Found this just in the nick of time as, horrors, we are out of remover! adelynSTONE was tired of paying big money for products that didn’t work and thinks this one, with ingredients most of us have on hand, works … Read More...
Scrappy Lampshade
This pretty lampshade speaks for itself. Imagine the possibilities really. A nursery with soft pink and yellow fabric, a glam room with leopard or zebra print fabric, a craft room with paisley or gingham fabric, a boy’s room with primary … Read More...
Little Mouse
This cute little mousie will be a quick stitch. I usually run from mice, but I like this one. Get the free chart.
Think Outside the Box
How to: Wet Felting Easter Eggs [with video]
There is nothing like a bright blue egg to put a smile on your face. Robin’s were the first to create them now we can with dyes and lovely blue roving via needle felting. Craft Passion hosted by Joanne… Read More...
Geeky Pillow by YellowBugBoutique on Etsy
Those of us with a geek (or several geeks) in our lives know well that they can be tricky folk to shop for. Finding the perfect balance of nerdy and useful can be challenging. (Sure that giant fake mustache looks … Read More...
Twinkie “Carrot” Cake
Anything that has a Twinkie
inside is fine by me. (Let’s hope the Twinkie survives.) This fun Easter treat is made using a twinkie some … Read More...
A crazy-quilted landscape
Shari J of Colorado took a totally original direction with this block for the CQ Journal Project 2012. Instead of piecing a seemingly random block, she created a landscape and developed it dimensionally with stitches and seam treatments. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Easter Egg Countdown
This Easter Egg Countdown bunting by Laura of Paint in My Hair counts down the week before the big day, Sunday to Sunday. If your wee ones (or you!) would enjoy this tradition, download Laura’s free pattern to make one.
Tutorial: Square Pintuck Shirt
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Square Pintuck Shirt. It’s lovely out of chiffon! The sheer fabric really shows off the series of pleats across the top. Get the how-to.
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Fancy finishes
I am seriously groovin on the edge finishes Debra Spincic uses on her small works of embroidered wall art. Go to her blog post to see these pieces and more up close. You’ll be glad you did.
Tutorial: Spring chicken pincushion
Head over to Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for a tutorial by Deonn from Quiltscapes showing how to turn two 5″ squares of fabric into a cute little spring chicken pincushion. Get the tutorial.
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Free needlepoint chart: Mini Mystery
The next Mini Mystery ornament is getting started at Two-Handed Stitcher. Go to Laura‘s blog post to get in on the fun.
How to make recycled light bulb vases
Over at the blog Sunshine Journal there is a darling idea for making recycled light bulb vases with tiny candle holders as bases. Hey Craft Gossip Recycled readers have any of you made anything with the curly newfangled light bulbs? … Read More...
Pretty little needlebooks
These gorgeous little needlebooks by Larissa of Mmmcrafts actually made me say Mmmmmmmm! Go to Larissa’s blog post to click and enlarge the image for study. It looks as if the items have sold out in her Etsy shop. But … Read More...
Tutorials: Stitching travel packs
If you like to stitch while you travel, you’ll love two recent posts by stitchers who embroider on the go. Both are offering tutorials for handy (and beautiful) kits to make your stitching portable. The Go-Anywhere Case by Erin of … Read More...
Win Lucky Jackson goodies!
The celebration continues at Feeling Stitchy! Lucky Jackson honors FS’s fifth anniversary with an awesome giveaway: One each of her three new embroidery patterns, Polaroid Love, Boot Love, and Pretty Dress. And she’s giving away one of her original works … Read More...
Lorax Fruit Snack
An orange Lorax? Pineapple Truffala trees? You crazy cats think of everything. Make Lorax snack HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
DIY Pom Pom Swizzle Sticks
Yep, it’s the simplest ideas that get me every time… like pom poms on sticks. Make your own Swizzle sticks HERE at Partycraft Secrets.
Cake Decorating Airbrush and Compressor Kit Giveaway
And wait, one more totally crazy awesome giveaway from Craft Gossip…. The cake-decorating Airbrush & Compressor Kit
from SHESTO LTD. So calling all UK-based cake decorators! For a chance to win this, CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
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