Lisa Legett of A Cuppa Tea with Me is so excited about having her Stitch in Public photo featured on feeling stitchy, she’s come up with several potential mottos for the occasion. Click over and see them, but beware. … Read More...
How to Decorate a Birthday Cake
Learn how to decorate a birthday cake with this step-by-step photo tutorial at Martha.
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Win for stitching in public
So, you already know today is Stitch in Public Day, right? If you didn’t already have plans to join the movement, MrXStitch and beefranck are willing to bribe you. They created a flickr group for uploading photos of your … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl dress with military style
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this super cute military-themed dress for a little girl. Get the how-to.
[photo from Happy Together]
Lookie what she made: Cropped sweater refashion
Lookie what Haley from Thinker Maker made out of a thrifted red sweater! It’s an asymmetrical cropped sweater, perfect for layering. She cut it short to remove the polo collar from the original sweater. Check out how she incorporated the … Read More...
Tutorial: How to create box pleats
Cook Clean Craft shows how to create box pleats. These inverted pleats are a nice addition to curtains, skirts, or even purses. Go to the tutorial to find out how to make one.
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Freebie: Art Print from Monika Wright
Monika Wright is giving away this free art print as a download on her blog I Love it All. The 8.5 x 11 print comes as a PDF file. Click here to go to download.
Product Review: Crafting Mama Game
Well, this is certainly a different type of review for me on Craft Gossip. I recently had the chance to play a new crafting video game coming out soon. Yes, you read that right, a video game! From the creators … Read More...
Stamp Set Giveaway Winner!!!!
Random.org chose comment number 69 which means our winner is Sandra who said
Congratulations Sandra!!!! You should have an e-mail from me with instructions, but if not please send your mailing address to me at scrapbooking [at] craftgossip.com and I … Read More...
String art necklace
Did you have a Spirograph when you were a kid? I always wanted one. If you loved your Spirograph, then this tutorial from supersoftdrink at Instructables will inspire you!
Two patchwork scarves you can make
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares how she made this beautiful scarf (shown left) out of Amy Butler fat quarters. Get the tute.
After she finished hers she turned her attention to making one for a little girl. … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Rosh Hashana Card
Download this free printable card for Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) from Artoholic Rabbit. The site is in Hebrew but the download instructions are available in English. Click here to go to download.
Apple Core blocks giveaway
Vickie from Spun Sugar Quilts has some extra Apple Core quilt blocks from this quilt she has on her design board. She’s giving them away to some lucky reader who leaves a comment on her blog answering a question. Get … Read More...
Tutorial and Freebie: Baby Tracks Decor
This is such an adorable way to save your baby’s footprints! Cheri takes you through the steps to make these and includes a PDF download of the animal patterns. Click here to go to tutorial.
If you are looking … Read More...
DIY: Strawberry Pie Soap
I LOVE pie (especially warmed up with ice cream on top), but it’s not always the best thing for my waistline. So what’s the next best thing? How about Strawberry Pie Soap??? Sounds good to me! And Soap Queen … Read More...
Swirl, swirl, swirl
It’s no secret that many polymer clay artists love to create “swirl” beads. If you are one of them, check out this tutorial on Polymer Clay Central by Anna Anpilogova on how to create new and interesting designs on this … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled pouf pillow with applique
Elizabeth from To Be Charmed shows how to make a pouf pillow with ruffles and applique. What a pretty pillow! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from To Be Charmed]
Looking for more pouf patterns? Check out these Sewing patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-Minute Summer Frock
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s pretty summer frock in just half an hour. Get the tute.
[photo from Smashed Peas and Carrots]
Tutorial: Paper doll storage folio
Heather from Me Making Do shows how to make a fabric folio to store paper dolls. The folio is made sturdy with plastic canvas to keep your dolls from getting bent. Fill it with traditional paper dolls, or follow her … Read More...
Tutorial: Very Biased Skirt
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make her Very Biased Skirt for girls. The body of the skirt and the rows of fabric strips are all cut on the bias. This is such a stunning … Read More...