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

Tutorial: Scrap Strip Fabric Bunting

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows how to make a this pretty bunting out of scrap strips of fabric. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Blue Cricket Design]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, scrap, strip, fabric, bunting, garland[/tags]

DIY Liberty Pinwheel Brooch

June 29, 2010 by Linda Lanese

We all know Betz White’s felting and today she has this sweet Liberty Pinwheel Brooch for us to make for the 4th. Check out what she has been up to and makeup a couple or more of this Liberty Pinwheel … Read More...

Free chart: Versatile star

June 29, 2010 by Denise Felton

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this basic chart. She says,

This eight-pointed star pattern has everything going for it as a way to test color combinations and threads in needlepoint. It’s easy (just one stitch), fast (you

Arlee Barr of albedo blog has posted some interesting thoughts and links about kantha embroidery and slow cloth. It is astonishing what can be created — of both practical and spiritual value — with only a running stitch. Enjoy Arlee’s … Read More...

Wild Fibers Magazine

June 29, 2010 by Terrye

Wild Fibers is the only magazine dedicated to promoting all aspects of the fiber industry; from knitting with yak to raising cashmere goats, we travel the globe to provide you with outstanding photographs and unusual articles about the wonderful world … Read More...

Tutorial: Add double ruffle to an A-line skirt

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jona from Fabritopia shares a tutorial on her blog, Stop Staring and Start Sewing, showing how to add a double ruffle to the bottom of an A-line skirt. This is such a cute detail!! Go to the tutorial.

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Get Helga Mandl designs at a special price

June 29, 2010 by Denise Felton

Helga Mandl has a limited-time offer that lets you buy all six of these designs for just US $12.75. Helga says,

…Four Seasons Sampler 2010. Each square is approx. 50 x 50 stitches. You can stitch this design

Giveaway: Super cute sewing pins from Muffins and More

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Aren’t these sewing pins cute?? Miss Muffin from Muffins and More is giving away two sets of her handmade sewing pins, and allyou have to do to enter is leave a comment at her blog with a suggestion for a … Read More...

You could win a Sue Rangeley bag

June 29, 2010 by Denise Felton

Last week, I mentioned the MrXStitch review of Sue Rangeley‘s book, Embroidered Originals, and the fab giveaway: Anyone who orders the book from Sue’s web site before June 30 is entered into a draw with six prizes of … Read More...

Updated: Free Sewing pattern: Summer Frock for little girls

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Summer is here and it’s time to dress your little girl in style! The simple summer frock designed by Susan from Freshly Picked is just what you need. This cute and comfortable dress is perfect for those warm summer days, … Read More...

Freebie: Dog Bone Gift Tote

June 29, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Isn’t this the cutest darn thing?? Alex Maldonado shares a free down loadable pattern and instructions on how to make this adorable dog bone gift tote. Click here to visit her blog Fairy Blossoms and Life to get the pattern … Read More...

Roundup: July 4th Sweets

June 29, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn to make these cupcakes at Tidy Mom.

Flag Rice Krispie treats at Snackpicks.com {via Gordon Gossip}.

Red, white and blue fruit pops at The Magic Onions.

Red, white and blue meringues at Poliwig.

Ice cream … Read More...

Edie Eckermans Crochet Books

June 29, 2010 by jd wolfe

After I wrote my recent review of Edie Eckman’s latest book, “Around The Corner Crochet Borders“, I began thinking about how much I like her crochet books. What makes this gal tick? So, I emailed her some questions … Read More...