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The best invention ever made is the sewing machine. In my circles at least, we get that it’s the one must-have item that declares to the world, we sew and/or *quilt. Sindy of FatCat Patterns g...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-sewing-room-applique-blocks/2015/08/13/

 This is a brilliant example of a New York Beauty (NYB) quilt block, made by Cindy, of Fluffy Sheep Quilting. She mixed whimsical fabric motifs with pink and green solids. It works! Quilte...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/0-nyb-block-free-pattern/2015/08/09/

Poor Pluto, so much fuss about him recently but he’s still not a planet 🙁 But you can download all the “true” planets and the sun over at the Crafty Chicks, this free download is gr...

http://stamping.craftgossip.com/freebie-solar-system-download/2015/07/26/

Thanks to Durene you can grab this adorable free chart from her facebook page . He is looking a little sorry for his washing troubles but still rather cute. He would be suited to a towel topp...

https://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-chart-puppy-bath-time/2015/07/23/

Aly Dosdall is sharing a free copy of the on-line magazine Cut and Paste. This magazine includes loads of card and paper crafting ideas with tips on sewing and stitching, adding twine and us...

http://stamping.craftgossip.com/freebie-cut-and-paste-paper-crafting-magazine/2015/07/19/

Generally speaking I hate when words are shortened and abbreviated. In fact it actually annoys the heck out of me but that might be because my husband and daughter LOVE to use code words,  a...

https://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-chart-happy-b-day/2015/07/19/

For those Craft Gossip readers who are celebrating Eid Ul Fitr (end of Ramadan), here’s a free download I found over at Creativity Window. Click the link, Mosque Silhouette , to get yours....

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/freebie-mosque-silhouette/2015/07/17/

Quilters, this project would be a great introduction to Sue Spargo’s  q-world view. She uses a felted wool ground for her applique shapes and finishes them with pretty embroidery stitches. ...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-cherries-applique/2015/07/17/

Yesterday I brought you a review of the brand new coloring book for adults, THE ARTFUL MANDALA, click here for my review if you missed it. AND TODAY WE’RE GOT THREE COPIES OF THE BOOK TO G...

http://stamping.craftgossip.com/giveaway-and-freebie-the-artful-mandala-coloring-book/2015/07/07/

Have you ever gone to a class, watched a tutorial video online or just played around and tried a new stamping technique and wondered “How am I going to remember how to do this?” Heather ...

http://stamping.craftgossip.com/tips-and-freebie-stamping-tips-notebook/2015/06/24/

Get your spark on with this adorable candle mat measuring a mere 9 1/2″ x 12 1/2″. This makes it doable before the fireworks start.  The pattern is offered on Connecting Threads, and...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-july-candle-mat/2015/06/23/

Lazy or just hurried, Cami of TIDBITS, created this quilt for her young son, claiming she did it without having to measure. A generous if not reluctant quilter, she whipped up on her blog a tuto...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/tutorial-lazy-quilters-quilt/2015/06/20/

I”m swooning over CONTEMPO’s “Vintage Scrapbook” fabric collection I spied at Benartex. Retro buses and phones with great accompanying prints await all fabric lovers. Benartex offer...

https://quilting.craftgossip.com/retro-fabric-collection-free-pattern/2015/05/30/

Peta of She Quilts Alot shares on her blog a freebie project sheet and instructions. She explains: > Sampler quilts are something most quilters would like to do.  This > quick an...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/freebie-sampler-quilt-project/2015/05/28/

If you have young children, this would be a nice learning activity for them to do today, on Memorial Day. It’s a free download I found over at Startwrite.com. Now, the use can be expan...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free-memorial-day-handwriting-worksheet/2015/05/25/

Engaged. That’s the news Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations shared with her readers today. And, as part of the celebration, she’s making her first Double Wedding Ring quilt. This fall the k...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/wedding-plans-include-a-quilt/2015/05/21/

Amy of Amy Made That shows off her Spring Petals Table Topper inspired by a Quilt Along (QAL) of the same name. Though the QAL is over, you can still participate since the generous host, Ju...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/make-a-spring-petals-table-topper/2015/05/13/

10. FREEBIE | MOTHER’S DAY GIFT TAGS 9. TUTORIAL | 15 MINUTE SPRING GARLAND 8. TUTORIAL | CUPCAKE HOLDER FLOWERS 7. TUTORIAL | FLOWER CARD 6. TUTORIAL | EMBROIDER A SCRAPBOOK BACKGR...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/top-10-posts-week-ending-may-2nd/2015/05/03/

A creator using paint and paper, Carolyn, of A Colorful Journey, offers up three of her favorite tips for stopping her inner critic. She shares these with anyone who signs up for her newslett...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/3-ways-to-thwart-inner-critic/2015/04/28/

Looking for sweet and simple teacher’s gifts? Here’s a neat idea from The Casual Craftlete and The Crafting Chicks. They show you how to cover pencils with patterned paper, and gift them...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-scrapbook-paper-covered-pencils-printable/2015/04/28/

Elizabeth from Paper Pass Times has dimensions and direction for making a large pillow box from a 12″ x 12″ piece of cardstock. She decorated her box with gardening themed stamps and fil...

http://stamping.craftgossip.com/freebie-pillow-box/2015/04/24/

Say thank you to your child’s favorite teacher with this sweet ruler candy bar wrapper. You can even customize it with their name! Artist Claudine Hellmuth is offering this as a free down...

http://stamping.craftgossip.com/freebie-teachers-gift-printable/2015/04/21/

Did you know that April is Letter Writing Month? Me neither! Thanks to for letting me in on that information. We still have 9 days left to send out some snail mail, and we can do it in style...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/freebie-printable-envelope-liners/2015/04/21/

Create with TLC has a free April Showers Bring May Flowers inspired subway style art digital image to download for free . Use it on greeting cards, scrapbook pages, journals and more. -Hea...

http://stamping.craftgossip.com/freebie-april-subway-art/2015/04/14/

Angie of Gnome Angel shares on her blog how to piece a house block and even better, how to make yours unique to you. Join her as she takes you step-by-step with lots of detailed photos; you’...

https://quilting.craftgossip.com/tutorial-patchwork-quilt-block/2015/03/31/

Amy Sinibaldi of Nana Company shares on her blog this sweet baby quilt featuring the Bon Bon Bebe fabric collection. Notice how she fussy-pieced the centers of each of the patterned blocks. ...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-rooftops-quilt/2015/03/24/

Fandom In Stitches brings you “Vulcan Greeting”, a paper pieced quilt block that is no doubt a tribute to Spock. May he rest in peace. She offers this pattern as a free download, among othe...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-vulcan-greeting/2015/03/24/

Compliments of Cathy Zielske and Srapbooks & Cards Today magazine, download this free layered PSD template to use on digital and hybrid layouts. It’s great for All About Me layouts! See Ca...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/freebie-clean-simple-template-and-printable/2015/03/23/

If you are a juice drinking junky (think we have all been there at some point) then you will enjoy this funny video. Before you take offence remember that sometimes it’s okay to laugh at yo...

http://bathnbody.craftgossip.com/funny-sht-juice-drinkers-say/2015/03/21/

Use the March Story Starter Challenge at Simple Scrapper, and enter to win a three month Simple Scrapper membership pass. Download the free prompt, and make a layout, pocket page or mini boo...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/giveaway-3-months-membership-at-simple-scrapper/2015/03/20/

Tulips and birds adorn this happy springtime quilt (you’re seeing a closeup) made by Carolyn of All Spice Abounds. You can see the full quilt here . A generous quilter, she shares on her bl...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-tulip-quilt-for-spring/2015/03/17/

Here’s a lovely matching gift set of a card and box for a special lady that like a vintage style. The Waltzing Mouse blog shares how to use a die cut strip to make the rosettes on the card...

http://stamping.craftgossip.com/project-and-freebie-vintage-style-box-with-matching-card/2015/03/16/

If you don’t follow Lori Kennedy’s Inbox Jaunt blog you should, ’cause she frequently showers her readers with goodies. Take for instance her free motion quilt owls tutorial  and wha...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-great-horned-owl/2015/03/14/

Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a free printable you can frame and hang in your sewing room.  It’s a sewists’ take on the traditional Irish blessing, saying “May your stash be ever plen...

http://sewing.craftgossip.com/freebie-irish-sewing-blessing-printable/2015/03/07/

Paper piecing is the perfect technique for sewing feathers, especially when you are changing fabrics frequently. Anne, of Play Crafts, demonstrates this with her beautifully executed qu...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-contour-feather-quilt-block/2015/02/23/

A nice mix of topics for the most popular posts this week! 10. USING PEGBOARD IN YOUR CRAFT ROOM 9. PRINTABLE CALLING CARDS This one is an oldie but goodie! 8. HOW TO CREATE DEPT...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/top-10-posts-for-this-week/2015/02/22/

Now that you have your invites sorted , move on to your St. Patrick’s Day party planning with this set of free printables from Craftaholics Anonymous. Make sure everyone is pinch proof by ...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/freebie-st-patricks-day-printables-2/2015/02/20/

Throw a St. Patrick’s Day bash this year and use these free printable invitations from Elegance & Enchantment to let everyone know. You get two 5×7 invites to a letter sized sheet, and th...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/freebie-printable-st-patricks-day-invite/2015/02/20/

Tired of plain and boring cash envelopes? Make your own customized and pretty cash envelopes to stay on top of your budget planning! The free printable and cut file from Thinking Closet are ...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/freebie-printable-cash-budget-envelopes-cut-file/2015/02/20/

In this day and age of texts, e-mails and social media it’s always nice to receive a real paper card in the mail! So send your thank-yous in style with these free printable thank-you cards...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/freebie-printable-thank-you-cards/2015/02/19/

If you have large prints in your stash too pretty to cut up, this quilt is for you. Called Framed Flowers, the large motif makes the quilt sing. The finished size is also a perk, coming i...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-spring-quilt/2015/02/14/

If you are a quick sewer, you still have time to make this tabletopper designed by Carole of From My Carolina Home. She explains, > Red scrappy hearts circle around in a table topp...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/tutorial-heart-block-table-topper/2015/02/12/

The topic for this month’s free motion quilting series hosted by Rachael Rabbit is thread. It’s what holds the three layers of a quilt together. She explains all the options and gives ti...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/lesson-2-fmq-threads-giveaway/2015/02/06/

Expert quilter Geta, of Geta’s Quilting Studio, created a red heart pillow to celebrate Valentine’s Day. She employed trapunto and free motion quilting to create the pillow top, shown h...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/valentines-day-quilted-heart-free-pattern/2015/02/05/

I share lots and lots of free printables here, because I love printables and I know many of you do too. While printables can be time and money saving – they are instant downloads, and you ...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/tutorial-the-ultimate-guide-to-printing-printables/2015/02/02/

The Chains of Love quilt pattern is a simple yet elegant design that is perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day. The quilt features a minimalistic design with a neutral color palette, makin...

https://quilting.craftgossip.com/freebie-valentines-day-quilt-at-dear-stella/2015/01/31/

HEE HAW! How sweet is this vintage Valentine image?! You can download this cute donkey digital stamp for free over at The Graphics Fairy. -Heather

http://stamping.craftgossip.com/freebie-donkey-valentine-digi/2015/01/31/

These printable tattoo hearts have a variety of uses as you will see over at The Things She makes. Once print out, you can use them as straw toppers, cakes toppers and a whole host of other ...

http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/freebie-tattoo-hearts/2015/01/28/

This adorable subway style quote from Winnie the Pooh is available to download for free from Create with TLC . Use it on cards, scrapbook pages or in your art journal. -Heather

http://stamping.craftgossip.com/freebie-winnie-the-pooh-quote-download/2015/01/26/

If you give a grandson scraps, what does he do? Mine, 5 yr old Rowan, made this rag coat. There are bits from many of my former projects here – pinks from a baby quilt, a selvage from a�...

http://quilting.craftgossip.com/rowans-rag-coat-free-printable/2015/01/24/