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

Video tutorial: Little girl’s classic sleeveless dress with gathered skirt

February 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Eva from Couturier Mommy shares a video tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s sleeveless dress with a full gathered skirt. Depending on fabric choice and embellishment, this classic dress style can be made dressy for an Easter dress … Read More...

Child’s Artwork Candle from Come Together Kids

February 17, 2011 by SandraW

Laura came up with this great candle artwork project to do with your kids. What a fun way to spend time with your children and encourage their creativity!

It’s also a unique way to treasure your child’s artwork and would … Read More...

Tutorial: Bolster pillow from soft minky fabric

February 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a bolster pillow out of minky fabric. The super soft fabric on the roll pillow makes reading in bed the ultimate indulgence. Get the how-to.

[photo from Sew4Home]

Sewing Pattern: Sleeveless shirt and matching shorts for baby girls

February 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern and tutorial forher Hannah Play Set, a sleeveless top and matching shorts for baby girls. The pattern is available in sizes from 3 months to 24months. This is such a lovely … Read More...

Tutorial: Winter Wonderland dress

February 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make this beautiful Winter Wonderland dress. It’s hard to see in the photo here, but the sleeves, bodice, and ruffles at the bottom … Read More...

Etsy Shop: A Hue of Duck Egg Blue Stamps

February 17, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

Here’s another sweet stamp shop on Etsy, A Hue of Duck Egg Blue, isn’t that a fab name? They offer wood mounted polymer stamps in really cute designs, they even offer custom stamps as well. Click here to visit their … Read More...

Giveaway: American Crafts The Classics

February 17, 2011 by Francine Clouden

American Crafts is giving one lucky reader the entire line The Classics. Entries close Friday February 18th at 6am PST. Click here to go to the giveaway.

Inspiration du Jour – Il Pleut

February 17, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Il Pleut by rosabelle30. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

IlanioWear: Free patterns

February 16, 2011 by Minnie

IlanioWear is giving away all their patterns for free! They make burner/dance club/costumy type clothing.

They’ve got garter belts, hot pants, dresses, coats, tops, you name it. You can go to their site to download the patterns and you can … Read More...

Gnome and Lil Fox patterns on sale

February 16, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

I am so digging this gnome and fox. These and more downloadable paper piecing patterns are on sale at Artisania through the end of February. Visit the New Pattern Shop for details.

Oedipus in Vegetables

February 16, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

“The story of Oedipus, in 8 minutes, performed in vegetables, in the tradition of Bun Hur.” I’ll not touch the description at vimeo. Perfect. See this short film by Jason Wishnow and learn more about how it was made … Read More...

A Compelling Argument Likening Marilyn Monroe to Red Velvet Cake

February 16, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

By CakeSpy of course. Marilyn Monroe and Red Velvet cake sharing an eerily similar history? See if you can be convinced HERE. I was.

Tutorial: Keepsake fabric book

February 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenna fromSew Happy Geek and Excell Crafts shows how to make a keepsake book out of fabric. The centers of each page are framed in decorative fabric. She stitched lines on the interior pages of her book so she’d … Read More...

Tutorial: Ruffled aprons in toddler and child sizes

February 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial for making a ruffled apron. She includes measurements for making it in both child and toddler sizes. This would be such a fun addition to a play kitchen! Go to the … Read More...