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There’s something great about every state, and Clive Gifford has collected fun facts, trivia and firsts from every state in Record-Breaking USA: Celebrating America’s Biggest, Brightest and Bravest.
Each state gets a one or two-page spread, with facts scattered … Read More...
Knit a colorwork hat inspired by every state in the United States with Knitting the U.S.A. by Nancy Bates. Like her previous book of hats inspired by US national parks, this book includes a colorful hat design for every … Read More...
Moss stitch is one of those crochet stitches that quietly becomes a favourite once you realise how easy it is. It has that lovely woven texture, it behaves beautifully with stripes, and it is forgiving enough for beginners who are … Read More...
I love scrapbooking “off the page”, meaning something that’s not on a flat common sheet of cardstock to go inside of an album and doing something really non-traditional! Well, this project from Aline really fits the bill with a scrapbook … Read More...
If you love granny squares but don’t want to commit to another full blanket, this Granny Hood crochet pattern from Lion Brand is a really fun alternative. It takes that classic granny-square look and turns it into a cozy hooded … Read More...
If you have ever been happily knitting along and then hit the words German short rows, DS, or worse, something like SLDS, and suddenly felt like your pattern had switched languages mid-row, you are absolutely not alone.… Read More...
Shadow knitting is one of those knitting techniques that feels a little bit like magic the first time you see it. From straight on, the project looks like simple stripes. Nice enough, but nothing too dramatic. Then you tilt it, … Read More...
If you love old needlework books with that charming “found in a dusty drawer” sort of feel, Early American Embroidery Designs has a lot going for it. This is not a trendy modern pattern book, and honestly, that is exactly … Read More...
You still have a tiny bit of time to create some last minute paper crafting projects for the big 250th celebration on the 4th of July in the USA! If you’re creating handmade cards, place cards for the picnic table, … Read More...
The movie Project Hail Mary came at the perfect time for us to continue our space joy after the Artemis mission, so let’s keep the fun going with some Project Hail Mary themed cross stitch projects.
Of course a lot … Read More...
If you have ever sat down with a ball of yarn and thought, “Right, I just want to make something useful today,” then a knitted Trauma Teddy is one of those lovely little projects that feels worthwhile from the very … Read More...
I feel like I haven’t shared many knitting machine patterns lately, probably because I haven’t been using my knitting machines much lately. (I finally made space for them to live on the bookshelf in my office, and now that they … Read More...
Last month I shared some tips for teaching the alphabet to kids and why going in alphabetical order isn’t the best way to do it. Honestly a lot of learning at this age has to do with play, so let’s … Read More...
This week’s Book Review Wednesday pick is Air-Dry Clay Making Handbook by Jacalyn K. Myron, and this is another one of those crossover craft books that could easily live in more than one corner of CraftGossip.
It is not strictly … Read More...
I absolutely love Steph de Sousa’s style. She is one of those wonderfully flamboyant women who brings so much personality to the kitchen, and honestly, her colour alone makes me smile. There is something so refreshing about someone who feels … Read More...
If you love cozy projects that work up quickly, you’ll fall head over hooks for the Bulky Velour Poncho from CraftBits. This free crochet pattern combines soft, plush yarn with a simple design to create a garment that’s as … Read More...
Summer cookouts have a way of slowing everything down in the best possible way. Long afternoons, simple food, and everyone gathering around the grill while something delicious cooks away. For me, a proper BBQ isn’t complete without two things: a … Read More...
If you are just starting out with homemade soap, there is one tool that will very quickly earn its place on your soapmaking bench: the humble stick blender.
Also called an immersion blender, this handy little gadget is one of … Read More...
Let’s be honest, throw pillows are one of those sewing projects that make you feel wildly productive for very little effort. You cut a few rectangles, sew some straight lines, stuff in a pillow form, and suddenly your lounge room … Read More...
Let’s be honest — the house does not clean itself. I’ve checked. More than once.
Between laundry piles that mysteriously multiply, bins that always seem full, and the “quick tidy” that somehow takes 45 minutes… keeping track of household chores … Read More...
