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

Giveaway: Clutch purse from Sew Grown

December 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Steffanie from Sew Grown is giving away – lemme repeat that – GIVING AWAY a free clutch to all new followers to her blog. It’s her way of saying thank you to people who have supported her in her blogging. … Read More...

Beading Arts Murano Glass Giveaway

December 5, 2010 by Stacie Hooder

Beading Arts is having another giveaway of a Murano glass bead. This time you can enter to win the black cross with silver and gold foil. The drawing will end December 9, so don’t delay. Good luck!

Tutorial: Make a reusable gift bag from felt

December 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make this felt gift bag. Not only is it more earth-friendly than throw-away paper gift bags, but it’s awfully cute, too. Get the how-to.

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Tutorial: Fabric scrap mini cards

December 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Marla from Marla, Plain & Small shows how she used her fabric scraps to embellish the fronts of small foldover cards. This is a great way to use of those scraps that are too small to use on other projects. … Read More...

Free crystal feathers necklace tutorial

December 5, 2010 by Stacie Hooder

Check out this beaded necklace from Jewelry and Polymer Clay Tutorial Heaven. The clusters of beads remind me of falling bursts of fireworks. This tutorial called “Sparkling Crystal Feathers” might be the perfect piece to complete your New Year’s … Read More...

Bullseye Gallery – Klaus Moje

December 5, 2010 by Cathi Milligan

The newest gallery show at Bullseye in Portland, OR is Klaus Moje, Constructed. It will be on display from December 1 – January 22, 2011. Klaus is one of the most important and influential figures in kiln formed glass. … Read More...

Recent free charts from un jour, une grille

December 5, 2010 by Denise Felton

(1) Ballerine
(2) Cage à oiseau
(3) Saxophone
(4) Lampe
(5) Vase de fleurs
(6) Ourson blanc
(7) Boite au lettre
(8) Petit singe
(9) Ralonge
(10) Bocal de Sangria
(11) Balais
(12) Petit garçon
(13) Bébé
(14) Bébé
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Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas

December 5, 2010 by Denise Felton

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy

We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free … Read More...

How to Ship Cookies

December 5, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Find an information packed lesson in how to ship cookies for the holidays HERE at Chow.

Tutorial – Weaving Danish Heart Baskets

December 5, 2010 by Terrye

Isn’t this pretty? The tutorial calls for pre-bought felted squares, but I’m sure you can think of a better source, no?

This is a traditional Danish design and is sooooo easy!

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Free charts: Christmas

December 5, 2010 by Denise Felton

We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...

Free charts: Christmas

December 5, 2010 by Denise Felton

Tutorial: Peppermint throw pillow

December 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial and template for making this Christmas candy throw pillow. The round pillow is appliqued with a peppermint swirl design, which she shares a template for. Go to the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Doily Christmas ornaments

December 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Goodsell from One Crafty Mumma shows how to put doilies to pretty use on stuffed star Christmas ornaments. The lacy doily gives the look of a snowflake. A large doily will cover the entire star; a small doily can … Read More...