Craft Gossip

The Slapdash Sewist shows how she turned three of last decade’s sweaters into one very “now” colorblocked sweater dress.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Slapdash Sewist]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, colorblocked, sweater, dress, refashion[/tags]

Many people use an envelope system as a way to management their budget.  They have separate envelopes that hold cash allotted to each budgeting area (groceries, gas, etc.) to keep them from overspending. 

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Urban Threads has the how-to for turning an old sweater and a pair of flats into these trendy sweater boots.  Add your favorite embroidered motif to make them your own.  Go to the tutorial.

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Christina from Mamas Worldwide shows how you can convert a regular bra into a nursing bra.  This is such a great idea because nursing bras are expensive, and the selection is fairly limited.   Get the how-to.

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Jacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial (and will soon post a pattern to accompany it) for making a baby bonnet out of fleece.  The choice of fleece for this classic style makes this an easy project and it serves … Read More...

I’m always looking for cute crocheted flower patterns.  These pictures come from a blog that has some beautiful flowers.  I even like the ones that are not crocheted – other art forms.  Check it out!

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This gal is really pumped about pipe cleaners. Check out some of the photos and links she has posted over at Growing Tree Toys.

The smallest bits of fabric in your stash are just the right size for making these fabric barrettes.  Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows you how.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Blue Cricket Design]

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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff has done it again! (Is there anything this girl can’t make super cute?)  This time she has recycled the tops of orphan socks into long winter gloves.  I knew there was a reason I couldn’t … Read More...

Bring those short, stubby pencils out of the bottom of your desk drawer and show them some love with this pencil pouch made just for them.  Kristin from Craft Leftovers has a free tutorial showing how to make one.  Get … Read More...