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...
Save the Date! 2011 IPCA Retreat
Have you been dreaming of attending the annual IPCA (International Polymer Clay Association) Retreat? Well then, get out your calendars and mark the date:
The week of July 11-13, 2011 there will be pre-retreat classes, and the retreat will run … Read More...
An eyeful of thimbles
Eye-candy alert! Paddy’s Daughter shows us some thimbles and holders that would make anyone want to take up hand-stitching. See her post.
Clay ConneCTion Retreat
The Southern Connecticut Polymer Clay Guild is holding their Clay ConneCTion Retreat in August, and there is still space available.
Retreats are a fantastic way to meet other clayers as well as stock up on inspiration!
Click here for more … Read More...
Teeny tiny stitches
Patricia Richards is guest blogging on Needle ‘n’ Thread about stitching in miniature. Her replica of a 17th century casket, shown here, is 1-1/8 inches wide. (Be still my heart!) You know you want to read her blog post.
New: Teresa Collins Stamp Maker
Teresa Collins has just introduced her new stamp maker machine. You can use it to create customised stamp designs in just five minutes! Click here for more information
More about swaps
I linked to Swap-Bot and the Flickr swap page and this site, Swapdex is another great swap resource. She lists all the swaps she finds so you don’t have to go searching for them!
Swapdex links you to many indie … Read More...
ISGB.org – Time for The Gathering Again
It’s that time of year…The Gathering of The International Society of Bead Makers. This year it will be in Rochester, NY on July 29 through August 1. If you haven’t gone to a Gathering and you’re a bead … Read More...
Update on raffia embroidery
Jeanine in Canada (Italian Needlework) has posted about raffia embroidery, a needlecraft that makes me happily nostalgic. Somewhere in the depths of my cabinets are some little bread baskets with adorable, plump vegetables embroidered in bright raffia (much … Read More...
Swap-bot: Swaps for all seasons!
Swap-bot is a great online resource for the indie craft swapper! This is a moderated site that enables people to sign up for preexisting swaps or start their own . Users get profiles and the swaps are rated so you … Read More...
Aunt Bea’s fabric sale
Don’t miss Aunt Bea’s clearance sale on lots of fabric lines, including Free Spirit going for $5 per yard USD with a 1 yard minimum. If you don’t think you need that much for a quilt top, think of having … Read More...
Don’t miss “City Quilts” tour and giveaway
Cherri from Cherry House Quilts is celebrating her book City Quilts with a blog tour. She describes it like this, There will be 13 stops, and at each stop a copy of City Quilts will be given away, plus a … Read More...