I love Maya Road for ribbons and trims and they are now expanding their stamp line too! A sneak peek from this weekends CHA reveals nine new stamp sets with themes like frames, butterflies, birds backgrounds and vintage images.
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Tutorial: Star Crossed Quilt block
Elizabeth at Don’t Call Me Betsy shares how to make this Star Crossed quilt block on her blog. Don’t you love that center fabric? It’s from the Stitch line designed by Betz White for Robert Kaufman. She has links on … Read More...
Heart-Covered Cake
Just lovely. Cover your cake with hearts with these step-by-step instructions HERE at My Cake School.
Painting on fabric | Time-lapse video
Deborah from Deborah’s Journal spent a recent morning painting on fabric to create unique pieces to use in future art quilts and kits. She captured it all on this time-lapse video. Now that’s cool. See example below of more of … Read More...
A Bridesmaid Ball
A yarn ball with a surprise inside is a fun way to invite a friend to join your wedding party! You’ll find a quick and easy tutorial and free printables in a variety of color combos at A Subtle Revelry… Read More...
Feminist Ryan Gosling
Hey girl, I love this needlepoint pillow you embroidered for me. heeheeeee.
Quick Keiran has an Etsy shop and is taking special orders.
How to embroider on felt
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shares tips for embroidering on felt. See her post.
Wooly Valentines Day gift bag tutorial
Caroline, of ”Caroline Froberg ~ Handcraft and blogging” lives in In Denmark where Valentine’s Day is not that popular, but she still loves it and likes to see if her boyfriend remebers her on this day devoted to love. Caroline … Read More...
Chocolate Royal Icing
A rather large “thank you” goes to Callye for all her hard work that made a chocolate royal icing recipe possible. “Thank you.” And find the tale and recipe for a chocolate royal icing perfect for cookie decorating HERE at … Read More...
Loving hearts from Troublet
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created these awesome heart ornaments for a Craftster swap. She says,
… Read More...Some heart buttons, simple lazy daisy and french knot stitches with some ribbon and I made a pretty little heart Valentine for my
How to make a recycled fabric heart pin
If you like to make cute little projects to give to the ones you love in your life this little recycled fabric heart pin is a great idea. Pop on over to Nicola’s blog Pouch for the tutorial and pattern … Read More...
12 X 12 in 2012
The call for entries has been issued for the 12 X 12 2012 exhibition. This show accepts small art–12 inches by 12 inches–in any format but film and video. The size limitation has made 12 X 12 an ideal venue … Read More...
Homemade Marshmallow Conversation Hearts
I just never tire of ideas with conversation hearts. Lucky thing this time of year. Turn your own homemade marshmallows into these gorgeous conversation hearts HERE at A Farmgirl’s Dabbles. Thanks to Michelle for sending along!
Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this little girl’s playdress, inspired by a similar dress from JCrew. The little bow at the waist is just so cute! She includes a free pattern for a size 5 dress, but … Read More...
Discount for our readers: Tapestry–A Woven Narrative
Check out this amazing offer for CraftGossip readers from Black Dog:
… Read More...Tapestry: A Woven Narrative is a review of contemporary tapestry design, discussing the progression from early designs to tapestry production today. The book investigates the current tapestry scene, in
Giveaway | American Crafts DIY Thickers
Our friends at Paperclipping are giving away a set of the newly released DIY Thickers by American Crafts. These Thickers can be misted, painted or altered any way you like! Click here to go to the giveaway. US Residents … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple lightweight scarf
Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh and Live shows how she made this lightweight scarf. She used a few pages of her local newspaper as the pattern. The sewing was so quick and so easy, she made one for each day … Read More...
Groundhog Day Doughnuts
I’m afraid we already know whether or not the groundhog saw his shadow (he did, yay! More winter! I’m not being facetious, I want a real winter) but there’s still a few hours left in the day to make these … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY diaper bag with loads of pockets
Crafty Couple shows how to make a diaper bag with loads of pockets – side pockets for sippie cups, and interior pockets for diapers and wipes and all the other stuff you need to carry. A large flap folds over … Read More...
Pretzel Bread Football Helmets
I’ve gotta agree with Jasmin of 1 Fine Cookie. I’ve seen plenty of football-shaped foods. But helmets, less so. Especially pretzel bread crafted into a helmet and topped with chili or chowder. Wow. The step-by-step photos show you how … Read More...