12 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Thursday, 14th of May

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The best filters for reusable face masks

Face masks have become a necessary accessory and due to the worldwide shortages, people have been making their own. We have covered lots of different ways to make your own masks but this article is all about choosing the best filter system for your handmade one. Here is a list of all that we have covered in the past few …

A Classic Knit Sweater with a Twist

All I want to knit right now is simple sweaters. I'm not actually knitting any simple sweaters, but I should be getting one on the needles soon, and it just might be Andalo by Danilo Diano. This top-down, circular yoke sweater is worked in sport weight yarn, which is perfect for the season. It's got a decent amount (six inches) …

20 Headband Sewing Patterns

It's summer and everyone wears headbands when they sweat (right?? just me??) :)I love DIY headbands and found lots of free headband pattern ideas I wanted to share!. I wear one at least 75% of the time since I stay at home so they get a lot of use! I tried four different patterns out a few years ago and …

Cross Stitch a Sweet Ode to Summer

The school year is pretty meaningless this year, but it's also almost over where I live, so that must mean it is almost summer, right? If you're ready to start some summer stitching, check out this sweet design from Lizzie*Kate. This one is fun because it was a design challenge so the post shows lots of different variations. The challenge …

Crochet Pattern - Slouchy Slipper Boots

I came across this pattern when looking for 80's designs for my tween who is currently into everything vintage style. It reminded me of the old exercise style leggings we used to wear. In fact, I recall getting a whole set with leggings, headband and wrist bands with a cassette tape. This slouchy style is very fashionable right now and …

Crochet Pattern - Baby Nike Sneakers

These Baby sneakers are adorable and are the perfect gift for a sports-loving family. You can see the full pattern for making these Crochet booties by visiting TheCrafterLife. These booties would be great little sellers at baby events fairs and for photoshoots too. Of course babies will look adorable in any outfit. If you are looking for more crochet patterns …

Make Your Own Immune Boosting And Fighting Turmeric Tea

Your kitchen is a pharmacy that stacks familiar and wonderful healing substances that not only help prepare a tasty meal but can also relieve you of the discomfort of sickness. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is one such ingredient found in almost every Indian kitchen. Turmeric is a perennial shrub found in India and tropical regions of Asia. It's a rhizome, or …

Sewing Pattern - Womens high-waist wide-leg trousers

Wide leg pants are forgiving to the Pear shaped body and this pant pattern is the perfect addition to your Pattern files. Use printed fabrics, plains and satins for different styles and looks. Wide leg high waisted pants are coming back into fashion right now and I know I have always loved wearing them. This PDF sewing pattern is made …

Sewing Pattern - Vintage Sheet Pyjama Pants

Pajama pants are the new day wear in this household during lockdown. You have your day pyjamas and then you have your nighttime pyjamas or pajamas depending on how you say it. If you are lucky enough to have some vintage sheets in your fabric stock pile then here is a fun pattern for something a little different to use …

Knitting Pattern - The Knitted Front Line Hero Nurse Gnome

Two things that have been trending this year are Gnomes and Nurses, so what happens when you merge those two knitting trends together? Yep, you get a Gnome Nurse or a Nurse Gnome. Actually, as this Gnome is wearing Scrubs he/she could be a Doctor, surgeon or Porter. Put him in white and suddenly he is my dentist too. You …

6 Card Ideas with Balloons

Therese used stamps and dies from Penny Black to create 6 different Balloon themed cards. Balloons are fun for birthdays and special occasions and can add lots of color and movement to your card designs. She paired them with cats and hedgehogs for over the top cuteness! Visit the Hero Arts blog to learn how to make all 6 cards. -Heather

Soft Kitty Layout

The Big Bang Theory is was of my all time favorite shows and I LOVE how Jenn used the "Softy Kitty" song as the title for her kitty cat layout! It's the perfect center piece, framed on all 4 corners by sweet kitten photos, a sentiment and embellishments. And the soft watercolors she used go perfectly with this theme. Visit …

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