Go here for a page by page “mini” review to the new Rebecca!
And click here for this free Hoodie pattern from the magazine!
Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge
Look! It’s another faceless dolly made by yours truly for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge! Actually, the reason I’m showing the picture isn’t because of the dolly, it’s because of the dress. This is the dress I designed … Read More...
Corning Museum New Glass Review 32 Competition: Call for Entries
Here’s another posting from the Glass Art Society’s newsletter. It’s more information I think you should all know about. Check out The Corning Museum’s web site for everything you need to know about this contest. If you enter let us … Read More...
Time to Sign Up for Fall Classes at Bullseye Portland
The schedule for fall classes is up at Bullseye and it’s a great selection. Having just taken a series of classes there I highly recommend making the trip over there if you’re not already in Portland. Their facility is “heaven … Read More...
How old is macrame?
If you happen to be a child of the 1970s, you may think macrame was invented in that decade to hang potted plants and decorate swag lamps. But, in fact, macrame is an ancient craft with an international background. Enjoy … Read More...
Ocean Fun Art Camp Lesson Plans
Just stumbled upon Pink and Green Mama’s site, and they have a new 32 page pdf e-book that would be great for summer time ocean craft fun, or help you if you need lesson plans for a camp. Head … Read More...
1930’s fabric line Nellie’s Garden
Just out, Nellie’s Garden fabric line by Nancy Mahoney for P & B Textiles is so pretty. It’s like taking a cool drink of water in the summer heat.
Via Chitter Chatter
Introducing…The Glass Studio
I’ve been away from writing for a few too many days and want to apologize profusely. And on top of it this is a bit of shameless self promotion…but I can’t help myself since I’m rather excited about this news. … Read More...
A comparison of silks
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread continues her exploration of embroidery fibers. Her latest post compares four types of silk thread. Get the details.
Blog Tour: Most Influential Scrapbookers
Ella Publishing recently announced its 2010 9 Most Influential Scrapbookers list. This week you get to meet each of the nine in a blog tour as well as enter to win one of 100 prizes up for grabs! Click here… Read More...
Second Issue Fat Quarterly out soon
Mark your calendars. Next week Tuesday July 27 the second issue of Fat Quarterly will be available to download. I have the first issue, and I thought it was well worth the price. Go to Fat Quarterly eZine to get … Read More...
New Photo Scanning Site
Snap Haven is a new online business that can scan your loose photos (up to 8×10) and create an online gallery for you. For a limited time they are offering free photo scanning when you sign up for one of … Read More...
New Info from GAS Weekly Digest
I love getting the weekly newsletter from the Glass Art Society. I feel so “in the know” as far as new glass information is concerned. So I’m doing a bit of the old cut and paste to pass on … Read More...
Summer Workshops
The Craft Alliance has just announced some summer workshops. Two which looked very interesting are Metal Chemistry: Electroforming with Michael Parrett and Sculptural Glass Bird Beads with Kim Fields.
They take place at the end of July and in … Read More...
Trash to Treasure Swap
This is a currently in-progress swap being hosted by Constance Pelkey of Constance Pelkey Designs.
Clayers are putting in beads, tools, and other goodies. At every stop, they are allowed to pull out a specified number of items, then they … Read More...
Are you licensed?
I’ve had a few readers ask me why I never point to the free charts on their sites. They’ve worked so hard to create high-quality designs, and they’re eager for their work to be shared. In each case, the designer … Read More...
Free DVD and machine-embroidery designs
Here’s some rockin news from SWAKembroidery.com:
… Read More...Ready to do some crafting fun with the grandchildren? We’re thrilled to be able to share with you a BRAND-NEW DVD called “Summer Crafts with Kids” from theDIYdish.com! We’ll present plenty of activities
Shop The Needlework Show
The Needlework Show — known as an online venue for wholesale sales of needlework designs, kits, and supplies — is now open for retail sales. You can place orders directly with exhibitors through the show’s site. The opportunity is fleeting. … Read More...
Men: You could be a stitching star
Country Bumpkin, publisher of (among other wonderful things) Inspirations magazine, is on the hunt for stitchy men. The latest issue of Country Bumpkin Webletter says,
… Read More...In a future issue of Inspirations, we’re featuring a story about male embroiderers.
Baker’s Periodic Table
It’s apt to follow my last post with a nerd-themed one: The Periodic Table of Baked Goods. The table, “The Periodicity of Baked Goods in the USA” was created by electrical engineer Michael Ohene for the blog… Read More...