Craft Gossip

Who doesn’t love a little pampering on Valentine’s Day?  Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make this patchwork eye pillow that would make an awesome Valentine’s gift for a loved one.  Or yourself, because you need some pampering, too!  Go … Read More...

Who doesn’t love a little pampering on Valentine’s Day?  Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make this patchwork eye pillow that would make an awesome Valentine’s gift for a loved one.  Or yourself, because you need some pampering, too!  Go … Read More...

Adriana from The Princess Seam shares a tutorial for adding a maternity panel to a pair of pants.  Whether you start with ready made pants, or sew your own, adding a stretchy maternity panel makes them comfy on your growing … Read More...

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo  shows how to make this sweet Candy Dress for your little girl.  She uses iron-on transfer to add a label from your favorite candy packaging, and overdyes with tie-dye to give it that signature Lil … Read More...

I’m always on the lookout for what’s new in the online world of crochet. A couple sites have really made some improvements/updates that are worth checking out.

First, on Craftbits.com itself, we now have free videos of crafts, including a … Read More...

Lola Nova shares a tutorial on her blog for making these lovely vintage-inspired potholders.  You can make them from all recycled materials.  Grab your fabric scraps and any bits and bobs of lace or doilies you have stashed away, and … Read More...

Suzannah from adventures in dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she took a raglan-sleeved shirt and turned it into a stylish sleeveless shirt.  Removing the sleeves lets the pretty gathered yoke stand out.  Get the how-to.… Read More...

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this ruffle tank inspired by a similar shirt at Ann Taylor Loft.  The addition of the ruffled bib takes a plain tank and makes it fabulous.  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

If you’re gifting one of your sewing projects, why not use the scraps to create some coordinating ribbon?  Cheryl from A Pretty Cool Life serged some printed cotton to create this pretty fabric ribbon.  Read more at her blog.… Read More...

Mollie from Wild Olive  shares a tutorial on her blog for making the cutest little cover for an iPod Touch.  It’s a little groundhog!  Squeal!!  Get the how-to.

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a booster seat to help little bodies reach a tall table.  Use designer fabric to give it a boutique feel.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Prudent Baby]

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