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

Stitch for Sarah Jane

February 25, 2011 by Denise Felton

Sarah Jane needs your help. She says,

I am getting some new embroidery patterns ready for the shop, but I am hoping to have quite a few designs and I don’t think I’ll be able to hand embroider all of

April 8-10, 2011 I know you’ll be attending the Tucson Glass Festival, right. I know I want to go. There will be parties and glass…and demos or glass…and glass art and glass…don’t you want to go? Check out their … Read More...

Tutorial: Brazilian hydrangea

February 25, 2011 by Denise Felton

Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) demos a tricky but gorgeous Brazilian embroidery stitch. This hydrangea flower uses boucle thread, which gives it extra texture. See the tute.

Tools: What’s on this student’s head?

February 25, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Okay, I’m cruising through all the photos of student’s work at a recent Sue Spargo workshop in Kokomo, Indiana and I paused. What is that on this student’s head? If you are like me or know someone over 40 you … Read More...

Newsy: Contests at Moda Bake Shop

February 25, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

The Moda Bake Shop is hosting a monthly contest this year for March, April, and May. Each month has a theme. March is Charm Pack, April is Accessories, and May is Home Decor. Use one of their free tutorials, create … Read More...

Q & A with ReSew author Jenny Wilding Cardon

February 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Today I’m super excited to present a Q & A session with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs. (Check out my review & giveaway for a chance to win a copy of … Read More...

Ball Theme Birthday Party

February 25, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m loving this ball themed first birthday party from Sheek Shindigs. The dessert table is so bright and fun. My favorites are these gumball mason jar favors (yes, we all know I’m a sucker for mason jars). Find more … Read More...

Patchwork wine gift bags

February 25, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Oh man, these patchwork-esque wine gift bags are so dog gone cute. Jen of Reanna Lily Designs made these from a single charm pack. This recipe is a first for her at Moda Bake Shop. It’s fresh out of … Read More...

Giant Kiss

February 25, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

You know what this giant Kiss is composed of? Kisses. There’s something poetic about that self-reflectivity, but I digress. Learn to make a giant Kiss made up of lots of little kisses HERE at Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.

Marzipan Ducks

February 25, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Marzipan ducks! Cah-ute. Love the almond beak. Learn to make them HERE at Just My Delicious, with translation tool in the sidebar.

DIY Cakestand

February 25, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Find a tutorial to make your own (pretty awesome) cake stand HERE at Bee in Our Bonnet, found via You Are My Fave.

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired rosette handbag

February 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this rosette handbag, inspired by a similar bag she saw at Anthropologie. This is so pretty! Get the tute.