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

First Look: Colette Patterns Fall 2011 | Coletterie

September 14, 2011 by Minnie

Three great new patterns from Colette Patterns! I can’t wait to see the fabric combos people come up with, you can check out the Colette Patterns Flickr group to keep up with people’s creations.

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Conquering flat silk thread

September 14, 2011 by Denise Felton

Anne Gomes guest-posts on Needle ‘n’ Thread about stitching with that persnickety flat silk thread. You’ll love all her tips. Go to the post.

Here’s a unique piece of art to hang on your wall. A frame stuffed full of silk flowers! What a wonderful burst of color this adds to a plain wall. Heave over to Sew Much Adofor the tutorial for a … Read More...

Oreo Spider Cake

September 14, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Simple, perfect Halloween spider cake decorated with Oreos. Find it HERE at Cookies and Cups. Sigh.

Babushka Russian Doll Cupcakes

September 14, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I don’t squeal much, but these almost made me do that. Learn to make and decorate Babushka Cupcakes HERE at Not Quite Nigella. And I know I’ll be on the look out for The Not Quite Nigella book being … Read More...

Mummy Burgers and Ghost Potatoes

September 14, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Mummy burgers and ghost mashed potatoes, a quick way to scare your kids at dinner tonight in anticipation of Halloween. OK, so they are kind of cute and not terrifying, but I think they get the point across. Find them … Read More...

DIY Scrabble Coasters

September 14, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Christina at Intimate Weddings is always dreaming up new ways to add special handmade touches to your wedding. Don’t miss her latest creation: Scrabble Tile Coasters! Click here for a tutorial. Christina suggests using them for favors, name cards, or … Read More...

Win PUSH

September 14, 2011 by Denise Felton

You could win a copy of PUSH Stitchery, the new book curated by Jamie Chalmers (MrXStitch) and featuring the work of 30 cutting-edge needle artists. The publisher, Lark Crafts, is giving one away! Hurry! Go to Lark’s … Read More...

Tutorial: Birdie Fringe Purse

September 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elsie Larson from A Beautiful Mess and Red Velvet Shop shows how to make her fringed birdie purse. Love, LOVE!! She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. Hers is made from leather. If you don’t have any leather, … Read More...

Mirrored Cake Stands {Tutorial}

September 14, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Showcase your delicious treats with a sparkly mirrored cake stand! Nicole of Tradewind Tiaras shares two different methods for making these spectacular stands, including a way to make the tiers interchangeable. These stands would be so pretty for displaying your … Read More...

Tutorial: T-shirt loungewear romper

September 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created this lounge-y romper out of a couple of t-shirts. Seriously cute!! And I’m loving the striped knit that she used! Get the tutorial.

[photo from Lex]

Tutorial: Adapt the Sienna Dress pattern to make a flared wool coat

September 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Alida from GiggleBug Designs and I Make Stuff shows shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play shoaing how she created a felted wool jacket for her young daughter. The jacket was part of her winning outfit for the Sienna … Read More...

Tutorial: Simple Hot Mess Mommy Cardi

September 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make her Hot Mess Mommy Cardi. It takes just a couple of seams (plus hemming) to make this simple jacket. Get the tute.