Crafts, Patterns, DIY and Handmade Ideas from CraftGossip

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April 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

This is the sweetest inchie I’ve ever seen. Ever. EV-uhr. You know this makes you itch to stitch!

The 39-Squares stitch-along started by Amy of inspireco is complete. (I believe this darling nest is from that project.) But … Read More...

Get free monogram patterns at Broderie d’Antan

April 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

Broderie d’Antan is one of my favorite sources for free hand-embroidery patterns. Today, I was looking for a pretty monogram, so I clicked over to that section of Mirose‘s site. Now I’m having a hard time deciding among the … Read More...

Tutorial: Cut and Paste Pendants

April 22, 2010 by Katrina

Aimee at Artsyville recently shared this tutorial on a cut and paste necklace. This project looks like fun and would be a great way to satisfy both your jewelry making and paper crafting urges.

They are so fun that … Read More...

Tutorial: Mad Quilter’s Knotted Bow Bloomers

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mad Quilter shows how to make her Knotted Bow Bloomers. These are so cute!! A pair of bloomers peeking out from the bottom of a baby dress completes the outfit (and covers the diaper). Go to the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Waterproof picnic blanket

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and The Cottage Home guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a waterproof picnic blanket. The waterproof fabric is easily (and inexpensively!) obtained from a vinyl tablecloth. Love it! … Read More...

Red Heart Yarns and WomenHeart

April 22, 2010 by Terrye

Red Heart Yarns and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease have joined forces to create the HeartScarves Project Kit featuring everything you need to knit or crochet a red scarf. HeartScarves provides handmade red scarves to members … Read More...

Repurposed display for tiny needlework

April 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

This idea is so brilliant, it literally made me gasp: Do you ever need a teeny tiny easel for a little notecard or a bitty stitched image? If you have an old drapery hook lying around, you’re all set. Sudukc… Read More...

Earth Day Treats

April 22, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Earth Day is the perfect time to celebrate our planet, and what better way to do so than with some delicious, eco-inspired treats? Whether you’re looking to create something colorful, plant-based, or simply … Read More...

Check out Anja Rieger Design

April 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

Sonja Nerge wrote in to alert us to Anja Rieger Design. On the site’s About page, Sonja tells us,

Anja Rieger is a goldsmith, designer and illustrator. And she has a passion – she loves embroidering. She has been looking

Book Review, Hand-Me-Ups: Recrafting Kid’s Clothes with Easy Techniques and Fun Designs By Lorine Mason

April 22, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Hand Me-Ups: Recrafting Kid’s Clothes with Easy Techniques and Fun Designs

By Lorine Mason What I liked about this book was the use of really good sewing techniques to make very nice looking projects. Often times when you are working… Read More...

Tutorial: We’re Going Green with felting for Earth Day

April 22, 2010 by Linda Lanese

I am very excited to celebrate Earth Day with you by presenting Kim and Kris from The DIY Dish Web Show that brings you the latest and greatest projects, reviews, and how-to’s with everything DIY! They are offering a delightful … Read More...

Introducing The Noble Wife

April 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

Hop over to The Noble Wife. Owner Jacquelynne Steves sells charming country-style patterns for quilting, felted wool projects, and punchneedle. And she has a free-pattern page where you’ll find sweet embroidery patterns like the one shown here.

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Tutorial: How to make pleated knit trim

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Sew and So shows how she made a pleated fabric trim on her recent t-shirt refashion. The pleated knit fabric adds interest without overpowering the neckline. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew and So]

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Sewing Tutorial: Terry cloth swim cover-up for little girls

April 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make this swim cover-up for little girls. The outside is designer cotton for some “pop”, and the inside is terry cloth (from a towel) for absorbancy. Go to the tutorial.

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Freebie: April Showers Download

April 22, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Visit Miggins Does Scrapsville to download these fun April Showers images for free.

-Heather

Big Giveaway from Ali Edwards

April 22, 2010 by Francine Clouden

25 companies have gotten together with Ali Edwards for a huge giveaway as part of her Week in the Life Project. Prize sponsors include Elle’s Studio, Lisa Leonard Designs, MemoryWorks and The Daily Digi.Entries close Friday April 23rd, with winners … Read More...