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Lookie what she made: Harold and the Purple Crayon coat

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows the coat that she made, inspired by the classic children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon. In the book, the young Harold uses a purple crayon to draw an imaginative world… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Kids Monster hooded towel

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesignsand kojobaby Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a hooded towel sure to appeal to little boys. Because there are no rules for monster faces, you let your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Paint and organza Petal Tee

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she uses fabric paint and organiza scraps to make this beautiful petal tee. Because she starts with a store-bought t-shirt, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eyeglass case from wool or felt

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this eyeglass case out of wool or felt. The soft fabric will help protect the lenses. It takes just an 8″x8″ square to make one. (You’ll also need bias tape and other notions). Get the … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pottery Barn-inspired smocked curtains

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created her Pottery Barn-inspired smocked curtains. They’re gorgeous!! The smocked look is achieved by making individual tucks in the fabric in a grid pattern. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric block with ribbon tags

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a soft fabric baby block. Little ribbon tags are stitched in to the edges for baby’s fingers to grab a hold of. This would make a great gift for… Read more ...

Giveaway: PDF pattern from So Tei Tei

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I just posted a giveaway for a PDF pattern fromSo Tei-Tei over in our Giveaways section. Three lucky Craft Gossip readers will win the pattern of their choice. Go to the giveaway to get yourself entered. [photo from… Read more ...

Free pattern: Shortalls with piped patch pockets

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of shortalls. These are soo cute on little kids, and their shape easily accommodates a child’s growing body. And do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Castle tooth fairy pillow with drawbridge pocket

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

What to do when your little princess loses her tooth? Put it in a royal tooth fairy pillow, of course! Cassandra from Sleeping or Sewing shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow with a castle appliued on the front. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s jumper dress with spaghetti straps

February 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make a little girl’s jumper dress with spaghetti straps. This is such a cute dress!! And versatile, too. It can be worn in colder months over a t-shirt and leggings, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY body pillow cover

February 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Body pillows are so nice to have around the house – for sleeping, lounging, etc. Willow Would shows how to make a new cover for a body pillow, so your body pillow can match the decor of your house .… Read more ...

Free pattern: Infant vest with shoulder snaps

February 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for this infant’s vest. Make it from a heavier fabric for layering in winter, or from a lightweight cotton for warmer summer months. snaps

on the shoulder make it easy… Read more ...

Free pattern: Owl softie bookends

February 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to 2 & Thru for a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make a set of owl softie bookends. Their little owl bodies are filled with sand to make them heavy enough to stand up against the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Charlotte Dress for baby girls

February 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a 5-part sew-along tutorial showing how to make her Charlotte Dress for baby girls. The short sleeved, round necked, gathered skirt dress is sooo little girl! The simple lines… Read more ...

Q & A with ReSew author Jenny Wilding Cardon

February 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Today I’m super excited to present a Q & A session with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs. (Check out my review & giveaway for a chance to win a copy of … Read more ...