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

Create your own CS text

February 28, 2011 by Denise Felton

Reader L. Ann pointed us to the Cross Stitch Writing Tool at StitchPoint. L. Ann says,

Create your favorite saying, slogan, verse, or whatever in a choice of 6 fonts for cross stitch. It will generate your printable chart

March is National Craft Month! Yea! CraftGossip is honoring the occasion with surprises and giveaways, and the Needlework News blog has a rockin plan in the works with one of your favorite needlework celebrities. Watch for the announcement.

Letter Cookie Word Games

February 28, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

As one with a life near devoted to cookies, I love this idea of using letter cookies to help kids spell from Flexible Dreams. Check out what they did (and spelled) HERE. And be sure to check out the … Read More...

Check Out this Woven Glass!!

February 28, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

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

February 28, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

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

February 28, 2011 by Linda Lanese

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

February 28, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

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

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

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

February 28, 2011 by Cathi Milligan

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

February 28, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

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

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

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

February 28, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

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.

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Hi Hat Cupcakes

February 28, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

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

February 28, 2011 by Francine Clouden

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

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

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

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

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.