Anyone Can Quilt blog has posted a machine-quilting tute for newbies that will make you smile while teaching you everything you need to know to get started. This is how modern quilters do it.
And thanks to Happy Zombie for … Read More...
Stitch this new-baby greeting card
Marie at Make and Takes blog has come up with another simple and simply beautiful idea for a hand-stitched greeting card. Get the free pattern and instructions.
And thanks to Jenny Ryan at Craftzine.com for pointing to this great … Read More...
Teacup Candles
Featured on Apartment Therapy, teacup candles are a great idea for anyone who not only loves to collect unique items but loves to have a candle burning in their house at all times.
But don’t think you need to … Read More...
Oh, My Clay Heart!!
Okay get your drool rags ready, this artist’s hearts are going to make your mouth water. 
MaryMary’s chunky hearts are gorgeous. They are hand formed from polymer clay in a beautiful array of custom mixed colors. You can see the … Read More...
Ice Cream Sundaes at Gelluminations
These Sundaes look so real and you can make your own with an ice cream sundae gel candle kit from Gelluminations.
The kit makes six differrent sundaes and includes the dishes, embeds, toppings, ice cream scoops and wick. Other … Read More...
HERE A PONCHO, THERE A PONCHO – Crochet Patterns
Everywhere, I still see ponchos. I never cease to be amazed at the creativity of crocheters everywhere. Check out these interesting photos and links.
They are in no particular order, but I have a few comments here and there.
This … Read More...
Use applique patterns for needlepunch
Pipers Girls blog posted a great idea for needlepunch lovers. “There are not as many patterns available for needlepunch,” the blogger says, “so I like to use the many that are meant for applique. This is a small quilt that … Read More...
Book Review: Create Jewelry: STONES
“Create Jewelry: Stones – Stunning Designs to make and wear” by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett
This book is the 3rd in the “Create Jewelry” … Read More...
Bundles of Pimp Stitchery
Pimp Stitch is offering new patterns this week from each of the designers, including some awesome Christmas designs. What’s more, you can buy the Summer 2008 patterns in money-saving “bundles” – six patterns for US $15. Get all the details … Read More...
Model Citizen: White Tigers & Pop Star Baby Sitters
WHERE ARE YOU: South Austin – where everything is just better
COMPANY NAME: Model Citizen
WEBSITE: www.modelcitizenclothing.com
BLOG: www.goodgirlsandgeeks.blogspot.com
CRAFT TOOL YOU CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT: currently? scissors & my toaster oven! I am seriously addicted to … Read More...
An embarrassment of embroidery riches
I just stumbled across a perfectly amazing blog: Christmas Ornament Stitch-A-Long. Did everyone know about this site but me? The project claims a huge crew of needleworkers, listed in the sidebar. (Lots of great blog-hopping there.) Each month, the … Read More...
Another Sweater ALMOST Done!
I’m coming down to the wire on my granddaughter’s sweater, a hoodie, with a simple to do yet looks more complicated cable.
This is a picture of The Casual Hooded Pullover from The Complete Knitting Collection, House of White Birches… Read More...
Free exclusive design from CorgiPants and Make-Do Mercantile
Jenna Z of CorgiPants blog is making this sweet border pattern available exclusively on Needlework News at CraftGossip! (Just right-click the pattern and save it to your hard drive.)
She’s also sharing free chicken-scratch patterns (for personal use) in celebration … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy portrait stitching
Not all that easy, but certainly doable even for a novice, is this precious dimensional stitched portrait by Amy of LucyKate Crafts. Amy does a wonderful job of stepping us through the project, and the results are irresistable. … Read More...
Fall is here !
Hi Everyone:
Well it’s not quite here yet, but it will be here in a month..I for one can’t wait, leaving in Fl it’s mighty hot and when it falls into the 70’s it’s bliss..
Which bring me to this … Read More...
Backpacks
Back to school is always hard for me. My kids went back to school on Monday and I think we are “almost” back into our routine….. okay, who am I kidding here, if routine is flying by the seat of … Read More...
Simplicity and Clay
I am in awe of some of the polymer clay artist out there that can manipulate the clay and make it do whatever they want it to do. Now, I know it takes practice, and a great deal of it … Read More...
Tin Can Candle Holders from Steven Montes
Steven Montes the artist contacted me to let us know about his original artistic candle holders made out of tin food cans.
I previously posted about punching holes into a tin can with a hammer and nail but that looks … Read More...
Embroidery on gingham
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog has made available a vintage (1960) pattern book from Coats & Clark. When you click the images, larger versions open. The text is still a bit hard to make out, but the images … Read More...
Design your own fonts
SharonB of In A Minute Ago blog just turned me on to a cool online tool for designing your own fonts: FontStruct. There are dozens of applications for a font engine, of course, but the possibilities for needlework designers … Read More...