Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery was brought to my attention today on Facebook and I just had to share it with you guys. They are a glass studio and gallery over in the Washington DC area, Kensington, Maryland to be … Read More...
Book review: Jump-Start your Quilting
Precut fans, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this patchwork inspired projects book Jump-Start your Quilting
edited by Jeanne Stauffer. The Publisher is House of White Birches with a release date of April 1, 2011.… Read More...
FREE DIY, Ruffled Chiffon Fairy Light Box
I wanted to share this tutorial with you. It is a stunning nightlight made out of chiffon circles and a CD holder with a battery pack. Claire has offered us a step-by-step pictorial tutorial that seems easy enough to follow … Read More...
9 Cool Kitchen Decor Craft Ideas
I’ve been making new things for my kitchen for the last few months (#5 – case in point). So naturally, my eye is drawn to anything kitchen related. Here are several kitchen crafts that just might bring you some inspiration.… Read More...
From my studio last week: February 28, 2011
Evidently it was “panty week” at my house last week. I needed some new panties, and used that as an excuse to pare down the knit fabric scrap bins. I used my larger pieces to make panties for myself, and … Read More...
Firing Schedules for Fusing – A Tutorial From FusedGlass.org
I love getting my email newsletter from fusedglass.org because I always know it will be something extremely useful for both me and all of my glass enthusiast readers. And this tutorial that’s being provided is no different. Today we’re learning … Read More...
How to make recycled scrap fabric pot holders
Pot holders are one of the best projects to sew as they are easy and so utilitarian. And being that they are so small a great use for scraps. Check out the excellent tutorial Sky of the blog Sky Turtle … Read More...
Giveaway: PDF pattern from So Tei Tei
I just posted a giveaway for a PDF pattern fromSo Tei-Tei over in our Giveaways section. Three lucky Craft Gossip readers will win the pattern of their choice. Go to the giveaway to get yourself entered.
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Cat in the Hat Dr Seuss Strawberry Shortcake
Another great idea to celebrate the big day tomorrow (you know, Dr. Seuss’s birthday): The Cat in the Hat
strawberry shortcakes. With Nilla wafers! So cute and clever. Find the how-tos HERE at The Hokey Pokey Kitchen.
Looking for … Read More...
Hi Hat Cupcakes
I love Hi Hat cupcakes, and I’ve been wanting to learn to make them. Have any of you tried to make your own? Find a recipe for rose water Hi Hat cupcakes HERE at Just My Delicious, with a … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder
It’s your last chance to enter our giveaway for the e-book from Ella Publishing. Click here to go to the giveaway post. Entries close tonight, Monday February 28th at midnight PST.
Free pattern: Shortalls with piped patch pockets
LiEr from ikat bag joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of shortalls. These are soo cute on little kids, and their shape easily accommodates a child’s growing body. And do … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished scoopneck tunic
Carli from Fearfully and Wonderfully Made shows how she transformed a ill-fitting mock turtleneck into this awesome embellished scoopneck tunic. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fearfully and Wonderfully Made]
Tutorial: Castle tooth fairy pillow with drawbridge pocket
What to do when your little princess loses her tooth? Put it in a royal tooth fairy pillow, of course! Cassandra from Sleeping or Sewing shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow with a castle appliued on the front. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered maxi skirt
Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a maxi skirt. The long skirt is made up of three lightly gathered tiers. This would be an awesome addition to a spring wardrobe! Get the tute… Read More...
Storage and Organizational Ideas
Tami Taylor takes us on a tour of her scraproom and explains how she completely reorganized her scrapbooking supplies to be more efficient. Click here to go to the post on Get it Scrapped.
Over on the Studio … Read More...
Technique: Card Background with Twinkling H2O’s
Click here to visit the Whiff of Joy blog to learn to make a lovely background for your cards using Twinkling H2O’s.
-Heather
Book review: 101 Log Cabin Blocks
Log Cabin fans, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this quilting pattern book 101 Log Cabin Blocks
created by House of White Birches released this month. Product Description: This book is 112 pages and includes diagrams … Read More...
Beer Marshmallows. Chocolate Dipped with Pretzels, too.
I can almost not even imagine a more imaginative perfect dessert. Unless wine and macaroni and cheese was involved. Find a recipe for chocolate-dipped beer marshmallows with crushed pretzel topping HERE at the kitchn.
Book review: Herbs, Spices & Fruits of the Bible
Biblical scholars and gardeners with an interest in applique, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this quilting pattern book Herbs, Spices & Fruits of the Bible
by Helga Curtis. Publisher is House of White Birches with … Read More...