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.
[photo from Naptime Crafters]
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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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{Monday Moods} Tangerine Tango Beach Wedding
Tangerine Tango + Caberet = a vibrant palette for a beachy, summer wedding! This mood board featured at Davis Detail & Design pairs Pantone’s color of the year for 2012 with hot pink for a bold yet elegant theme.… Read More...
Ta Dah!: Neighborhood quilt
Des from Taffy Talk is celebrating finishing this UFO – a quilt she made from house blocks surrounded in warm yellow. It’s lovely. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Taffy Talk
Fake Jo Malone Candles Could Explode
A counterfeit team has been busy intercepting knock off products like jewelry, hand bags and candles before they get to UK homes.
Unfortunately, Jo Malone’s famous scented candles are also being copied. The packaging looks the same, but the glass … Read More...
Patchwork Beasts Class at Spirit Cloth
Folk artist and quilter Jude Hill from Spirit Cloth teaches an online class called Patchwork Beasts-Video series #2. She even has it on special for the holidays. Here’s what she covers:
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Winter Wonderland in a Mosaic
A little more winter wonderland for us – where I am, the Christmas holidays are usually cold if not snowy (and often both!) Polymer clayers make the cutest wintry items!
1. Violet-blue snow, 2. Christmas Tree Ornaments earrings, … Read More...
40 {DIY} Wedding Projects Under $20
These whimsical chopstick sleeve place cards {via Offbeat Bride} are just one of the many budget-friendly DIY wedding projects you’ll find in this post at Austin Wedding Blog! A fun round-up of projects that will add style without breaking … Read More...
Recycling ideas to keep in mind when receiving “bad gifts”
I am posting this before the onslaught of gift swapping ensues because I bet it will keep a smile on your face and avoid awkward moments we all have experienced when receiving a gift that lets just say misses the … Read More...
Candy Bar Reindeer and Penguin Pops
These reindeer pops just make me chuckle for the cuteness. I think it’s the dangling legs. Turn candy bars and other store-bought candies into reindeer on sticks HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe and penguins on a stick HERE.… Read More...
Tutorial: Crafter’s or sewer’s apron
Sew4Home finishes up t their Sewing Room Series with a tutorial showing how to make a sewing or crafting apron. Two rows of pockets across the front hold the tools you reach for most often. In addition to the pockets, … Read More...