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

Museum examples of Native American fiber arts

October 22, 2011 by Denise Felton

Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shares images of Native American embroidery and weaving–examples she saw on exhibit at Dartmouth. Go to her blog post to find out more. Follow the links in her posts to see other beautiful works.

Faux Ice Cream Cones

October 22, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I absolutely adore these soft serve ice cream cones that aren’t really soft serve ice cream (it’s really meringues posing as ice cream). Aren’t they incredible? Plus, you can stash candy in the cones. Find the how-tos HERE at the … Read More...

Giveaway: Tat’s Where I Stopped

October 22, 2011 by Denise Felton

Heather of Tatted Treasures is giving away a copy of Nancy Tracy’s book, Tat’s Where I Stopped: A Year of Tatted Bookmarks, which contains patterns for bookmarks for every season. Go to her blog post to see the entry rules… Read More...

Help The Penguins….

October 22, 2011 by Terrye

So apparently there was an oil spill somewhere around New Zealand. I apologize that I do not spend time watching or reading the news. As a matter of fact, really, the only tv I watch is when my Red Wings … Read More...

The dress as art

October 22, 2011 by Denise Felton

This incredible work, A Prairie Dress by Monika of My Sweet Prairie, incorporates a whole range of techniques. Monika says,

This dress features loops, ties, hooks & eyes, my first ever zipper, boning, princess seams, a train, pleats, darts,

Free Sewing pattern: Baby’s Cozy Football Blanket

October 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a baby blanket shaped like a football. She made hers out of a soft, snuggly minky, oh my!! This would be soooo cute for a … Read More...

Hanging Ornament Project

October 22, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Over at Nalan in Hobileri, there’s a great visual tutorial for making a cute hanging cross-stitch ornament.

Tutorial: Boot socks or leg warmers from an old sweater

October 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of socks to wear under your tall fitted boots. The long leg warmers are made from a refashioned sweater so they’re warm and snuggly. Get the tutorial… Read More...

Lookie what she made: Worn-out shoes to fabulous brooch

October 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Eating my Candy with Pork and Beans guest blogs in the Top-topberfest series at Leafy Treetop Spot with a tutorial showing how to make her Halloween tee. She takes a plain tee and embellishes it with a scrappy … Read More...

And the Winner is…

October 22, 2011 by Connie Barwick

It’s time to choose a winner for the Kreinik / Craft Gossip GiveAway. There were 91 entrants and so, using random.org, #77 was the winner.<br><br>Congrats to Joy! She gets a pen and ornament kit – YAY!<br><br>Watch for more information on … Read More...

Tutorial: Child’s boxing costume gloves

October 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Marigold from Dreadful Girl and Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shows how to make a pair of boxing gloves for a child’s costume. Don’t worry – these aren’t designed to be actual functional real boxing gloves. But they sure do look cute … Read More...