Craft Gossip

Spinndiva from Rambling Designs shows us how to make this sweet little pouch.  It features one large pocket at the back and two smaller pockets on the front.  A flap buttons down to close it up.  Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Amanda from I Sew, Do You? shows how you can make this ruffle heart.  Frame it and hang it on your wall for some fun Valentine’s decor.  Go to the tutorial.

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Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations shows off the new Valentine’s Day table topper that she made.  Inspired by the look of Scherenschnitte, she drew the repeating pattern by hand and then traced it on to the felt for … Read More...

Amber from Berlin’s Whimsy shows how to make a reusable cover for your Swiffer out of old towels.  Use it to clean your floors, then unbutton it and toss it in the laundry.  Go to the tutorial.

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This hand banner is perfect to create for the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.

You can find how to do it over at Activity Village. They also include a pdf file for the different quotes of MLK Jr to … Read More...

Kaboose has some great information on Martin Luther King Jr Day as well as some great craft projects that would be perfect for the classroom or a homeschool lesson. Click here for the how to on these Freedom Friends Puppets. … Read More...

Knit Picks is offering three outstanding tutorials on felting our wools.  Two are PDF tutorials and one is a video.  Knit Picks sells wonderful felting yarns and also has free knit patterns. It is an excellent site for all … Read More...

LiEr from ikat bag finishes up her Winter Dress series with a tutorial showing how to create a gathered jumper.  She starts with drafting your own pattern and then shows how to sew it up.  This versatile shape can be … Read More...

Don’t you just love this cat house by Sew Take a Hike? She shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fabulous cat house.  I bet her kitty loves her special new place!  Go to the tutorial.

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home found some t-shirts in the clearance bin for $1.00 each.  She bought two of them and created this romantic ruffled shirt.  She shares the tutorial on her blog.  Get the how-to.

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So you’ve made a twirly skirt for your daughter, and she loves it to pieces.  Don’t you think her dolly would love one, too?  Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair and May & Mae shares a free tutorial for … Read More...