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

Congrats, Hannah

February 12, 2011 by Terrye

You’ve won our Knitting Green Giveawway…

I’ve sent you an email, get back to me with your name and address and I’ll get your book sent right off to you.

A Valentine’s Day Sweets Roundup

February 12, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

From me. For you. Well, for you and my readers over at my blog. In case you need some last minute Valentine’s baking inspiration… a roundup of all the Valentine’s cookies and marshmallow treats from my archives, with tutorials. … Read More...

Tutorial: Fabric gift box

February 12, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Michele from Michele Made Me shows how she made this completely adorable fabric gift box. She promises this project will not only make you a gift giving maven, but it will help you perfect your free motion quilting skills. Go … Read More...

Tutorial: Ice Fabric Dyeing

February 12, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

After Lynda from Bloom, Bake and Create posted her tutorial on snow fabric dyeing she received many comments from readers asking her what to do if you don’t have snow. She responded with a new tutorial on how to use … Read More...

Tutorial: Block for monochromatic quilt sampler

February 12, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Margaret from Konstant Kaos shares how she made this “building block” styled block to go into her monochromatic themed sampler quilt. By the way, the Modern Quilt Guild’s second challenge is to create a mono quilt so Margaret’s timing of … Read More...

FOR YOUR VALENTINE??

February 12, 2011 by jd wolfe

I had to pass along this free pattern! It’s not suitable for my curvy shape, but would be very attractive on the ‘right’ woman.

http://blog.bramcostpublications.com/2011/02/12/free-pattern-vintage-crochet-brassiere-pattern.aspx

Maybe, ‘back in the day’ when this vintage design was created, more women were less … Read More...

Millie Green’s Felted up-cycled Wrist Pincushion (FREE DIY)

February 12, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Millie Green, of Yahoo! Contributor Network tells us how to create is pretty and useful wrist pincushion. To learn how you can make this project, join Millie for complete instructions. Here is an easy sewing project that you can … Read More...

Tutorial: Baby quilt in 7 steps

February 12, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Crafty Mummy wants you off the sidelines if you want to try quilting but have not jumped in yet. This easy to put together baby quilt is made up of simple rows. For a beginner, sewing a series of straight … Read More...

Reminder: Submit your questions for Jenny Wilding Cardon

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

We’ve got some good questions already for the upcoming Q & A with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of the soon-t0-be-released ReSew. What else are you wanting to know? Go to the sneak peek post to submit your own questions.… Read More...

Tutorial: Twisted pintucks texture

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Daisy Janie shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to create twisted pintucks. I love the way they paired this technique with a simple patchwork design to show off the directional texture. So cool! Get the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Sweat Heart Pouch

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Sweet Heart Pouch. You could use this small heart-shaped pouch to package a special Valentine’s present, or just to hold sewing notions or other small items. Get … Read More...

Tutorial: Tuxedo Cardigan refashion

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies hares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a plain cardigan into her Tuxedo Cardigan. The gathered panels on the front add structure and lots of style. Get the tute.