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

Etched Shamrock Shot Glass Tutorial

March 3, 2009 by lori greenberg

This St. Patrick’s Day, do it yourself! Here is a nifty tutorial using glass etching cream from the Hallmark Ladybugs that will show you how to make this shot glass. Personalize any glass for any occasion!

Build Your Own Adirondack Chairs

March 3, 2009 by robyn charles

Looking for some inexpensive Adirondack chairs for your deck? If you’re not opposed to grabbing some city-owned traffic horses, this post will tell you how to have yourself some all-but free chairs in no time!

If you’re not up for … Read More...

Free Mini Easter Basket Pattern is Soooo Cute….

March 3, 2009 by Terrye

Looking for a quick and easy knitting pattern for Easter? Look no further than this adorable pattern from Knitting On The Net, designed by Vivian Keys!

With just a few simple stitches, this pattern creates a … Read More...

Making Invitations

March 3, 2009 by Francine Clouden

If you’re planning a party and looking for ideas for invitations, check out this gallery by the American Crafts Design Team

[tags]scrapbooking, american crafts, invitations[/tags]

I’m Seeing Stars….

March 3, 2009 by Terrye

If the idea of beachcombing for sea critters is on your to-do list for this summer, you might want to knit up a souvenier. (You can knit and beachcomb at the same time, maybe beach-knitting?).

This star, from Classic Elite … Read More...

Soft Flex’s Eco-Friendly Beading Wire

March 3, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Did you know that Soft Flex® Wire is the first wire manufacturer to go “green”? I didn’t until recently! HOW cool is that! All stainless steel used in the construction of Soft Flex products is 100% recyclable. The nylon … Read More...

Celtic Bag Pattern, Free on Ravelry

March 2, 2009 by Terrye

I’m thinking laptop bag if made just a bit bigger, or knitting bag, or just a classy tote bag. Any way you look at it, it’s a really nice pattern, just in time for the March holiday! Cables and eyelet … Read More...

Bath & Body Works sale

March 2, 2009 by jessica neaves

Bath and Body Works is having a sale on their Signature Collection shower gels! Only $6, a savings of $4.50. Choose from 26 different scents, including Blushing Cherry Blossom, Irresistble Apple, and Midnight Pomegranate.

2 Handed Fair Isle Technique

March 2, 2009 by Terrye

Everyone knows about the gorgeous sweaters produced by the folks at Philosopher’s Wool. Their method of knitting with 2 colors at once, one in each hand is most easily understood by seeing it done.

And… I’ve got just the thing … Read More...

Tutorial: Sew a gathered circle pincushion

March 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Amazing Mae shows how to make these pretty pincushions from a large fabric circle. She tops them with a felt circle and a covered button. Get the tutorial.

[via One Pretty Thing] Looking for more Pincushion patterns? Check out … Read More...

A Tribble A Day….

March 2, 2009 by Terrye

It’s a bird, it’s a frog, it’s a Tribble! Made from leftover bits and pieces of dishcloth yarn, they’re handy as pot scrubbers and bath scrubbies.

And, the pattern is free…. here: http://1870pearl.typepad.com/TRIBBLE2.pdf

And a wonderful tutorial, is here:

http://wishingiwasknitting.blogspot.com/2008/02/tribble-tutorial.html… Read More...

Tutorial: Use a coverstitch to help sew a narrow hem

March 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When hem a curve, I use a narrow hem. Even with the narrow hem, a tight curve can make it difficult to keep the edge smooth as you turn under the fabric. Pranamama posts an instructable that shows how she … Read More...

These Baby Booties Stay On…..

March 2, 2009 by Terrye

This pattern was published in Threads no 22 (April 89) in a letter to the editor from Christine Bourquin. She was at the time 95 and living in Redwood City CA, still knitting, and expressed the desire to have her … Read More...