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Project Modern: Monochromatic Challenge
The Modern Quilt Guild launched their second Project Modern challenge. It is, “Design and make a quilt that is monochromatic. Create interest, life and energy in a quilt by using tints, shades and tones of a single color.” The judge … Read More...
52 Quilt Block Patterns sew-along
Beth from The Quilt Ladies is hosting 52 Weeks of Quilt Block Patterns and wants you to join the fun. Check out her latest, block Week 11 – Medallion Square. It reminds me of stained glass. Love it. Go … Read More...
Join the Doodle Stitch Along
Aimee Ray is doing a Doodle Stitch Along over on Lark Crafts’ blog. Each week for four weeks a free design will be posted from Aimee’s rockin book, Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection. You can stitch along as you see … Read More...
Top 10 CraftGossip posts for 2010
2010 has been a big year for CraftGossip. Thanks to all our editors, and of course, our readers, we have more than doubled our traffic over the past year. Thanks to everyone involved!
This post lists the top 10 … Read More...
Civil War Reunion fabric
Check out Civil War Reunion, a new Moda fabric collection designed by Barbara Brackman of Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture. L-o-v-e it. She said precuts are in stores now, with yardage to follow in Feb 2011.
Quilts and Flowers tour
I spied this ad in Down Under Quilts Issue 145. Now this is a fantasy trip; what could be better than quilts and flowers? They had me at Liberty of London and Monet’s Garden. Visit Action Travel to find out … Read More...
Project Linus
The Project Linus Mission
… Read More...Project Linus is comprised of hundreds of local chapters and thousands of volunteers across the United States. Each volunteer and local chapter all work together to help us achieve our mission which is to provide love,
Hand-embroidery giveaway at The Curious Pug
Get in on the sublime giveaway on The Curious Pug blog. The prize includes a La Petite Embroidery Kit (hoop, needle, scissors, floss, and more) and your choice of a pattern pack, all from Sublime Stitching. Go to the … Read More...
Signs of the Apocalypse in Arkansas
You may or may not know that, although CraftGossip is based in Australia, I live in the state of Arkansas in the USA. That is, I live about 30 miles from the town of Beebe, where about 5,000 blackbirds dropped … Read More...
Marie-Antoinette was a tatter
Back in October, Penny Nickels posted a terrific article on MrXStitch about the history of tatting, which included this charming portrait of the young Archduchess Marie-Antoinette of Austria. (Is it just me, or is that shuttle huge.) You’ll enjoy … Read More...
Paint fabric with acrylic inks
If you paint fabrics before you embroider them — or if you’ve been wanting to give this technique a try — you’ll definitely want to read Judy Coates Perez‘s review of FW Inks. See her post.
Call for Contestants: Crafting with the Stars, Part 2!
I’m sure you remember the fun and creative competition that I participated in called Crafting with the Stars hosted by Tam at Sew Dang Cute. Well season two is ready to begin, so it’s time to enter your best … Read More...
Event: OK City Quilt Show
If you live in, near or will be visiting Oklahoma City January 13, 14, and 15 be sure and check out the Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show. Quilt artist David Taylor is one of the quilting stars who will be … Read More...
7 giveaways at Rossiter Designs
Stephanie Flynn of Rossiter Designs announces:
I’m giving away 7 x Celtic Obsessions patterns (valued at $7.95 USD) to celebrate the new year! Entries close 1st February 2011.
Freebie, tute, and sale at UT
Things are really hoppin over on Urban Threads. Check out these juicy tidbits from their e-newsletter:
… Read More...Our highly scientific observations have determined that this is the Year of the Ebook. If you’re one of the many who got a
Win a needlework bonanza
Dash over to Mary Corbet‘s Needle ‘n’ Thread and get in on the fab year-end giveaway. The prize bundle includes a Trish Burr needlepainting kit, a peacock magnetic needleminder, a butterfly threadwinder, two large thread rings, a 6-slot thread … Read More...
The History of Champagne
As New Year’s, the holiday o’ champagne, approaches, anyone else out there like me who finds the history of food and drink utterly fascinating will be beyond utterly fascinated by this brief look at champagne at Design Sponge. Learn … Read More...
Sew, Mama, Sew! sale time!
Sew, Mama, Sew! is having a year end sale. including those lovely Patty Young knits that came out not too long ago!
Share Your Fun Food Photos
Every time I spot a new food photo sharing site I share it with you, of course, on the off chance you’ve not already discovered it. Tastespotting, foodgawker, tasteologie, I’ve no grudges against these great sites (well, … Read More...