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

Newsy: Aneela Hoey’s Little Apples for Moda in stores

September 12, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

It’s out, it’s out; Aneela Hoey’s new fabric collection Little Apples for Moda is in stores. She shows a bit of it on her blog, Comfortstitching. Click HERE to visit her post, Short and Sweet.

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Inspiration: TheCrimsonMoon

September 12, 2011 by Denise Felton

I am loving TheCrimsonMoon‘s Vampire Heart pendant. Her bead embroidery is perfection. See more at her blog post.

Cross Stitch Pin Pal

September 12, 2011 by Connie Barwick

This little pin makes me want to whistle a happy tune.

Everything Megan of Not Martha creates is just genius. Yeah, I said it. Not only are these pie lattice-crust cookies divine, but they are practical. Rest them on mugs of hot apple cider. Find the how-tos HERE, and featured … Read More...

Fall Felt Flower Centerpiece & Beautiful Felt Rose Tutorials

September 12, 2011 by Linda Lanese

It is nice to find wonderful new felting friends that enjoy sharing their talents with us. Rachel of “lines across my face” has is stunning “Fall Felt Flower Centerpiece Tutorial” for us to make. I should say there are two … Read More...

Newsy: Modern Quilting & Sewing Survey at GenQ

September 12, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Generation Q wants to hear from you! They’ve created a survey to find out some things about the modern quilter/sewist. Click HERE to read Melissa’s great article that includes a link to the Survey.

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Stitch along with Emma

September 12, 2011 by Denise Felton

Emma of DMC Thread’s Blog invites you to join her Halloween stitch-along. Go to the blog post for instructions and the free pattern download.

DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly.

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Winners of H&L’s annual competition

September 12, 2011 by Denise Felton

Hand and Lock has announced the winners of the 2011 Hand and Lock Prize for Embroidery. And as always, they are phenomenal. Go to the H&L post for links to galleries of photos of the winners.

How to make recycled Halloween witch shoes

September 12, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

I am so excited about Halloween! There are so many cool ideas that I can’t wait to make! Today I have this awesome tutorial on how to make recycled witch shoes featured over at the blog Craft Test Dummies.

Han Solo, R2D2 Gummies and Hand Gummies from a Frosting Mold

September 12, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I think Kimberly of Eat the Evidence is quickly becoming a go-to expert of all things gummy. Learn to make a gummy hand using buttercream frosting as a mold HERE (really, frosting as a mold, and this is perfect for … Read More...

Pateh embroidery from Iran

September 12, 2011 by Denise Felton

Hannah of enbrouderie introduces us to pateh embroidery, a traditional Iranian form and, in this case, a traditional motif–the cypress tree. See more photos and learn more of the story at Hannah’s blog post.

Techniques: Using Metallic Rub Ons and Alcohol Inks

September 12, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

Over on the Simon Says blog Jennifer Mcguire shares a video for making a lovely card using metallic rub ons and alcohol inks. I love the blue shades on this card, so pretty!

-Heather