This book is one I found at the library where I regularly scan both the adult section and the juvenile section for crochet and other craft books. Hadn’t seen this one before, so I popped it right into my crocheted … Read More...
Florabunda BOM a beauty
Check out this BOM from One Piece at a Time. In this post she explains the fabric requirements. This started back in January, so five blocks have been delivered. Check out some finished blocks at Flora Buddies Flickr.… Read More...
Freebie: Digital Layered Template
This free layered template is available for download from Simple Scrapper. Each month Jennifer offers a free template to be used to scrapbook a recap of the month. The template is also available in a version for square photos. Click … Read More...
Online Event: Paperclipping Festival
Papperclipping will be holding a new online event on June 22nd: The Paperclipping Festival. During the event the site will link to projects made by their members, which were inspired by one of their premium video episodes. Click here for … Read More...
Winner: Knits Men Want
The winner of the giveaway for the Knits Men Want Book by Bruce Weinstein is:
Mary Anne!
Congratulations Mary. Please contact us at admin@craftgossip.com with your mailing details to claim your prize.
Inspiration du Jour – I Want to Ride my Bicycle
Persnickety Pelican
Persnickety Pelican is full of adorable items, including the Whimsical Woolies Soaps. The soaps are made-to-order, then covered in the cutest needle felt art.
Tutorial: Necklace halter top
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to make this fabulous halter shirt out of a t-shirt and an old necklace. Wow! This looks like it came from the finest chi-chi boutique! Get the tutorial.
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Giveaway: “Dorothy” summer tank dress
Amber from Ruffles and Roses is giving away this summertime dress to a lucky reader. Made from a tank top and some blue gingham, it’s aptly named the Dorothy dress. Get the details and enter the giveaway at Ruffles and … Read More...
Giveaway: Madras summertime romper, size 18-24 months
Chris from Pickup Some Creativityy is celebrating her 200th blog post by giving away the Madras summertime romper she recently made as her entry to So You Think You’re Crafty. It’s sized 18-24 months. I’m diggin’ those bias strips … Read More...
Turtle Rolls
Not only are these turtle rolls as cute as can be, but they are stuffed with veggies. Find the how-tos HERE at Gourmet-Mom-on-the-Go.
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Cool Orange Peeler
Look what you can do with THIS clever tool, the Apostrophe Orange Peeler.
Sunglasses Art Project
What better way to cool down the summer than making your own ‘shades’! That’s right, That Artist Woman has a really cool project your kids will love!
You can buy ready-made tissue paper squares to make crafting with little fingers … Read More...
Kid Safe Batik
This method of creating Batik fabric is a safe craft to do with kids and a great afternoon project. HEad on over to Simple Analogy where she uses the methods of That Artist Woman to create beautiful fabric art!
Project: Mini Scrapbook
Join Tresa Black aka The Stamp Goddess on her Fabulously Artsy You Tube channel for a five part on-line class where she will show you step by step how to make the inside and outside of this lovely mini scrapbook … Read More...
A crewel round-up
Stitching with a Shimmy has posted a roundup of her articles about crewel embroidery. Go to her post to get all the links.
Free pattern: Felt cake stand
If you stitch up felt cookies and cupcakes for your wee one’s pretend kitchen, then you need this adorable pretend cake stand to display them! The pattern is free from Sweetie Pie Bakery. Go grab it!
Tutorial: Spinning your CQ web
Shawkl reminds us, “Spiderwebs are an absolute necessity to embroidery on a crazy quilt. They are tied to generations of traditional belief that quilt maker and the quilt recipient will have good luck when a spiderweb is stitched into the … Read More...
Tutorial: DMC Memory Thread
Robin of Needlepoint Study Hall shows us how to apply DMC Memory Thread to the surface of a project — a great way to add dimension. See Robin’s post.
Homemade Best Dad Trophy
How big would dad’s smile be if he woke up to be awarded with this trophy! Check out Kaboose to see how to make it!