Have you heard about the Helping Japan auctions that are going on all over Craft Gossip right now? If not, read our announcement and then go to the Helping Japan section that lists all of our auctions. 100% of the … Read More...
Helping Japan – Sewing Books Set 1
Have you heard about the Helping Japan auctions that are going on all over Craft Gossip right now? If not, read our announcement and then go to the Helping Japan section that lists all of our auctions. 100% of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a zippered wet bag
Carlee from The Polka-Dot Umbrella shows how to make a zippered wet bag. She uses hers for cloth diapering. The waterproof pouch holds the diaper until you can get home and put it in the wash. Of course, soiled diapers … Read More...
Tutorial: Metal frame coin purse
Michelle from Paisley Pear Quilts and I Like Orange, Too! shows how to sew a metal frame coin purse. They look so complicated top make, don’t they? It turns out that they’re actually pretty simple. Her tutorial covers how to … Read More...
Newsy: Winner of Twelve by 12 book
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered my Craft Gossip Contest for a copy of the book Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge. I have a winner. The prize goes to lucky Commenter 56, … Read More...
Giveaway: Mary’s Fancy Sash Dress online video sewing class
We’ve just added a giveaway for a registration to an online sewing class by Rick Rick: Thread Therapy for Sewers showing how to make the fabulous “Mary’s Fancy Sash Dress” from Jennifer Paganelli’s new book, Girl’s World: Twenty-One Sewing Projects … Read More...
Auction to help Japan – Four
The last book for auction is
500 Judaica.
To bid on number four, please leave a comment below with your bid amount. Minimum bids begin at $15.
At the end of the auction, the highest bid for this book will … Read More...
Auction to help Japan – Set Three
The third set of books for auction includes
500 Gemstone Jewels
Vintage Jewelry Design
Creating Glass Beads
The Penland Book of Jewelry
The Penland Book of Glass
To bid on Set Three, please leave a comment below with your bid … Read More...
Auction to help Japan – Set Two
The second set of books for auction includes 12 jewelry gallery books:
Masters: Gold
500 Silver Jewelry Designs
500 Gemstone Jewels
500 Earrings
500 Bracelets
500 Necklaces
500 Enameled Objects
500 Plastic Jewelry Designs
500 Wedding Rings
500 Brooches
1000 … Read More...
Clay Pot Critters
Around Spring Time, all the bugs start arriving around ( and in) the house. Why not celebrate these little guys by dedicating a craft afternoon andlearning about them! These Clay Pot Critters are adorable and look like a blast to … Read More...
Cell Model Craft Project
At some point in a child’s life, they are usually asked to create some sort of cell diagram or model. Craft Jr show s a way for you to make it out of styrofoam balls, play dough and foam core … Read More...
Potato and Lego Printed Easter Eggs
These beautiful Easter Eggs are printed using potatoes and legos! Why not try to make your own! Idea and inspiration from Pinkie Says
Modeling Clay Stamped Flowers
The Chocolate Muffin Tree has a great way to help your children create their own useable stamps…with modeling clay and toothpicks! Here, they create spring flower art with the beautiful stamp they made!
Timeless Vintage Details
You’ll be utterly charmed with the gorgeous vintage details of this DIY wedding featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs! The thrifty bride and groom created their vintage inspired wedding concept for a mere $350 using repurposed items like vases, picture … Read More...
Book Craft- Painted Rain Boots!
My Own Road has a great book craft to go along with the book The Rainy Day by by Anna Milbourne
and Sarah Gill. Why not create your own Painted Rain boots. She chose to decorate with ladybugs, but the … Read More...
Nature Watch Giveaway- Winner!
‘Here Comes the Sun-Catcher’ Activity Kit is going to a winner chosen by random.org! Comment #20 was chosen! She ‘Liked’ Nature Watch’ on Facebook to have the winning comment! Enjoy the kit Kelly! Thank you to all of you … Read More...
Monogram Straw Tags
It’s the little details that make your event memorable, and these custom straw tags will be sure to charm your guests! For a quick and easy tutorial visit Postcards & Pretties right now.
Ta Dah!: Drunk Love in the Pink
Elizabeth at Don’t Call Me Betsy just finished this charity quilt based on Denyse Schmidt’s drunk love blocks. To make it her own, she focused on using the color pink. It’s gorgeous! Visit her POST: Drunk Love Quilt – Finished… Read More...
Tutorial: Butterfly Applique Mug Rug
Jen at Sew Happy Geek shares how she made this pretty little mug rug. Adorable. Get the tute.
Looking for more Mug Rug Patterns? Check out these Mug Rug Patterns on Etsy and These Mug Rug Quilting Books.
Tutorial: Dye fabric for exact skin tone
Linda at Buzzing and Bumbling shares her method for dyeing fabric to make skin tones for people in her quilts. Her secret is using strong tea or coffee. Get the know-how.