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

Giveaway: Pellon bagmaking goodies

January 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do is giving away a bundle of Pellon bag making goodies. One of her readers will win 2 yards each of :

–SF101 Shape-Flex®. 100% cotton woven fusible interfacing. 20” wide.

–987F Pellon® Fusible Fleece. 100% … Read More...

Free Knitting Pattern: Felted Soap Cozy With Cable

January 11, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Soap cozies are a clever way to exfoliate your skin and make your soap last longer. Simply sew a bar of soap inside, and the cozy felts as you use it. White is nice, but you can use any color … Read More...

Tutorial: Easy adjustable no-slip fabric bookmark

January 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tyra from Domessticated shows how to make her Easy, Adjustable No-Slip Fabric Bookmark. It wraps all the way around the book so it doesn’t slip out and lose your place. It’s made with just a scrap of fabric, a hair … Read More...

Read all about it: Masking tape as an unconventional sewing tool

January 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The notions wall at the fabric store isn’t the only place you can find helpful sewing tools. There are all kinds of sewing tools and gadgets to be found in unconventional items. For example, Rikka from Ricochet and Away! uses … Read More...

Ornaments to Share – Before It’s Too Late

January 11, 2012 by Connie Barwick

Elena sent in a link to her blog with this note, “Hi! I want to show you my Christmas ornaments (if it is not too late yet). I adore ornaments and try to imagine something new every year 🙂 However, … Read More...

Frosty the Cheese Ball

January 11, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Here we go, this snowman cheese ball is a little friendlier (except for the “being served as an appetizer” part). Make a Frosty Cheeseball HERE at Family Fun.

Toasty the Snowman

January 11, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

Doesn’t this just seem so very, very cruel? And yet here I am posting it. Please forgive me, Snowman. Make toasted marshmallow snowmen HERE at Family Fun.

Animal-Themed Birthday Cakes and Cupcakes

January 11, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

A whole bunch of ’em. Find a roundup of animal-themed cakes and cupcakes for your animal lover, such as pink poodle cupcakes or this octopus cake, HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.

Graham Cracker Tudor House

January 11, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

I know Christmas is over, but can’t gingerbread houses be used to celebrate the entire season? Maybe? What about graham cracker houses? This one is just so cute and comes with step-by-step instructions. Find it HERE at All You.

Review: OLFA 5-inch applique scissors

January 11, 2012 by Scarlett Burroughs

I got some exciting mail from Carmen, a representative from OLFA, right before the holidays hit. Inside were these OLFA 5-inch Precision Appliqué Scissors shown here. She asked me to try them out and share what I thought about this … Read More...

Little Soldier

January 11, 2012 by Connie Barwick

From Kinkavel Krosses, a free little soldier to stitch.

Elegance in felt

January 11, 2012 by Denise Felton

Shanshan of tinytoadstool shows off her first felt beret of 2012. I am overwhelmed by the details–from the stitching of the background to the perfectly executed dimensional butterflies. I think this is headwear for a modern bride! Go to tinytoadstool … Read More...