“New from Elsa Mora” plus 35 more

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• New from Elsa Mora
• Speechless Saturday
• Green Stag quilt to honor deer widows
• Tutorial: Patchwork Zipper Pouch
• Share the Rack with a quilt
• Would you stop to shop?
• Candle Holder/Vase by Steven & Chris
• How to make a wrapping paper gift bag
• Popsicle Stick Christmas Wreath
• Project Bread: Holiday Spoons Project
• Newsy: Identity CONF registration open | SAQA – SDA
• Pilgrim Pumpkins and More
• Giveaway: SewThankful | La Todera
• Tutorial: Frozen yogurt applique on kid’s tees
• Tutorial for dictionary pendants
• Clay buttons
• Tutorial: Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls
• DROPS felted slippers for Christmas FREE pattern
• Tip: Blending with Markers
• Manmade lace
• Learn about Jacobean crewel
• Mason Jar Snowmen
• New PhotoSharing Site for Food and Crafts from Make and Takes
• Turn-of-the-century lace
• Make a magnetic needle keeper
• Thanksgiving Goodies
• Cool idea: Spraypainted button decor
• Project and Free Pattern: Step Card
• Tutorial: Pocket Pillowcase
• Blow up a pattern
• Tutorial: Make a cute new top of a man’s button down shirt
• Epsom Salt Mason Jar Candles
• Tutorial: Refashion a muumuu into a cute top
• Tutorial: DIY iPhone or iPad gloves
• Make a reindeer softie
• Gingerhaus Kit

New from Elsa Mora Posted: 13 Nov 2011 04:01 AM PST Oh, my. Look what Elsa Mora has been up to. See more at her blog post.

Speechless Saturday Posted: 12 Nov 2011 08:56 PM PST Image credit: Matte Art on Etsy

Green Stag quilt to honor deer widows Posted: 12 Nov 2011 08:35 PM PST Saw Daniel Rouse’s art quilt and thought of all the spouses left behind this weekend since Modern Gun Deer season started today. Deer Widows they are sometimes called. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission explains what Modern Gun – Deer means for Arkansans below: Species: Deer …

Tutorial: Patchwork Zipper Pouch Posted: 12 Nov 2011 06:58 PM PST Kat from Diary of a Flutter.Kat shares how to make this patchwork pouch with a zipper. She says, They make such great presents!!! And once you know the technique of how to make one – you will quickly be able to make one of pretty much any different size using the same method. Get the know-how. Image credit: Diary of…

Share the Rack with a quilt Posted: 12 Nov 2011 06:24 PM PST Marie from ran dum thots shows off the quilt she just finished draped over a bike rack in her home town of Portland. She says the bike shelter has an interesting back story. Click HERE to read more. Nice looking quilt. Image credit: ran dum thots

Would you stop to shop? Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:54 PM PST Laura from Joy in Cloth, along with a friend(s), spied this sign on a car trip to a show. She said by the looks of the place, she immediately thought of Dueling Banjos from the movie Deliverance. I think I’d pass. Visit her blog to see if they stopped. Image credit: Joy in Cloth

Candle Holder/Vase by Steven & Chris Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:41 PM PST This is a dual purpose glass vase/candle holder by Steven and Chris sold by Sears. You flip it over and it turns into a lovely vase! I love this versatile idea and who doesn't need another beautiful vase? Steven and Chris are famous for their decorating flair and of course their Canadian talk show where they cover the latest fashions,…

How to make a wrapping paper gift bag Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:35 PM PST This is one of those craft project that uses a recycled element, in this case a cake mix box, as a tool to make a gift bag. Check out the tutorial Carmen sent in featured at the blog Roca and Company on how to make a wrapping paper gift bag.

Popsicle Stick Christmas Wreath Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:28 PM PST Here’s a fun simple craft you can do with your kids using popsicle sticks! This wreath would be perfect on your child’s bedroom door to help welcome in the holiday season! Head on over to FunLab Blog for the tutorial posted by Pane, amore e creatività who we have featured on Craft Gossip before!

Project Bread: Holiday Spoons Project Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:17 PM PST Thanksgiving is the perfect time to be thankful for what we have and that we never have to experience hunger. But even more than being thankful, the holidays are a wonderful time to give! This Spoon project presented by Project Bread is a great way to teach your children about hunger and help children who are hungry.  You and…

Newsy: Identity CONF registration open | SAQA – SDA Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:08 PM PST Registration is open for the 2012 Identity: Context and Reflection conference to be held in Philadelphia, PA in 2012. The event is sponsored by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and Surface Design Association (SDA). Click HERE for details. Via SAQA

Pilgrim Pumpkins and More Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:07 PM PST The Nature of Grace is a wonderful blog that gives you full lesson plans for topics! Thanksgiving and Pilgrims is their most recent homeschool lesson. I love these Pilgrim Pumpkins, and think they would look great on a front porch. Head over to the entire post to see the other amazing activities her children accomplished as little pilgrims. They…

Giveaway: SewThankful | La Todera Posted: 12 Nov 2011 04:42 PM PST Susan Brubaker Knapp from Blue Moon River is hosting a series of giveaways on her blog from patterns she got at the Fall International Quilt Market, Houston. Get a chance to win one of four patterns by Julie Creus of La Todera Sewing and Craft Patterns. Here’s a peek at my favorite of the offerings. Think embellishment quilters! Click

Tutorial: Frozen yogurt applique on kid’s tees Posted: 12 Nov 2011 04:33 PM PST Ilene from Come on, Ilene! guest blogs at My Own Road with a tutorial showing how to add a cute frozen yogurt applique to a child’s t-shirt.  Who wouldn’t love a sweet treat like that on the front of their shirt?  They’re made even sweeter with buttons stitched down for the toppings. Get the tute. [photo…

Tutorial for dictionary pendants Posted: 12 Nov 2011 03:29 PM PST Marla Plain and Small is sharing a tutorial for making pendants from dictionary pages. Take a look!

Clay buttons Posted: 12 Nov 2011 03:21 PM PST Take a look at these clay buttons from Creative Impressions in Clay! These make me think of Christmas cookies. Tari is giving away some of her pretty Celtic buttons to a lucky reader that answers a question on Art Bead Scene’s blog. Take a look at Creative Impressions in Clay to see the buttons you could win and read…

Tutorial: Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls Posted: 12 Nov 2011 03:01 PM PST Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls. The poofy tulle blossom is so cute perched on top of baby’s head.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Blooms and Bugs]

DROPS felted slippers for Christmas FREE pattern Posted: 12 Nov 2011 02:48 PM PST Drop always has the newest and the coolest knit and crochet patterns for us.  These "felted slippers" would look so amazing Christmas morning when you open all your gifts.  Don't forget keeping the little ones feet warm and toasty with the "BabyDROPS" slippers pictured above.

Tip: Blending with Markers Posted: 12 Nov 2011 01:21 PM PST Darlene from Darlene’s Designs shares a great video on how to get the blended look of Copic markers but she uses Stampin’ Up markers. Way to use what you’ve already got! We don’t always need to run out and spend a bunch of money on the “latest and greatest” -Heather

Manmade lace Posted: 12 Nov 2011 10:07 AM PST Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread examines a work of Battenberg lace created by a priest for the hem of his vestments. It’s an amazing story. See the post.

Learn about Jacobean crewel Posted: 12 Nov 2011 09:06 AM PST Revel in images of 17th century English bed hangings in the collection of the Embroidery Guild of America. See closeups of the Jacobean crewel embroidery. Get links to free patterns based on these works and courses in Jacobean embroidery. Go to the blog post.

Mason Jar Snowmen Posted: 12 Nov 2011 07:57 AM PST Decoupage some tissue paper onto empty jars, use a Styrofoam ball for a head and you have instant snowman decorations! See these cute guys and get the instructions over at Weeping Cherries — A Very Merry Mason Jar Monday!.

New PhotoSharing Site for Food and Crafts from Make and Takes Posted: 12 Nov 2011 08:31 AM PST We all already know and love Make and Takes, but have you spotted Spotlight yet? It’s a photo sharing site from Make and Takes, in the same vein as Tastespotting or Foodgawker, for food and recipes and kid crafts and home projects, and basically that which we know and love about Make and Takes. Browse…

Turn-of-the-century lace Posted: 12 Nov 2011 08:05 AM PST John Hopper of The Textile Blog reviews the work of Art Nouveau lace designer Felix Aubert. You’ll relish the illustrations. Go to the post.

Make a magnetic needle keeper Posted: 12 Nov 2011 07:04 AM PST Jules Woolford of Adventures in Thread created this handy needle keeper with its darling stumpwork ladybug. And she shows us how to make one, too. You’ll love its magnetic secret. Go to her post.

Thanksgiving Goodies Posted: 12 Nov 2011 07:00 AM PST 1) Thanks Button by Buttonb 2) Oak Leaf Ornament by CrimsonHeartStudios 3) Pumpkin Bowl Fillers by Homestead1863 4) Glitter Pumpkins by StacisPlace

Cool idea: Spraypainted button decor Posted: 12 Nov 2011 06:21 AM PST Check out the super cute button art that Laura Bray from katydiddy made!  She shares the fun project on her blog.  I love the red buttons and matching red hoop!!  Would you believe that they both started out gold?  She spray painted them to get that delicious red.  Genius!  Read more at katydiddy. [photo from katydiddy]

Project and Free Pattern: Step Card Posted: 12 Nov 2011 06:21 AM PST This cute step card has so much depth and dimension! Cathy from The Bright Side of Life shares her step card pattern which could be adapted to so many different card scenes. -Heather

Tutorial: Pocket Pillowcase Posted: 12 Nov 2011 06:06 AM PST Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a special pillowcase for a child.  There’s a pocket cleverly stitched into the side of the pillowcase to hold a special doll, favorite toy, or even a small journal.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Just Another Hangup]

Blow up a pattern Posted: 12 Nov 2011 06:03 AM PST Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how to modify a tiny embroidery pattern to fit the front of a t-shirt. See her post.

Tutorial: Make a cute new top of a man’s button down shirt Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:58 AM PST Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she created a cute new top for herself out of a man’s button down shirt.  The plain white shirt gets a pop of color from constrast binding and pockets.  Get the tute. [photo from See Kate Sew]

Epsom Salt Mason Jar Candles Posted: 12 Nov 2011 04:57 AM PST Easy peasy and very beautiful. use empty mason jars filled halfway with epsom salts, add a votive candle and add some festive decor to your home. See them at The Inspired Room — Easy Christmas & Winter Craft: Mason Jar Candles.

Tutorial: Refashion a muumuu into a cute top Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:53 AM PST Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she reworked a  thrifted muumuu into a cute little top.  She loved the embroidered motifs on the muumuu, but the shape was less than stylish.  So she cut it short to turn it into a top, taking out some of the poofiness in the process.  Get the…

Tutorial: DIY iPhone or iPad gloves Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:42 AM PST Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial for making a gift that’s sure to be a hit with the techno-savvy crowd.  It’s a pair of gloves with conductive thread stitched into the fingers so you can use your iPhone, iPad, or other gadget in the cold without having to take off your gloves.  Quick, easy, and BRILLIANT!!!  Get the…

Make a reindeer softie Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:02 AM PST Cindy Treen guest posts a tutorial for this adorable Hungarian reindeer on Martha Stewart’s The Crafts Dept. blog. The tutorial is free, and the pattern is available from Cindy’s Etsy shop at a discounted price of US$2.00 this weekend. Go to the blog post for details. Ed. note: Nobody asked me or paid me to post this.

Gingerhaus Kit Posted: 12 Nov 2011 04:42 AM PST While a gingerbread house of this grandeur ordinarily seems too intimidating and time-consuming for me, all you gotta do is package it in kit form, and I change my tune. Now I want this. Find the Gingerhaus Manor Baking kit HERE at House on the Hill.

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