Shari Jensen dropped us a note to let us know that the Stitchmap Yahoo Group is collecting needlework items to share stash and hope with stitchers of eastern Texas who lost their homes in recent fires. She says,
… Read More...There is
Present at Textiles & Politics
Check out this announcement posted on LaceNews blog:
… Read More...The Textile Society of America invites paper proposals for its upcoming symposium, Textiles & Politics, to be held in Washington, D.C. September 19-22, 2012. We seek presentations from all textile-related disciplines and
Join the club!
Janet Perry claims she’s offering the easiest needlepoint club ever, and I believe her. She says,
… Read More...I’m debuting the Stash Busters Needlepoint Club. It’s a one-year club that will begin November 1, 2011 and run for one year. Each month
Chicago’s Design Harvest – Oct 1&2
Chicago’s Design Harvest is coming up this weekend! If you live in the Chicago area this look well worth going to.
… Read More...This one of a kind fest will feature Chicago’s best local furniture and home accessory makers, vintage and
Forest Hill Boutique Market – Lockyer Valley
Forest Hill School of Arts Hall on Railway Street Will be hosting the Handmade Expo from 9am-3pm Saturday the 1st of October.
There will be up to 50 stalls of handmade fashion, toys,gifts,bags and food including
Devonshire Teas and stalls … Read More...
Another Test Post. Please ignore.
Please ignore.
Missing CraftGossip posts on your Facebook wall?
UPDATE: Follow the discussion on Facebook to see some other ideas on how to fix this issue: http://www.facebook.com/craftgossip/posts/10150391934861468
With the new Facebook update, several people who follow us on Facebook have reported that our updates are no longer … Read More...
Fall classes from Creative Chick
Creative Chick Susan Sorrell has announced her fall needleart classes. Get the details from her blog post.
A sweet, new beady class from Orna
Orna Willis has just announced a new online course: Dolci. Students will create eight needlepoint beads–little sweets, as the course name suggests. Orna’s blog says,
… Read More...What sets these beads apart from other jewelry components I have created in the past,
Bird’s Party Magazine: The Halloween Issue
And speaking of Bird’s Party… Have you checked out the Bird’s Party Magazine? It’s filled with ideas for Halloween parties and treats. Really. It’s crazy impressive. Go check it out, I’ll wait.
Susan in print
Heads up! Our beloved Susan Lenz is the subject of a six-page artist profile in the October/November issue of Quilting Arts Magazine. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. See more about this news and lots of … Read More...
Blog Feature- Mini-eco
I am so excited that I have feature this blog! I borrowed this photo from LMNOP so I could show you all the cool stuff she does! I could spend hours and probably feature every single craft she has … Read More...
Crochet Meets the Modern Health Industry
I’ve had a lot of jobs in my life. After college and my degree in English and Education, I worked in the Medical Record Department of a large, urban hospital where I had labored part time while attaining … Read More...
Grateful Body skincare – 20% off all cleansers!
Grateful Body Skin Care are offering a 20% discount all Grateful Body Cleansers
Just enter the code: CLEANFACE @ checkout. I recommend the hydrating cleanser it’s a truly divine treat that your face will thank you for purchasing, a million … Read More...
Fiber Art Calls for Entry – Installation proposal
Craft Alliance: Site-Specific Installation Proposal
St. Louis, MO
Exhibition Season: 2013/2014
… Read More...Exhibition Project Description
The proposed exhibition space will enable Craft Alliance to present site-specific installation pieces that use craft techniques to create spatial environments and that bridge the
New digs for TAC
Joetta Maue gives us a little tour of the Textile Art Center‘s new headquarters. So cool! Joetta will be teaching her Autobiographical Embroidery class there in October. Go to her blog post to see more photos of the new … Read More...
Stitch for Children’s Hospital
Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint shares this announcement:
… Read More...Needle Bug in Montgomery, Alabama is participating in the September fund raiser for Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. Pick up an ornament kit for $25 to stitch for a child visiting the Children’s
Rosemarie, a quilt from her aunt, and a plea
Emily at Mommy’s Nap Time is a strong supporter of her niece (age 5). She made her a pretty quilt (shown in photo). She just shaved off all her hair (for a second time), and now she’s getting the … Read More...
Chili’s Fundraiser for St. Jude
Help fight childhood cancer by dining at Chili’s! On September 26, Chili’s restaurant is donating ALL their net profits to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Find more details and other ways to make donations HERE. And, create and decorate … Read More...
Is “liking” the same as spamming?
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog has a lot to say about bloggers who use Facebook as a vehicle for contests, votes, and giveaways. Among other things, she points out that using features such as the “Like” button in this way violates … Read More...