Craft Gossip

Independent craft blog since 2007

We Did It! The All-New CraftGossip App Is Here (And Yes… It’s FREE!)

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I’m going to say something a lot of long-time bloggers probably won’t admit…

Keeping up with the times is hard.

CraftGossip has been around since 2007 (which still feels wild to say out loud), and over the years we’ve watched everything change — how people browse, how they find inspiration, and especially how much time we all spend on our phones.

Meanwhile, we’ve been over here happily sharing thousands of craft ideas… mostly designed for desktop browsing.

And I kept thinking…
 we really need to fix that.

So we did.

 Introducing the CraftGossip App (finally)

After a lot of behind-the-scenes work (and a few “why didn’t we do this sooner?” moments), we’ve finally launched the CraftGossip App — and yes, it’s completely FREE.

Now you can:

  • Browse craft ideas easily on your phone
  • Scroll through projects while you’re mid-make
  • Save your favorite tutorials for later
  • Discover new inspiration without jumping between tabs

It’s everything you love about CraftGossip… just made for real life.

 Designed for How We Actually Craft

Let’s be honest — most of us aren’t sitting at a desk when we’re crafting.

We’re:

  • Sitting on the couch with yarn everywhere
  • At the kitchen table with fabric scraps piling up
  • Halfway through a project and quickly Googling “what comes next?”

The app makes it so much easier to:
 Find what you need quickly
 Jump between categories like knitting, crochet, sewing & more
 Keep all your ideas in one place

No more digging through bookmarks or trying to remember where you saw that one pattern.

 A Little Favour (From Me to You)

Now I’m going to ask something small…

If you download the app and enjoy it, we would really appreciate you leaving a review.

Not in a pushy way — just in that honest, “this helps small creators keep going” kind of way.

Because the truth is:
 Building something like this is a big step for us
 Keeping up with changing tech isn’t always easy
 And your feedback genuinely helps us improve and grow

Plus, it helps other crafters find the app too.

 Ready to Try It?

If you love:

  • Craft ideas
  • Patterns and tutorials
  • Saving inspiration for later
  • Having everything in one place

Then this is for you.

Download the app, have a browse, and let me know what you think.

Free to use, Free to download.  Get it in your App Store here.  

Android Version Coming Soon!!!! 

Have you read?

Embroidery Keychain Laser Cut Pattern

This is one of those small projects that could be surprisingly addictive once you start making them. The Embroidery Keychain Laser Cut. Embroidery Keyring SVG by Digital idea is a free digital download on Design Bundles, and it is set up as a laser-cut project rather than a traditional embroidery machine file. The download includes SVG, DXF, EPS, PDF, JPEG, and PNG formats, and the listing is very clear that this is a digital product only, with photos shown for inspiration.

What makes this one appealing is the size and practicality of the finished project. Instead of a big seasonal plaque or something that needs wall space you may or may not actually have, this is a keychain-style design, which makes it a nice option for quick gifts, bag charms, market-stall makes, or little personalised extras. The listing tags also point toward that use, with terms like accessories, keychains, gifts, and even dog paw gift, so it feels like the sort of project that could easily be adapted for pet lovers or customised into small handmade presents.

Like the other laser-cut embroidery blanks from this designer, this is really best suited to crafters who enjoy hybrid projects that mix precise cut shapes with embroidered detail. It sits in the Laser Cutting Designs category and is grouped under keychains and laser cut, so this is not a standard PES-or-JEF embroidery file for an embroidery machine. That is not a downside, just something worth knowing before you fall in love with the preview and assume your machine is about to do all the work for you.

The product page describes it as “a great solution for creating an original design for your home or office,” which is a bit broad for a keychain, but I can definitely see the appeal for makers who sell small handmade items or like having a few fast projects on hand that still look polished. These smaller projects are often the ones that get made over and over because they are useful, affordable to gift, and a nice way to use up materials without committing to a giant weekend make. That last bit is my own take, but any crafter with a bin of “small usable scraps” will know exactly what I mean.

Overall, this looks like a fun little freebie for crafters who enjoy laser-cut accessories, embroidered key fobs, or quick projects with gift potential. It is not a standard embroidery machine pattern, but for the right maker, that crossover laser-cut-and-stitch style is exactly what makes it interesting.