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Giveaway: Indygo Junction patterns

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Indygo junction patternsHappy Valentine’s Day all of you beloved Craft Gossip readers!

Yesterday I shared with you about the Vintage-Inspired, Modern Style Design Challenge and today I have a super special giveaway to share with you!

Indygo Junction has offered you Craft Gossip readers the chance to win your choice of any Indygo Junction pattern!
Here is just a few. They have patterns for everything from cute dresses to fun accessories and ornaments!

Leave a comment in today’s post by Midnight Tuesday February 21, 2012 and you will be in the running.

2 commenters will get to choose 1 each of the Indygo Junction patterns. Want more chances to win yourself an Indygo Junction pattern? Pop on over to this post at Craftside and leave a comment there too as they have 2 more patterns they are giving away!

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  5. totally LOVE the urban prairie dress- reminds me of one I had when I was little!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  13. I have many of your patterns. Most recently made the composition covers. My grandchildren LOVE them as they always have a pen and pencil handy. My sister uses hers for her knitting journal.

  14. I love the style of Indigo Junction patterns.
    I have made several clothing items and my sewing friends ALWAYS ask me “What pattern is that?”

  20. I teach children at the local library to make hand sewn dolls, my pattern is called POCKET PALS, and would love to have the pattern for the yoyo dolls, they would love them.
    Being a senior, I have trouble finding comfortable underwear, and would love that pattern advertised as”unmentionables”.
    Thanks for your generosity.

  22. My dsis just gave me an Indygo Junction pattern for a bag made from blue jeans. She won it in as a door prize and thought it looked to difficult for her meager sewing skills. I think that was just an excuse–she really wants me to make the bag for her. LOL! In fact, the pattern is very clear and easy to follow. I just need to go to some yard sales this weekend and look for jeans.

  24. I was just drooling over these patterns yesterday! I adore the dresses, and I can easily see the aprons becoming part of my growing collection of cute retro aprons. Pick me! I’m just startingout sewing from patterns, as well as learning my way around a sewing machine. Most of my sewing is handsewn reproductions of 18th c. Accessories, so this would be a nice change. Definitely going to buy some patterns either way!

  30. oooh I am in love with the Crossover Carry! I would definitely pick that one if I were the winner. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    carissa.sutton(at)gmail.com

  33. oh it would be great to win i am just learning how to sew and i am collecting new items to learn

  43. Why, oh why is this the first time I’m hearing about Indygo patterns? Thanks Craft Gossip for bringing them to my attention. Ps, I love the day to night dress.

  48. I’ve just been to check out Indygo Junction and find an amazing range of patterns. All very individual looking. The zip jewellery is fun.

Have you read?

Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!