Lori Holt from Bee in my Bonnet gives her readers a sneak peek of projects made from her very first fabric line Sew Cherry. I am smitten with the fabric and the quilt. See more projects on her blog … Read More...
Newsy: Just make it in May event
I have a folder on my desktop called Things to Try, don’t you? Well so do Amy from Ameroonie Designs and Gwen from Gwenny Penny. They are celebrating their mutual birth month of May by committing to get some … Read More...
Quilt, art, or both
Christina from A Few Scraps started a discussion on the words “quilter” and “artist”. Visit her blog to read all the comments. I once asked our talented Craft Gossip Needlework Editor – Denise Felton – her thoughts on the difference … Read More...
Paris’s potholes decorated with colorful fabric
Fabrics dyed in bright colors, braided, then coiled fill potholes in Paris, France. See more of the artist Juliana Santacruz Herrera’s vision at Designboom.
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[photo by Juliana Santacruz Herrera]
Newsy: Mobile app for quilt lovers
Just out this week, Interweave released a Quilting Daily app for iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Not available yet for Androids, sorry. Best of all, it’s free. Go to App. Go to Interweave’s Press Release.
Come to a Streuter Technologies Road Show
I have talked about Streuter before. They make a fantastic line of adhesives that really improve the quality of the lives of glass artists. I’m using the fusing adhesive this evening on some projects I’m about to cook up in … Read More...
Helping Japan Auction
As you may know, earlier this month we held an auction of goods and items donated by the editors of CraftGossip and our sponsors to help with the Salvation Army’s relief appeal for the victims of the Japan Earthquake and … Read More...
Winners!
Fresh Frantz Art Glass Newsletter
I was just checking out the screaming deals over at Frantz Art Glass. It’s all in their new newsletter and you should check it out. I sound like a commercial for them…no kick backs though. But they are having a … Read More...
Stitch a Posie sampler
This Daisychain ABCs Crewelwork Sampler makes me so happy — modern, colorful, full of variety and fun. The design is by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), and she’s taking preorders for kits now. Later the design will be … Read More...
Tips for photographing quilts for your blog
Amy Ellis shares a video on her blog that shows how to get the best shots of your quilts. All this is in preparation for the upcoming Bloggers’ Quilt Festival, which she hosts. Go to the video.
Winner of the Personalized Spatula (But Don’t Forget Your Coupon!)
And we have a winner of the Personalized Spatula from Lorelei Rose! The winner is……Randi! Her comment (116) was randomly drawn. And I should note Randi’s bonus entry for liking Lorelei Rose on facebook is the one that won, … Read More...
Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde in Corning! A Bead Intensive…
If you’re in Corning or the surrounding area and want a week of bead intensiveness check this out. It’s Heather Trimlett and Caitlin Hyde and you better be ready to really learn about bead making. These ladies are truly masters … Read More...
The History of Wedding Cake
It’s everything wedding out there as April 29 approaches. Find a brief history of the wedding cake (well, the Britain-based history) HERE at The Telegraph. {spotted on the kitchn}
The Royal Wedding Menu (or the Best Guess)
For anyone else absorbed by the Royal Wedding (What is it about us Americans so obsessed with the Royals? Coveting a missed opportunity?), find an interesting article at epicurious that offers some insight into what might, might, be served … Read More...
Dante Marioni at Bullseye Gallery
Dante Marioni’s work is so lovely. Perfect in so many ways. He’s been blowing glass forever and his skill is perfect. There’s that word again. But it’s true. He’s the current show at Bullseye Gallery in Portland and he has … Read More...
For a Good Cause: Unexpected Treasures
It’s always nice to buy something and also help someone else at the same time. Next time you’re looking for a handmade card consider “Unexpected Treasures”. Here’s what they have to say:
““Unexpected Treasures” are handmade crafts by young … Read More...
Join Orna for Thread Gatherings
Orna Willis of Ornaments has a new concept for crafty groups: Thread Gatherings. Her blog says,
… Read More...Thread Gatherings are classes in a box. Each box is designed for eight people, with one designated leader. You can run these formally,
Free Earth Day Craft at Anthropologie
One of my favorite stores, Anthropologie is hosting a Free Earth Day Craft and Potting Class tomorrow, Friday, April 22, 2011. Check out their website to find a participating Anthropologie store near you & for times!
Art of Adorning – Bead Society of Orange County
This Saturday marks the return of the annual bead show, Art of Adorning put on by the Bead Society of Orange County. I have to say, this is one of the best bead shows I’ve ever participated in. The bead … Read More...