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Tutorial: Gift box pincushion

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Carolyn from Homework shows how she made this pincushion shaped like a gift box, complete with a pretty bow. She was inspired by a similar project at Better Homes and Gardens, but she used different materials to make hers. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt envelopes, maybe for gift cards?

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Lark Crafts for a free tutorial showing how to make these fun little felt envelopes. It’s an excerpt from the book Fa la la la Felt by Amanda Carestio

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Tutorial: Mini Christmas tree softie

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Lemon Tree Creations shows how to make a mini Christmas tree softie. The trunk is a wooden spool so it will stand on its own. How cute is that?? Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lemon Tree… Read more ...

Tutorial: Postage stamp wallet

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chica and Jo share a tutorial for making a special wallet to hold your postage stamps. I saw this tutorial right after I finished putting the stamps on my Christmas cards. I had to throw away half of one sheet… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled ribbon Christmas tree shirt

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

You can find a tutorial for this fun Christmas tree shirt over at Stuff by Ash. The tree is made from strips of ruffled ribbon. You won’t need more than a yard of any one ribbon, so you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Garden Party Dress for toddler girls

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Owly Baby shares a free pattern on her blog for this Garden Party Dress for toddler girls in size 18 months. The rounded yoke and puff sleeves are so sweet! Go to the free pattern. [photo from… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled peplum skirt

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to adapt a pencil skirt pattern to make a ruffled peplum skirt. The ruffled peplum gives the plain skirt a smart, retro feel. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Moccasin slippers for boys

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin show how to make a pair of moccasin slippers for boys. The squarish toe shape and the stitching around the outside give them a more masculine look. Love it! Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Go there now: Free PDF sewing pattern from Vermillion Rules

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

**Editor’s Note: If you want a free pattern, you’ll need to leave a comment on the Vermillion Rules blog, not here at Craft Gossip.** Bethany from Love, September and Vermillion Rules is giving us all an early Christmas present. From… Read more ...

Free pattern: Snug Shrug for baby girls

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Owly Baby shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for a sweet Snug Shrug for baby girls. This is such a versatile wrap! You can make it from knit or woven cotton, with or without a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas wreath keepsake photo pillow

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Sharon Sews created this sweet keepsake Christmas pillow with a photo of a new family member framed within a ribbon wreath. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to. [photo from Sharon Sews… Read more ...

Tutorial: I Spy bag

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an I Spy Bag. It’s a small pillow filled with clear beads and random tiny objects. A window on one side allows a peak… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knee patches from jeans pockets

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Hester Jane from Fun in the Making shows a cool idea for patching the knees on a pair of jeans. She uses pockets from another pair of jeans for the patches. Get the tute to find out how to do … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pajama Pants for the Whole Family

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a pair of comfy pajama pants with a contrast cuff. They work for women, men, boys, and girls, so you can make a pair for everyone in your family. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowball Skirt with fabric flower embellishments

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Snowball Skirt. This dressy skirt is actually fairly simple to make; it’s made from a rectangle of fabric with an elastic waistband hidden by a fabric sash. Fabric flower… Read more ...