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

Kathy Drew plays with embroidery

November 20, 2011 by Denise Felton

Tom Russell (Tom Russell Quilts) shows us what happens when Kathy Drew “plays around” with machine embroidery. You’ll enjoy Tom’s commentary and the many beautiful photos. Go to the post.

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Free-standing bullion roses

November 20, 2011 by Denise Felton

Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has come up with a technique for stitching bullion roses on stabilizer. This makes an excellent travel project. Later the stabilizer can be snipped close so the roses stand alone. Then they can be attached … Read More...

Newsy: 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge

November 19, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

SewCalGal is hosting the 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge. She explains,

Do you want to learn or improve your free-motion quilting skills, using your home sewing machine? If you do, consider taking the pledge for the 2012 Free Motion Quilting

Foil quilted applique | Courage

November 19, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Rebecca from frybread quilts and cuterie made this quilted applique that has what she calls sparkleriffication. To get this effect she used Jones Tone foil. Click here to read full post.

Image credit: frybread quilts

Fractal quilt for a math geek

November 19, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Megan from Monkey Beans made this fractal-inspired quilt for her math geek husband. She said they both got the idea from watching an episode of Nova. It’s a Christmas gift she can mark off her list. Nice! Go here to … Read More...

Music and Cocktails, Made for Each Other

November 19, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I don’t think I’m alone in declaring music and cocktails two very favorite things. Drinkify will put them together. Plug in what you’re listening to and find the drink to drink. Just to test things, I tried a variety: Morrissey … Read More...

Thanksgiving Done Tiny

November 19, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

1. Thanksgiving Dinner, 2. Miniature Thanksgiving Treats

Anticipating yummy supper with family and friends this week? These minis look so realistic you could almost think Thanksgiving was here already!

Candybar Placecards for Thanksgiving

November 19, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

You have to see the step-by-steps for these edible chocolate bar placecards. Such a clever idea, and one that can find use long after Thanksgiving. Created for the Food Network Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner, find the how-tos HERE at The … Read More...

Nailhead Table

November 19, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

$6.00. That’s all it took to turn a drab nightstand into this fun and funky nailhead table. If you head over to Decor Hacks, you can see the tutorial! — Tutorial: $6 Nailhead Side Table.

Tutorial: Baby jeggings

November 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of jeggings in baby and toddler sizes. The leggings are made from stretch denim and have the topstitching details found on a pair … Read More...

Tutorial: Simple fringed fleece cape

November 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make a simple fringed fleece cape. It takes just two fabric cuts (one piece each for the outer layer and the lining), and a few simple seams to make one. Add … Read More...

Pastel Ornament Pattern

November 19, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Pretty in pink and other pastel colors, this ornament will be a beautiful addition to your tree. It will also look lovely on a card or as a gift tag.

And the Winner Is…

November 19, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Comment #49 was chosen by Random.org as the Winner for the Joan Elliott Fairy Enchantment Giveaway. Congrats to Julia!

Tutorial: Make a zippered pouch with neat squared corners

November 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Keyka Lou Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a zippered pouch with neat, squared corners. A crisp, square corner is difficult enough to manage when turning fabric right-side out, but factor in the bulk of … Read More...