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

Tutorial: Piecing “A Brand New Heart”

October 24, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

This is an irresistibly cute pillow I spied at Boys, Buttons, and Butterflies. Heidi used a foundation piecing method to create the scrappy heart then surrounded it with these sweet words,

Only God can take the pieces of a

Spiders and Webs Halloween Quilt

October 24, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Heidi from Boys, Buttons, and Butterflies has crafted a delightful Halloween-themed quilt using the Trick-or-Treat fabric line by Deb Strain. This eye-catching quilt is perfect for adding a festive touch to your Halloween decor. To make your own, check out … Read More...

Eye candy: Ruffled Roses by Sue Garman

October 24, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Beautiful. Sue Garman’s Ruffled Roses 2011 BOM at The Quilt Show.

Image credit: The Quilt Show

Monday Mosaic: Halloween Done Tiny

October 24, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

More small Halloween treasures:
1. mini coven, 2. Halloween Ghost Cake, 3. a feast fit for a cannibal, 4. gravestone sets

I do particularly like the finger foods and mini headstones.

Halloween Character Cookies

October 24, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

And speaking of cookie perfection… Find step-by-step how-tos to make a bunch of utterly perfect Halloween character cookies HERE at Sweetopia.

Perfect Jack O’ Lantern Cookies

October 24, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Next up… Yes, we can be perfect cookie decorators, too! Just like The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Learn the secret to decorate perfect Jack O’ Lanterns HERE.

Looking for more Halloween recipes and ideas? Check out Taste of Home … Read More...

Ladies’ Fingers Cookies

October 24, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m about to post three-in-a-row now, all from some of my fave cookie decorators. First up (as always in totally random order): Ladies’ fingers of the cookie kind. Love the nail polish. Learn to make them HERE at Bake at … Read More...

Fun gifts for quilters under $10

October 24, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

1. Piece O’ Cake Playing Cards.

2. Breaking up? Give this vintage cartoon magnet in lieu of a Dear John letter. Get one for $5.00 HERE.

3. Quilting Chickens Postcards (package of eight). Get a set for … Read More...

Black Cat Caramel Apples

October 24, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Can you believe there’s an apple under all that Halloween kitty coolness? Find the step-by-steps to make chocolate caramel kitty cat apples HERE at Hungry Happenings (aka Queen of crafty Halloween fare).

Jo’s crumb quilt so far

October 24, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Here’s a peek at Jo’s crumb quilt in progress. She’s the host of this fall’s Crumb Quilt Along 2 on her blog Jo’s Country Junction. Crumbs refer to small bits of fabric used to make small blocks approximately 3″ … Read More...

Stitch Your Own Cell Phone Case

October 24, 2011 by Connie Barwick

One of my friends pointed this blog tutorial out to me and it is so cool I just had to share it with you!

Tutorial: Make ruffled bobby socks from old tights

October 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to recycle old tights into cute new ruffled bobby socks. I am now hating that I just threw away a whole bag of hole-y tights that my daughter had outgrown. I’m filing this … Read More...

Rustic Rake for Your Door

October 24, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Who knew an old, discarded rake who look so pretty, and hanging on a door! Give something old a facelift with a few berries and other nature loveliness to dress up your entrance. See this over at Bellas Rose Cottage … Read More...

Tutorial: Car organizer

October 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ribbon Candy Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making a car organizer. It hangs from the back of the front seat and has large pockets to hold books and sippy cups and other car essentials. The sides … Read More...

Pattern: Haunted stitches for Halloween

October 24, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Add a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween decor with the “Haunted” design by Jenice Allred from Azure Moon Designs, available for just $8.00 USD at PatternSpot. This delightful hand-stitchery pattern features a whimsical haunted house, perfect for infusing … Read More...