Welcome to the 6th and final stop on the Totally Twisted Blog Tour! (If you are interested in checking out the previous stops, they will be listed at the end of this post.)
This blog tour celebrates the book T… Read More...
Tutorial: Soda Can Jewels
Here is another project that might be fun to try with the kids. This one comes from Polwig and includes step-by-step instructions on how to create jewelry from old soda cans with the easy use of punches in varying shapes … Read More...
New categories on CraftGossip.com
In an effort to streamline the ton of cool information that CraftGossip Editors produce everyday, we have decided to make sure that all our blog posts get divided into one of 9 categories. This should make it easier for CraftGossip … Read More...
Tutorial: Apron with pockets from an embroidered pillowcase
Sally from Kitchen Clothesline shares a tutorial for making an apron out of a pillowcase. The pockets across the front show off any detailing from the edges of the pillowcase. This would be so lovely made out of an embroidered … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Make a bread bag from a tea towel
Emily from Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty little bread bag from a tea towel. You can whip one out in no time (She made 6 of them in just half an … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy gathered clutch with interior pockets
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous scrappy gathered clutch. It’s part of the Celebrating Mom series going on at MADE. Not only is this little bag pretty on the outside, the inside features … Read More...
The Flow – Your Source for Lampwork Information!
More stuff from Las Vegas…got a new copy of The Flow magazine and wanted to share some of the contents. The Flow is part of a family of glass publications that provide tons of stories and tutorials about glass and … Read More...
Party Cakes, no, Wait, Loaves
I just don’t know if I can get behind the party loaf. I think it’s because my corporeal response to seeing a sweet cake totally conflicts with the response after cutting into it and seeing salty things. I can absolutely, … Read More...
New Release: Peachy Keen Stamps
If you like to make paper dolls or do alot of paper piecing and are looking for faces for those paper creations look no further than Peachy Keen stamps! They’ve just released a bunch of cute new clear stamp sets … Read More...
Knitting and Felting Ideas for Earth Day
Favecraft.com has 10 ideas for re-using old sweaters from unknitting them and re-using the yarn, felting, making pillows or potholders, plastic bag holders, felted floral designs, cup or bottle cozies, using bits of felt in your paper designs, making a … Read More...
Learn filet embroidery
Filet embroidery involves weaving a pattern over a netlike base. The result is lacy — a kind of retro-technology pixel art. If you’d like to give it a try, there’s an excellent tutorial on Elinor’s Website. See the tute… Read More...
Aunt Martha gets a makeover
Kittykill shouted out on feeling stitchy that Aunt Martha‘s new line of hand-embroidery patterns is finally available. It seems Aunt Martha has felt the need to update her style a bit. The new line is called Stitcher’s Revolution. (Oh, … Read More...
Join the blessings SAL
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...