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

Last Call for Emerge at Bullseye

November 30, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

The deadline is approaching! I know I’m getting my act together to get my application in. But Bullseye is sending out a reminder since the deadline is December 7th. Hurry!! What am I talking about? Emerge…Bullseye’s glass competition for emerging … Read More...

Walktopus, A Work-In-Progress Bronze Sculpture by Scott Musgrove

November 30, 2011 by Minnie

Soon to be a bronze sculpture. This rocks.

Check out scott musgrove’s website to see more of his pairings and sculptures.

Walktopus, A Work-In-Progress Bronze Sculpture by Scott Musgrove.

Taxidermy Deer LEGO Kit

November 30, 2011 by Minnie

I was just thinking today that there needed to be be more DIY lego kit instructions out there. this one rocks.

Taxidermy Deer LEGO Kit.

Tutorial: Sew a cover for your ironing board

November 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

An ironing board is a functional item, but there’s no reason why it can’t be pretty, too. Sew4Home shows how to make a new cover for your ironing board. Get the how-to.

[photo from Sew4Home]

Tutorial: Ruffled fleece cape for an 18″ doll

November 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maridith from Strictly Homemade shares with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled fleece cape for an 18″ doll. It’s a doll-sized version of a cape she made for her daughter from a pattern by Seamingly Smitten. Get … Read More...

Tutorial: Ribbon from fabric scraps

November 30, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Dana from MADE shows how to turn your fabric scraps into pretty ribbon. Never buy store-bought ribbon again, go to tutorial.

Image credit: MADE

Tutorial: Felt Circle Petal Pillow

November 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Maybe Matilda shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wonderfully textured throw pillow covered in felt circle petals. You could cut all of the circles by hand like she did, but if you have … Read More...

Newsy: Pretty in Patchwork: Holidays

November 30, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

John Adams from Quilt Dad is celebrating the release of his book Pretty in Patchwork:Holidays by Lark Crafts. Check out his Christmas in the City quilt shown in his announcement post. Plus, he lists all the contributors for the book; … Read More...

Woven Rope Pendant Lamp

November 30, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Ashley created this fabulous light fixture using a wire hanging planter and some sisal. She said “I realized how significantly great light fixtures can change a room”. How right she is! She’ll give you the how to on this light … Read More...

DIY Hurricane Vases

November 30, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

I was charmed by the glass hurricane vases I discovered at Stonewash and Bloom! At about $2 a pop, they’re budget friendly and so pretty! These would make lovely centerpieces or accents for any wedding event! Click here for … Read More...

DIY Tassel Garland

November 30, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Learn how to DIY your own festive tassel garland with a step by step tutorial created by Chelsea of Lovely Indeed. The tutorial is featured at The Sweetest Occasion. So fun for bridal showers, weddings, and more!

Welcome to Our Home

November 30, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Don’t you just love how some random text in a movie can inspire a stitcher to pick up a needle and floss after a “LONG TIME”?

Random Tutorial Generator

November 30, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Ok Pinterest addicts, stumblers and craft bloggers, listen up. There’s a new site in town that’s totally fun and possibly time consuming (in a good way) that provides you with a random craft tutorial every time you hit the button. … Read More...

Tutorial: Pepperminty advent calendar

November 30, 2011 by Denise Felton

Jenny of allsorts created this sweet advent garland by stitching little felt envelopes with cotton floss and embroidering their numbers with the same thread. She aptly calls them Peppermint Pouches. And she’s sharing her pattern and tutorial for your … Read More...