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

Tutorial: Add a contrast hem

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A contrast band is a great way to finish off the hem a skirt. The little pop of color adds interest and kicks the design up a few notches. Just Deanna shows how to achieve this hem. Get the tutorial… Read More...

Craft Your Own Chocolate Golden Eggs

March 18, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Make your own chocolate filled golden eggs from The Kitchn.

New Free Patterns For Your Toddler From Classic Elite

March 18, 2009 by Terrye

Classis Elite Yarns offers 2 new free patterns for you, just in time for Spring. This very cute toddler sweater, with just the right amount of buttons and these lacy socks are free patterns you can download.

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Giveaway: Fat quarters from the new Lulu line

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

To celebrate the release of their new Lulu line, the Sisters Gulassa are have a giveaway. Up for grabs is a fat quarter kit from the new collection. Get the details from their post on SistersGulassa blog. You can purchase … Read More...

Tutorial: Make a keychain with your kid’s art

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Share your child’s artistic genius with the world with a custom keychain. vlijtig shows how to make one using transfer fabric. Don’t have a kid? Draw your own picture, or print a photo. Get the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Sew a wipe-clean baby bib

March 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Iron-on vinyl is the secret to make this wipe-clean baby bib. Homemade by Jill shows you how. *mentally adding iron-on vinyl to my notions hoarding list* Get the tutorial.

Looking for more baby Bib patterns? Check these sewing patterns … Read More...

Free Downloadable Printables

March 18, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Check out the Modish blog for various sets of free printables! These will be added to on a regular basis to be sure to bookmark the page!

[tags]scrapbooking, freebies, printables[/tags]

“Stamp It!” Week on Moxie Fab Blog

March 18, 2009 by Francine Clouden

This week on the Moxie Fab Blog celebrate all things Stamp It! There will be challenges, tips and techniques and giveaways all week long!

[tags]scrapbooking, stamping[/tags]

Crochet Uncut

March 18, 2009 by jd wolfe

Online magazines are coming our way. There are two crochet related mags online that I know about. Crochetme is the first. Now comes Crochet Uncut.

Check it out at:
http://crochetuncut.com/

There are articles and some free patterns. The idea of … Read More...

Glitter and more glitter

March 18, 2009 by maggie Lamarre

Hi Everyone:

I’m a stickle kinda girl at heart, I luv the easy way to glitter with it and not have to deal w/the mess.

But sometimes you need something a little finer than stickle and have to tackle the … Read More...

Glitter and more glitter

March 18, 2009 by maggie Lamarre

Hi Everyone:

I’m a stickle kinda girl at heart, I luv the easy way to glitter with it and not have to deal w/the mess.

But sometimes you need something a little finer than stickle and have to tackle the … Read More...

Tutorial: Frayed fabric flower brooch

March 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Add a spring flair to your jacket or purse with this frayed fabric flower brooch. Maize in Montana shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.

[via Wardrobe Redesign]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, brooch, fabric[/tags]

Science Museum Websites

March 17, 2009 by beth

We live very close to a wonderful hands-on science museum, but not every educator lives close enough to take advantage of the learning experiences that a museum can provide. Fortunately, most museums have printable activities that any teacher anywhere can … Read More...

Tutorial: Oil your sewing machine to keep it happy

March 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

First she showed how to give your sewing machine a good spring cleaning. Now, Craft Nectar shows how to oil your machine to keep it running smoothly. Get the tutorial.