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

Tutorial: Create a pleated yoke for a little girl’s dress

January 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pleated yoke for a little girl’s dress. This is such a pretty and timeless detail! Get the how-to.

[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]

Tutorial: Recreate a photograph on to fabric with applique

January 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Penny from sewtakeahike shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recreate a photograph on to fabric using scrappy applique. This would be SO cute on a bag, a pillow, or even on a framed canvas! Get the tute… Read More...

Lookie what she made: Large tote from old jeans

January 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from // between the lines // shows the large tote bag she created from an old pair of jeans. She added leather hands (attached with rivets) and lined the interior of the roomy bag. There’s not a step-by-step tutorial, … Read More...

Sewing Pattern: His & Hers Pajama Shorts

January 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a set of His & Hers Pajama Shorts, using an existing pair of pants or shorts as a size guide. Both versions have a contrast drawstring band. The men’s shorts have a small pocket on … Read More...

Miniature embroidery to wear

January 23, 2012 by Denise Felton

Cleo Dee has a new line of pendants featuring her embroidery in miniature. See more photos of her lovely work at her blog post.

Another Take on DIY Project Life (and a freebie!)

January 23, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Miss M from The Splendidly Imperfect shares her cost-saving take on doing Project Life without the purchased kit. You can also find a link to a set of free journaling cards that she created. Click here to see more.

Coffee Filter Snowball Wall Light

January 23, 2012 by Amanda Formaro

400 coffee filters and a lot of patience will yield you this stunningly unique light for your home. If you head over to Crafty nest, you’ll find the complete tutorial so you can get busy making one of your very … Read More...

Project: Stamped K Cup Coffee Holder

January 23, 2012 by Heather Holbrook

A couple of years ago my husband *really* wanted a very expensive ( to me) Keurig coffee maker, I was really reluctant and thought we really didn’t need it but since he wanted it so badly we got ourselves one … Read More...

Resident artists sought by Contemporary Artists Center

January 23, 2012 by Denise Felton

Applications are being accepted now for the spring Artist in Residency program at the Contemporary Artists Center in Troy, New York, USA. The call says, in part,

The Contemporary Artists Center has recently opened its newest residency program on the

Are You A Bag Lady (Or Man)?

January 23, 2012 by jd wolfe

If you enjoy making bags for shopping, to hold your crochet projects, or as gifts, I’ve got a great blog for you to check out! In addition to some great free bag patterns, Elisabeth has other free patterns on her … Read More...

Take a class from Kathy Shaw

January 23, 2012 by Denise Felton

Our beloved Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is teaching two online courses in association with Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions. She says,

Soft Sculpture Applique will cover how to create this lovely little teddy bear for crazy quilt projects. Or, it could be

Tutorial | Rolled Paper Flowers

January 23, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Lowri McNabb from Papervine shares this tutorial for making rolled paper flowers. A great stash buster! Click here to go to the tutorial.

Inspiration du Jour | Beautiful Smile

January 23, 2012 by Francine Clouden

Beautiful Smile by *aki*

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Have A Panda for Chinese New Year!

January 22, 2012 by jd wolfe

Chinese New Year is upon us. If you’ve never been part of a Chinese New Year celebration, you’ve missed a lot of fun! Get yourself to a fine Chinese restaurant and order some of the specialties available this time of … Read More...