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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...
In San Francisco? Then I’m jealous because you can go to Jordan Ferney‘s cake art show and reception. Find details HERE.
[tags]Jordan Ferney, cake, art[/tags]
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!*
We’re both
Think you could be the next, big thing in Cake Decorating? TLC and the producers of “Cake Boss” are accepting applications now for a new cake competition series. Find details HERE.
[tags]Cake Boss, television, competition, cake … Read More...
Have you ever seen a book advertised, or even blogged about, online and wished that you could thumb through its pages? Well, you’re in luck. Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, gives you a video tour through her book. … Read More...
Interweave brings us their very own E-Mag! First there was quilting, and now there’s socks.
This issue contains patterns by Cookie A, Ann Budd and Debbie O’Neill.Cookie A gives us ideas for inspiration, Heather Ordover tells us what to do … Read More...
Have you seen the new Remix line by Ann Kelle for Kaufman fabrics? I love the bright colors and the fun, graphic prints! The swatches at the Kaufman site are pretty enough, but if you head over to Ann Kelle’s … Read More...
If you have a bag or two of your child’s baby clothes you cannot bring yourself to part with you might consider making a quilt from them. That’s what Bethany over at Vermillion Rules did for her first child Zak. … Read More...
Fred She Said digtal stamps is looking for new design team members, click here to visit the blog for complete details.
-Heather
Lookie! More dollies have arrived on my doorstep! This group of TEN dollies was donated by Tere from The Quilted Pug. TEN DOLLIES, people! She used machine embroidery to stitch all of the faces. Brilliant idea!! And I love … Read More...
