And the winner is….
Wait, first, I want you to know that I took time out from the Winter Classic game to make this announcement.
The slippers are done! Yes, they are done!
The Mossi Cardi will be finished or … Read More...
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by Terrye
And the winner is….
Wait, first, I want you to know that I took time out from the Winter Classic game to make this announcement.
The slippers are done! Yes, they are done!
The Mossi Cardi will be finished or … Read More...
by jd wolfe
I’m not much for making New Year’s Resolutions because it always seems that the shine wears off quickly on any changes I try to make. I have turned over a new leaf in the housekeeping department lately, but we’ll see … Read More...
A peppermint compress on the back of your neck is a great way to reinvigorate yourself after a long day (or night!). Peppermint oil is a wonderfully refreshing stimulant.
1. Take a washcloth and soak it in cold water.
2. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
CraftStylish posts instructions for drafting and sewing this one-seam skirt in 30 minutes. Having read through the instructions, though, I have to admit that the term “one seam” is not entirely accurate. In addition to the one seam that you … Read More...
At almost 52 feet high, this stained glass steeple is quite spectacular, don’t you think? I came across this picture on the Knoxville Daily Photo blog. Thanks for capturing such a great photo and sharing the beauty!
Best wishes for 2009 to all my readers! I am really looking forward to spending the next year on the Craft Gossip network, and I have quite a few exciting plans for the blog! Please help me out too and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sewing Stars Blog has a great tutorial for making the ladder stitch. If you make pillows or softies, the ladder stitch is one of the most useful hand stitches to know. It can be used to close the stuffing … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Need to make a quick baby gift? Make & Takes shows how to embellish a cloth diaper to make the sweetest burp cloth. No extensive sewing here, just some ribbon and bias tape. Easy, easy! See the tutorial.
My sister lives in Indianapolis and has been trying to bribe my kids with a visit to the children’s museum as a way to get us to fly across the country.
As I was searching the internet for ‘glass fireworks’ … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
In honor of the New Year, CraftStylish gives a tutorial on how to make three different types of zippered pouches: a flap, an overlap, and a zipper pouch. Each type requires only a rectangle of fabric, which also makes this … Read More...
The Sampler Girl is sharing this beautiful pattern on her blog, At the Honeysuckle Tree. Just in time for some New Year’s stitching! Get the chart.
by jd wolfe
What a terrible name for a cute idea!
I ran across the idea of a Bog Jacket recently and found that it is a design that is perfectly suited to me. I also like the idea that there isn’t a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
A flat-fell seam adds such a finished, professional look to a garment. Heck, just saying the words “flat-fell seam” make me feel finished and professional. CraftStylish shows us how to sew this very nice finishing seam. See the tute here… Read More...
Do you like American Crafts Thickers? Check out this gallery for ideas from their Design team onusing Thickers for all sorts of projects
Here are some ideas from Making Memories for scrapping holiday layouts
A great idea for a New … Read More...
by Terrye
So you’re ready to take your knitting to the next level, raise the bar, go high tech? Do we have the answer for you!
Software designed for the knitter, enabling you to make up your own patterns and designs without … Read More...
It’s December 30, and you know what that means?
It means it’s International Love Your Pasta Machine Day!
Okay, so there isn’t really an International Love Your Pasta Machine Day, but if you work with polymer clay you know just … Read More...
It’s December 30, and you know what that means?
It means it’s International Love Your Pasta Machine Day!
Okay, so there isn’t really an International Love Your Pasta Machine Day, but if you work with polymer clay you know just … Read More...
Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses is sharing another of her adorable Sunbonnet Sue embroidery patterns. This time, Sue and Hannah are sharing a hymnbook. So sweet. Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around … Read More...