10 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Thursday, 7th of November

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Free Crochet Pattern - Festive Bracelets

This free crochet pattern is easy to follow, which makes a fast made bracelet and giving wings to maker's creativity topped with all sorts of sequins, beads and other shinies a wonderful, festive bracelet will be created. A last minute gift to make for the holidays!

Vogue Knitting Live Launches Small Business Launch Pad

Knitting industry events are a great way for designers, instructors, yarn and accessory makers to meet and get to know each other in real life. They can be important for sales, name recognition, getting featured in magazines and more. But the barriers for entry are high for many small business owners. Booth space is expensive, as is travel to events, …

Check out this Sweet Advent Calendar Cross Stitch

This advent calendar isn't one with windows you can open, but you can stitch a little square every day leading up to (and including!) Christmas if you like, then you'll have a bit of holiday decor to enjoy for years to come. The Christmas Calendar cross stitch design is from Tiny Modernist, and it runs $9 on their website. The …

Simply cutting a leaf makes a modern statement

We are all so busy these days but I would imagine you are like me and still like to take time to make unique elements to decorate this could be just the project you can fit into your day. All you need is a big leaf and something to cut it with it. I found this minimalist modern square leaf …

DIY Wire Wrapped Gemstone Bracelet

This Wire Wrapped bracelet uses a gemstone bead and despite its intricate finish, it is actually very easy to make. You can see the full DIY Jewelry making tutorial over on Moms and Crafters.

Needle Felting Tutorial - Christmas Bear

This needle felting tutorial is for a kawaii needle felted Christmas bear. Obviously you can omit his Santa hat to create an "All year around" bear. He is very cute and small enough to be used as a felted Christmas tree ornament or use him has a brooch, baby mobile or hangup. This needle felting tutorial comes in the form …

8 Army Crochet Patterns You Can Crochet For Boys

These Army themed crochet patterns are all free at the time of writing this article. All of these army patterns are perfect little projects for army crazed girls and boys. These patterns are all easy to follow and you can link directly to the free pattern by clicking the Army pattern links below. Army Corps Cargo Net by Crochetspot Crochet Army …

Metallic Watercolor Christmas Cards

Wow, these cards really shine for the Holidays! Nichol Spohr combine the really popular trends of watercolor and metallics for these stunning Christmas cards. She heat embossed large background stamps from Hero Arts in gold on dark cardstock and used metallic watercolors to color in some sections. Visit her blog for her card making tutorial. -Heather

Sewing tutorial: Thumb hole cuffs

A thumb hole cuff is always a happy surprise on a long-sleeved t-shirt! When it's cold out, the cuffs of your sleeve become built-in hand warmers. What's better than that? Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can add a thumb hole cuff to the next long sleeved t-shirt or sweatshirt you make. It takes just a couple of …

Feminine Fall Mini Album

The Honey and Spice Collection from Heidi Swapp is full of warm tones with beautiful patterns and florals. It's perfect for fall scrapbooking. Jamie used the collection to put together a wonderful mini album with a feminine touch. I love the Gatefold style cover and the little pockets she added inside. Visit Heidi's blog for a detailed look. -Heather

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