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

Stitch a potato

October 11, 2011 by Denise Felton

Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads continues her series of tutorials for stitched fruits and vegetables with the humble potato. These felt and embroidery soft sculptures would be ideal for a toddler’s play kitchen or beautiful displayed in a bowl on … Read More...

All Dressed Up for Trick R Treatin’

October 11, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Here’s another great freebie from Kreinik. Two tykes are all dressed up for Trick or Treating and ready to hit the town or the treat walk to nab some candy and goodies.

Smell My Feet

October 11, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Jodi Watson created this cute little design based on the classic saying “Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet, Give Me Something Good to Eat.”

Tutorial: Computer mouse wrist support cushion

October 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a small cushion to support your wrist while clicking a computer mouse. You can make one in just 15 minutes. Your wrist will thank you. Get the … Read More...

Read all about it: Tips for sewing laminated cottons

October 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Laminated cottons are popping up in all kinds of fabulous prints right now. Sewing on these fabrics can be a little tricky, though. The Calico House posts on their blog with some tips for sewing laminated cottons. Get the how-to… Read More...

And the Winner is…..

October 11, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

The winner of the Inkadinkado Halloween stamp prize package is… Kelly! Her favorite costumes are:

“My favorite costumes are the old Victorian ones”

Congrats Kelly, enjoy your stamps! Please respond to my e-mail within 5 days to claim your prize.… Read More...

Tutorial: Christmas planner from scrap fabric

October 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Karen from McGinty and Me and Listen To The Birds Sing shares a downloadable tutorial for using fabric scraps to make a Christmas planner. The cover is pretty with different Christmas prints pieced together, and the little ribbon tabs on … Read More...

You’ll want to rip your dress

October 11, 2011 by Denise Felton

My friend Annie says, “There are no mistakes. Only opportunities for embellishment.” Evidently, Karen Barbe also subscribes to this philosophy. When she got a glaring rip in one of her favorite dresses, she created a mend that added to the … Read More...

Tutorial: No-sew laundry bag from a vintage pillowcase

October 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Emmyloubeedoo guest blogs over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to turn a vintage pillowcase into a laundry bag, no sewing required. It has a grommet for hanging on the back of a door, and a … Read More...

Freebies and Hop: Seven Free Digital stamps

October 11, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

TLC is having a blog hop and each design team member is offering a different free digital stamp along the way, seven freebies in all! Start here at the create with TLC blog and work your way through the hop … Read More...

Witch Hat Appetizers and Ghostly Egg Roll Crisps

October 11, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

More from the Queen of crafty Halloween fare (my label): Make savory witch hat appetizers with store-bought crescent rolls and the filling of your choice HERE and sweet ghost crisps from egg roll wrappers HERE at Hungry Happenings… Read More...

Inspiration: Matthew Cox

October 11, 2011 by Denise Felton

Whoa! Check out Matthew Cox‘s virtuoso and yet comical embroidery on x-rays. See his web site.

Many thanks to Cristy of Lots of Neat Stuff for pointing out his work.

Tutorial | Life is a Game Tag Book

October 11, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Irit Shalom shares the steps for making this tag book, using kraft cardstock and game piece embellishments. What a great idea for a themed book! Click here to go to the tutorial.

Upcycle a Sweater for Your Baby

October 11, 2011 by jd wolfe

I fell in love with this idea the minute I saw it! How cool is this? You take an adult sized sweater and make a sweet baby blanket edged with crochet. What could be simpler or more ecofriendly?