The second jewelry entry in the M&J Trimmings DIY Challenge is this great vintage inspired necklace by Alysa Burke.
You will remember Alysa from some earlier posts here on Craft Gossip where we linked to her fun and funky shrink … Read More...
Free pattern: Ultimate Bib Smock
Bri from My Projects shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ultimate Bib/Smock. This is the classic bib/smock with curved straps that wrap around and cross over in the back. You can also use these easy-to-make smocks as … Read More...
Tutorial: Needlelace
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework has posted a tutorial for Stäbchen — needlelace based on a type of buttonhole stitch. See the tute. And be sure to scroll through her posts for other lovely needlelace tidbits and tips.
Tutorial: Large folded fabric flower pin cushion
Laupre shows how to make this pin cushion with a large fabric flower sitting atop. The base is a small ceramic flower planter. I love the folded fabric petals!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Laupre]
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Food Ballet
The skills and patience it must take to create stop motion video awes me, skills and patience I wish I had. Check out this video of an assortment of fruits, veggies and candies dance a ballet by Lina Fridman and … Read More...
Project and New Release: Papertrey Ink – Gift Jar
Check out this wonderful gift for a gardener, a matching card and gift jar with seed packets and tools, how pretty! It’s by Nichole Heady using the new “Friendship Jar” stamp set from Papertrey Ink stamps and the coolest part … Read More...
Primer: Basic embroidery stitches
CC of Suestreehouse has posted a scan of a vintage embroidery-stitch primer. If you’re just getting started or if you could use a brush-up on basic stitches, CC has got you covered! See the post.
Article: 6 Blunders Scrapbooking Bloggers Make
This article at Paper Crafter’s Corner points out six common blunders made by blogging scrapbookers, and suggests how you can remedy them. Click here to go to article.
Sewing Pattern : Ruffle capri tights for little girls
Bandy Canyon made these super cute ruffle capri tights for her little girl. The capri-length leggings are still dressy, but are made more comfortable for the hot summer weather. It turns out it’s an easy refashion from a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial and printable: Fabric scrap paper doll activity
Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou with a Craft Camp Tutorial and printable for these fun fabric scrap paper dolls. I love these for two reasons. First of all, they’re just plain … Read More...
Discharged batik journal quilt
Check out this eye candy. Maker Angela of Angela’s Textile Art said she discharged designs on batik with bleach, cut up the two designs and merged them into this journal quilt. Go here to see a closeup of that butterfly. … Read More...
New art from SharonB
SharonB has posted two especially beautiful works lately. From her For the Love of Stitching band sampler, Band 345 includes flowers created in padded detached chain stitch and vines of couched novelty yarn. (I’ll definitely be fiddling with couching some … Read More...
Blog Hop at JessicaSprague.com
As part of the third anniversary celebrations JessicaSprague.com will be holding a blog hop from Friday June 18th to Sunday June 20th. Hop between 33 blogs and download the free digital designs to compile a mega collaboration kit. All the … Read More...
More free apparel patterns from Modern Sewing
More free apparel patterns from Modern Sewing! The Modern Sewing site is a good resource for free patterns as well as for info on sizing and measuring. They offer their patterns in a variety of sizes and have good … Read More...
Photography: Take Better Portraits
Jessica Torres, a professional photographer, has posted a list of five tips to help you take better photographs of your kids. Click here to go to article.
Inspiration du Jour – Instant Magique
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Sustainable Beauty Products
Melanie of Paper Mango posted a great round-up of sustainable beauty products. I was especially excited to learn about the Instant Vacation Sunless Tanning Lotion by Pink Bow Bath Boutique.
Voices of Contemporary Glass over at The Corning Museum
One of the three current shows over at the Corning Museum of Glass is Voices of Contemporary Glass. It’s a glass collection that was donated to the museum by Ben W. Heineman, Sr. and his wife Natalie. It’s one … Read More...
Pieces Of Me Pendants Giveaway
Pieces Of me Pendants has a huge variety of Pendant jewelry and rings.
These pendants retail for just $6.95 making them very affordable.
Pendants are made of zinc and gold plated (silver color), decoupaged with graphic images that are sealed … Read More...
Tutorial: Strapless shirred summer top
Head over to Craft Jr. to find out how to make this strapless summer top with shirring at the top and the bottom. This is such a cute top, and it sews up quick! This would be a great project … Read More...