What a stunning gift adornment this makes. It is so lovely you may not want to open the package; but as you can see in the second photo above once it is removed you can wear it on a garment. … Read More...
Read all about it: Creating your signature look in your handmade garments
One of the things I love most about sewing is how one project can look so many different ways depending on who made it. Everyone brings their own unique style to a project. Lindsay from The Cottage Home guest posts … Read More...
Inspiration: kézzel és lélekkel
Remember when Manya of Kézzel és Lélekkel shared this sweet daisy-wreath embroidery pattern? Here’s how she worked it up for a ring-bearer pillow. The woven-picot petals and pearl accents add dimension and delicacy that flat embroidery could never achieve. … Read More...
Debbie Nelson
Debbie Nelson attended our very first Craft Gossip meet-up last fall. She’s been through a lot of hardship, the latest tragedy occurred in January. Please read more about it, HERE on our needlework editor’s blog.
Mattress Stitch and Set In Sleeves!
Finishing! Ugh. It’s a must if you want to transform your beloved knits into finished objects. Well, there are techniques that make your seams.. look a lot better and the mattress stitch is one of them.
Learn how, with Kathleen … Read More...
Unwind – A Fiber Arts Getaway In The Mountains!
Come unwind in Blowing Rock, North Carolina! This getaway is not just about education, but about community and relaxing too. During your time at Unwind you will have the opportunity to:
- Take classes from fabulous, regional instructors
- Learn and share
Head over Heels quilt
For a less obvious message of love on Valentine’s Day check out this quilt. A word quilt by LeilaBadBlood Flickr.
Image credit: LeilaBadblood Flickr
Fix Your Knitting!
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Love is the “word of the day”
To wish all my readers a Happy Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing this Love Letters word quilt by Kristin Shields. This word quilt and others are flying all over Pinterest. Note to self: Must make a word quilt this year. You?… Read More...
Warm and Fuzzy Valentines Craft Tutorial
Linda hosts “Partycraft Secrets” a fun site with awesome ideas. Linda has two young girls that never wanted anything in their hair, not even a hair brush. I know the feeling because my daughter never wanted her long blonde hair … Read More...
Inspiration: Debbie Nelson
This isn’t one of my typical “inspiration” posts. I’m not even talking about stitching. I’m talking about a woman whose remarkable spirit uplifts everyone she meets. And she needs our help.
Remember this group photo from our Fork and Talk … Read More...
Paper Crafting Trends from CHA
Jennifer Schaerer has a great article for Paper Crafts Connection from last weeks CHA show featuring all the trends she noticed in paper crafting. Looks like zig zags, hexagons, jean texture, patterned tapes and the color “craft” will be hot … Read More...
Old Shutter Card Holder
Turn an old shutter into a chic holder for your wedding cards! You’ll find the tutorial at Downtime. Upcycle. A thrifty transformation!
When it comes to adding a touch of charm and creativity to your wedding decor, upcycling offers … Read More...
Boxes and Bowls – A New Class at Bullseye
Can I take this class? Please? It look so cool and the finished glass pieces are gorgeous!! It’s Boxes and Bowl and it’s at Bullseye Glass in Portland. You’ll make glass boxes and lost wax cast bowls. Not slumped…cast. But … Read More...
Blog Giveaway Over At SandraSingh!
Meet Deborah Glaser of Oblivious Knits & Win a Pattern
But hurry, Giveaway ends in less than a week!
There are lots of ways to get an entry, go HERE to read how to enter and win!
How to Personalize Your Rustic Wedding Cake
Just spotted these rustic cake toppers created by Danielle of Made Merri over at Emmaline Bride. They’re available as monograms, initials, or as custom words. The perfect finishing detail for your rustic wedding!
Valentine Felt heart with cupid’s arrow sweater embellishment
Casey host of “Elegant Musings” lives in Virginia and says that her interests are as diverse as she is and loves trying many new ideas that come to her. Today I am showing you her embellished Valentine’s sweater. This would … Read More...
Tip: Best view of Modern Day Quilts
I subscribe to Heather Grant’s Modern Day Quilts but unfortunately I don’t get a chance to go there every day to see all the goodies. If you are unfamiliar with it, the premise of the site is that Heather searches … Read More...
Opt art quilt top mesmerizes
Does this quilt top play tricks on your eyes like it does mine? I do see that it is on the design board of avid optical illusion quilter Allison at Sew and Tell Quilts. She linked it up on Judy’s… Read More...
Inspiration: The Trouble with Crafting
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created this hoop for a swap partner who said her tastes are “modern and traditional.” Great solution! Because it’s a doodle, there is no pattern to share, but there’s much to learn from enlarging … Read More...