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

Jello Shamrocks, Crafty Blogs, and a Peeps Surprise

March 13, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Make Jello shamrocks and visit two super crafty blogs.

Tutorial: Make your own Singleton fabric buttons

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shows how to make these fun buttons. They’re called Singleton buttons and they’re made from fabric scraps and plastic bone rings. Oh, the possibilities! Get the tute.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, buttons, Singleton, scraps[/tags]

Cool idea: A jacket becomes a skirt

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wardrobe Refashion participant yolie posts her latest refashioning. She took a jacket that was too large and turned it into a stylish skirt. I love how she keeps the front button detail. Read more at Wardrobe Refashion.

[tags]sewing, refashion, … Read More...

Amanda Heikkinen, felting artists!

March 13, 2009 by Linda Lanese

Amanda is a felting artist from Finland. She has a blog Felt Finland, a Flickr photo stream that will give you an idea of this amazing woman’s talents. There is no way that I could show you a small … Read More...

Tutorial: Cut off jeans with spring flair

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Give your jeans a new spring look by cutting them off and adding a fun cuff. Pink and Polka Dots shows how. What a cute look for your jeans! Get the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, jeans, cuff, cut off[/tags]

Neglected but delicious needlework tidbits

March 13, 2009 by Denise Felton

This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs.

Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s … Read More...

Friday Freebie from SIStv

March 13, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Go to the homepage of SIStv.com and click on Friday Freebie to download this PDF of sister themed quotations.

[tags]freebie, printables, scrapbooking[/tags]

Lookie what she made: Pincushion furniture!

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Okay, I admit it. I’m a bit crazy about pincushions lately. Here’s another fun pincushion to add to the list. This one is made by Spool{} using a tutorial from CraftStylish on making pincushions from bottlecaps. Read more from Spool{}… Read More...

Lovely Flowers!

March 13, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

The sun is shining, and only small patches of snow remain, but we don’t have blooms of color quite yet. There is lots of inspiration at the site Thai Flower Art. Made with air-dry clay, there is a full bouquet … Read More...

Sarah Fox Silversmith and Felting jewelry designer!

March 13, 2009 by Linda Lanese

Sarah Fox is a remarkable jewelry designer. She uses her skills as a Silversmith and then integrates felt into her jewelry pieces to make them come alive. Sarah’s jewelry has been shown in several exhibitions across the USA. To … Read More...

Free Afghan Pattern – Guy’s Guernsey Pattern

March 13, 2009 by Terrye

I’m always on the lookout for masculine designs for hand knits. My other half couldn’t be bothered with hand knit socks (except since he’s seen the Progressive Insurance commercial where the gal tells Santa that she likes cashmere socks, he’s … Read More...

Tutorial: Appliques meet buttonholes

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a fun way to add buttonholes to a project. CraftStylish shows how to combine an applique with a buttonhole. Get the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, buttonhole, applique[/tags]

Klaus Moje Exhibit at Museum of Arts and Design

March 13, 2009 by lori greenberg

Brilliant glass colors make up the works of German born Klaus Moje who will be on exhibit Museum of Arts and Design (NY) April 29 through September 20th. View 68 pieces spanning three decades of this artist’s work from carved … Read More...

Ice Cream Cone Shooters

March 13, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Chocolate lined cones for kits AND grownups.

Free embroidery pattern and tute round-up

March 13, 2009 by Denise Felton

(1) Folk Rabbit by Andrea Zuill
(2) Learn to make a French knot with Kristin Nicholas’ video
(3) Tiny tea and coffee cross-stitch motifs from sarajessica of Cross Me Not
(4) Alexandria Pyn Pillow from At the Honeysuckle Tree
(5) … Read More...

99-Year-Old Veteran Knits For Soldiers Abroad

March 13, 2009 by Terrye

The oldest female World War II veteran living in New York state is still helping other soldiers fighting in current wars – even at 99 years of age.

Jeanne B. Champ, a resident of the Hultquist Assisted Living Center, is … Read More...

99-Year-Old Veteran Knits For Soldiers Abroad

March 13, 2009 by Terrye

Jeanne B. Champ, a resident of the Hultquist Assisted Living Center, is a true inspiration. At 99 years of age, she is the oldest female World War II veteran living in New York state, and she is still making a … Read More...