Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Tutorial: Easy batwing tunic from a rectangle of fabric

Posted: 09 May 2010 06:26 AM PDT

Cut Out + Keep user Maribug shows how to make this batwing tunic.  The shape is easily cut from a large rectangle of fabric - no pattern necessary.  Make this from lightweight fabric for a flattering drapey fit.  Get the tute!

[photo from Maribug on Cut Out + Keep]

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Tutorial: Clothesline applique dish towel

Posted: 09 May 2010 05:55 AM PDT

Christine from Jane Avion shows how to add this fabulous clothesline applique to a tea towel.  She was inspired by a similar tea towel at Anthropologie.  I love the dimensional aspect of the tiny appliqued clothes!  Go to the tutorial. 

[photo from Jane Avion]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, clothesline, laundry

New Book: Create: Stamping

Posted: 09 May 2010 05:53 AM PDT

image by Scrapbook Trends

Here’s a sneak peek of the new book coming out by Scrapbook Trends called Create: Stamping. This idea book is filled with 90 ideas for home decor, cards and scrapbook layout all using stamps. Click here to pre-order and to also receive free shipping.

-Heather

Free charts: Cross-stitch

Posted: 09 May 2010 05:01 AM PDT

Review: Clark Creations

Posted: 09 May 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Pam Clark has been designing & making her own bath and body products for over 15 years and recently celebrated the two year anniversary of her company, Clark Creations. Pam sent me a generous package full of products to sample & I loved them all.

Oatmeal Fizzies – Simply drop a couple of these balls into your bath for a soothing treat.…

Happy Mother’s Day! Gift cones

Posted: 08 May 2010 09:14 PM PDT

Those crafty peeps at the blog Eco Green Crafts have a great tutorial and pattern to make these recycled paper bag cones. Like the artwork too? They’ve got that there too!

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Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt Along

Posted: 08 May 2010 09:07 PM PDT

It’s not too late to join the Jelly Roll quilt along hosted by Konda at Moose on the Porch Quilts. Instructions are posted for 5 blocks, with 7 to go.

Here’s a peek at the first one. Go here to learn more. 

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Tutorial: Hand printed market bag from a t-shirt

Posted: 08 May 2010 06:42 PM PDT

Sharon from lovely bud shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fun market bag.  The bag is made from a plain t-shirt, which she then prints with stamped images.  Use a purchased stamp, or get creative and carve your own images.  It’s a quick, fun project that’s easy to make your own.  Get the how-to.

[photo from lovely bud]

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Flower Pancakes

Posted: 08 May 2010 06:32 PM PDT

You can pretty much be rest assured when you click on not martha you’ll find cleverness. Like these crazy impressive flower pancakes. Find the how-tos HERE.  (Also be sure to check out the links she compiled with more pancake genius.)

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Tutorial: Make a cascading ruffle tee

Posted: 08 May 2010 05:34 PM PDT

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make this lovely shirt for spring or summer.  Layers of ruffles cascade down and around the front of the shirt.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Tea Rose Home]

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Tutorial: Toddler girls’ Retro Ruffle Pillowcase Dress

Posted: 08 May 2010 04:32 PM PDT

Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to turn a pillowcase into this fabulous Retro Ruffle Pillowcase Dress for toddler girls.  Don’t have a pillowcase handy?  Use vintage sheets or your favorite cotton yardage.  Get the tute!

[photo from Simply Modern Mom]

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Tutorial: Create a fabric photo frame applique

Posted: 08 May 2010 04:19 PM PDT

Julie Kundhi from julie-k shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a fabric photo frame applique.  The photo slides in behind the frame made from fabric and clear vinyl.  What a cool idea for a Mother’s Day gift!!  Add a frame to a zippered pouch or a notebook cover for a customized gift.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from julie-k]

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Tutorial: Fancy Border Tea Towels

Posted: 08 May 2010 04:07 PM PDT

Sew4Home shows how to dress up a plain tea towel by adding fancy fabric borders.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Freebie: Winged Hearts Digital Stamps

Posted: 08 May 2010 12:51 PM PDT

image by Scrap N Fonts

Visit Scrap N Fonts to download this cool digital stamp set of winged hearts and I Love You’s for free! Click here to download.

-Heather

Lace is Easy! Again!

Posted: 08 May 2010 10:54 AM PDT

Really, it is. I can see you rolling your eyes and shaking your heads, but have you tried it? I’ll bet not, otherwise you’d be in the same boat as I am. The Lace Is Easy boat. (being in my boat is sometimes a bit dicey, but in this instance I can guarantee safe delivery).

Our friends at Favecrafts.com have a…

Tutorial: Cloud brooch

Posted: 08 May 2010 10:06 AM PDT

Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin shares her secrets for creating adorable cloud brooches of felt applique. You can make the cheerful version or the thunderous version — up to you. See the tute.

Tutorial: Lilies and lily pads

Posted: 08 May 2010 09:05 AM PDT

Oooooo. Let Kimara of Wee Folk Art show you how to make felt water lilies and lily pads. Beautiful! See the tute.

Semi-tutorial: Photo to embroidery pattern

Posted: 08 May 2010 08:04 AM PDT

Andrea Zuill (aka badbird) gives us a glimpse of her process as she works from photograph to embroidered portrait. She says, “I try not make an exact copy of the original photograph, but  my own personal interpretation. I've added flowers to this piece which will add color and I just like stitching  flowers.” See more at Andrea’s blog post.