In case you aren’t a devoted follower of my other knitting website, I wanted to make sure you knew that I recently finished up a series written by Creative Knitting magazine editor Kara Gott Warner all about what goes into … Read More...
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We have picked out all the good stuff from the not so good stuff to create our very own hand-picked
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Why Eco Friendly Soap is better for you.
There’s little shortage of scientific proof why you should wash with eco-friendly soap rather than synthetically produced antibacterial soap, which can be detrimental to both your health and the environment.
Even those who exclusively clean with biodegradable soap at home, … Read More...
Win tickets to see Venus in Fur – New Stage Show at QPAC, Brisbane
We have two double passes for four lucky CraftGossip readers to go see this show.
Enter now via this RaffleCopter Giveaway (after the fold).
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Are You Knitting in Public?
World Wide Knitting in Public Day has expanded through the years from a couple of days to now more than a week. This year’s event celebrating knitting outside the home is taking place from June 8 through the 16 with … Read More...
And the Genius Platform System Goes to….
……Leslie!! Congrats! Please respond to the e-mail I sent you and I’ll get your Lifestyle Crafts Genius Platform system out to you.
Thanks to everyone who entered!
-Heather
Getting Crafty In Space
Astronaut Karen Nyberg will be spending 6 months on the ISS (International Space Station) and to help pass the time she’ll be taking craft supplies with her, how cool is that? Read more over at Yahoo News.
-Heather
Bead Ruckus: Call for New Contributors
The website Bead Ruckus is looking for new contributors for their challenges. “Bead Ruckus is a bi monthly beading challenge with a twist! The Ruckus is returning and we are seeking two new Contributing Members to join our family. If … Read More...
When is Knitting Going to Stop Being a Joke?
This is a little bit mock outrage, but also a lot serious. Guys, when are people going to stop using knitting as a punchline?
You’d think with as many celebrities and young people as knit these days that people would … Read More...
And the next Silhouette Winner is…..
Brenda! Congrats! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
Thanks to all those who entered!
-Heather
Live stitching event in NYC June 6
We got this note about an amazing upcoming event from our beloved Olisa Corcoran (Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher), who is a participant:
… Read More...If you’re in the New York City area on June 6th, don’t miss out on an amazing poetry
Look What I’ve Made Community
Vickie from Look What I’ve Made sent a review about the brand new craft community. She explains that “Lookwhativemade.com is a brand new craft community website where crafters and designers can go to upload their latest project and show … Read More...
Sew Along at Sew Delicious
This sounds like fun. Roslyn of Sew Delicious is hosting a sew along starting today, May 20th and ending May 24th. She explains,
… Read More...The project is a quilted mat – perfect for anyone wanting to try quilting but are intimidated
Call for Papers: Textile Society of America
The Call for Papers is now open for the 2014 symposium of the Textile Society of America. The society’s site says,
… Read More...The theme of the symposium: New Directions: examining the past, creating the future will take a special focus on
Utah hosts international lace convention
Whether you’re a lacemaker, or you’d like to learn, or you’re just a fan: heads up! LaceNews announces a world-class event to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in August. The 60th International Organization of Lace, Inc. (IOLI) … Read More...
Drum Roll Please…………
…and the latest Silhouette Portrait giveaway winner is……. Ellen Q!! Congrats! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you and it’ll be on it’s way.
Thanks to all who entered!
-Heather
Newsy: Winners selected for fabric giveaway
From reading your comments, y’all got as excited as I did about the OnlineFabricStore’s fabric. I selected the winners for their giveaway, get details here. Each of these lucky Craft Gossip readers will receive one yard of fabric that … Read More...
KaiserCraft – 3D Wall Art Bird
KaiserCraft sent us out some of their new craft kits to have a play with and this is what we came up with.
Kaisercraft Kit: 3D Wall Art -Bird
Kaiser Paper: Hopscoth – Peachy Paper
Yellow Acrylic Paint
Black Flat … Read More...
Craftsy Launches Pattern Browser App
As its first foray into mobile browsing, Craftsy announced today that it has launched a free app for the iPhone that will allow users to browse — but not buy — knit and crochet patterns.
So far the app is … Read More...