Crafts, Patterns, DIY and Handmade Ideas from CraftGossip

New Release: Cat’s Pajamas

July 31, 2009 by Heather Holbrook

Looking for some fun summer stamps? The Cat’s Pajamas has just released three new clear sets, two summer themed and one get well set. Isn’t the mermaid/cat too cute?? You can buy the sets individually or buy all three … Read More...

New Release: Cat’s Pajamas

July 31, 2009 by Heather Holbrook

New Release: Cat’s Pajamas

July 31, 2009 by Vikram Goyal

image by Tracy Falco and Cat's Pajamas

Do clean your machine, but how?

July 31, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

By Craft Nectar

I admit it, I’ve used compressed air to clean out my bobbin case. But according to Craft Nectar online, this is a big Don’t because it simply blows the dirt deeper into the machine. Go here to get step by step instructions (including 17 photos) for…

Vintage sewing machines

July 31, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

Image from Cut Out + Keep

Christine S. Blystone, owner of this 1950’s beauty explains, I absolutely love my vintage Morse sewing machine. Not only is it beautiful, it’s also a total workhorse. Go here to read how she gets the most out of her vintage machine, from…

Blog Party at Shimelle.com

July 31, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Something exciting is happening at Shimelle.com this weekend! Join her for challenges, prizes and tons of inspiration. Click here for more details.

Photos from CHA Summer

July 31, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Check out this photostream from scraplover on Flicker for tons of photos of all the new products at the CHA Summer show. Click here to go to photos.

Urban Craft Uprising Show – Seattle

July 30, 2009 by Vikram Goyal

Finally, a good indie show in my neighborhood! I’ve been waiting months for this show, but somehow I had the date wrong. Maybe they switched it and I was the last to know. So this is last minute, but do…

Tutorial: Sewing buttonholes

July 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home explains how to make buttonholes with your sewing machines using a buttonhole attachment or using a 4-step buttonhole feature on your machine. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Tutorial: Sewing buttonholes

July 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home explains how to make buttonholes with your sewing machines using a buttonhole attachment or using a 4-step buttonhole feature on your machine. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, button, buttonhole

They’re Having a Heatwave…in the Pacific Northwest

July 30, 2009 by Cathi Milligan

I know I just recently wrote about Bullseye and their amazing goodies but as I was wandering through Facebook I came across pictures of the factory. Normally it wouldn’t be a big deal, you know, them making glass and all, … Read More...

They’re Having a Heatwave…in the Pacific Northwest

July 30, 2009 by Cathi Milligan

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Tutorial: Ruffle shrug

July 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cut Out + Keep user Becca K. shows how to make this ruffle shrug. All you need is tulle and ribbon. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Cut Out + Keep]

Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, ruffle, shrug, scarf, bolero

Tutorial: Backpack makeover for a new school year

July 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The start of a new school year often means a new backpack, and kids love picking out their new backpack from all the themes and characters available. But often the previous year’s backpack is still servicable and the new backpack … Read More...