A funny thing has been happening in the knitting world of Facebook today.
It all started with WEBS, the fabulous yarn store, publishing a tip on its blog about photocopying swatches onto graph paper. The idea is that you … Read More...
Stitchin for the kids
I had so much fun last Friday night with my friend Anne, CraftGossip’s sewing editor, improvising little drawstring bags for The Jennifer Project. The bags already have been filled with goodies and are on their way to young cystic … Read More...
Stitch along in July
Pam Pederson (aka Kittykill) is hosting this month’s stitch-along on Feeling Stitchy with several adorable vintage patterns for your stitching pleasure. You can join the group or just stitch on your own. Either way, the patterns are free. See Pam’s … Read More...
An Army of Bears Helps Women in Armenia
I should say from the beginning that this is a story that has a little bit of a personal angle to me. John Hart, the Peace Corps volunteer who’s involved in the story, is a friend of mine from … Read More...
Queensland Theatre Company presents Head Full of Love from July 7
Colette Mann & Roxanne McDonald at their best in this heart-warming tale
When a white woman flees her Sydney life she is surprised to find herself in Alice Springs, sitting on a bench with a black woman crocheting a beanie. … Read More...
Brooklyn Tweed Says Summer isn’t Just for Cotton
I know there are people who toil away through the hot summer months in homes without air conditioning, the poor things. But for those of us with that modern convenience, or those who live places with relatively mild summers (or … Read More...
Newsy: QuiltCon discount for MQG members
From QuiltCon Facebook less than an hour ago,
… Read More...Are you planning on going to QuiltCon? Did you know there is a discount program for members of Modern Quilt Guilds? Have your guild leader email us for more details! Registration opens
Craftsy Classes for $19.99!
Over the weekend Craftsy was running a sale on classes, but the storms on the East Coast knocked out their servers. So they decided to extend the sale for one more day, meaning you can get a great deal on … Read More...
Tips for summer parties | Independence Day
I think Buster Poindexter must have written the lyrics for Hot, Hot, Hot during a summer heat wave. Well, maybe not, but when the weather is sizzling I search for a diversion, like a party. If no one else is … Read More...
A Look Back at TNNA
For all the years (now more than five!) that I’ve been part of the knitting world I still haven’t made it to any of the major conferences or conventions in the world of knitting and needle arts. I really wanted … Read More...
A New Knitting Gossiper
Hi there. My name is Sarah and I’m pleased to be your new knitting editor here at Craft Gossip!
I’ve been following this website for many years and my “gossip” has been shared on the knitting, felting and sewing pages … Read More...
Newsy: Generation Q magazine blog tour
Melissa Peda of 100 Billion Stars talks about the premiere issue of Gen Q magazine today. Never mind her Love in the Afternoon quilt was featured in it, she obviously loves Generation Q. Every word of her review had me … Read More...
New blog alert: Quilts are for Giving
Beth of Love, Life, Quilt launched a new blog this month that is totally devoted to charity quilts. I love this concept. Aptly named Quilts are for Giving, be sure and check it out, here.
Image credit: Love, Life, … Read More...
Learn “Vintage Strawberries” from Margaret Cobleigh
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread announces a new online class to be offered through her site:
… Read More...Margaret Cobleigh will be hosting…Vintage Strawberries. It’s a beautiful little needlepainting project for stitchers who have at least some experience with
New: Kitschy Digitals
Kitschy Digitals is celebrating this week’s grand opening with an awesome sale. This new site is “a one-stop online shopping experience for all things Creative + Digital,” including needlework patterns by some of our faves such as Mollie Johanson of … Read More...
ToriSpelling.com offers behind the scenes photos and diary for TLC’s Craft Wars
Crafty TORI SPELLING takes us behind the scenes on her new TLC show, “Craft Wars” that was shown last night at 10pm/9pm Central with tons of personal photos and captions on ToriSpelling.com. Tori takes fans through 9 episodes in personal … Read More...
Newsy: Quilts needed for Wood Hollow wildfire victims
When disaster strikes a community, you can bet there’s a quilter behind the scenes ready to spread some comfort. In case you don’t know, wildfires are raging in the western United States (Utah, Colorado, etc,.,). Julie of Having Fun Quilting!!!… Read More...
Where You Scrap | Lori Allred
Lori from Allred Designs shares a detailed look into her scraproom and office. I especially love her large worktable! Click here to see the entire tour.
Newsy: Georgia Quilt Show seeks entries
If satisfaction for you is competition quilting and (hopefully) prize money, listen up. You have until September 4th to enter your beauty in the Georgia Quilt Show. Here are some details from their application:
… Read More...NQA certified judges will award a
10 Apps to Boost Your Instagram Photos
This post on Heart Independent Fashion Bloggers shares a list of 10 applications that make the Instagram App even better. The list includes ways to create photo grids and add effects to photos. Click here to see the list.