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

Polymer Clay Witch’s Fingers

October 10, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

To get you in a creepy, clay Halloween mood here’s a tutorial for witch’s fingers.

Their heading reads, Helping the world, one quilt at a time. Now that’s what I’m talking about. Twelve designers and six quilt shops are participating in this year’s Quilt Aid. Click HERE to learn more about Quilt Aid Australia.

Giveaway – Weekend Hats

October 10, 2011 by Terrye

Congratulations, Betty, you’ve won our giveaway!

Thanks for playing.

Family Tree fabric panel of Children at Play

October 10, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

I just spied this at the fat quarter Shop. It’s Children at Play Family Tree Panel
by Sarah Jane for Michael Miller Fabrics. This could be the start of a very nice present. Click HERE to see more.

Giveaway – More Last Minute Knits

October 10, 2011 by Terrye

Congratulations, Ann, you’ve won our giveaway.

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Giveaway – Knitter’s Home Companion

October 10, 2011 by Terrye

Congratulations, Karey, you’ve won our giveaway. I’ve sent you an email.

Thanks for playing!

Inspiration: Clock gears and cogs mandala

October 10, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

I like this mandala at Don’t Eat the Paste. She has many other nice ones on her blog. She shows one in color and one drawn, ready for you to color. Click HERE to see more.

Richard Remsen’s Fishing Lure Sculptures – Daily Art Muse

October 10, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

We can thank Daily Art Muse for another lovely post about a glass artist. Here is Richard Remsen and his Fishing Lure Sculptures made from blown glass. What’s great about this posting over at DAM is that there’s a video … Read More...

Wedding Decoupage Candle Project

October 10, 2011 by SandraW

I found this pretty and thrifty wedding candle craft at I Love to Craft. Because you’ll be using stickers, it’s very versatile.

If you’re going for a Victorian feel, look for soft roses and if it’s a winter wedding, maybe … Read More...

Tutorial: Fabric pumpkin trick-or-treat bag

October 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making a cute fabric pumpkin basket for trick-or-treating. The sides are stuffed and gathered to give it dimension and a pumpkin-y shape. Love! Get the tutorial.

[photo from Craft Passion]

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eBook giveaway: Rise and Shine by Allisa Jacobs

October 10, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Danielle at Merriweather Council is hosting a giveaway for the eBook, Rise and Shine by Allisa Jacobs. Danielle says this about the book,

Allisa covers topics including defining your concept, setting realistic expectations, wholesale and consignment, bookkeeping, the attributes

Tutorial: Use Citra Solv to transfer a printed image to fabric

October 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use Citra Solv to transfer a printed image on to a piece of fabric. This process works with images printed on a laser printer or photocopier. … Read More...

Easy Halloween necklace

October 10, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

Take a look at this tutorial from Cation Designs for a cute cat necklace made of scrap leather and eyelets. Crafted for less than a dollar in parts and scraps on hand, this necklace is adorable!

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Tutorial: Patchwork ribbon throw pillow

October 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elaine Schmidt shares a tutorial at Sew4Home showing how to create a gorgeous throw pillow out of Kaffe Fassett’s Renaissance Ribbons. I’m loving how the color and pattern of the ribbons are combined in a patchwork design! Get the tute… Read More...

Winners!

October 10, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

Congratulations to Carol for her win of Rachel Nelson-Smith’s Bead Riffs and Teri for 21st Century Jewelry! More chances to win coming very soon…

October Fractal from Cross Stitch Collectibles

October 10, 2011 by Connie Barwick

I wait each month to see what the fractal from Cross Stitch Collectible will be.

4 amazing projects from the Etsy Russian Team

October 10, 2011 by Linda Lanese

What an amazing group of felters from their smashing designs to their tutorials which are so clear-cut and ready for us to follow. Each project is so creative and they make each tutorial completely understandable. Today’s projects are listed below: … Read More...

Giveaway: Digital Collage for Quilt Design

October 10, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Gerrie Congdon is hosting a giveaway. Leave a comment on her blog post for a chance to win a copy of this book Digital Collage for Quilt Design by Diane Rusin Doran. Click HERE to go to giveaway.