Julia McMorrow of Cross Stitch Centre let us know about a monthly giveaway on the UK site. She says,
… Read More...Cross Stitch Centre have just launched a new monthly competition. The prize is £20 to spend on cross stitch products of
New episodes and giveaway: DIY Dish
Here’s some rockin news from the makers of DIY Dish:
… Read More...Kim and Kris are back with Season 2 of The DIY Dish. Episode One features Kris showing how to make a darling little owl pin cushion. The project concept
Free applique block: Autumn
Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has posted a new applique-block design in her Words of Inspiration & Celebration series. This beautiful autumn block is timed perfectly for northern-hemisphere stitchers! Get the pattern.
A new take on stitched jewelry
I’m in love with the work of Johanna Wood of Metal, Cloth & Wood. Her unique handcrafted jewelry is young, clever, and well-designed — and incorporates embroidery! In a personal note, Johanna says,
… Read More...I use free motion embroidery to decorate
Pottery Barn Style on a Budget: Halloween Edition
Lindsay of Living with Lindsay’s, son Zack gets busy pointing out all of the things that he “wished he could have As soon as the Halloween-themed Pottery Barn Kids catalog hit their mailbox. One of the things that he kept … Read More...
All is well
Some of you have noticed that my posts have been sparse over the past couple of weeks. I sincerely appreciate your sweet notes of concern. I’m juggling a full-time job, my CraftGossip gig, and a small art business. Once in … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt with sequined pocket
Nina from Your Memories Captured and Momma Go Round shows how she added a sequined pocket to a plain t-shirt in order to recreate the look of a designer top. The little bit of sparkle transforms the plain tee! Get … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sensory Beanbags with removable covers
Instructables user grungezombie shows how to make beanbags with removable covers. The kids can play with them to their heart’s content, and when they get dirty you can just remove the covers and put them in the washing machine. Brilliant! … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pleated dress from a long skirt
Sarah from S.T. Collection and Welcome to the Good Life shows how she transformed her mother’s long pleated skirt into a fabulous pleated dress. The process is so simple, and the effect so great. Oh, how I’m kicking myself for … Read More...
Tutorial: Freezer paper sewing patterns
When I hear someone say “freezer paper”, the next word that comes to mind is “stencil”. But freezer paper can also be used to help cut out your sewing patterns. Andrea from The Train to Crazy shows how in a … Read More...
New Release: TGF Digital Halloween
Click here to find five new awesome Halloween digital stamps from The Greeting Farm. I love this devil girl, she’s wicked! 🙂
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we … Read More...
Kid-Friendly Halloween Food
Find a huge slideshow of Halloween food, from breakfast to lunch to dinner and dessert, HERE at Better Homes and Gardens. Treats include my favorite, the mad scientist wrap, and more like this coffin cake, Frankenstein candy … Read More...
Vintage velvet ribbon slide bracelet tute
Kimberly Jones at Serendipity Vintage Studio shares her tutorial for making a velvet ribbon slide bracelet from antique store and flea market finds.
She says, “When I go junking I simply can’t resist the allure of shiny bits and pieces … Read More...
DIY: Halloween Spooky Soap
Here’s a super fun project for Halloween Spooky Soap found at HGTV.com! These are a great alternative to handing out candy & make fun favors for any Halloween party.
Bullseye Education Pages…Things You Need to Know About
Over at Bullseye’s web site they have a section for education. I’ve sent you over there befre for a project or two in the past. Today I’m sending to the need to know sections. First there’s Torchtips for the lampworkers … Read More...
Tutorial: Adapt a child’s pattern sloper for boys, men, and women
LiEr from ikat bag continues her series on pattern drafting. Up until this point her series has been focused on creating patterns for girls’ clothes, but in this installment she tells how to draft patterns for boys, men, and women. … Read More...
Tutorial: Shower curtain with scrappy stripes
Tam from Sew Dang Cute shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this pretty shower curtain. The scrappy stripes at the top and bottom of the shower curtain are pieced from a honey bun of … Read More...
Tutorial: How to create bound seams
April 1930’s shares a tutorial at Oliver + S explaining how to create bound seams. Bias tape wraps around the seam allowance encasing all of the rough edges. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Oliver + S]
Tutorial: Dress up your jeans with old neckties
Erica Louise from Recycled Fashion shows how she repurposed some old neckties into some cool accents for a pair of blue jeans. Part of the ties became cuffs, while others became back pockets. Get the how-to.
[photo from Recycled … Read More...
God’s Eye Birthday Bouquet
I stumbled upon this post over at My Own Ideas…and I thought it was a perfect combo of a kids craft turned into a beautiful gift. Grandparents would love to receive this gift, and even children when they head … Read More...