Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Sew a feminine maternity skirt

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 06:14 AM PDT

Kirstin and Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this maternity skirt with ruffled trim at the bottom.  The ruffles give a romantic, feminine look that is all too often absent in maternity clothes.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from kojodesigns blog]

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Mother’s Day Cake: Say it With Swirls

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 06:04 AM PDT

Because the swirls contain a message. Literally. They are all piped words, a wish for mom. But you have to look closely, HERE at i am baker.

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Bi-Monthly Stamping Challenge: De Nami

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 06:02 AM PDT

image by De Nami and Jenny Erickson

On the 5th and 20th of each month De Nami stamps has a challenge on their blog. The current challenge is something we all have tons of  and that’s buttons! Enter a card with at least one De Nami stamp and buttons for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate. Click here for…

First quilt ever!

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 05:17 AM PDT

Obsessively Quilting just started a new series – First Quilt Ever. This is hers. It’s absolutely daring since she chose the fabric and designed the layout all by herself. Get the delightful story behind it here.  

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Soapopotamus

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Soapopotamus is a great source for some hilarious & fun soaps. The Roasted Chicken actually has a rotisserie chicken scent! I can only imagine what guests will think when spotting a piece of toast covered in jam while they are showering at your home!? I also like the colorful sugar wafer cookies. Pictured here (clockwise from top left): Baby Cinnamon Rolls, Sunny Side…

Tutorial: Easy reversible tablerunner

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 08:34 PM PDT

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make a quick reversible tablerunner.  It’s made from two one-yard cuts of linen (or any coordinating fabrics, really).  The piecing is simple but the effect is lovely.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Long Thread]

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Tutorial: “Always Tuck Me In” stay-put shirt for baby boys

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 07:28 PM PDT

The squirming, tumbling, full-0n discovering antics of active babies and toddlers mean that shirts rarely stay tucked in for any amount of time.  Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to combine a baby boy’s button-down shirt and a onesie to create a little bitty dress shirt that stays tucked in.  What a great idea!!  Go to the…

Lookie what she made: Woman’s v-neck summer blouse from a button-down shirt

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 07:15 PM PDT

Jordan from Blueprint Crafts made this pretty v-neck summer top out of a plaid button-down shirt.  The loose fit works well for summer and the pleats add just the right amount of detail around the neck.  Read more about her refashion and see more photos at Blueprint Crafts.

[photo from Blueprint Crafts]

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Tutorial: Make a Lemonade Dress from a t-shirt and yardage

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 06:50 PM PDT

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for her Lemonade Dress.  The top is made from a recycled t-shirt, while the bottom is made from yardage.  So pretty!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

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Tutorial: Non-committal curtains from a bedsheet

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 06:40 PM PDT

Head over to Sew Much Ado to find out how to make these non-committal curtains out of a bedsheet.  The non-comittal part stems from the fact that you can easily change out the loops to attach the curtain to the rod.  By using a fairly plain sheet, you can easily change the look of your curtain just by changing the loops. …

Tutorial: Coiled Dragonfly necklace

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 05:27 PM PDT

The latest tutorial is now out from Ornamentea.  This one is a lovely coiled dragonfly necklace, which was designed by Janet Hoffman at an Ornamentea staff challenge.

The whole feel of this piece is great, with multiple layers and lots of texture and soft color.  It includes Elaine Ray beads and bezel as well as raw brass dragonflies, both of which…

Stitch power

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 04:47 PM PDT

Rugosa (My Little Stitches) and The Craftivist Collective are celebrating the privilege of living in a democracy by sharing cross-stitch patterns that focus on voting. Find out more and get the patterns.

Inspiration: S’Mockery Sm’Art

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 04:38 PM PDT

Kay Susan of S’Mockery Sm’Art doesn’t have any scraps. Well, she does…but then she turns them into these fabulous fabric brooches (shown here) and pin cushions. She says they’re “Odds and ends made from scraps and leftovers, useful to put on the table at craft fairs.” If only my leftovers looked like that!  See more at Kay Susan’s blog.

How-to: Plastic canvas blocks

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 04:29 PM PDT

Look what Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com found: great information about creating plastic-canvas baby blocks! See Rachel’s post.

Getting to know Orna

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 04:23 PM PDT

You know I love needlepoint designer Orna Willis of Ornaments. Would you like to know her a little better? Lucky us! Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has published a rockin interview with Orna. See the article.

Try this vintage stitchy twist

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 04:14 PM PDT

Kirsty of feeling stitchy is sharing a tutorial for embroidery that reminds me of some of doe-c-doe’s work…but with a reverse-applique twist. Go see.

Winner of A Touch of Felt By: Lynne Farris

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 03:51 PM PDT

Alice Belous is the winner of A Touch of Felt By: Lynne Farris.  I used random.org and number 37 (pictured) was selected.  Congratulations to Alice Belous who has a felting blog called Gathering Wool and I suggest you visit her blog for some neat felting tips.

Winners of the mini-felted purses

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 03:48 PM PDT

I am happy to announce that Amy and Hannah are the winners of the mini-felted bags by Joann and she selected the winners, so congratulations to you both.  It appears that many readers left their entries on Joann's blog so there were many more than appear here.   Joann would like to thank everyone for their kind comments.

Need Color Inspiration?

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 02:20 PM PDT

Then why not take a hop over to the Fire Mountain website and check out the color forcasts for the upcoming seasons from Pantone and Color Association.

They might just give you the up-to-the moment color inspiration that you need for your next project.  You can then take these colors and browse for beads or findings  etc.  Fire Mountain also provides some…

New Knitscene Magazine Out.

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 12:55 PM PDT

Available April 13, 2010
Fast-knitting and small-budget projects are always hot—whether you're a first-time knitter or an avid crafter. This special issue brings you truly simple knits that don't require much yarn and are super-cute to boot.

This issue is designed for the new(ish) knitter, and who's itching just to make something. The magazine covers all the basics (to reinforce those newfound…

Shop: Tyggereye Carved Stamps

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 12:37 PM PDT

image by Tyggereye

Looking for some unique and lovely hand carved stamps? Stop by Tyggereye’s shop on Etsy, she’s got some really wonderful images, I adore this little robin!

-Heather

Harry Potter Party Ideas

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 10:13 AM PDT

Visit iVillage for a roundup of 12 clever Harry Potter themed ideas for a party, like these licorice wands, broomstick favors and pots of treats. Spotted on the Hostess with the Mostess blog (from Jennifer Sbranti, who created the spread).

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Tutorial: Strawberry Fields lattice throw pillow

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 09:40 AM PDT

Sew4Home continues their series of Earth Day inspired pillows with a tutorial for making their Strawberry Fields pillow.  Strips of fabric are stitched down in a lattice pattern across the top.  I love the texture it creates! (I’m also lovin’ the Beatles’ song theme for the names of their pillows!)  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Lace Knitting – Reading a Chart

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 09:34 AM PDT

Sarah White, at Knitting.About.com has a wonderful article on Reading a Lace Chart. She also discusses using a lifeline and keeping your place in a pattern.

Go here to read Sarah’s article and sign up for her newsletter: http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingskills/ss/lace-knitting-chart.htm?nl=1

Giveaway – Knitting Green

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 08:13 AM PDT

Jocelynn Brown over at the Detroit News is offering this book as a giveaway. Go here for the details: http://detnews.com/article/20100408/LIFESTYLE/4080325/1005/lifestyle/Yarn-over–Enter-to-win–Knitting-Green-