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

Tutorial: Understanding thread tags

October 20, 2010 by Denise Felton

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint cautions us to hold onto the tags attached to new needlework threads. She says,

You may not think so but there is lots of information there. And if you run out of thread, or

Tutorial: CQ wings from lace

October 20, 2010 by Denise Felton

Nikki of Nikki Lee’s RavioLee Dreams shows us how to transform lace pattern repeats into wings for crazy quilting and other applications. Her tutorial shows us ideas for butterfly wings, but I’m thinking this idea is just in time for … Read More...

Tutorial: Mini pincushion

October 20, 2010 by Denise Felton

Pinta shows us how to make a precious mini pincushion. The text is in Italian; but the photos are so clear and their order is so logical, you probably won’t need to translate the words. See the tute.

Tutorial: How to stitch line art

October 20, 2010 by Denise Felton

Aimee Ray of little dear tracks shows us how she achieves the signature look of her embroidery. She says,

When you start out with a line art embroidery pattern, the possibilities are endless. I purposefully don’t specify which stitches or

Tutorial: Adorable dripping wound

October 20, 2010 by Denise Felton

Here’s a great idea from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin: Use her raincloud tutorial with red felt and embellishments to create a drippy open-wound brooch for Halloween fun. Get the link to the tute from her blog post.

Looking … Read More...

Tutorial: Freestanding lace mask

October 20, 2010 by Denise Felton

I generally have a bah-humbug attitude toward dressing up for Halloween. However, this mask from Urban Threads is so gorgeous, it makes even me want to jump into a costume! The UT e-newsletter says,

A bold, romantic freestanding lace mask

Inspiration: lucky jackson

October 20, 2010 by Denise Felton

lucky jackson almost killed me with her brain. This is so brilliant, my mouth is still hanging open. An appliqued typewriter with button keys. Of course! See lucky’s flickr photostream.

And many thanks to Sew Lovely Embroidery for pointing … Read More...

That Girl: Serendipity e-pattern

October 20, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt has added a Pattern Shop to her blog. She is offering her very first quilt pattern there – Serendipity. I’m a huge fan of hers – see That Girl’s Signature Blocks and A hexie lover … Read More...

Fur Ball Monster Cupcakes

October 20, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to make these googly-eyed monster cupcakes HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, from the book, What’s New, Cupcake?.

A whole bunch of “Green” Halloween Crafts made out of all sorts of this and that

October 20, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Caley sent in this link to all sorts of green Halloween Crafts posted at FaveCrafts. I am sure you will find something spooktactular to craft with bits of this and that you are sure to have around.

Eco-friendly Halloween crafts … Read More...

Tutorial: Girls’ ruched leggings

October 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE guest blogs at luvinthemommyhood showing how to make a pair of ruched leggings for girls. Leggings are a wardrobe staple for my daughter. These are awesome! The gathers and the button embellishments are girly perfection! Get the … Read More...

Tutorial: Bands and Buttons Raglan Top

October 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to alter a basic raglan t-shirt pattern to make her Bands and Buttons Raglan Top. I’m lovin’ this top!! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Leafy Treetop Spot]

Read all about it: Sewing thread

October 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Keyka Lou shares an article on their blog all about the types of thread available for machine sewing. Read all about it at the Keyka Lou blog.

[phtoo from Keyka Lou]

Tutorial: Fancify your socks with lacy trim

October 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to fancify a plain pair of socks with a bit of gathered lace trim. A cameo button in the center gives a romantic, Victorian look. Get the how-to.