Since it is so hot here is the USA, maybe thinking of winter will cool us off. This stunning wreath is by page shown on “The Purl Bee”. Page had wanted to make a wreath in all white and ecru … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Table Runner, a WIP now done
Fiona from Patchwork Delights is rightly proud of finishing this lovely WIP (work in progress) – a table runner. She used linen and cotton for the top and stitched it up with invisible thread. It has a very modern look … Read More...
The Best Fall and Winter Candle Fragrances
Now is a good time to stock up on autumn and winter candle fragrance oils if you make candles, because they’ll start selling soon.
It’s also a good time to get a jump start on your holiday candle shopping! You’re … Read More...
Recycled Bottle Temples
This could be the ultimate in glass recycling. A temple in Bangkok, Thailand made with over 1.5 million bottles. Check out the web site Trendhunter Eco to see the Wat Pa Maha Chedio Kaew temple and all of those bottles. … Read More...
Knitting Daily Series
Only one week left to get any 3 of the Knitting Daily Series (series 1-6) for only 99.00!
Now through July 20th, save over $20 when you order 3 Knitting Daily TV DVDs.
Choose from the very first six seasons … Read More...
Freebie: Mermaid Digital Stamp
Click here to download a sweet digital mermaid stamp for free from Melonheadz.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you check out their free … Read More...
Reminder: Fresh Fabric Treats giveaway ends July 16th
Craft Gossip readers, don’t miss your chance to win a copy of this book, Fresh Fabric Treats: Sixteen Yummy Projects to Sew from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and More. Good luck to all who have already entered this contest, … Read More...
Starfish S’mores
It’s the eyes that put these starfish s’mores over the top. Well, that and the starfish and s’mores aspects. Learn to make them HERE at Hungry Happenings. (Thanks, Ashley, from Cute as a Fox, for this find!)
Are … Read More...
Swirly Sprinkles Cookie Pops
You can’t go wrong with swirls and rainbow sprinkles. Learn to decorate these sprinkle-topped lollipop cookies HERE at Stuff by Stace.
Free Pattern – New Orleans Cardi at Caron Yarns!
Cute, cropped and ready to go, this free pattern can give you a very stylish, versatile wardrobe piece. Raglan sleeves with lace accents and an off center button creates a perfect piece to wear over a tank top or dress.… Read More...
How to make a fabric covered recycled milk carton organizer
Talk about an amazing tutorial! Mel of the blog All Wrapped Up posted not only great step-by-step photos she has drafted up a schematic! But if that wasn’t enough she shared a new word, at least for me, “cartonnage” a … Read More...
Inspiration: Iviva Olenik
Every time Iviva Olenik posts new work, I want to drop everything and start stitching. Her needlework is covetable in its own right, and it provokes a headful of ideas for adaptation. Just look at that “pieced together” dress! See … Read More...
A free motif from Aimee Ray
Aimee Ray is sharing the fourth in her series of free Doodle Stitch designs over on the Lark Crafts blog. So sweet! And if you happened to miss the first three, it’s easy to catch up. The blog post … Read More...
RSN stitch guides on sale
The Royal School of Needlework announces,
… Read More...The next two titles in the RSN Essential Stitch Guides series are now avialable – Silk Shading by Sarah Homfray and Kate Sinton’s Stumpwork. Both can be bought from our online shop and
Free pattern: Applique makeup bag
Learn more about the new For the Love of Hand Stitching with Jan Constantine from England’s celebrated embroidery designer! You can also download a free project, and comment to win the book too.
Their blog post … Read More...
Win a pretty pin
Lynn B of Happiness is Cross Stitching is giving away one of her sumptuous little felt brooches embellished with spiderweb roses and seed beads. You know you want this! Go to her blog post to enter before July 31.
Stitch some holiday party dresses
Corinne of so september is celebrating Christmas in July with a new pattern set of wee holiday dresses, Jingle Belles. She says, “These patterns are (hopefully) reminiscent of those gorgeous miniature gowns that always make little girls sparkle and shine … Read More...
Persephone arises from the…trash
I am blown away by a series of bodices created by Gina of Fan My Flame for an upcoming presentation. Look closely at this masterpiece, Persephone’s Bodice, in which “The twisted leaves and pomegranate brooch show how Persephone is tied … Read More...
How to Make Book Birdhouses
Aren’t these fun? Whimsical is probably one of those Martha Stewart words that would describe this too. I’ve seen other book projects, but this is the first time I’ve seen them made in to birdhouses. I love the way they … Read More...
Old Shutters to Photo Display
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am a huge fan of unique photo displays. For years and years my husband and I hung school photos of our kids in $2.00 WalMart frames all up and down … Read More...