Ms. Ayako Otsuka is an embroidery designer from Japan her work has been showcased all around the world and some samples can be seen in her online gallery. She is well known as an instructor for a Japanese broadcasting … Read More...
How to come up with knitting ideas
Fiona Carter tells us how to “come up with great knitting ideas”
“Sometimes getting started is the hardest part of any project and knitting is no exception. The more seasoned knitters know that when the urge to knit strikes, the … Read More...
Xyron Instructors Needed
Instructors are needed for Xyron products.
Are you a little obsessed with Xyron ? then this just might be the job for you.
Here are some of the details from their website
- You must have basic craft/paper crafting skills and
Stitching Jubilee
This year Stoney Creek Collections is proud to present the 2008 Stitching Jubilee at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Come and join us for good times and learning new techniques.
The Stitching Jubilee has been … Read More...
Merry Christmas
Machine Knitting Groups
Machine Knitters are often forgotten about so if you are feeling a little lonely in your hobby then check out these online machine knitting groups.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KMaholics/
This group originated in Belgium (March 2006) and started with a handful of French-speaking … Read More...
Stitched Christmas Cards
Looking for that special Christmas Card but can’t find the perfect one?
then how about having a few late nights or early morning’s and whipping up a few
of these. (it’s not too late)
Stitched Christmas Cards Tutorial from Cottonspice.com… Read More...
Gifts For The Knitter
Do you know someone (other than yourself) that loves knitting? then how about buying them a knitting themed gift for christmas? .
Knitcharms.com has some cute knitting charms that can be
used on jewelry or as knitting markers and lots … Read More...
Last Minute Gifts
Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
RRP Price: $16.47
Today’s knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they’re constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish … Read More...
Santa The Shelf Sitter
What you will need:
8ply/DK/(USA – WW/4ply) Courtelle, allow 25grms(1 oz) of Red and oddments of flesh, white and black.
No.11 (3mm)(USA2) knitting needle
Toy stuffing.
For the free knitting pattern visit Craftbits.com
Xyron Design Runner Has a New price
Xyron Design Runner
Has a new price of just $99.99
Now you can take the printer to the project. With the Xyron® Design Runnerâ„¢ you can print beautiful WordArt, borders and designs for your scrapbook pages, cards and gifts. … Read More...
Heartfelt Gifts To Knit & Crochet
Vanna’s Choice Heartfelt Gifts to Knit and Crochet
ISBN-10: 160140686X
RRP: $14.95
One of the most comforting gifts you can give someone, particularly a child who’s “on the mend,” is a cozy knitted or crocheted item. In this practical guidebook … Read More...
Buy A Pattern For Charity
 King Cole Pudsey Bear DK Pattern 1000
Pudsey the bear pattern is available from HSC Crafts
All proceeds from the sales of these patterns go towards disadvantaged children in need.
to make this bear you will need 4mm (size … Read More...
Knitted Stocking
 
Coats and clark are celebrating christmas with this very sloppy looking christmas stocking. It’s a great unique style stocking thats a whimsical alternative to the traditional style stocking.
You will need adobe reader for the whimsical stocking… Read More...
Knitted Plum Pudding
Seeing plum puddings in the store is a great indication that christmas dinner is on it’s way.
But if you are looking for a guilt free indulgance then this knitted plum pudding is just for you.
Get the free knitting … Read More...
Quilting Arts Gifts
Interweave Press Premieres Quilting Arts Gifts
 Features 17 Seasonal Projects for Holiday Gift-Giving and Festive Home Decor
 Loveland, Colo., November 6, 2007: Interweave Press, one of the country leading craft-enthusiast media companies, announced today a new … Read More...
Lanarte’s 2008 Catalogue Released
Lanarte have released their 2008 cross-stitch catalogue, to pick one up check out the dealers listing of their website.
The catalogue, printed in full colour, contains 52 pages full of beautiful pictures. Designs are clearly subdivided in themes, so searching … Read More...
Buzz About Wimble Bee’s
Wimble Bee’s slogan is “For people who love needlecraft” and apart from their fun website design they have some great kits at great prices. It’s quite a one stop shop for needlework including kits, fabric, threads and charms and … Read More...
Stitch n Bitch Audio Book
Stitch n Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook
by Debbie Stoller, read by the author.
Debbie Stoller comes from a long line of Dutch knitters including her grandmother who is mentioned during the book. What’s an Audio knitting book you ask … Read More...
Knit Aid
Knit Aid
is the new book vickie howell. I have not seen the book so please note this is not a book review more of a book notification.
It is (according to the press release) full of how-to scoop: everything … Read More...