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

Cinderella’s Coach

December 6, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Cinderalla is coming to the ball.

Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto

December 6, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Is this not a cool silk-screen cross-stitch sampler?

If you want something besides the usual wedding cake, why not try doughnuts? Adore by Chloe shows how to create a modern doughnut dessert table that’s sure to wow your guests! Click here for all the details and sweet inspiration.

Giveaway: Transparency Quilts book

December 6, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Lisa from C&T Publishing blog announced their latest contest. Get a chance to win a copy of Transparency Quilts by Weeks Ringle & Bill Kerr. Go HERE to read more about the quilting book by these popular authors, plus see … Read More...

Holiday craftiness from Kreinik

December 6, 2011 by Denise Felton

Big crafting is ahead on Kreinik Thread Blog. The 25 Days of Christmas Projects series will present five new projects each week. And the first half of 8 Days of Hanukkah Projects already are available. Go to the Kreinik post … Read More...

Holiday Baby Food Jar Candle Holder Tutorial

December 6, 2011 by SandraW

Learn how to create these beautiful holiday candle holders at Petite Planet using baby food jars. It’s a great eco-friendly craft that reuses jars, fabric and old Christmas cards.

For this candle holder project, you’ll also need stickers, glue, ribbons … Read More...

Artist profile: Kuniko Kanawa

December 6, 2011 by Denise Felton

The fabric flower creations of Kuniko Kanawa are beyond beautiful. They combine Japanese delicacy, simplicity without severity, and the modern handmade ethic into ethereal, wearable art. Many thanks to Tash Goswami of Blethering Crafts for introducing us to this work … Read More...

Breakfast in a Box {Wedding Favor}

December 6, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

This unusual idea for a wedding favor came from Craft Gossip reader Nellene. On her blog, Style Baggage, she shares how to make an elegant presentation with homemade scones and lemon curd packaged in a pretty box. The possibilities … Read More...

Kate’s Mitten

December 6, 2011 by Denise Felton

Enjoy Susan Elliott‘s story of the yearly gathering of crazy-quilting friends–the importance of ritual and gathering together. And her photos of their spectacular creations for this year, including her Kate’s Mitten (shown above) commemorating this year’s royal wedding. Go … Read More...

How to make a vintage bingo card advent calendar

December 6, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

This is such a great idea! Pop on over to Laura’s blog Smallgood Hearth where she shared her easy directions on how to make an advent calendar from a vintage bingo card.

Looking for printable Bingo cards? Check these… Read More...

Tutorial: Make a curtain swag to dress up a window

December 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a curtain swag to dress up a window. She got the fabric to make hers from the skirts of two formal dresses. The dressy fabric is sooo perfect for her daughter’s … Read More...

Tutorial: Cupcake oven mitt

December 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft a World shares a tutorial showing how to make an oven mitt shaped like a cupcake. What a cute idea!!! Get the tutorial.

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[via Someday Crafts]

Au revoir, Lesage

December 6, 2011 by Denise Felton

Embroidery legend Francois Lesage passed away December 4 at age 82. For 60 years, he led Maison Lesage, the last great embroidery atelier in Paris. In 1992, he founded the Lesage school to train embroiderers. His work has added incomparable … Read More...