I’m sure you all get the massive Hancock’s of Paducah fabric catalog, right? I’ve blogged about it before and how my husband and I pass it back and forth circling the ones we like. It’s just a fun catalog to … Read More...
Toffee – Indie Arts and Crafts Magazine
Toffee, a new indie arts and crafts magazine, looks delicious! I just ordered my subscription. I’m a sucker for something this tasty and cute! This magazine looks like it has some good interview and articles and actual projects. Well … Read More...
Learn about new Iranian fiber art
Abigail Doan‘s post on the Textile Arts Center blog looks at “the Iranian New Art group, a collective of Iranian artists and students who use recycled and natural (typically fiber) materials to draw attention to the ecological and social … Read More...
Quick! Enter Orna’s giveaway!
Orna Willis of Ornaments is having a fabulous seasonal giveaway. She says,
… Read More...Up for grabs is a “Making Memories” Needlepoint Kit. It comes complete with all the threads, supplies and instruction packet to make one book. The book is bound
Coca Cola Bottles in Time
I love this image of the Coca Cola bottle, from 1899 to 1986. See it HERE at Ubersuper, found via Design Mom.
Kids Craft Books Giveaway
Wise Craft is giving away two great kids craft books by Rae Grant. Head on over and get in on the action!
The Knitted Mile
The Knitted Mile was commissioned as part of an exhibition titled Gestures of Resistance: Craft and The Politics of Slowness (curated by Shannon Stratton and Judith Leeman) that happened in conjunction with the College Art Association 2008 conference in Dallas, … Read More...
Bookmark Janet’s new blog!
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has started a new blog! Available already: a free pattern for a Christmas banner, a free desktop calendar for December featuring Janet’s stitching, a pattern for Christmas-stocking ornaments and a tute for buttonhole stitch … Read More...
It’s new: Elise ruffled cardigan ePattern
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs introduces the latest addition to her line of ePatterns – a ruffled cardigan wrap. It can be made in any size, from child to adult. Read more about it.
[photo from Squiggly Twigs Designs
Soul Blossoms – Amy’s latest fabric collection
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts loves it and so do I. The object of our affection is Amy Butler’s new fabric collection – Soul Blossoms. Shown above is warm hued Passion. Visit Amy’s site to see colorways Joy and Bliss… Read More...
December Challenges at Log Your Memory
Join in the challenges for December at Log Your Memory, a month-long opportunity to capture your everyday real life during the holiday season by responding to daily prompts via the Log Your Memory Forum. Participate in the daily prompts for … Read More...
Who’s the winner of Fat Quarterly?
The lucky Craft Gossip reader is Emily, commenter # 1, who will get her very own copy of Fat Quarterly Issue 3 – Fussy Cutting.
She said, I’ve never heard of it before today, but now I want to read … Read More...
Advent Calendar Sew-Along
Starting Dec 1 Whipstich is hosting a Sew-Along to make an Advent Calendar for the holidays. She takes you to a photo of what has inspired her to make one (so cute) and provides a list of designs and tutorials … Read More...
A teeny sampler for cat lovers
Janet Granger has designed a new dollhouse-size sampler for cat lovers. Just my style! The finished sampler is just 2 1/4 inches high, worked on 32 count evenweave fabric. See Janet’s blog post for a tip on ordering the kit … Read More...
An app for stitchers
Margaret Travis of Stitch with Me has found an Android app for stitchers. She says,
… Read More...SuZy’s Portable Stitches. I found it in the Android Marketplace of my phone when I was searching for Apps. I searched for needlework and this
On sale from Anja Rieger
The machine-embroidery design for this Happy Angel is discounted 20% through December 5. Download it from Anja Rieger Designs.
Winners of the Bon Appetit Cookbook Giveaway
Yarn Yuck – Cool Blog…
I want to introduce you to a funny, yet cool blog. Yarn Yuck is exactly what it says, the author takes photographs from yarn companies and makes comments. I don’t always agree that they are offensive, or yucky, but they … Read More...
DIY Holiday Kid Craft Kits
Makes and Takes has linked up with Total Class Creative to give some great deals on DIY Holiday Craft Kits….head on over for the code to help save you a bundle while crafting the whole holiday season.
Stay tuned: Awesome giveaway starts TOMORROW
It’s just one day until our awesome giveaway! Some of you have been posting comments with your guesses. I’d say that they’re pretty accurate… 🙂
Here’s a recap of the clues, plus one more that’s sure to reveal the secret … Read More...