Crafts, Patterns, DIY and Handmade Ideas from CraftGossip

DIY Garden or Plant Markers

June 8, 2011 by Minnie

In My Own Style created these easy garden/plant markers out of stuff around the house! Get the tutorial: DIY Garden or Plant Markers.

Looking for more garden marker ideas? Check these out on Etsy Starting your garden from scratch? … Read More...

Ta Dah!: Spring Shoots quilt

June 8, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

This quilt is splendid. Spied at Nifty Quilts, read where the inspiration came from here.

Dena’s 10 Steps to a Better Quilt

June 8, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Dena Crain gives her list of things to consider before making your next quilt. She says if you do, you’ll get better results. Visit her blog and read 10 Steps to a Better Quilt.

Suggestions needed for next raffle quilt

June 8, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Lynn from C & T Publishing Blog is celebrating the finish of the Van Gogh Slice Quilt – a group project and fundraiser for the NAMTA Foundation. But she’s not resting long. She is seeking ideas from the quilting community … Read More...

50 Art Materials for Toddlers

June 8, 2011 by Kristen Stephens

TinkerLab has a great post about to get your brain in gear to fill up your ‘craft’ pantry. I think I might have about 15 of these items, but some of them are definitely on my ‘list’ for when I … Read More...

How to hand dye a flower felted brooch

June 8, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Tonya of “TonyaUtkina” is a wonderful artist and loves sharing many of her creative ideas with others. Tonya continues experimenting with hand dyeing and food coloring. The results are always beautiful and rewarding. To hand dye a felted … Read More...

DIY Fudgsicles

June 8, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

A whole lotta them. Find a roundup of homemade fudgsicle recipes HERE at The Kitchn.

Read all about it: $50 refashioned summer wardrobe challenge

June 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Alida from Gigglebug and I Make Stuff recently challenged herself to make a month’s worth of clothes – for just $50. How did she do? She made 30 outfits and spent only $35. Awesome!! She shares a post on her … Read More...

Tutorial: Sun or sleep hood for a baby carrier

June 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kristine from Liberated Mind created this sun hood that attaches to her Catbird baby carrier to keep baby’s head protected from the harsh summer sun. The muslin hood is much lighter weight than the one that came with the carrier. … Read More...

Newsy: Leah in top 55 blogs Quilter’s Home

June 8, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Leah from The Free Motion Quilting Project is celebrating her mention as one of the top 55 blogs in Quilter’s Home magazine. Visit her blog to see how her father ribbed her about this years ago and get a peek … Read More...

Tutorial: Homage to Starry Night in fabric scraps

June 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Living With Punks with a tutorial showing how to make fabulous art for your home – out of fabric scraps! She used twisted and coiled fabric strips to make her Homage to … Read More...

Design Team Call: Gauche Alchemy

June 8, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

Gauche Alchemy is looking for new design team members. Here’s what they have to say “Gauche Alchemy, purveyor of original vintage ephemera and delightful found object for mixed media and paper arts, is looking for FIVE team members. We are … Read More...