I received my latest newsletter from The Silver Needle and wanted to share the newest Just Nan exclusive design for The Silver Needle. It’s called Christmas Workshop! This is a really cool pyramid-shaped sewing box; it’s decorated with Santa’s elves … Read More...
Fine Felt Tutorial
Here is a very neat site “SALVESEN HOME PAGE” on felted that shows you step by step how to make a lovely lace felted scarf.   Following photos show some of the steps in making … Read More...
Chewed Away
Great blog!!! Gill from Australia,provides an amusing and literate veiw into her stitching world. I only wish I stitched as fast as this girl!!! And her work is exquisite,I mean heart stopping. Go check her out and don’t forget her … Read More...
Breast Cancer Awareness and the Power of Needlework
Needlework has always been about more than fabric and thread. It’s about care, patience, memory, and connection. That’s why breast cancer awareness has found such a natural home within the stitching community. When words feel inadequate, needle and thread give … Read More...
Doodle Stitchery: A Fresh, Fun Approach to Modern Embroidery
If you’re looking for an embroidery book that feels playful, creative, and instantly inspiring, this newly released title by Aimee Ray is an absolute delight.
Rather than focusing on rigid rules or overly technical instruction, this book celebrates embroidery as … Read More...
Friends to Seniors
 More charity opportunities.Â
Friends to Seniors site matches stitchers to needs from the elderly in their area. According to the literature they are branching out to other areas. There are several different ways to help. Check them out!!!
CROSHAY BEANIE
I wanted to bring this to your attention. It’s the best beanie pattern I’ve seen – and it’s free once again, thanks to the croshay lady. Please visit her site to obtain the free pattern:
http://oscrochet.blogspot.com/
And, here’s her website … Read More...
Unusual Candle Holders
I’m just popping in to show you these beautiful candle holders from Unusual Gifts.
Shown here is a Moroccan style star shaped candle lantern. I love the stained glass and the fact that you hang it. You can put … Read More...
Red Sheep Yarn
Owner Lynn Li of Etsy shop Red Sheep Yarn proclaims “I provide a bevy of handspun yarn, woven items, bath products and the occasional redneck leather goods. Sometimes I might throw in an occasional sewn item, such as quilts. … Read More...
Speciatly Rulers For Rotary Cutting
I love speciality rulers for my quilting projects. I’m a bit of a notion nut. If you are, too, check out this Curved Corner Cutter ruler
from Creative Grids.
It never occurred to me that I might need a ruler … Read More...
Quilts 4 Kids Charity Quilts
Wonderful charity stitching Quilts 4 Kids!!!
This is a great source for all their stitching opportunities. They make quilts containing cross stitch squares for kids from infant to age 19 who are suffering from illness .
There are tons … Read More...
Polymer Clay Shines in Belle Armoire
Be sure to check out Belle Armoire’s Jewelry Volume 3, on newsstands now. It features quite a few polymer clay projects like creating faux china pattern jewelry and hammered “metal” lentil beads. These special issues are always full of … Read More...
Essential Oils in Burners and Candles
One of the simplest way to use essential oils in aromatherapy is in an oil burner. Many of them use a tea light candle to burn the oil above them. A few drops in the burner bowl with some water … Read More...
Vintage Book Review- ADVENTURES IN CROCHETING – the third rerun
This ‘Plain Jane’ book is a true gem! The copy I have from my library is bound in orange with white lettering on the spine. This is no indication of the wealth of information that is within the covers. While … Read More...
The Jeanne Rose Newsletter
Jeanne Rose, aka The Grande Dame of AromaHerbalism has a free online newsletter titled “Jeanne Rose News ~ Online!”
You can subscribe to the newsletter by visiting HERE. There’s a wealth of information on aromatherapy and herbalism in the … Read More...
September Cross Stitch Expo
I received an e-mail that I thought I would share with all of you. The September Cross Stitch Expo is taking place September 3rd through September 16th, 2007. There are 21 designers represented with an extensive variety of patterns and … Read More...
Japanese Temari
Hello,
I am excited to get started as the CraftGossip Needlework editor. I looked up the definition of needlework and this is what I found;
Noun; 1. a creation created or assembled by needle and thread, 2. work (such as … Read More...
It’s Not Too Early To Think About Halloween
The Chinese Lantern quilt block is a versatile design element. And it’s darn cute, too. Imagine the possibilities, all decked out in pumpkin fabric.
Why not start planning your Halloween quilting projects with this block? A few blocks would make … Read More...
From Biologist to Craftologist
Recycling artist Emily Kircher creates fabulous rugs and more from salvaged fabric. Take this adorable crocheted cupcake rug ($38), available at her Etsy store: The “cake” was made from brown corduroy dress, the frosting from a thrift store remnant and … Read More...
Tiny Warbler Handmade Plush
Tiny Warbler is a charming Etsy shop run by Vancouver artist Kate, enjoys making things by hand.
By day she is a freelance photographer’s assistant and by night a maker of these soft and whimsical animals. Her hand stitched details … Read More...