Crochetroo.etsy.com has some fun crochet patterns from Downunder
From kitchen kitsch patterns and Aussie NativeBirds
Check out the finished projects or the very inexpensive patterns to make your own.
August Events To Get You Excited
August 11
Beverly, MA
“Wrought by Her Hand” – New England Samplers 1734-1884
Sponsored by the Beverly Historical Society & Museum at the John Cabot House, 117 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Featuring antique 18th and 19th century samplers from … Read More...
Pink Ribbon Tatting Pattern
Pink Ribbons are popular with anyone involved in Breast Cancer Awareness, and I came across this pattern while seeking out some brooch ideas for our local support group.
Lenore English has published this pattern on her website making it free … Read More...
Embroidables New Designs
Embroidables have released their latest designs
for machine embroidery with a very cute birthday collection and diva animals.
Outback Embroidery 30% off Sale
Glen Harris is an embroidery digitizer for Outback Embroidery and is offering his designs at 30% off until August the 5th at the Secrets of Embroidery website. If 30% off is still not quite in your budget then check out … Read More...
Plastic Canvas
Plastic canvas is not as popular as it used to be, but don’t think for one second there isn’t a whole world of Plastic Canvas Artists out there. If you would like to try your hand at plastic canvas then … Read More...
Etsy.com Makes Payment Errors
Esty.com has made some changes to their billing process and as a result all etsy store owners should
be aware of some of the errors which may come your credit cards way.
Check out the announcement on their website to … Read More...
Bath and Body Yahoo Group
With 4569 members this yahoo bath and body group is a great source of inspiration and support.
Bath and body is a group dedicated to new recipes, tips and ongoing advice for all levels of crafters and
if your having … Read More...
Indie Emporium Tulsa
Indie Emporium is happening this October 26th/27th in beautiful downtown Tulsa. The show will feature the hippest craft vendors, a fashion show of all handmade clothing and accessories, make-and-take crafting stations, a fine arts gallery space, workshops and demos led … Read More...
Perfect Wire Spiral
Artbeads.com shows us how to make the perfect wire spiral with these full instructions.
Once you have it perfected check out this Spiral Wire Ring Project.
Hooked on Wire Retreat
The fourth annual Hooked on Wire retreat September 22nd- 24th or September 28th-30th Burlingame, California.
Experience three days of intensive wireworking instruction from three of the premier wirework artists in the country. Each instructor has prepared an original day-long workshop … Read More...
Guardian Angel Survival Kit
Craftbits.com has a cute little gift thats sure to be a hit amongst your friends.
The Guardian Angel Survival Kit is easy to put together and is perfect for last minute quick gifts.
Some of the things you will need … Read More...
More Indie Craft Events
For a full list of Indie Craft Events please visit the archived posts on our main page.
Here you will find all the posts relevant to indie crafts before this blog was created.
New Editor Required For Sewing
We are looking for an editor who is interested in writing on Sewing related topics.
ou should be able to keep up to date with the latest crafty news and product reviews as well as be able to seek out … Read More...
Ipod Fertility Pouch
 Fertility or rather infertility is nothing to be laughed at but you have to have a giggle
over these IPod pouches from Stitchpixie.com with straggling sperm trying to reach the egg.
If you don’t have an Ipod never fear … Read More...
Crochet Amulet
Crochet projects may not seem the main stream material for jewelry making but some times it pays to be open minded, especially when it comes to original designs.
Some scrap yarn and some crochet needles and you could whip up … Read More...
Take This Craft & Sew It
 
Take this craft and sew it contest by Totally Stitchin.
Visit the nearest babylock dealer for free supplies and then Submit your entry to win.
All the contest rules can be read here.
A Minor Thread
A Minor Thread is a great little online boutique store with only a handful of products but the totes are unique and follow a very modern style.
Charlie wright designs her bags using reclaimed and vintage fabrics and states the … Read More...
Organize Your Fabric Swatches
Cut out + Keep blog editor Cat morley has created a fun little project to help organize your fabric pile
the only problem I can see with this plan is of course not adding your fabric swatches as they come … Read More...
Potato Chip Bracelet
This is a real potato chip bag shrunken down to fit as a bracelet. Its been melted to the point where it feels like thick plastic in the oven. We used to shrink potato chip packets and make keychains when … Read More...