June 13-17, 2012 is the 42nd annual Glass Art Society Conference and it’s being held in Toledo, OH. 50 years ago the Art Glass Movement officially started in Toledo so GAS figured this would be the appropriate place to hold … Read More...
Making all natural body products
We all want to make “natural” products, but what does that really mean? And can we truly walk away from fragrances, palm oil and other tried and true staples in the bath and body world? Bath Alchemy, the Bonnie Bath … Read More...
Read all about it: Creating your signature look in your handmade garments
One of the things I love most about sewing is how one project can look so many different ways depending on who made it. Everyone brings their own unique style to a project. Lindsay from The Cottage Home guest posts … Read More...
Farewell, sweet friend
Tatting Goddess Gina Brummet passed away on February 13. What a loss for all of us who loved not only her tatting, but also her spirit and personality. Tributes are popping up on tatting blogs all around the web. I … Read More...
[Sponsored Post] Capturing life’s moments using my Smart Phone
What started as a day with the question “What are we doing today mummy?” turned into a “This was the best day ever. Let’s do it again tomorrow!” by the end of the day. And all because of my smart … Read More...
Retreat in May with Crazy Mom
AmandaJean at Crazy Mom Quilts announced on her blog she is hosting a Mother’s Day Quilt Retreat May 11th – May 13th, 2012. Here’s a snippet from her description:
… Read More...Quilt 12-20 sample blocks and learn a quilt as you go
Inspiration: Debbie Nelson
This isn’t one of my typical “inspiration” posts. I’m not even talking about stitching. I’m talking about a woman whose remarkable spirit uplifts everyone she meets. And she needs our help.
Remember this group photo from our Fork and Talk … Read More...
Paper Crafting Trends from CHA
Jennifer Schaerer has a great article for Paper Crafts Connection from last weeks CHA show featuring all the trends she noticed in paper crafting. Looks like zig zags, hexagons, jean texture, patterned tapes and the color “craft” will be hot … Read More...
Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with some movers and shakers of the online quilting community. They include Penny Layman of Sew Take A Hike, Dana Bolyard of Old Red Barn, Faith Jones… Read More...
Glass Craft is Right Around the Corner!
Are you going to Las Vegas for Glass Craft and Bead Expo? I know I am and I can’t wait. It’s all about the glass!!! And then there’s a dose of Vegas thrown in too. If you haven’t gone … Read More...
The Polymer Clay Round Up
The usual stuff that requires repeating:
The Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge is a fabulous way to stretch your claying (and jewellery making) skills. This months challenge is here. The painting for the challenge has all sorts of lovely … Read More...
New: Embroidery patterns by Lucky Jackson
Lucky Jackson embroidery patterns are available now! Go to her blog post to get the details.
Ed. note: Lucky did not ask or compensate me to post about her patterns. I just think her stuff rocks.
Our faves are All Dolled Up
The All Dolled Up art show at Vincennes University, curated by Nichol Brinkman of Pink Cheeks Studios, is now open! It features work by some of our all-time favorite needle artists: Jess Quinn , Mimi Kirchner, Jennifer Strunge, … Read More...
The perfect workshop
The artist known as Guerilla Embroidery led a recycling workshop recently at a British grammar school. Her approach:
… Read More...I was given free rein to decide on what to cover. I thought that my ‘fabric collage’ idea would be a great
Paper Bag Contest
Tinkerlab is definitely one of the hottest kid’s craft blogs out there. Rachelle has come up with great ways for you and your children to expand your creativity. This month’s ‘Creative Challenge’ is using paper bags.You can read more about … Read More...
First finish 2012 – Happiness quilt
Jessica at Life Under the Quilts shows off her first finish of this year. Love the words she stitched, Choose Happiness. Go HERE to see entire quilt, it’s adorable.
Image credit: Image credit: Life Under the Quilts
Sell your art in Florida
If you’re female, you’re probably going to be as excited as I am about this call for entries:
… Read More...CALL FOR FUNCTIONAL ART BY WOMEN: The Florida Museum for Women Artists is looking for functional handmade art to be sold
Stitch a needlebook with Susan Elliott
Our darling Susan Elliott has shared her observance of Hari-kuyo for two years now–the Japanese Festival of Broken Needles in which worn-out friends from the past year are thanked and laid to rest. Along the way, we got to see … Read More...
Hello Pinterest
As CraftGossip’s head editor and co-founder AND as a Work-At-Home mum, finding time to work on CraftGossip & Craftbits is very hard limited.
So when I find myself spending endless hours reading through our social media networks like Facebook & … Read More...
Event: Handmade Love at Free People
I live in a state that’s so small toll bridges are not practical and we don’t even have a single IKEA store. So, if you are lucky enough to be close to a Free People boutique, you might want to … Read More...