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“Peppermint Wreath” plus 35 more

“Peppermint Wreath” plus 35 more


Peppermint Wreath

Posted: 20 Nov 2011 03:45 AM PST

Peppermint WreathThis beautiful, fluffy wreath is perfect for the upcoming holiday. Display this feathery wreath on your door and your guests will be wowed. Head over to JCasa *handmade to get the how to on this peppermint wreath.


Kathy Drew plays with embroidery

Posted: 20 Nov 2011 04:01 AM PST

Tom Russell (Tom Russell Quilts) shows us what happens when Kathy Drew “plays around” with machine embroidery. You’ll enjoy Tom’s commentary and the many beautiful photos. Go to the post.


ábbi Beauty Product Giveaway

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 11:07 PM PST

ábbi is the hottest new line of beauty products on the market right now!  Their handmade body sugar scrubs are to die for! and we are giving you the chance to win a Pot of  Tahitian Vanilla Bean body Scrub ($38.00).  But wait it gets even better! ábbi is giving all our readers 40% off (use coupon code “CraftGossip”) until December…


Newsy: 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 08:54 PM PST

SewCalGal is hosting the 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge. She explains,

Do you want to learn or improve your free-motion quilting skills, using your home sewing machine? If you do, consider taking the pledge for the 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge. Similiar to a block of the month, every month one of 12 FMQ Experts will share a tutorial for


Foil quilted applique | Courage

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 07:49 PM PST

Rebecca from frybread quilts and cuterie made this quilted applique that has what she calls sparkleriffication. To get this effect she used Jones Tone foil. Click here to read full post.

Image credit: frybread quilts


Fractal quilt for a math geek

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 07:27 PM PST

Megan from Monkey Beans made this fractal-inspired quilt for her math geek husband. She said they both got the idea from watching an episode of Nova. It’s a Christmas gift she can mark off her list. Nice! Go here to read the full post.

Image credit: Monkey Beans

 


Music and Cocktails, Made for Each Other

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 07:02 PM PST

I don’t think I’m alone in declaring music and cocktails two very favorite things.  Drinkify will put them together.  Plug in what you’re listening to  and find the drink to drink. Just to test things, I tried a variety: Morrissey (1 bottle Buckfast, room temp), Spoon (1 bottle Bombay Sapphire Gin, 1 bottle Tonic water, 1 oz. Red…


Thanksgiving Done Tiny

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 06:59 PM PST

1. Thanksgiving Dinner, 2. Miniature Thanksgiving Treats

Anticipating yummy supper with family and friends this week? These minis look so realistic you could almost think Thanksgiving was here already!


Candybar Placecards for Thanksgiving

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 06:45 PM PST

You have to see the step-by-steps for these edible chocolate bar placecards. Such a clever idea, and one that can find use long after Thanksgiving. Created for the Food Network Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner, find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.


Nailhead Table

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:56 PM PST

Nailhead Table$6.00. That’s all it took to turn a drab nightstand into this fun and funky nailhead table. If you head over to Decor Hacks, you can see the tutorial! — Tutorial: $6 Nailhead Side Table.


Tutorial: Baby jeggings

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:45 PM PST

Jessica from Running With Scissors  shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of jeggings in baby and toddler sizes.   The leggings are made from stretch denim and have the topstitching details found on a pair of jeans, but they still have the ease and comfort of a pull-on pair of pants. …


Tutorial: Simple fringed fleece cape

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:15 PM PST

Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make a simple fringed fleece cape.  It takes just two fabric cuts (one piece each for the outer layer and the lining), and a few simple seams to make one.  Add decorative trim down the front and a clasp at the top to finish it off. Get the tute.

[photo from…


Pastel Ornament Pattern

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:14 PM PST

Pretty in pink and other pastel colors, this ornament will be a beautiful addition to your tree. It will also look lovely on a card or as a gift tag.

Get the free chart at Talons Aiguilles.


And the Winner Is…

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:05 PM PST

Comment #49 was chosen by Random.org as the Winner for the Joan Elliott Fairy Enchantment Giveaway. Congrats to Julia!


Tutorial: Make a zippered pouch with neat squared corners

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:04 PM PST

Keyka Lou Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a zippered pouch with neat, squared corners.  A crisp, square corner is difficult enough to manage when turning fabric right-side out, but factor in the bulk of a zipper and you’ll probably end up with more of a rounded or dented shape.  Their tutorial shows how to avoid this and…


Safety Tips for Candle Fire Safety Week

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 02:43 PM PST

Since Candle Fire Safety Week is wrapping up (runs from November 14-20), I thought I’d include a few safety reminders.  Feel free to add your own.

1.  Never leave a burning candle unattended. This means if you feel sleepy, remember to blow it out before you nod off. Also, if you're in a hurry to leave, make sure you check…


Luggage Rack to Tray Table

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 12:55 PM PST

Luggage Rack to Tray TableWhat a great idea! I’ve had one of these luggage racks in the past and it never dawned on my to turn it into a cool table. But leave it to Amy at Mod Podge Rocks! She’ll show you how she did it — Luggage rack to tray table tutorial.


Quick Follow up Post to Yesterday’s Product Review

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 01:40 PM PST


I’m loving this bead release spray and I just wanted to show the donut beads I made last night with the simple round bead mold from Colour de Verre and their fabulous spray…(how do I really feel?). So next will be one of their elliptical lidded boxes. More pictures to follow…good glass times!!


Freebie: Digital Christmas Tree Stamp

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 01:04 PM PST

The Paper Squirrel blog shares a free holiday tree digi, click here to download.

-Heather


How to Paint Holly and Berries

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 10:00 AM PST

How to Paint Holly and BerriesColleen over at Mural Maker is a talented painter. She often has tutorial on how to paint different object. In this post she shares how to paint holly and berries, just in time for the holidays! Head over to Mural Maker and More for the tutorial on How To Paint (and draw) Holly and Berries.


How to make recycled broken jewelry and feather hair clips

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 10:27 AM PST

Ashley’s craft group sure look like they had so much fun making these recycled jewelry and feather hair clips. If you too would like to dig out your broken jewelry and buttons along with some feathers and hair clips and whip up some of your own pop on over to the link that Ashley sent in to her blog Downtime…


Cloud and Rainbow Cake Pops

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 10:12 AM PST

And speaking of Bubble and Sweet, check out what else I found… these happy, cheery cloud and rainbow cake pops. Learn to make them HERE.


Christmas Tree Cake

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 10:09 AM PST

Isn’t this the most cleverest coolest Christmas cake? I’m not one with vast cake-sculpting knowledge, but I feel like this is one I might be able to manage. Created by Linda of Bubble and Sweet, find it HERE on her facebook page.


Tutorial: Little girl’s Indian Summer Tunic with angled sleeve vents

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 09:46 AM PST

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Indian Summer Tunic for little girls.  The large round yoke is based on a previous design she’d made, but she altered the pattern to reshape the yoke and add the cuffed sleeves.  I’m loving the angled sleeve vents and double button detail on the cuffs!  Get


Wall art, light & airy felt pinwheel tutorial

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 09:39 AM PST

Allison of "Little Lovelies" a home and garden blog has created these precious wall hangings and the one that I am presenting to you today is her framed pinwheels.  Allison is a wife and working mother of a little boy which keeps her very busy.  She is offering a step by-step tutorial for us to follow.  I…


Tutorial: Christmas stocking from scraps

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 08:08 AM PST

Casey from Stellar Mother shows how she made this Christmas patchwork stocking using scraps & refashioned clothing. Make your own, go to tutorial.

Image credit: Stellar Mother


Tiger Grass Wreath

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 07:00 AM PST

Tiger Grass WreathThis is a great looking natural wreath made from tiger grass. I love the way that the grass strands flow around and look as it they are being blown by the wind. Get the how to over at We Know Stuff — Tiger Grass Wreath.


Tutorial: Bind a quilt back-to-front

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 07:44 AM PST

Rae from Made by Rae did a guest post at Prudent Baby this week showing her method of binding a quilt using the fabric from the back of the quilt sandwich. Rae says this technique works best on smaller quilts. Get the tutorial.


Turkey Waffles

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 06:13 AM PST

From the mind that brought you Jack O’ Lanterns, watermelon and  candy corn for breakfast, now it’s turkey. Turkey waffles, that is. Find the how-tos HERE at Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM!.


Project: Santa’s Key Ornament

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 06:10 AM PST

As a child we had a fireplace in our house but my next door neighbor and best friend growing up did not and I always wondered how Santa’s got into her house on Christmas eve. :) Sharon from the Created by You blog shares a super cute ornament idea, perfect for those who…


Tutorial: Gadget charging pouch

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:55 AM PST

Tone from Bless, by Tone guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how to make a gadget charging pouch.  The simple fabric pouch holds the gadget (iPhone, iPod, etc.) and has a hole in the top flap so it can hang from the charger when it’s plugged into the…


Tutorial: 3-tiered gathered skirt

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:20 AM PST

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a basic 3-tiered gathered skirt.  She shows two options – with exposed seams attaching the ruffles to the skirt, or hidden seams attaching the ruffles.  Her tutorial includes a handy measurement chart to help you figure out how long to cut the…


Cool idea: Felt cookie sheet puzzle

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:14 AM PST

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot created this felt cookie sheet puzzle for her toddler son.  It only has eight pieces (all rectangular) so it’s not too difficult for a small child to manage.  Magnets between the layers of felt hold the pieces to a cookie sheet.  Brilliant!  Read more about


Tutorial: Thanksgiving banner from old jeans pockets

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:04 AM PST

Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday shows how to use the back pockets from old jeans to create a unique Thanksgiving banner.  Each pocket is stamped with a different letter, spelling out the word “grateful”.  Ribbons, trims, and other bits and bobs embellish each pocket.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Yesterday on Tuesday]


Sew in Love {Wedding Photo Shoot}

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:02 AM PST

 

This sewing-themed wedding shoot is bursting with so many creative details that it had to be shared in 2 parts! Visit Love & Lavender here for part 1 or here for part 2. The gorgeous photos are by Simply Rosie Photography


Leave It To The Finnish

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 04:03 AM PST

I know almost nothing about Finland or its language.  I do know that the ‘language’ of crochet is international.  Even if we cannot read the pattern, and, sometimes, as in this case, even if there is not a charted design, we can often figure out the pattern.

This stunning scarf/shawl (ketjusilmukkahuivi) is an example of a simple, but very…


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