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

A buggy design

July 13, 2011 by Denise Felton

I thought I already had the maximum possible love for Feed Dog. And then he did this: a felt-applique square based on a Charley Harper design. Be still my heart! See more at Feed Dog’s post.

Check this out!!! You can stitch a custom cover for your iPhone!!! The kits, available online from Connect Design, include the perforated cover, some design charts, floss, and a needle–and sell for US$18.00. Go to the listing to find … Read More...

Tutorial: Bird softie

July 13, 2011 by Denise Felton

Lolly Chops shares a pattern and tutorial for a sweet birdie with unlimited possibilities for variations and embellishments. Go to her blog post.

Tutorial: Contemporary filet darning

July 13, 2011 by Denise Felton

Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs walks us step-by-step through a contemporary filet darning interpretation of her seahorse design. I think the dimensional border she created is as beautiful as the central motif. Go to her blog post to see … Read More...

You ought to be in pictures

July 13, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

A picture may be worth a thousand words but Julia Barello takes old film and makes it speak volumes. Upcycling old film into jewelry and installations, Julia’s work turns old images into vibrant, new objects.

Julia says, “It’s important to … Read More...

Stitch on the beach!

July 13, 2011 by Denise Felton

Amy of Amy Stitches sent us the heads-up about an awesome-sounding stitching retreat taking place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (USA), in October. The event’s site says,

We are going to have a great year in 2011!!! As usual, we

Tutorial: Pebble doll

July 13, 2011 by Denise Felton

Anna Branford shares her technique for creating this sweet pebble doll–perfectly huggable and textural for little hands. She says the project is appropriate for those with beginner skills, but imagine the lengths to which a more experienced stitcher could … Read More...

Support the spread of poisons

July 13, 2011 by Denise Felton

Victoria Crowder Payne invites your support for creating the Sinister Stitch exhibit and documentary. Her Kickstarter site describes the exhibit:

A mixed media embroidered collection consisting of 13 ancient poisonous botanicals anchored by a central personification of the Mandrake Root’s

Serenity Lure – Le Voyage – Tropical Bliss – Body Creme – Review

July 13, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Serenity Lure based in Maplewood, New Jersey, specialises in creating and selling a wide range of luxury handmade beauty products. Serenity’s number one goal is to give your body and mind what it needs to make the most of YOUR … Read More...

Rainbow Cake Push Pops

July 13, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

The push pop craze is still going strong, I see. Check out these fantastic rainbow cake push pops I spotted HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, part of an equally fantastic Picasso Art birthday party created by Simply … Read More...

Tutorial: Gathered Grecian dress

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls guest blogs in the Fun in the Sun{dress} series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial for making her Gathered Grecian dress. What a pretty dress!! Get the tute.

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Tutorial: Simple flannel receiving blanket

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make a simple flannel receiving blanket. They’re easy to make and are awesome baby gifts. They’re made from two layers of flannel, so they’re soft and snuggly on both sides. The rounded … Read More...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired LOVE pillow

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made a cute throw pillow you’re sure to L-O-V-E. That’s because the word “love” is appliqued across the front. And it’s inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. The … Read More...