This backstitch tree will take no time to stitch, but it offers a wide variety of options.
Marshmallow Wreath
On my to-do list for when my life is less crazy: Make a million jillion marshmallow wreaths. Find tips to make the marshmallow wreath and to use other candies and food to make wreaths HERE at the Food Network.
Tutorial: Needleturn applique
Lynette Anderson shows us her favorite technique for flawless needleturn applique. See her tute.
Tutorial: iPhone fabric Christmas ornament
PharMa shows how to use printable fabric to create a fun Christmas ornament that will appeal to the gadget geek. It’s a soft fabric iPhone ornament! You could also do this for an iPod or mp3 player, handheld game systems, … Read More...
Calvin and Hobbes Snowmen Truffles
I certainly hope the memories of Calvin and Hobbes stay as strong as the comic strip itself. Anybody else cut out the last strip, that wintery scene in the Sunday comics, and frame it? Make Calvin and Hobbes-inspired truffles snowmen … Read More...
Disney Princess Gingerbread Cookies
Remember these Superhero gingerbread men? How about the flip side now. Disney Princess Gingerbread ladies. Find them HERE at Sugar Swings!. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
Tutorial: Easy knotted fleece boa
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make a knotted fleece fluffy boa. It’s a no-sew, super-easy project. If you can cut a straight line and tie a knot, you can make this cute scarf. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric Christmas trees
Virginia from Gingercakeguest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make her Trimmed Trees. They’re soft fabric Christmas trees decorated with covered in ribbon, ric rac, and other pretty trims. You can get the fabric you … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty pincushion with piped edges and button center
Melissa from 100 Billion Stars shares a downloadable tutorial on the Free Spirit Fabrics blog for making this pretty pincushion. The edges are piped, and the top is gathered and embellished with a button center. I’m loving it out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s fleece ear warmers and mitten set
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopand Naptime Crafters shows how to make a fleece ear warmer and mitten set for a child. This would make a nice stocking stuffer gift! Get the tutorial.
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Inspiration: Ruth O’Leary
The front of Ruth O’Leary‘s most recent St. Cuthbert’s Banner has come together at last. I know there’s more work to be done, but it is spectacular already. Browse back through her blog to enjoy the whole process. Or … Read More...
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Tutorial: Pattern darning
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread walks us through the basics of pattern darning. Imagine the pretty set of linen handtowels with pattern-darning borders you could whip up for a last-minute gift. Better check out the tute.
Guest Post: Easy Moss Topiary
I’ve been following Shannon’s blog, Madigan Made, for quite some time now. She’s quite a talented crafter and I have featured many of her projects here on Craft Gossip. I asked her to come up with a guest tutorial for … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt creche
This sweet little creche is the latest of Mollie Johanson‘s handmade Christmas ornament series. The simple shapes make it totally doable for a young stitcher. A more proficient stitcher might want to cover all the edges with buttonhole stitch. … Read More...
‘Tis the season to be nerdy! Gingerbread We Saw Today | The Mary Sue
Chocolate Marshmallow Dreidels
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made you out of white chocolate, marshmallows and Hershey Kisses. Learn to make them HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Maoli Perfumes Review – Perfect Last Minute Stocking Filler
Maoli Perfumes It all started when two little hapa brothers homesickness and sensitive noses made them close their lemonade stand and open a perfume house instead. I love these teeny tiny yet powerful perfume balms not only do they possess … Read More...
Tutorial: Overdyed Patchwork Tree Skirt
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts shows how she made this cute Patchwork Christmas Tree Skirt. She started the project by over-dyeing fabric pieces from her stash. Using a Dollar Store Christmas Tree skirt as a foundation, she sewed pie shaped … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas Holiday Mug Rug
Kari from Fresh Cut Quilts shows how she made this stitch-y, quilt-y, holiday mug rug. Hot Cider appears at the top of the motif. The red and white is so cheerful! Get the pattern.
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