McKenna from Textile Diva says she is finally ready to tackle applique. As a long time quilter, she thinks it’s time. She refuses to fuse, instead she has picked up a glue stick. Click HERE to read more.
Make a Tom Turkey Towel
Trish from All Things Crafty used her AccuQuilt GO! feathers die cut to make the applique pieces for her Tom Turkey Towel. She says it would make a wonderful hostess gift at Thanksgiving. Agreed. Click HERE to see how … Read More...
Video tute: Grab-N-Go potholders
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shows how to make these adorable quilted Grab-N-Go potholders. She says if you are a wannabe quilter this project is perfect as it will walk you through making a small quilt sandwich. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Chevron Beads
This tutorial appears on a Russian blog but the photos are so clear you’ll be making these Fimo faux chevron style beads in a jiffy. There’s also instructions for a neat looking folded bead with what looks like the same … Read More...
Decoupage Battery Operated Candle Tutorial
If you’re sick of those dull battery operated candles, The Rebel Crafter has come to the rescue! It’s a brilliant and simple idea to cover the candles with funky designs you find on napkins. Of course wrapping paper, magazines … Read More...
Freebie: Sweet Shop pillow pattern
Julianna from Sewing under Rainbow shares how she made this precious patchwork-inspired pillow on her blog. Called Sweet Shop, she created the roof using shapes from the Drunkard’s Path quilt block. Go HERE to get the know-how.… Read More...
Tutorial: Cussless Drunkard’s Path block
Thanks goes to Heather, a Craft Gossip reader, for sending in this link suggestion to video tutorial, Sew an easy, stress free Drunkard’s Path quilt block. The author cmskallen explains,
… Read More...A traditional drunkard’s path block is made by sewing
Freebie: Printable gift tags
Check out these printable gift tags from Design Editor. It’s a free download. Print out on plain fabric, and no telling what crafters might make for the holidays. A coaster with Open me Dec. 25th, racy!
PS: She is … Read More...
Giveaway at Becca Marie Designs
Becca is having a giveaway of these charming antique brass and bead earrings! Head over to Becca Marie Designs to see how you can enter for a chance to win! The giveaway ends Nov. 8 at midnight — hurry!!
Upcycled paper bezels
Take a look at these upcycled paper bezels Mega Crafty Meg made from paper tubes! Meg shares her tute and shows another fun way to make paper pendants, too.
Number Shelf
Katie from Creatively Living Outside the Box had a shelf that was rather shallow, so she came up with this great solution. She created these numbers in a variety of ways, she’ll tell you how in her post — Number … Read More...
Puppies or kitties – embroidery patterns
A good friend said just the other day, “You’re either a cat or dog person, never both.” What do you think dear readers?
I place myself firmly in the cat person category. This adorable embroidery pattern Cats, just out today … Read More...
Unusual Cutting Boards
For the foodie who has everything… Check out this collection of 12 Creative Cutting Boards from Oddee, some funnier and some grosser than others.
Turkey Day Centerpiece
I love crafts that allow your children to practice their letters and reading. This is the perfect craft to accomplish this! Head on over to Parents.com for the tutorial and ‘Give Thanks’ for a wonderful craft!
Thanksgiving Advent Calendar
Who said Advent Calendar’s are only for Christmas? This cute little Thanksgiving Advent Calendar is a great way to spend some quality time with your kids and talk about things you are thankful for while waiting for the big Turkey … Read More...
It’s new: Stitch Social discounts for sewers
Websites offering deep discounts and daily specials are all over the place. I love me some Groupon and Living Social. And now there’s a daily special made just for us sewing types.
It’s called Stitch Social, and each day … Read More...
Thanksgiving Chair Covers- Kid-Friendly Craft
These chair covers would be the perfect addition to a kids table, or even everyone’s seat for the family meal. Head on over to Mom It Forward for the tutorial.
Looking for more thanksgiving crafts ? Check these out on … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled knit peasant top
Jess fromBits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making a knit peasant top with a couple of rows of ruffles embellishing the front neck. She uses a printed pattern for the basic peasant shirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Fur Pull-Thru Scarf and Cuffed Gloves
Sew4Home shows how to use faux fur to make a pull-thru scarf and a matching pair of cuffed gloves. (Don’t worry – you won’t be sewing the gloves. You add a fur cuff to a purchased pair of fleece gloves.) … Read More...
DIY French Script Desk
I still have yet to try my hand and refinishing a piece of furniture. I know I can do it, I just haven’t yet. I love finding all these treasures that you guys create though, especially when they are unique … Read More...