Independent craft blog since 2007
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...
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...
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...
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...
Helena from Craft and Creativity shares a couple of ways that she organizes her ribbons and trims. Click here to see more.
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...
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...
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...
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
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 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...
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...
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...
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
Check out this rockin news from Janet Granger! She says,
… Read More...I’ve decided which designs will be discontinued from my current range of miniature needlepoint embroidery kits, to make space for the new designs being brought out this spring. So,
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with a fabulous group of guests (quilters, quilt book authors and fabric designers). They include Amanda Jean Nyberg of Crazy Mom Quilts, Cheryl Arkison of the Dining Room Empire, … Read More...
Yes, the double house in the title is on purpose! Check out this darling house warming gift made from recycled cardboard in the shape of a house that Mel shared over at her blog Mel Designs.
Diane Gilleland (Sister Diane) of CraftyPod did a guest post at Oh My! Handmade Goodness that touches on an increasing worry for bloggers. What to do about the increasing volume of requests from businesses trying to market their products through … Read More...
While I’m digging around in my own little clay corner, the clay world kept on doing interesting things. Here’s just a few:
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! and Keren from Sew La Vie bring us their Typography Challenge. For this contest, they challenge you to create a sewing project that uses typography as the main graphical element. Shown here is the … Read More...
