I LOVE clutch purses! This simple little accessory adds so much class and pizazz to an outfit. The fabric used in this purse or clutch pattern is a true statement piece. 

This fun little retro clutch is the perfect Summer … Read More...

I love baseball as much as I love to sew. So, how can my two favorite pastimes be combined? This link is to the archives but it is for a Baseball wallet made from an upcycled baseball. 

These super cute … Read More...

Quilting has always kind of gotten a bad rap in the modern crafty world. Visions of red, white and blue Americana themed quilts tend to cloud people’s minds as to really what can be done with this historic craft.

Denyse … Read More...

I just got back from a whirlwind vacation that was fabulous, but, unfortunately I WAY over packed for. So it got me thinking about sewing for travel and finding resources to create travel items that will make your journey much … Read More...

It seems like every time I turn around, someone I know is pregnant and having a baby shower. While my standard kiddie present used to be a baby tee with a gun screen-printed on it (as part of my ode … Read More...

Ah the yearly dilemma- what to get your Mom for Mother’s Day? Nothing says that you love her more than special homemade gifts. But how to find the time with your busy schedule to create something sweet that she’ll adore. … Read More...

I am so excited that Built By Wendy’s, Wendy Mullin has created a follow-up book to her widely popular sewing how-to, Sew U: The Built By Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe.

Sew U Home Stretch is all … Read More...

In honor of Earth Day, I have scoured the internet in search of the best Grocery / Tote bags you can make yourself. Not only will you be helping to save the Planet by bringing your own bags to the … Read More...

Okay, I admit it, I adore pincushions. I’ve been known to make these for gifts and have even demonstrated how to make them on TV. I have 5 or 6 gracing my sewing table at any given time (I know … Read More...

I am so excited to be Craft Gossip’s new Sewing Editor! I’ve been sewing for over 20 years and am just ecstatic over the resurgence of this fabulous craft.

As a Sewing Instructor and avid sewer, I am always on … Read More...

Ok, so I first thought who doesn’t know how to use a needle threader and what’s the point of this article?

but then I realized my husband didn’t even know what it was let alone what it did.

Debbie Colgrove … Read More...

Nothing beats a hot cup of tea for an excuse to take a break from the busyness of life. Here is a great sewing project that uses up scraps. I have made these for craft and fundraising sales but filled … Read More...

We are looking for an editor who is interested in writing on Sewing related topics.

ou should be able to keep up to date with the latest crafty news and product reviews as well as be able to seek out … Read More...

Cut out + Keep blog editor Cat morley has created a fun little project to help organize your fabric pile

the only problem I can see with this plan  is of course not adding your fabric swatches as they come … Read More...

Learn how to make this cute teddy bear using the free teddy bear pattern at craftbits.com

Pip the teddy bear was designed by Pauline McArthur of
www.funkyfriendsfactory.com

After a bored weekend Gerrijo decided to create this felt   bento box . The bento box that keeps on giving.

It’s sure looks like it was lot’s of fun to make.  If all this talk about bento boxes has … Read More...