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

Free Range Sock Knitting!

September 4, 2011 by Terrye

Now, knit your socks without a pattern!

This “guide” will teach you how to, with the help of a gauge swatch and your measurements, how to knit your socks without a pattern. From there, all you need is an idea … Read More...

Freebie: Autumn Subway Art printable

September 3, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Autumn Subway Art at Vintage Marigold. Click HERE to go to the download.

Via Tatertots and Jello.

Lissa at The Cutting Table shares Moda is hosting a month-long blog hop starting September 6. Each day a participating Moda designer will post a project with a country fair theme in mind. Click HERE to see the schedule.

Newsy: Retro Pillow Challenge

September 3, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Ricca from Ricochet and Away! and Keren from sew la vie! invite you to join their Retro Pillow Challenge. Sign up, create a quilted pillow cover with a retro theme, then share it. Click HERE for details.

Tutorial: Scrappy Owl Block

September 3, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling made these adorable pieced owl blocks. Of the project she says,

It is easy enough for a beginner to sew and can be used not only in quilts, but for pillows, bags, table runners, etc.

Ta Dah!: Doll Quilt to match little girl’s

September 3, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

The Crafty Mummy made this doll quilt to match a quilt she made a year ago for a special little girl. This is a great way to use up scraps from a larger project. Click HERE to find out more… Read More...

Basic Clay Storage

September 3, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

Somewhere along the line, you may begin to accumulate a lot of Fimo clay. Since I no longer live in the city I tend to stock up when I luck out and get to visit a Michaels. Or I order … Read More...

Beeswax Candles from Three Sisters Farms

September 3, 2011 by SandraW

Three Sisters Farms produce beeswax candles, soap and skin care products.

There are no fragrances or additives necessary with beeswax candles, because they smell sweet naturally. As a bonus, beeswax doesn’t drip or smoke much either.

Their candles are reasonably … Read More...

Weekend Hats!

September 3, 2011 by Terrye

Weekend Hats 25 Knitted Caps, Berets, Cloches, and More and what a fun collection! If you’ve ever dreamed of making a hat for yourself, or anyone else, you definitely have to check out this book!

Along with top designers … Read More...

DIY Fabric Feathers {3 Ways}

September 3, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Feathers can be used in so many ways for your wedding. Ez of Creature Comforts teaches you how to make feathers from fabric and then fashion them into a boutonniere, wedding favors, and hair accessories. Get all the details at … Read More...

Tutorial: Quick and easy hot pad

September 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial for making a quick and easy hot pad. The project comes in three variations: a super easy version with all three layers sewn together and turned right side out, a version with bound … Read More...

Tutorial: Rolled and scalloped felt flower

September 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jill from My Heart Is Yours shows how you can make this lovely flower out of a circle of felt. The felt is cut, scalloped, and rolled into the small dimensional bloom. They’re cute as singles, but also would be … Read More...

Fall 2011 Sockupied! Only From Interweave!

September 3, 2011 by Terrye

I totally forgot to tell you about this latest incredible ebook! It’s awesome. It’s downloadable. It’s all about socks and it’s from Interweave!

That’s right, Sockupied, Fall 2011.
5 Sock Patterns!
Sock RX (how to save your socks).
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Tutorial: Sugar On Top chef’s hat for kids

September 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for making a kid-sized chef’s hat. Her examples of it sewn up in bright, girly fabrics are soooo cute, but it would also be cute out of more boy-friendly fabrics … Read More...