As of today, CraftGossip has a separate cross-stitch blog, edited by our beloved Connie G. Barwick. WoooHOOO! By separating cross-stitch from the Needlework News blog, we can give cross-stitchers more focused attention, more news, more freebies. I love me … Read More...
Let Me Introduce Myself
Hi! I am Connie Barwick and I will be taking over as the Cross Stitch editor here at Craft Gossip. I am really excited to be a “Gossip Girl” now – sorry for the lame joke, but that’s what I … Read More...
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New Goodies from D&L Art Glass Supply
I was just talking about bubbles in your glass and now D&L Art Glass Supplies sends me a newsletter talking about the new bubble paint by Glassline they’re selling. It looks so cool! I definitely want to get some of … Read More...
3 books from the Beadweaving Master series goes to…
Three of Lark’s Beadweaving Master series
including Laura McCabe’s Embellished Beadweaving
, Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
, and Maggie Meister’s Classical Elegance go to NANCY! Thanks to everyone for playing and don’t miss your chance to win a copy … Read More...
Giveaway for Chains, Chains, Chains ends Sunday
Check out the review and hurry to enter the giveaway for this fabulous new book from Lark!
Winner of Cricut Fancy Frames Cartridge and New winner of Steampunk Emporium
Bonniegene is the winner of the Fancy Frames Cartridge.
And the next winner of Steampunk Emporium I picked since I haven’t heard back from the first winner will be Gayle M. !
I have sent emails to these two lucky … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and button monogrammed zipper pull
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to make a cute zipper pull for back-to-school. It’s made from felt (easy sew!) and she used buttons to create a monogram. How cute would that be … Read More...
Tutorial: Java Bean dress for toddler girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Java Beans dress for little girls. The loose fitting dress is gathered on to a round yoke. Because there’s no defined waist, the dress can grow … Read More...
Snacks on a Stick
I’m so used to raving about the wonders of sweet stuff on sticks, cakes, pie, cookies, etc., that somewhat healthy(ish) snacks on a stick are a nice break. Make Kix on Stix HERE and trail mix on sticks HERE at … Read More...
How to make a recycled shirt apron
Over at Craftside there is an easy tutorial on how to make a full apron out of an old shirt and a half apron along with a chance to win a copy of the new book
Back to School Pencil Cupcakes
Making that day at school a little sweeter, I think. (My poor kid bawling at drop-off this morning could’ve used one.) Make super-clever pencil cupcakes HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
Sweet Pea Treats for a Virtual Baby Shower
So many cute sweet pea treats made for the virtual baby shower for Maria and Josh of Two Peas and Their Pod, I don’t even know where to start. (Click on the pics to go to the original posts.) … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt chicken softie
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a free pattern on her blog for making this cute little chicken softie. It’s made from felt, so it’s easy to sew and stuff. A couple of ribbon tabs make a cockscomb. Get the free … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruff-Ruffle Dog Collar Embellishment
Madison from Crafty Critique shows how to make her Ruff-Ruffle Dog Collar Embellishment. The construction is super simple – a square of fabric gathered on to a tube of felt – but it looks sooooo cute worn on your favorite … Read More...
Tutorial: Super soft washcloth for baby
Christine from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a super soft, super cute washcloth for a baby. The front of the washcloth is a fun woven cotton print, while the back is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted knit sundress with pleated neck
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make this easy breezy knit sundress. The straps are tied in knots at the shoulder. A couple of deep pleats at the neckline add style and some extra fullness to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow Button Belt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make the Bow Button Belt that accents the t-shirt knit dress that she made for her daughter. The belt is wide at the back but narrows in the front and buttons into … Read More...
INSTEAD OF A SQUARE…..
This pattern is for a 12 inch square. I like the idea, but…….
instead of making a square, I’d simply make a full babyghan using this idea and a standard granny square pattern like this one:
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Lucille Ball Cake Pops
I haven’t checked in over at Every Day Should Pop! in awhile, so I thought I’d–sorry, have to–pop over. It’s hard to choose one (seriously, just click over there and try and stop yourself from scrolling through the pages and … Read More...