17 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Saturday, 16th of May

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7 Medical Masks You Can Make At Home To Help Avoid Flu and Viruses

We have been getting so many e-mails from readers asking if we have free patterns for making your own medical masks or surgical masks. Most countries are experiencing a shortage due to the coronavirus COVID 19 and people are wanting to find a backup. Of course, no medical mask is as good as a surgical grade respirator mask but unfortunately, …

DIY Knee Pad for Gardening

Don’t settle for a thin piece of foam to protect your knees when you can easily make your own garden kneeler pad. This one uses recycled materials as the stuffing for extra softness and support.

Yard Games - DIY Giant Life Size Dice

I’m looking for any excuse to get my family outside. Lawn games are my favorite—we can set up in a small patch of grass and play for hours. This year I supersized one of our favorite dice games and took it outside. I made a giant set of dice for just a few dollars, and instead of sitting around the …

Stash Busting? Try Knitting a Zero-Waste Shawl

Sometimes when you have a really great ball or two of yarn you really want a pattern where you can use every drop. That's the idea behind the Zero Waste Shawl, designed by Katarina Linnhagen. This bias knit, triangular shawl with a sawtooth edge is designed to use up all your little bits, or a set of mini skeins. You …

Get Ready for Summer in Cross Stitch

I am pretty much always cold, so summer is my favorite season because I usually don't need quite as many layers (at least in my own house; in other people's air conditioning is another story). So I could definitely get behind the sentiment of this I heart Summer cross stitch pattern from Daily Cross Stitch. The design uses four colors …

Recycled lamp parts get recycled in all sorts of ways

Right now lots of people are dipping their toes into new crafts and learning new things. Oh and using what you have around the house because shopping is limited. Gardening is one hobby you can do with clippings from the neighborhood and in this case a light globe. Pop on over to the blog Songbird to see 24 more recycled …

Quilt Pattern - Nurse Frontline Hero Quilt Block Pattern

This quilt pattern is for a Nurse themed Quilt block, make a single block project such as a bag, mug mat, or Pillow. You can see all our Single block projects here. These Nurse blocks would make wonderful bags for frontline Nurse and medical staff hero's as well as cushions, pillows and keepsakes for those who have fought hard during …

Crochet Pattern - Rainbow Wall Art

Rainbows have become a symbol of hope during isolation and people are placing them on their porches and in their windows to show solidarity during the COVID Crisis. This is a pretty design that would look lovely in the house long after Covid is over. Add it to a bright babies nursery or hang them from your porch. You can …

10 Plus Size Dress Sewing Patterns

I really hate having to use the word plus size, but it is what it is and when searching for patterns, I know this is what our readers are using to search, "plus-size". We get so many requests for patterns for larger sized ladies because even if you find a store that stocks your sizes, the options are minimal and …

Book Review - Sewing Animal Dolls

Sewing Animal Dolls Learn how to make Daisy Dog, her best friends Rosie Rabbit, the twins Betty and Ben Bear and Daisy's beret-wearing puppy Mimi. Each character has their own complete wardrobe for all of their adventures together, from playing dress-up to long summer picnics, sleepovers and weekend walks. Tina O Rourke is a crafter, pattern designer and founder of …

Book Review - Modern Folk Embroidery: 30 Contemporary Projects for Folk Art Inspired Designs

This collection includes 20 embroidery designs with project ideas to show you how to use the designs to create beautiful and practical home decor items and accessories. The techniques for the stitches and project instructions are shown using Nancy's stitch diagrams so extremely easy to follow whether you are an experienced stitcher or a newbie. The 20 projects are divided …

Sewing Pattern - Lace Trench Coat

This sewing pattern is for a lace styles trench coat, Tha lace panelling change the complete look of this trench coat sewing pattern. It's a combination of a full length duster jacket and a kimono and I have to say I am loving the design. You can see the full printable pattern and tutorial on how to make and style …

Floral Card with Masked Ink Blending

Floral Card with Masked Ink Blending

Kelly Fusco used a Rectangle Mask from Taylored Expressions, ink blended with Distress Oxide Inks to design a lovely soft background for her floral card. She stamped her flowers over top in black for a simple but beautiful design. A sentiment and some splatters finish off her design perfectly. Visit her blog to learn more. -Heather

Boys Scrapbook Layout

Boys Scrapbook Layout

The tall column of arrows down the center work perfectly to balance this 8 1/2" x 11" Boys layout from Tarrah McLean. She's backed each arrow in different pattern papers with colors and designs that go well with the boyish theme. Smaller embellishments and sentiments are worked into her design to add even more depth. Visit her blog for more …

Crochet Pattern DIY Farmhouse Throw with Cotton Wool Edging

It's a easy to do crochet craft, yet both modern and farmhouse styled. This throw is also a perfect weight for warmer months when the evening cools. The crochet edging gives this blanket throw a lovely boho finish. You can see the full tutorial here.

Corgi Puppy Softie Sewing Pattern for Kids

Make your own Corgi puppy softie! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal! Teaching kids to sew is a valuable lesson, most schools do not teach Home economics and in the world of throw away fashion you may think there is …

How To Make Recycled Boho Hanging Planters

Do you love the trend of Boho hanging planters? Here is a very simple way to make your own out of recycled materials. You can make them out of either denim or leather or a combination of them both. Then all you need is an upcycled tin can pot and a succulent to plant. Such a great stylish upcycling project …

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