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

Doughnut Day the CakeSpy Way

June 4, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

CakeSpy has all kinds of fun links to celebrate National Doughnut Day. I think my favorite is this poster from the deviantART Shop.

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Video tutorial: Baby or toddler pants from an adult t-shirt

June 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa, the Crafty Gemini, shares a video tutorial showing how to repurpose a plain t-shirt into a pair of baby or toddler pants. I love refashioned t-shirts for little kids’ clothes – the knit is always so soft!! Get … Read More...

Tutorial: Fabric bicycle bucket

June 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a fabric bucket that hangs off the handlebars of a kid’s bicycle. The size is perfect to bring a small bottle of water or favorite toy with them on their biking adventures. Velcro … Read More...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Tissue flutter tank

June 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking made this lovely tissue flutter tank, inspired by a simlar top by J. Crew. She shares the tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.

[photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]

New Online Store: Scrappin’ Deals ‘n Steals

June 4, 2010 by Francine Clouden

This new site features a daily deal with a difference! Each daily offer is a combination of products from major manufacturers. Today’s combo, shown above, features products from Jenni Bowlin, Dream Street Studio, Petaloo and Creative Charms and is on … Read More...

Tutorial: Ruffled pillowcase dress for babies, plus a simple quilt

June 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a pillowcase style baby dress out of fat quarters. You’ll need one fat quarter each for the front and the back of the dress, plus one for the little … Read More...

Project and Pattern: Folded Paper Shirt Card

June 4, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Click here to visit the Martha Stewart Blog for a free pattern and tutorial on how to make these fun folded shirt cards. Great idea for Father’s Day!!

-Heather

Tutorial: Positioning Computer Journaling

June 4, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Christine Drumheller of the Cocoa Daisy Design Team shows you how to position computer journaling perfectly on a 12×12 page. Click here to go to tutorial.

Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these Art, Junk and writing journal supplies out … Read More...

CROCHET By Jane Davis – a book for kids and others

June 4, 2010 by jd wolfe

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

June 4, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

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...

Online Event: Paperclipping Festival

June 4, 2010 by Francine Clouden

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

June 4, 2010 by Vikram Goyal

The winner of the giveaway for the Knits Men Want Book by Bruce Weinstein is:

Mary Anne!

Congratulations Mary. Please contact us at [email protected] with your mailing details to claim your prize.

Inspiration du Jour – I Want to Ride my Bicycle

June 4, 2010 by Francine Clouden

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Persnickety Pelican

June 4, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

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

June 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

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.