What can you do with a teeny heart softie with a tiny ribbon rose? Make a ring! See the post on Le blog de Capucine_o.
KINDLE COZY
Sometimes I wish I had a Kindle or Nook. I’m truly conflicted about this as I’m an inveterate book lover (click here for more info on this topic). But, if I had one, I’d love to crochet myself a cozy … Read More...
Inspiration: Debra Spincic Needle Work Artist
I have no idea how to categorize this awesome fiber art by Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio. Is it applique? Quilting? Embroidery? Whatever, if I were in the same room with this piece, I don’t know if I … Read More...
Cast Glass and Kickstarter
I don’t shamelessly self promote too much here but I’m in the midst of glass casting project and just cracked out the first figures out of their plaster mold. I am so excited about this!! If you have a chance … Read More...
These Women Are Wearing Clothes Made of Real Milk
okay, this is super neat. dehydrating milk to form the remaining proteins into fiber you can sew with. It doesn’t sound particularly sustainable though. its not like milk production is easy on the environment. I suppose if you could somehow … Read More...
A Summer Crown Tutorial (Felt)
Maureen of “Maureen Cracknell Handmade” has this precious summer crown that any little girls would feel like a princess wearing. Besides showing us how to create this crown she is also telling us where we can enter a contest to … Read More...
Felt Mini Winnie the Pooh Tutorial
Ma of “PharMa” working mom is giving a permission to address her as Ma, too much fun. She is a pharmaceutical rep, wife and mother of a baby girl and is offering her prescription for keeping it all under control… … Read More...
Win a Cricut or an iPad2!
Ana Cabrera has a big announcement today on her blog Craftication: she has her own TV show called Craft Tech! Congratulations Ana! In honor of her new gig, Ana is giving a way a Cricut and an iPad2! … Read More...
DIY Teacup Cake Topper
Teacups, a plain white cake, fresh flowers, and rustic stand make for a whimsical wedding cake! Click here for the tutorial at One Stylish Bride.
JellO as a Rising Art Medium
The nostalgia-inspiring, jiggling, wiggling, mysteriously-formed wonder that is JellO has been making a comeback in the form of art medium. For insight into this trend, check out this article from the Wall Street Journal by Anjali Athavaley, inspired by … Read More...
Eye candy alert: Stitching Always
Phillipa of Stitching Always lets us look over her shoulder at her crazy-quilting creations, which are saturated with color and layered with detail. Just look at that precious little bead spider up there! Can’t see him very well? Go to … Read More...
Spy on Hand and Lock
Hannah of enbrouderie treats us to a two-part tour of Hand and Lock Embroidery of London, courtesy of her foreign correspondent–her mom! Hand and Lock is a favorite here at CraftGossip–an exemplar of embroidery fit for royalty and haute couture. … Read More...
Stitch a birthday keepsake
Astrid of Red Red Completely Red gives us a peek at the keepsake tablecloth she created, initiating it at daughter Tilly’s first birthday party. She says,
… Read More...The idea is get everyone who celebrates Tilly’s birthday with us to sign the
Eugene’s quilt from clothes
Alix from Mamaka Mills made this custom quilt for a family who lost their son Eugene in an accident. To keep it personal, she made the top from his favorite denim jeans, basketball shorts and various shirts (dress and T-shirts). … Read More...
Inspiration: Heather Louise
Heather Louise of The Doll Farm has been busy again. She’s calling her latest series The Angels of Dirt. Don’t ask me why. Just go look at them.
Loom up some raffia
More vintage-flower-loom loveliness, this time in raffia. See lots more at the blog post of creators Jennifer and Jessica of Twin Fibers.
THIS HOOKS ME!
I’m adding a new dimension to my blog. About once a month, I’ll be sharing one or more crochet related items that has me hooked – usually something new, but not always. Sometimes, it’ll just be something that’s new to … Read More...
Artist interview: Katie Kutthroat
Carina of feeling stitchy has posted an interview with stitchy star Katie Kutthroat. You’ll enjoy the story and the close-up photos of Katie’s gorgeous, quirky work. Go there now.
Nine patch felted bar soap
Check out the nine patch design on this felted bar soap from Rambly. This makes me wonder what other simple quilt patterns could be used to make these. Visit her post Felted Bar Soap to see how she made … Read More...
Going Coastal fabric line
Emily Herrick from Crazy Old Ladies is stoked her Going Coastal fabric line was featured in the latest issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. Visit her post Quilter’s Home to see the design board segment. Visit her post Introducing… to learn … Read More...