Eew. Eew. Eew. But that’s just my opinion upon learning that the meat dress Lady Gaga wore to the MTV video music awards was real. What’s yours? See more at the blog of the designer, Franc Fernandez. (Note … Read More...
Should you do it yourself?
I wrote a post on BlogHer about DIY vs DDIY. I was hoping it would garner a little more discussion. Anyone want to take a gander at it and weigh in?
At what point do you decide to DIY and … Read More...
Design Workshop e-book by Lisa Dickinson on Sale
In this e-book from Ella Publishing, Lisa Dickinson, avid scrapbooker and graphic designer, shows you how to create hip, handmade layouts by following 10 essential design steps. The book is now on sale for $5.49. Click here to go to … Read More...
New Giant Kilns from Paragon!
New kilns from Paragon! The word they use to describe these new kilns is massive. Can you imagine having a massive kiln in your studio? I know I want one. I just don’t want the massive electric bill that … Read More...
Vogue Knitting Pattern Sale Extended!
Kind of says it all doesn’t it! Well, all except where to go to take advantage of this awesome sale, but I can hook you up with that!
Free September desktop calendar
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has posted her free desktop calendar for September. This image features raised Elizabethan needlework stitched by Janet. Gorgeous. Get the download.
Franklin’s 2011 Calendar Is Now Available!
Well, just hop on over to Interweave’s store and get one for yourself!
Don’t get trashed!
I want to follow your needlework blog. In fact, I may already have your blog in my reader — as of today, I’m following 885. My reader is stuffed! To keep it performing well, all blogs that have been inactive … Read More...
Beads of Courage Wins their Grant from Pepsi
Whoo hoo! Beads of Courage, an organization I mentioned a little while back has won their grant of $25,000. from Pepsi. It’s so cool since their purpose is to give beads to children for every treatment they get … Read More...
WISH I LIVED IN CHICAGOLAND……
Why? The DoubleStitchTwins! They are really talented sisters who design and sell their crocheted wearables. They are scheduled for a couple of upcoming events in the Chicago area.
The sisters’ designs are for the younger set – or the young … Read More...
Cake Art Show Tonight!
In San Francisco? Then I’m jealous because you can go to Jordan Ferney‘s cake art show and reception. Find details HERE.
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Take a class with Orna
Orna Willis of Ornaments has just announced that she’ll be teaching a six-month online class for the American Needlepoint Guild. The Square Dance class begins January 3, 2011; the sign-up deadline is October 31. Get the details from Orna’s blog… Read More...
Bacon Day
Apparently, tomorrow is International Bacon Day. Who knew? Well, My Last Bite did. Check out this roundup of bacon ideas, including bacon ice cream and bacon wrapped breadsticks. And if you need more bacon inspiration, don’t forget prior posts … Read More...
Lisa stitches in front of everybody
Lisa Legett of A Cuppa Tea with Me is so excited about having her Stitch in Public photo featured on feeling stitchy, she’s come up with several potential mottos for the occasion. Click over and see them, but beware. … Read More...
Win for stitching in public
So, you already know today is Stitch in Public Day, right? If you didn’t already have plans to join the movement, MrXStitch and beefranck are willing to bribe you. They created a flickr group for uploading photos of your … Read More...
Product Review: Crafting Mama Game
Well, this is certainly a different type of review for me on Craft Gossip. I recently had the chance to play a new crafting video game coming out soon. Yes, you read that right, a video game! From the creators … Read More...
Apple Core blocks giveaway
Vickie from Spun Sugar Quilts has some extra Apple Core quilt blocks from this quilt she has on her design board. She’s giving them away to some lucky reader who leaves a comment on her blog answering a question. Get … Read More...
Deep Fried Beer
I feel like this just can’t be good for you. Yet on some very basic level, I’m fascinated by deep frying things, especially intangibles as liquid. These ravioli-esque squares filled with beer were invented by Mark Zable in Texas. Find … Read More...
Rachel wins with screwy cross-stitch
You know Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter)? You know how she loves space (as in astronomy)? And stitching? Okay, so guess who just won First Prize in the Funniest category of the ESA Hubble Pop Culture contest. … Read More...
Friday: Stitch in public!
Over on MrXStitch, beefranck reminds us that Friday is a special day. She says,
… Read More...We just HAVE to spread the word about Stitch in Public Day, which is happening this Friday, September 3rd! *Cheers! Fanfare!*
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