Cheryl of Sew Can Do is celebrating National Quilting Month with a project and tutorial for her nesting quilted fabric storage boxes. She explains,
… Read More...The boxes use an ultra firm stabilizer so they are sturdy & hold their shape well.
Get a paper pieced pattern-a-day at Sewhooked
Jennifer of Sewhooked is hosting the Paper Pieced Pattern-A-Day Garden Party Blog Hop on her blog. She is offering up one free paper pieced pattern every day during the month of April, each by a different designer. Wow! She created … Read More...
New Digs YouTube Channel: Crafts, Decor and more
One of the many things I love about blogs is getting to know the author through witty comments and sarcastic situations. The creative geniuses at Meredith Video Studios have gone one step further and brought that tongue-in-cheek atmosphere to the … Read More...
You Didn’t Win The Lottery But…….
Have I got a deal for you! I just learned of this and HAD to share it with my crochet friends. If you have a Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Joann’s or other craft store that has coupons available online, you can … Read More...
A big thank you from Debbie
In case you’ve been wondering how the Nelsons are getting along, here’s a little update. Three of us CraftGossip editors were able to make it to Hot Springs, Arkansas, for the ribbon cutting on Debbie and Richard‘s new … Read More...
INflux: Fiber as Art Conference 2012
To enrich Indiana by educating each other and the public about the innovative use of “Fiber as Art” through promoting community participation in projects, workshops, exhibitions and lectures. Thomas Horst of Horst Couture is joining us to both teach and … Read More...
Tutorial: Radiant Ring block | a ‘messed with’ Rolling Stone
April is Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) month in the Stash Trad Bee and she chose the Rolling Stone block, saying she liked the historical significance it holds. Elizabeth didn’t stop there, she updated the look of it to swoon-worthy. … Read More...
Back from Glass Craft in Las Vegas!!
I just got back from Las Vegas and the annual Glass Craft and Bead Expo show. I’ve been there many times but this was the first visit where I was able to really walk around and around and around and … Read More...
Workshopping with Susan
I love it when Susan Elliott takes a workshop! When she shares her thoughts and photos afterward, it’s almost as good as getting to go myself. Recently she attended a design and embellisher class with felting goddess Margo Duke (Her … Read More...
Don’t forget to apply!
Did you mean to apply to attend CraftGossip’s next big Fork and Talk blogger meet-up? It’s April 21 at Trio’s restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. You’ll get a swank free lunch, hours of crafty fun, and a ton of … Read More...
Organizing Your Stuff : Ribbons
Helena from Craft and Creativity shares a couple of ways that she organizes her ribbons and trims. Click here to see more.
Lynette on display
Lynette Andreasen‘s incomparable embroidery on metal will be on exhibit in June at the Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe, Arizona. We watched with great interest as Lynette blogged her experiences and works while pursuing her MFA (granted … Read More...
Book giveaway: Zakka Style at LRstitched
Lindsey of LRstitched is hosting a giveaway on her blog for three copies of the book, Zakka Style: 24 Projects Stitched With Ease to Give, Use & Enjoy by Rashida Coleman-Hale. Contest ends March 30. International entries okay. Go HERE … Read More...
Newsy: Festival of Half Square Triangles
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is hosting the Festival of Half Square Triangles on her blog with a kick-off April 2. She has an impressive list of guest bloggers who will share projects featuring the beloved half square triangle. Participants … Read More...
Sew Along: Feather Your Nest
Jenny and Angel from Stumbles & Stitches announce today they are hosting the Feather Your Nest Sew Along. They urge all sewists (themselves included) to do some projects for their own homes. Jenny explains,
… Read More...All through April, Angel and
Learn How To Take Better Pictures of Your Knitting!
This blog post by Kathleen Cubley of the Knitting Daily Blog gives you some pointers on how to take better pictures of your knitting.
Give it a try, it’s actually pretty easy!
Jimmy Beans Wool Presents Stitch Red.
Jimmy Beans Wool is proud to present Knit Red an instant classic and must have coffee table knitting treasure for every knitter. This book contains 30 fabulously red garments and accessories designed and donated by celebrity designers who openly share … Read More...
Pattern release: Circular Reasoning
You have something to look forward to in April, and it’s better than a good prank on April Fools’ Day. It’s the upcoming release of the quilt pattern Circular Reasoning by Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks. Today on her blog, … Read More...
Glass Craft – Las Vegas – This Weekend!!
There are classes…there are beads…tools…equipment! And of course glass! It’s Glass Craft and Bead Expo and it’s this weekend in Las Vegas. Are you going? I know I am. And I’m so looking forward to seeing bead buddies and glass … Read More...
Join a needlepoint club
Doreen of The Art Needlepoint Co. clues us in about their new Needlepoint Clubs. She says,
… Read More...The first of the clubs:
1. The Flower Collector
2. It’s All About Animals
3. Landscapes Near and FarHow it works: Purchase any