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

Tutorial: Ruffled tunic tee

January 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she turned a plain t-shirt into a tunic with tiers of ruffles at the hem. She used a different print on each ruffle for a mixy-matchy look. The pink and … Read More...

Tutorial: Chenille heart Valentine pillow

January 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making this snuggly sweet chenille heart throw pillow. This would be so cute for Valentine’s decor, or for a little girl’s room! Get the tutorial.

[photo from Craft Passion]

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Tutorial: How to stitch a fabric flower to a hair band

January 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Fabric flowers are such fun to make! They’re quick and easy and can be made from the smaller pieces in your scrap bin. You can use them for any number of purposes, including using them to make cute hair accessories. … Read More...

New Release and Project: Love Frame

January 27, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

Kim Howard made a wonderful home decor framed project using the brand new quote2love stamp from Stamps of Life. Click here to find her directions on their blog. And be sure to check out the two other new sets from … Read More...

Make Felted Wool Thrift shop Sweater; Mr. Right for Valentines

January 27, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Erika Kern is a contributor for “CraftStylish” and is not a big Valentine’s Day fan because she feels that makes people in relationships feel as though they must spend to prove their love and to make the singles out there … Read More...

Virginia’s studio series | Foto/Fiber artists

January 27, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

Virginia at Virginia A. Spiegel is doing a series for every artist participating in Foto/Fiber 2012, Fiberart for a Cause. Shown, is a piece by one of the pioneers in the field of fiberart, Yvonne Porcella. See more, go to … Read More...

What’s new in threads

January 27, 2012 by Denise Felton

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint runs down the hot thread news from TNNA. Check out her post.

How to make a scrap fabric puzzle

January 27, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

This is such a fun idea, especially if you have scraps of fabric left over from clothes that have special memories or bits from favorite projects left over. Pop on over to Sangeetha’s blog Style by Eva Diva for the … Read More...

Tutorial: Detached up-and-down buttonhole stitch

January 27, 2012 by Denise Felton

Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments teaches us detached up-and-down buttonhole stitch. See her tute.

Easy star appliques

January 27, 2012 by Denise Felton

Megan of The Crafty CPA shares her technique for easy but rockin star appliques. See her tute.

{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Modern Neon

January 27, 2012 by Kimberly Jones

Bold pops of neon colors are a hot trend for 2012 weddings! Oh Lovely Day shares a modern neon inspiration board brimming over with ideas for using bright hues in wonderful ways!

DIY Ice Shot Glasses

January 27, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

I very much want a shot of something right now, just from spotting these stunning blue ice shot glasses. Except maybe Jim Beam. I don’t like Jim Beam. Vodka. Yes, vodka would be perfect. As would these be for a … Read More...

Conversation Heart Marshmallows

January 27, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Wait a minute, they sell heart-shaped marshmallows? I was just in the supermarket last night and I most assuredly would’ve bought these had I seen them. Make conversation heart pops from marshmallow hearts HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.

Valentine’s Day Printables

January 27, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Aren’t these paper candy baskets for Valentine’s Day the cutest? And they also have accompanying kids’ Valentine’s Day cards. Find the free printable and how-tos HERE at Party Planning Center. And find the how-tos and free printable for these … Read More...