If you’re still in back to school mode this printable poster from Krista at While he was Napping might come in handy! You can use it as intended, or resize to use on scrapbooking projects. Click here to go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Use fabric to make cupcake toppers
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots posts on her blog with a fun way that you can use fabric to make party accessories. She stiffens the fabric and uses cut-out images to use as cupcake picks. How cute!! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute gathered skirt for babies and girls
Becky from Owly Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple gathered skirt for a babies, toddlers, and young girls. This is a great first project for someone wanting to learn to sew! It’s also … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing a flat collar
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial showing how to make a flat collar. This simple collar looks pretty on tops and dresses alike, and works well on children’s and grown-up’s garments. The example … Read More...
Tutorial: Knot No-Hem Capri Pants
Madison from Crafty Critique shows how to create a pair of capris out of long pants. A contrast-y knotted cuff is a great alternative to a traditional hem! She originally showed this idea for kids’ pants, but they also work … Read More...
Project: Folded Card
This card is so simple but so elegant. Find out how to make a pretty folded and punched card at the Kwerner Blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: How to sew a buttonhole
Amanda Murphy guest blogs in the Sewing Back-to-School series at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing how to make a buttonhole. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Amanda Murphy on Sew Sweetness]
Needlework publishing in Turkey
After being interviewed by a Turkish magazine, Igne Iplik (Needle Thread), and seeing the quality and content of a sample copy, Trish Burr turned the tables. She interviewed the magazine’s publishing and creative editor Kader Demirpehlivan and shares the story … Read More...
Q-bert Needlework Project
Game-based stitching projects are so kewl. It used to shock some of the kids I babysat, but I actually remember before video games were invented. I even remember when we moved from Pong to fun little characters and Q-bert was … Read More...
Giveaway | My Memories Suite Software
If you weren’t lucky enough to win one of the previous giveaways of the My Memories Suite software, here’s another chance to win! Stephanie at Toastie Studio is also giving a copy away. Entries close September 7th 2011 at noon … Read More...
Welcome, Connie!
As of today, CraftGossip has a separate cross-stitch blog, edited by our beloved Connie G. Barwick. WoooHOOO! By separating cross-stitch from the Needlework News blog, we can give cross-stitchers more focused attention, more news, more freebies. I love me … Read More...
Tutorial | TP Art – Molded Tissue Embellishments
Lynda from Bloom, Bake and Create shares how you can make molded tissue embellishments using a material that you probably have handy! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Let Me Introduce Myself
Hi! I am Connie Barwick and I will be taking over as the Cross Stitch editor here at Craft Gossip. I am really excited to be a “Gossip Girl” now – sorry for the lame joke, but that’s what I … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Celebration
Her Gallery | Her Blog
Trash The Dress {Yes or No?}
Would you do this to your wedding dress?
Or this?
Or this?
I have to admit I was a bit shocked the first time I saw photos of this unusual trend! If you’re not familiar with the “trash … Read More...
New Goodies from D&L Art Glass Supply
I was just talking about bubbles in your glass and now D&L Art Glass Supplies sends me a newsletter talking about the new bubble paint by Glassline they’re selling. It looks so cool! I definitely want to get some of … Read More...
The Original Candle Man’s Carved Candles
The Original Candle Man creates hand dipped, carved candles for your favorite NFL, NBA or NASCAR teams. These would make original gifts for sports fans and they could display them with the rest of their sports paraphernalia.
They also have … Read More...
Organizing Your Cutters
This is a great way to keep your Kemper Cutters (and really, any of the other small cutters) organized! You can see a little bit more detail in the other picture. Pam also does lovely work which deserves a … Read More...
3 books from the Beadweaving Master series goes to…
Three of Lark’s Beadweaving Master series
including Laura McCabe’s Embellished Beadweaving
, Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
, and Maggie Meister’s Classical Elegance go to NANCY! Thanks to everyone for playing and don’t miss your chance to win a copy … Read More...
Giveaway for Chains, Chains, Chains ends Sunday
Check out the review and hurry to enter the giveaway for this fabulous new book from Lark!