The Sewing Dork (from Confessions of a Sewing Dork) shows how to combine the look of a skirt with the practicality of pants. She designed them because her toddler loves skirts, but mama knows that pants are better suited for…
Sewing Tutorial: Apron pants for little girls
Apron pants are a unique hybrid of a skirt and pants, designed to offer both the stylish appearance of a skirt and the practical coverage of pants. The Sewing Dork from Confessions of a Sewing Dork developed this design as … Read More...
Bead & Washers

This bead and washer bracelet was submitted to our CraftGossip flickr pool by Additionsstyle
You can check out more of her wearable hardware designs in her etsy store “AdditionsStyle
A Party Fit for a Fairy
Industrial feting by Inbound Thread

I am impressed with the craftsmanship and quality of Sandra’s beautiful art. Her pieces are useful as well as attractive. You can distinguish her Industrial Designer skills in her work. Sandra is a freelance Industrial Designer living in…
Industrial feting by Inbound Thread
I am impressed with the craftsmanship and quality of Sandra’s beautiful art. Her pieces are useful as well as attractive. You can distinguish her Industrial Designer skills in her work. Sandra is a freelance Industrial Designer living in Boston’s South … Read More...
Swirled soaps
I love the look of swirled soaps and it is a skill that practice really does make perfect. These are some of the loveliest I found on Flickr. Follow the links for shop information.

Swirled soaps
I love the look of swirled soaps and it is a skill that practice really does make perfect. These are some of the loveliest I found on Flickr. Follow the links for shop information.
1. Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet, 2. … Read More...
Tutorial Videos: Kwerner Designs

image by Kristina Kwerner
Tutorial: Oglala stitch for bead embroidery
JO in NZ has put together a tutorial for Oglala stitch — a bead-embroidery technique that creates “ruffles.” Lovely. The many excellent photos make this lesson easy to follow. See the tute.
Free pattern: Carrots
TipNut’s Garden Harvest series of free vintage embroidery patterns continues with this dear carrot tableau. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Carrots
TipNut‘s Garden Harvest series of free vintage embroidery patterns continues with this dear carrot tableau. Get the pattern.
Needlepoint rug-making advice
Wouldn’t a hand-made needlepoint rug look beautiful on your wall or floor! Before you attempt to make one, be sure to read Janet Perry’s rug-making tips on Nuts About Needlepoint. You’ll appreciate her great advice. See Janet’s post.
Needlepoint rug-making advice
Wouldn’t a hand-made needlepoint rug look beautiful on your wall or floor! Before you attempt to make one, be sure to read Janet Perry‘s rug-making tips on Nuts About Needlepoint. You’ll appreciate her great advice. See Janet’s post
Free Purse Pattern
Everywhere I go, I haul around my sock knitting. Well, not really haul, because it doesn’t take up much room, but it’s a constant companion. I have a little bag that attaches to my wrist, or belt loop, or bike…
Free Purse Pattern
Everywhere I go, I haul around my sock knitting. Well, not really haul, because it doesn’t take up much room, but it’s a constant companion. I have a little bag that attaches to my wrist, or belt loop, or bike … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper doily garland
Paper doilies and bias tape make a lacy decorative garland. Project Wedding shows how to make one. Obviously, their suggested use is a wedding garland, but this could also be used to decorate for any special occasion. If you want to…
Tutorial: Paper doily garland
Paper doilies and bias tape make a lacy decorative garland. Project Wedding shows how to make one. Obviously, their suggested use is a wedding garland, but this could also be used to decorate for any special occasion. If you want … Read More...
Pasta Sculpture
This is purely in the “fun and interesting to look at” category. Find inspiration in Sweet Paul’s gorgeous pasta and parmesan tower for a Dean & Deluca shoot.
Technorati Tags: pasta, art, photography
DIY Favor Boxes
Visit Style Me Pretty for the free printable to create your own super-cute favor boxes. These were created by the blogger at the also-super-cute Twig & Thistle. Visit her, I’ll say it again, super cute, shop here.
Technorati Tags: wedding, favor boxes,…

