Crafts, Patterns, DIY and Handmade Ideas from CraftGossip

Music for Moms

May 9, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

NPR.org has created a musical mix of tunes just for mothers. Go here to listen. Click on Listen to the Live Stream. Enjoy!

[tags]Mother’s Day, gift of music, NPR[/tags]

Tutorial: Easy batwing tunic from a rectangle of fabric

May 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cut Out + Keep user Maribug shows how to make this batwing tunic. The shape is easily cut from a large rectangle of fabric – no pattern necessary. Make this from lightweight fabric for a flattering drapey fit. Get the … Read More...

Tutorial: Clothesline applique dish towel

May 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Jane Avion shows how to add this fabulous clothesline applique to a tea towel. She was inspired by a similar tea towel at Anthropologie. I love the dimensional aspect of the tiny appliqued clothes! Go to the tutorial… Read More...

New Book: Create: Stamping

May 9, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Here’s a sneak peek of the new book coming out by Scrapbook Trends called Create: Stamping. This idea book is filled with 90 ideas for home decor, cards and scrapbook layout all using stamps. Click here to pre-order and to … Read More...

Free charts: Cross-stitch

May 9, 2010 by Denise Felton

(1) BY WISDOM A HOUSE IS BUILT from Blog di Gloria
(2) Bela la tchéque from bdcouture
(3) Boule à neige: Arbre du Voyageur from Chez Mamigoz
(4) Cross Stitch from Stofnest
(5) Voglia di cucire from Blog di Gloria… Read More...

Review: Clark Creations

May 9, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

Pam Clark has been designing & making her own bath and body products for over 15 years and recently celebrated the two year anniversary of her company, Clark Creations. Pam sent me a generous package full of products to … Read More...

Happy Mother’s Day! Gift cones

May 8, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Those crafty peeps at the blog Eco Green Crafts have a great tutorial and pattern to make these recycled paper bag cones. Like the artwork too? They’ve got that there too!

[tags]recycled paper cones[/tags]

Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt-Along

May 8, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

It’s not too late to join the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) quilt-along hosted by Konda at Moose on the Porch Quilts. Instructions are posted for 5 blocks, with 7 to go.

Here’s a peek at the first one. Go … Read More...

Tutorial: Hand printed market bag from a t-shirt

May 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from lovely bud shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fun market bag. The bag is made from a plain t-shirt, which she then prints with stamped images. Use a purchased stamp, or get creative and carve … Read More...

Flower Pancakes

May 8, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

You can pretty much be rest assured when you click on not martha you’ll find cleverness. Like these crazy impressive flower pancakes. Find the how-tos HERE. (Also be sure to check out the links she compiled with more … Read More...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a cascading ruffle tee

May 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shows how to make this lovely shirt for spring or summer. Layers of ruffles cascade down and around the front of the shirt. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Tea Rose … Read More...

Tutorial: Toddler girls’ Retro Ruffle Pillowcase Dress

May 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to turn a pillowcase into this fabulous Retro Ruffle Pillowcase Dress for toddler girls. Don’t have a pillowcase handy? Use vintage sheets or your favorite cotton yardage. Get the tute!

[photo from Simply Modern … Read More...

Tutorial: Create a fabric photo frame applique

May 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Julie Kundhi from julie-k shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a fabric photo frame applique. The photo slides in behind the frame made from fabric and clear vinyl. What a cool idea for a Mother’s Day … Read More...