Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Pattern sale at Whimsy Couture

Posted: 03 Jul 2010 06:06 AM PDT

From now until July 5, Whimsy Couture is offering buy 2, get 2 free on their sewing tutorial patterns.  Check out the Whimsy Couture shop and pick up a few 4th of July bargains.  Sale ends July 5, 2010.

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Project: Stamp a Pillow Cover

Posted: 03 Jul 2010 06:03 AM PDT

image by Vanessa Spencer and Stampington

Looking for a way to jazz up a room? Why not try stamping a pillow cover? Click here for Vanessa Spencer’s instructions on how to make this lovely addition to any couch, bed or chair.

-Heather

Tutorial: Make a girl’s nightgown from vintage pillowcases

Posted: 03 Jul 2010 06:02 AM PDT

Miss Prickly from My Inner Old Lady shares a tutorial at All Things Vintage Sheets showing how to make a girl’s nightgown out of a pair of vintage pillowcases.  So cute!!  Of course, if you don’t have a pair of matching pillowcases, you could easily use a vintage sheet or even some favorite cotton yardage for this project as well.  Go to the tutorial.

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Free charts: Cross-stitch

Posted: 03 Jul 2010 06:02 AM PDT

Tutorial: Get smooth seams when joining curved pieces

Posted: 03 Jul 2010 05:54 AM PDT

Kenneth King shares a technique tutorial at Threads Magazine, showing how to achieve pucker-free seamswhen joining curved pieces.  This is particularly helpful when creating princess seams on a garment.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Threads Magazine]

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Kaffe Fassett Equinox quilt kit

Posted: 03 Jul 2010 05:27 AM PDT

I found this wicked pretty quilt kit browsing Hancock’s of Paducah  this morning. Designed by Nancy Wilson, it’s called Kaffe Fassett Equinox. Get it here.

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Free charts: Cross-stitch

Posted: 03 Jul 2010 05:01 AM PDT

Modern monogram quilt

Posted: 03 Jul 2010 04:46 AM PDT

Caroline from Carolina Fair Designs made this quilt as a gift to her son, Connor. The clever placement of the fabric creates the monogram. I love it. Go here to read more.

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DIY: Fourth of July Celebration Soaps

Posted: 03 Jul 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Another fun Fourth of July soap project is one posted on Denise’s Yadda Yadda blog. Check out her post about Fourth of July Celebration Soaps here.

Free pattern: New soft dolly pattern at Dolly Donations

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 07:39 PM PDT

Sarah at Dolly Donations has just posted a new soft dolly pattern for you to make and donate to children in crisis.  This one is a wee bit more advanced than her first pattern, but it’s still a relatively easy doll to make.  I like the look of the sleeves and pants legs stitched as part of the arms and legs,…

Tutorial: Patriotic pillowcase dress for girls

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 06:56 PM PDT

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial for making a lovely patriotic pillowcase dress.  Instead of the traditional pillowcase, she used Bar Harbor panels by Minick & Simpson for Moda.  What an absolutely PERFECT fabric choice for this project!  Get the tute to make your own.

[photo from Aesthetic Nest]

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Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric holiday wreath

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 06:15 PM PDT

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this no-sew wreath.  She made it in red, white, and blue for a fun 4th of July decoration, though you could easily change the look (and holiday) by changing the colors.  Orange, black, and green for Halloween, white and pale blue for Christmas, pink and red for Valentine’s,…

Tutorial: Make a ladies’ summer top from a man’s buttondown shirt

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 06:05 PM PDT

Millie from Sewing and Growing shows how to refashion a man’s buttondown shirt into this ladies’ summer top.  The loose fit is comfy for the hot, hot days.  It also works well for maternity or nursing!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sewing and Growing]

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New Release: Yellow Owl Studio Stamps

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 01:32 PM PDT

image by Yellow Owl

I recently came across a really cool website called Yellow Owl Studio. They carry greeting cards, ceramics and some neat rubber stamp sets. I adore the way they package their stamps in fun little drawstring bags! Click here to view their entire wood mounted natural rubber stamp line.

-Heather

Orange Vanilla Popsicles and a Cool Giveaway!

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 12:35 PM PDT

Remember those super cool ice shot glass molds I talked about earlier (here)? Well…. Head back to ZoomYummy for a chance to win your own, in addition to all kinds of goodies like fun popsicle molds, glasses and straws. Oh, and find a recipe for these yummy orange and vanilla yogurt popsicles. Find the giveaway details HERE.

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New Line of Body Care Products by French Girl Knits!

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 10:59 AM PDT

The French Girl Studio has concocted a soothing dose of hand kindness with a new line of Knitter's Therapy products. The entire collection uses 100% organic or wild-crafted ingredients, some grown right on their Urban Farmstead, and then freshly made to order in their Seattle Apothecary!

Check out her entire line of Knitter’s Therapy products by clicking on this link!

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Kiddie Flags

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 10:54 AM PDT

These flags are really cute and perfect for the young ones on the 4th of July. Who doesn’t love a craft that involves using the glue stick the whole time! Check out A Crafty Escape for her step by step how to.

Tie-Dye T’s for the 4th!

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 10:52 AM PDT

Parent Dish shows you how to make these possibly for a fun kid activity on the fourth! You probably have everything on hand except the fabric dye and the t-shirts!! There’s still time!

Stitching in Circles: Hand-Stitched Felt Wall Art

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 09:56 AM PDT

 

Here is a neat DIY Stitching in Circles: Hand-Stitched Felt Wall Art By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood wall hanging made with felt circles.  The tutorial is on Petite Purls and Jennifer's blog is Craft Sanity.   I also found a site that shows a cool way to cut the circles.  Between the two sites you should easily be able to complete this project. …

How to make curly pom poms and hat from a recycled sweater

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 09:06 AM PDT

Do you love making your own pom poms to coordinate with you projects? I do. I made this hat and pom pom from a recycled sweater. Pop on over to this post at Craftside to see the full tutorial. While you are there leave a comment and you will be entered to win a copy of 1,000 Fabulous Knit Hats by Annie…

Roundup: Red, White and Blue Treats

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 08:48 AM PDT

The last one for Indpendence Day (though perhaps some may be used for Bastille day, too, non?)…

Find fruit topped cupcakes (yes they are cupcakes, check out the side views) at i am baker.

Make Creme Filled Strawberries at Bakers Royale.

Make Liberty Squares with hungry rabbit.

Find red, white and blue popcorn at the kitchn.

Find a collection of red, white and blue desserts from Martha HERE.

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Interview with Laura McCabe at Lark Books

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 08:06 AM PDT

If you are in awe of Laura McCabe’s work, and it would be hard not to be, you might be thrilled to read this interview with her as posted at Lark Books.

The interview covers everything from the music and jewelry books which inspire her to her frustrations.

As a bonus, you can also download a free project there too!  So check it…

Video tutorial: Bullion stitch

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 07:56 AM PDT

Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas has put together a couple of video tutorials for bullion stitch. When I see her do it, it seems so possible. But when I’m at home with my needle, it never works out. I think I’ll take my hoop to the computer so I can watch-and-do. See the tutes.

Inspiration: Eleanor Pigman

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 07:45 AM PDT

Eleanor Pigman‘s Nassau Grouper Seed Bead Portrait. Awe. Some. Go to her blog post for a close up.

Tutorial: Embroidered hanging loops

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 07:38 AM PDT

Aneela of comfortstitching shows us how to embroider hanging loops onto the back of a fabric project such as an art quilt. See the tute.