Crafts, Patterns, DIY and How-To Ideas from CraftGossip

Retro kitschy style recycled vase made from thread cone and cd

November 17, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

I love the kitschy quality of this craft project. I feel like it would have been something my grandmother would have made if cds were around back then. Maybe it’s the pretty pink color? I don’t know but I love … Read More...

Free charts: Sajou 186

November 17, 2009 by Denise Felton

les Passe-Temps de Flo is sharing a scan of the vintage Sajou booklet 186. This issue contains cross-stitch charts for lovely, dense patterns and images such as those shown above — no alphabets in this one. Get the PDF file… Read More...

Marble Falls Priest Makes Mosaic

November 17, 2009 by Cathi Milligan

As I was trolling around Facebook I noticed a post by my crafty friend Jennifer Perkins,of the Naughty Secretary Club, about a priest in Austin, TX that does gorgeous mosaic work. I thought I should share this with the readers … Read More...

Felted Sweater Stuffed Pig

November 17, 2009 by Linda Lanese

This little pig is simply too adorable. The instructions, template and sweater felting Instructions are clear and easy to follow. This pig looks as if it were made with a patterns sweater which makes it cute. But you could use … Read More...

Lookie what she made: Felt Christmas tree and presents!

November 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Blythe from Sewn by Blythe made! It’s an entire Christmas tree made out of felt. The ornaments are felt, the toys underneath are felt, even the “needles” are felt. See more photos of her project at Sewn by … Read More...

Tutorial: Little Bag of Secrets drawstring pouch

November 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Essie from Penelope Waits shows how to make this Little Bag of Secrets drawstring pouch. What will you hold in your Little Bag of Secrets? Get the tutorial.

Shop: One of a Kind Digital Image

November 17, 2009 by Heather Holbrook

Have you ever wanted a one of a kind digital stamp that no one else has?? Well now you can, once a week Hambo Digital Stamps offers an exclusive digital stamp image to the highest bidder, of you win you … Read More...

Ta Dah!: Fence Rail blocks from scraps

November 17, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

Kathie from Inspired by Antique Quilts blog is celebrating. She just finished the blocks in this Fence Rail quilt using fabric from her scrap basket. Go here to read more about it. Go here to learn how to make your … Read More...

ADAPTATIONS

November 17, 2009 by jd wolfe

I love it when I discover another crocheter who shares my sense of adventure about crochet, choosing to adapt published or scrounged designs to suit herself. Brett Bara is such a crocheter. You might be familiar with her name. She’s … Read More...

Check out This Glass Artist on Etsy! West Coast Glass

November 16, 2009 by Cathi Milligan

cathi milligan Got a tip from a friend about a really cool glass artist on etsy. You know I love etsy if you visit my blog regularly. It’s the best on line venue to sell handmade goods. So, back to … Read More...

Tutorial: Patchwork folio for Thanksgiving keepsakes

November 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Leigh Ann from The Object Project shares a tutorial for making a patchwork folio to save your Thanksgiving keepsakes. She is using her folio to archive her children’s lists of what they’re thankful for each year. What a great way … Read More...

Tutorial: Baby hat from a knit scarf

November 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I don’t know about you, but scarves tend to multiply at my house. From Christmas gifts to clearance sales, it seems that I have no problem acquiring knit scarves. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to refashion … Read More...

Free patterns and charts: Christmas

November 16, 2009 by Denise Felton

If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...

Free patterns and charts: Thanksgiving

November 16, 2009 by Denise Felton

(left) Thanksgiving Turkey Applique Block from Wee Folk Art

(right) Bok bok from Plum Street Samplers

Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Technique: How to Emboss Copic Markers

November 16, 2009 by Heather Holbrook

: image by Mel Stamps

Copic markers are still super hot for coloring in your stamped and digital images and I’m amazed at some of the art work and ideas that people do with them, like this fantastic technique for heat … Read More...