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Latest gossip from Craft Gossip

Free pattern: Ultimate Bib Smock

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 07:05 AM PDT

Bri from My Projects shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ultimate Bib/Smock.  This is the classic bib/smock with curved straps that wrap around and cross over in the back.  You can also use these easy-to-make smocks as dresses or shirts, depending on the fabric you use. Go to the tutorial and free pattern.

[photo from My Projects]

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Tutorial: Needlelace

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 07:03 AM PDT

Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework has posted a tutorial for Stäbchen — needlelace based on a type of buttonhole stitch. See the tute. And be sure to scroll through her posts for other lovely needlelace tidbits and tips.

Tutorial: Large folded fabric flower pin cushion

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 06:33 AM PDT

Laupre shows how to make this pin cushion with a large fabric flower sitting atop.  The base is a small ceramic flower planter.  I love the folded fabric petals!!  Get the how-to.

[photo from Laupre]

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Food Ballet

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 06:23 AM PDT

The skills and patience it must take to create stop motion video awes me, skills and patience I wish I had. Check out this video of an assortment of fruits, veggies and candies dance a ballet by Lina Fridman and Maira Fridman HERE at Serious Eats.With sound, if you can.

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Project and New Release: Papertrey Ink – Gift Jar

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 06:03 AM PDT

image by Nichole Heady

Check out this wonderful gift for a gardener, a matching card and gift jar with seed packets and tools, how pretty! It’s by Nichole Heady using the new “Friendship Jar” stamp set from Papertrey Ink stamps and the coolest part is that they also have coordinating dies to match, including a jar, label and different lids. Click here to…

Primer: Basic embroidery stitches

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 06:02 AM PDT

CC of Suestreehouse has posted a scan of a vintage embroidery-stitch primer. If you’re just getting started or if you could use a brush-up on basic stitches, CC has got you covered! See the post.

Article” 6 Blunders Scrapbooking Bloggers Make

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 06:00 AM PDT

This article at Paper Crafter’s Corner points out six common blunders made by blogging scrapbookers, and suggests how you can remedy them. Click here to go to article.

Tutorial: Ruffle capri tights for little girls

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 05:57 AM PDT

Bandy Canyon made these super cute ruffle capri tights for her little girl.  The capri-length leggings are still dressy, but are made more comfortable for the hot summer weather.  It turns out it’s an easy refashion from a pair of footed tights.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Bandy Canyon]

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Tutorial and printable: Fabric scrap paper doll activity

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 05:45 AM PDT

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou with a Craft Camp Tutorial and printable for these fun fabric scrap paper dolls.   I love these for two reasons.  First of all, they’re just plain CUTE.  Second, and more practically, this is a great activity to keep the kiddos busy while you’re getting some sewing time in.  Just…

Discharged batik journal quilt

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 05:43 AM PDT

Check out this eye candy. Maker Angela of Angela’s Textile Art said she discharged designs on batik with bleach, cut up the two designs and merged them into this journal quilt. Go here to see a closeup of that butterfly. Lovely.

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New art from SharonB

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 05:01 AM PDT

SharonB has posted two especially beautiful works lately. From her For the Love of Stitching band sampler, Band 345 includes flowers created in padded detached chain stitch and vines of couched novelty yarn. (I’ll definitely be fiddling with couching some novelty yarns after seeing this.)  And from her lace crazy quilt, Block 6 takes my breath away with its profuse variety in a controlled composition.…

Blog Hop at JessicaSprague.com

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 05:00 AM PDT

As part of the third anniversary celebrations JessicaSprague.com will be holding a blog hop from Friday June 18th to Sunday June 20th. Hop between 33 blogs and download the free digital designs to compile a mega collaboration kit. All the details are in the image shown, or click here for more information

More free apparel patterns from Modern Sewing

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 04:34 AM PDT

More free apparel patterns from Modern Sewing! The Modern Sewing site is a good resource for free patterns as well as for info on sizing and measuring. They offer their patterns in a variety of sizes and have good sewing instructions as well.

I like the robe, the wide belt loop pants, and the kids hoodie with patch pockets!

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Photography: Take Better Portraits

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Jessica Torres, a professional photographer, has posted a list of five tips to help you take better photographs of your kids. Click here to go to article.

Inspiration du Jour – Instant Magique

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog

Sustainable Beauty Products

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Melanie of Paper Mango posted a great round-up of sustainable beauty products. I was especially excited to learn about the Instant Vacation Sunless Tanning Lotion by Pink Bow Bath Boutique.

Strange Folk Call for Artists

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 12:36 AM PDT

Strage Folk Festival in St. Louis is issuing it’s call to artists for the 2010 show, happening September 25 & 26.
Now through July 1st, you can apply online for free to be a vendor at Strange Folk 2010. With over 15,000 attendees annually, it’s the biggest indie show in the St. Louis region! We'll be choosing 150 artists from the crafty masses.…

Voices of Contemporary Glass over at The Corning Museum

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 11:03 PM PDT

One of the three current shows over at the Corning Museum of Glass is Voices of Contemporary Glass. It’s a glass collection that was donated to the museum by Ben W. Heineman, Sr. and his wife Natalie. It’s one of the finest collections of studio glass in the Untied States. Definitely an exhibit to go visit the next time you’re…

Pieces Of Me Pendants Giveaway

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 08:52 PM PDT

Pieces Of me Pendants has a huge variety of Pendant jewelry and rings.

These pendants retail for just $6.95 making them very affordable.

Pendants are made of zinc and gold plated (silver color), decoupaged with graphic images that are sealed with a high gloss non-toxic finish.

Pendants are lead, nickel and cadmium free.

WIN WIN WIN

Thanks to Pieces Of Me Pendants you have the chance to win…

Tutorial: Strapless shirred summer top

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:45 PM PDT

Head over to Craft Jr. to find out how to make this strapless summer top with shirring at the top and the bottom.  This is such a cute top, and it sews up quick!  This would be a great project to show off a favorite cotton print.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Craft Jr.]

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Tutorial: Make a colorful petal tee

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:24 PM PDT

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this colorful petal tee.  The little petals are all cut from scrap bits of knit left over from other sewing projects.  She also shows the same technique made with chiffon petals for a lighter, airier look.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

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You can stitch the winner

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 02:33 PM PDT

The winner of feeling stitchy’s Rainbow of Stitches contest is Joey of Joey’s Dream Garden with her orange Little Tiger entry. So precious. Now you can stitch Little Tiger, too. Joey will be listing the pattern in her Etsy shop soon. Watch the blog for details.

Birthday Cakes for Kids

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 02:13 PM PDT

Need some birthday cake ideas? Check out this spread of 15 kids’ cakes and cupcakes to make (with how-tos) HERE at babble.

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Free Felt Tote Bag and Felt Snappy Tees DIY Video

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 02:02 PM PDT

 

Crafter Jen Hopwood shows us via videos how to create two fun projects on the Martha Stewart show.  There are two videos; one is for the lovely tote and the other is for the snappy tee.  Both projects are useful and fun and I think they will be of interest to you.  You can always depend on Martha to…

New Release: Memory Box Stamps – Cupcakes

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 01:58 PM PDT

image by Memory Box and Impress

Memory Box stamp has a YUMMY new collection of cupcake rubber stamps, don’t you just love the one with the bird sitting on top?? You can find all these cute new stamps here at Impress, buy them all and get 15% off.

-Heather