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

Jewels for Jen

January 25, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

Jewelry designer Heidi Stabler has set up a fundraising site on Etsy called Jewels for Jen. Jennifer Salandy, a 37-year-old mom of three young children, died on Christmas day following an accident. You can help her children by purchasing … Read More...

DIY Conversation Hearts

January 25, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Not happy with “LUV U” and “4 Ever”? Find an idea to make your own conversation heart messages HERE at Real Simple.

Unempolyment Blanket

January 25, 2011 by Terrye

Learn how one gal used her time when she was unemployed!

http://theruncible.wordpress.com/2011/01/18/the-unemployment-blanket/

Tutorial: Make a batwing sweater from a pleated wool skirt

January 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

km17 shows off the fabulous batwing sweater that she refashioned from a pleated wool skirt she found at a thrift store. She turned it upside down, making the bottom of the skirt the top of the sweater. And, she gives … Read More...

Tutorial: Daylily Zipper Flower

January 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shares a tutorial for making her Daylily Zipper Flower. You can make one from 18″ of zipper trim, or from an actual zipper that you’ve separated. Get the how-to.

[photo from Craftaholics Anonymous]

Tutorial: Sturdy reusable grocery tote

January 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has a tutorial for making this sturdy reusable grocery tote. The large boxed bottom has room to hold plenty of food. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

Heart Illusion Knit Socks

January 25, 2011 by Terrye

These are the LoveMeKnot socks. Illusion knitting is easy, another new trick for you to learn.

This pattern by the Slipped Stitch Blog is FREE by clicking HERE!

Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns to keep you warm … Read More...

Mini Brownie Bites

January 25, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

The Crafty Penguin is always so crafty. (Yep, sounds about right.) Find a quick and easy way to make brownie bites HERE. If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie mix, because you are short on time … Read More...

Congratulations, Nangy

January 25, 2011 by Terrye

You’ve won our Knitting Wrapsody Giveaway. I’ve sent you an email.

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Photography tips for crafters

January 25, 2011 by Minnie

Whether you are taking pictures of your crafts to sell or just to display on your blog having beautiful interesting photos of your crafts can be a big help to draw people in.

Elizabeth Carls has a nice blog post … Read More...

Year of the Rabbit designs from Anja Rieger

January 25, 2011 by Denise Felton

In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, Anja Rieger Designs is publishing these adorable bunny motifs. They will be available Wednesday (January 26) in machine- and hand-embroidery formats from Anja’s online shop.

Great tools for stitchers

January 25, 2011 by Denise Felton

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has has been talking about tools that make a needleworker’s life easier and more comfortable. Enjoy these recent posts: