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

Video from Knitting Daily TV of recycled handwoven bags

June 9, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

In this clip from Knitting Daily TV Episode 209 “It’s in the Bag,” Liz Gipson introduces knitters to a fun woven bag made from recycled grocery bags, originally shown in Handwoven magazine, and shows the many variations this easy-to-weave bag … Read More...

All about silk sheers

June 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

True Up continues their series on silks with this run-down of various types of sheer silk fabrics. From batiste to georgette to organza, find out about all of the options for a sheer silk fabric. Go to the article.

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All about silk sheers

June 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Prim early bird

June 9, 2009 by Denise Felton

Look what Connie G. Barwick made! A primitive cross-stitch pattern with one of my favorite sayings! The chart is free from Connie’s blog at About.com. Go get it.

Tutorial: Refashion a dress shirt to a sleeveless blouse

June 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how she turned a men’s dress shirt into this sleeveless blouse. The ruffle at the neck adds just the right feminine touch. I’m adding this to my summer must-sew list! Get the how-to.

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Tutorial: Refashion a dress shirt to a sleeveless blouse

June 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Great find: Day of the Head

June 9, 2009 by Denise Felton

Penguin & Fish found these fabulous Day of the Dead skulls in Rachel Gurney’s Etsy shop, Day of the Head. P&F says,

They are knitted with luxury cashmere yarns and then are felted and patchworked together. I just love all the knitted…

Great find: Day of the Head

June 9, 2009 by Denise Felton

Penguin & Fish found these fabulous Day of the Dead skulls in Rachel Gurney‘s Etsy shop, Day of the Head. P&F says,

They are knitted with luxury cashmere yarns and then are felted and patchworked together. I just love

Giveaway: Beaded bird

June 9, 2009 by Denise Felton

Dot of Dot’s Life and Art is celebrating her third blogaversary by giving away this exquisite bead-embroidered bird. Go to Dot’s blog to enter before 9:00 a.m. (Australia time) on June 15.

Giveaway: Beaded bird

June 9, 2009 by Denise Felton

Dot of Dot’s Life and Art is celebrating her third blogaversary by giving away this exquisite bead-embroidered bird. Go to Dot’s blog to enter before 9:00 a.m. (Australia time) on June 15.

Printable Note Flats

June 9, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Grab these adorable apple note flats as a free download from Creature Comforts. Go to download

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Printable Note Flats

June 9, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Grab these adorable apple note flats as a free download from Creature Comforts. Go to download

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Father’s Day tips and a free bargello pattern

June 9, 2009 by Denise Felton

Get great tips for creating needlework gifts for Father’s Day from Bargello Needlepoint. And while you’re over there, be sure to download the free pattern for this bargello Christmas ornament.

Father’s Day tips and a free bargello pattern

June 9, 2009 by Denise Felton

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out … Read More...

Insta-class Art Quilting

June 9, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

If you are new to quilting or new to art quilting you should think about taking one of Terri Stegmiller’s Classes on Demand. I’m always blown away by anything I see on Two Creative Studios. In Terri’s latest instant down-loadable class, you will…

Using Spellbinders in the Cuttlebug

June 9, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Some of the staff at Scrapbook Memories and More have experimented and posted a tutorial showing how to use Spellbinders die and embossing plates in the Cuttlebug machine. Go to tutorial.

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Using Spellbinders in the Cuttlebug

June 9, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Some of the staff at Scrapbook Memories and More have experimented and posted a tutorial showing how to use Spellbinders die and embossing plates in the Cuttlebug machine. Love how versatile this cuttlebug is.

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Where to get custom stickers for your indie craft business

June 9, 2009 by Minnie

People love stickers and they especially love FREE stickers.

Back in the day I remember being so so happy when I found some colored sticker paper that I could run through the copiers at Kinko’s to make stickers that said…

The Creative Process

June 9, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Stephenie Hamen, the Milwaukee Scrapbooking Examiner has written a three part article on the Creative Process. In the article she discusses what creativity is and isn’t, how to tap into your creativity, and embracing your creativity. Go to article: Part 1…

The Creative Process

June 9, 2009 by Francine Clouden