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

Pizza, anyone?

January 5, 2009 by Julie Leir-VanSickle

Pizza, anyone?

Originally uploaded by Shay Aaron

Well, my crew will be thundering in the door any minute now – tired and sweaty from hockey practice. And they will definitely be HUNGRY!

I’m thinking maybe I’ll order up some pizza, … Read More...

Felted Hearts and Flowers from Cutie Goodie’s

January 5, 2009 by Linda Lanese

Tanya “The Cutie Goodie” is an Eastern European girl, who currently living in Maine, USA.

She was a teacher of Russian language in her homeland. After moving to the US she found there were very few positions for her … Read More...

Glass is one of the few mediums that uses light to make it sing and nothing says that more than stained glass windows. Opaque glass can be beautiful in itself but when you ad the element of light, moreso sunlight, … Read More...

Cupcake Flower Arrangement

January 5, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Make a cupcake flower arrangement.

MY LATEST WIM

January 5, 2009 by jd wolfe

http://milobo.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/chevron-lace-cardigan.pdf

Here’s the next project I want to make. It’ll have to be fitted between baby and wedding afghans, but I just fell in love with it when I saw it. There are several great free sweater patterns at this … Read More...

Fabric bucket = endless storage possibilities

January 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Still in the mode of organizing, it being the New Year and all, I found this fabric bucket tutorial offered by pippiejoe diary particularly appealing. The construction is fairly simple, but the possibilities are endless. Use them for fruit, for … Read More...

Vintage Redux Book Review

January 5, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Got a box of jewelry (old and new) that doesn’t appeal to you anymore?? Don’t want to throw out Great Aunt Millies Faux Pearls but they are SO not you?? Not to worry, Vintage Redux author Brenda Schweder has the … Read More...

Some more giveaways

January 5, 2009 by Francine Clouden

Another chance to win a Project 365 kit

Win a set of Minimarks from American Crafts

Cosmo Cricket is giving away four awesome prize packs!

Shirt fix: Add a pocket!

January 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Say you have a shirt that’s almost perfect – except for the absence of a front pocket. Say you want to add a pocket to said shirt. But suppose that this almost perfect shirt is storebought, which means that you … Read More...

Gorgeous Fused Glass Pendants

January 4, 2009 by lori greenberg

Lynette over at the My Journey in Glass blog titled her post “A Slow Start” but if you take a look, I think you might agree with me that she’s off to a great start. Her pendants are so crisp … Read More...

The Winner of the book giveaway, Knit to Be Square: Domino Designs to Knit and Felt

January 4, 2009 by Linda Lanese

Via a random number generator, Edina from: Del Mar/San Diego, ca is the winner of “Knit to Be Square: Domino Designs to Knit and Felt” from Interweave Press. Interweave Press is a fascinating site to visit and see … Read More...

Grafting With Ms. Kitchener

January 4, 2009 by Terrye

I know, I know, you don’t like to sew it together. That’s why you have a whole basket full of UFO’s. Like mine, they’re all just waiting for you to put down the pointy sticks and pick up a sewing … Read More...

Friendship Valentine cards!

January 4, 2009 by maggie Lamarre

Hi Everyone:

Continuing on our Valentine post. Remember yesterday I told you guy’s we exchange cards in my family.

We also exchange cards among friends as well.

Here’s a Valentine card I made for my friend..Creating a friendship card for … Read More...

Christmas Advent Calendar Sew-Along

January 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Yes, you read correctly. Christmas 08 is hardly out the door, and we’re already talking about sewing for Christmas 09. Specifically, CraftApple is announcing an Advent calendar sew-along for Christmas 09. Every year, I say I’m going to make … Read More...

Needle felting supplies (GOOD DEAL)

January 3, 2009 by Linda Lanese

I posted the Gourmet felted, needle felting contest, yesterday urging everyone to participate and send pictures of their needle felting. Now is the time to stock up on supplies and if you are new to needle felting they have … Read More...

Stashbustin’

January 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Does your fabric stash overflow? Is it taking over your closet, your room, your HOUSE? Then it may be time for some stashbusting. The new year is an excellent time to think about organizing, cleaning out, and using up your … Read More...