31, 2012 by jd wolfe

I had the good fortune to run across this crocheters impressive baby hats today while walking at the mall. There are at least two shops at Chesterfield Mall that sell the wares of local artists. I always go in, looking … Read More...

Hearts galore Embroidery Patterns

January 31, 2012 by Denise Felton

As Valentine’s Day approaches, rockin hearts are popping up all over the web. Here are some of my faves:

(1) Embroidered felt pendants by WindyRiver
(2) Hearts of the Ocean from Fog and Swell
(3) An intricately beaded purse from … Read More...

Tutorial | Origami Heart With Necktie

January 31, 2012 by Francine Clouden

The Cheese Thief takes us through the steps to make this origami heart with necktie. Her suggested use is as a place holder, but this would be equally adorable on a Valentine card or scrapbook project. Click here to … Read More...