Sheer fabrics can make gorgeous garments, but there’s always the problem of hemming them. Zura from Sew Retro Chic shows how she uses her sewing machine to create a rolled hem on sheer fabric. Get the tutorial.
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Lookie what she made: Berry ‘n Bird Beret from recycled jeans
Michele Pacey from Michele Made Me shows photos of her Berry ‘n Bird Beret. The project comes from Denim Revolution by Nancy Minsky. It’s made from an old pair of jeans and is embroidered with a beautiful bird and branch … Read More...
Hot Chocolate from The Ticket Kitchen
I’ve been following the fabulous blog, The Giver’s Log, for awhile, and have often featured their ideas here. So when I saw that they opened a shop to sell fine hot chocolate on a stick, I had to share with … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered neckline sweater dress from an adult shirt
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she made this sweater dress for her daughter out of one of her own shirts. The gathered neckline is a pretty detail, and also serves as a good fix for an adult-sized neckline … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute ruffle dress for toddlers
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she made this girly-frilly ruffled dress for her toddler daughter. And she did it in just 20 minutes. The secret? Using an existing dress pattern for the shape, and pre-reruffled fabric for the … Read More...
Free SVG File: Border Collie
This border collie svg file is a free download at BeaOriginals. Click here to go to the download. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Soda Bottle Treats for Valentine’s Day
Amanda sent me the link to these fantastic repurposed cream soda bottles for Valentine’s Day from Nap Time Journal ages ago, and I just remembered I saved the link for you. Learn to turn soda bottles into this handy dandy … Read More...
How To Make A Penguin Cake
What is it about this penguin cake from Fowl Single File that is ridiculously adorable? The shape? The big eyes? The simplicity that I think would be quite manageable to recreate? Everything. Go here to see Fowl Single File’s awesome … Read More...
Free Online Photography Class: Joy of Love
Willette Photography is offering a free online class during February entitled the joy of love. Participants in the class will receive daily email prompts/photo assignments with some tutorial/instructions. Click here for more information and to sign up.
Dinosaur Baby Hat Pattern
Fess up! You thought I was going to show you how to crochet a big, burly guy, right? But, no. It’s the hat that we’ll call Spike.
I know it’s hard to get past the adorable toddler, but – really … Read More...
Direct from CHA
This weekend the Winter Craft and Hobby Association show was held in California. This show is where scrapbooking and other craft companies reveal their new lines and products. Here are some blog posts reporting from the show.
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Claude Jeantet’s cardboard animals
These cardboard animals by Parisian architect Claude Jeantet are amazing! She also makes other cute house accessories from cardboard. The penguin side table and owl book-ends are my favorites.
You can check out the whole collection over at Lisa Fontanarosa’s … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Wellness
Wellness by sockergrynet. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Headlice Arrrrrrrrggggggggh!!!
Now that the kids are back at school will you be like me and checking your childs hair for lice on a regular basis .
Fortunately the days of just shaving ones head and dipping it in kerosene are long … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Art Quilt Stand
Cheryl from Muppin.com shares her secret for displaying multiple mini quilts at craft shows. She starts with a trip to the office supply store and once home reaches for some quilt batting. Get the know-how.
Artsy cross over bag
This quilted bag has definite cool factor. Picture yourself wearing this to your local cyber cafe to meet all your artsy friends for a coffee latte. Called The Amanda Bag, you can download the pattern for $9.00 USD at … Read More...
Knitters Connection 2011
Knitters Connection 2011: June 15 – 18, 2011
Knitters Connection 2011 will include great instructors, exciting evening speakers and a fantastic Knitters Market… join us for our 5th birthday! This one’s in Ohio, may be close enough to go to!… Read More...
All the ways to get your CraftGossip fix
Our editors post a lot. Around 25-40 posts a day. And strangely a lot of people complain (yes, we know!). But there is so much crafty goodness to be found that it is necessary to post several times daily to … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Two tunic dresses from two dress shirts
km17 took two men’s dress shirts and turned them into two tunic dresses for herself. She mixed and matched the pieces so each dress is made up of two different patterns of fabric. And be sure to check out the … Read More...
Tutorial: No bulk edge finish for a facing
Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows a cool trick for using interfacing to finish the edge of a facing – without adding bulk. Brilliant! Go to Off the Cuff Sewing Style to find out how to do it.
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