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

Tutorial: Layered shamrock hair clip

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun! shares a tutorial for making a shamrock hair clip for St. Patrick’s Day. The layered green satin shamrocks are singed so they curl up around the edges, a festive variation of the singed edge fabric flowers that are … Read More...

Get it now: Free vintage nightgown pattern

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

From now until March 13, 2011, Bramcost Publications is sharing their vintage nightgown pattern for free. The sleeveless 1950s nightgown is intended to be made from nylon, but the shape looks enough like a sundress that you could wear … Read More...

Tutorial: Money cuff with Velcro closure

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christie fromLemon Squeezy Shop and Lemon Squeezy Home joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to make a money cuff with button embellishments. The fabric cuff wraps around the wrist just like a cuff, but there’s a … Read More...

Giveaway: Free quilt pattern, your choice

March 7, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Melinda at Ivory Spring is hosting a giveaway. The lucky winner will get to choose between two lovely quilt patterns, Bloom Wherever You Are and Roslynn by Wendy also at Ivory Spring. How nice. Go to GIVEAWAY.

Project and Technique: Stamping on Vellum

March 7, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

Learn how to stamp, emboss and color on vellum to make a stunning card. Visit the Penny Black blog for instructions.

-Heather

From my studio last week: March 7, 2011

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If I wasn’t committed to having this “from my studio” series, I would totally skip this week. Let’s just say that last week was not a studio-intensive week. As in, I only completed one project, and that’s a repeat of … Read More...

Marshmallow Pops

March 7, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

As one who oft puts marshmallows on sticks (seriously, I do this a lot, see? right here), I can’t help but appreciate these cuties at The Seven Year Cottage. Learn to make them HERE.

Thin Mint Cupcakes

March 7, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

First there were Tag A Longs, now D.I.Y. Louisville came up with at Thin Mint inspired cupcake to honor Girl Scout cookie season. Find the recipe HERE.

Winner of “The Artful Bird” Book Giveaway (US ONLY)

March 7, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Cheryl is the lucky winner of “The Artful Bird” Book Giveaway. Random.org picked #6. I am so happy for Cheryl and I also want to thank Interweave for sending me a copy to review and giveaway. I will be contacting … Read More...

The Cleaner Plate Club- Book Giveaway Winner!

March 7, 2011 by Kristen Stephens

I am happy to announce that Michelle- Comment #21 has been selected through Random.Org as the winner of The Cleaner Plate Club book Giveaway! Congratulations Michelle! She wrote:

“I love all sorts of vegetables but the one I have … Read More...

Cotton, oh cotton why are you so high?

March 7, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Cotton prices are rising. It’s bad news. I wrote a post about it back in October, visit Raw cotton prices sky-high; may lead to hoarding. With all the lovely new fabric lines coming out we can expect to pay … Read More...

Grab a cuppa: Visit Niftyquilts’ photostream

March 7, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Sit down and relax. Sip some coffee or tea and see some awesome quilts at Niftyquilts’ photostream.

Editor’s tip: Click Slideshow for hands free viewing.

How to recycle a solid room divider into a chicken wire display frame

March 7, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Check out the great tutorial for turning a solid room divider into a chicken wire display screen that features photos, vintage style signage, and a note board over at Susan’s blog HomeRoad.

Throw a Singer House Party

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Singer is offering an opportunity for sewists across the United States to to share their love of sewing and try out the Confidence Stylist sewing machine. It’ll all happen through 800 House Parties to take place on Mother’s Day weekend, … Read More...