Now that CHA has wrapped up we’re seeing lots of great new products that will be released in the next few months. One of my favorites so far are the new lines from Hero Arts. They have teamed up with … Read More...
CROCHET! MAG SCORES AGAIN!!!
The Autumn, 2011 issue of Crochet! Magazine has some fantastic designs in it. The cover indicates 32 new designs – and they’re all in there. But, I’m usually unimpressed with the number of patterns that actually interest me. In … Read More...
Make a skein holder
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread has posted a tutorial for making a simple holder for the skeins of wool used in crewel or needlepoint. This inexpensive project is a must-have for traveling stitchers. See the tute.
Tutorial | Outlined Titles
In this challenge up on Club CK, Kim Watson shows how you can use the negative part of a sheet of chipboard letters to create outlined titles. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Decoupage Picture Frame
Nikki in Stitches shares this tutorial for turning a plain wooden frame into a lovely way to display a photo. Click here to go to the tutorial
Inspiration du Jour | Faire le Grand Saut
Faire le Grand Saut by Chachou
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DIY: Tahitian Tifaifai applique quilt
Learn how to make a Tahitian Tifaifai applique quilt at Quilting, Patchwork and Applique. Go to the tutorial.
Martha Pullen sewing contest includes quilts
I learned about this event at All Things Vintage Sheets. Go here for a summary. There is a quilting category: Bed Quilts, Baby Quilts, Lap Quilts and Wall Hangings. Find out more, go to the 2011 Martha Pullen Sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrapped binding with Laura
Laura from Artfabrik shares her favorite way to bind her small fused art quilts as part of her How to Tuesday series. She says it works for wavy edges and after you’re through, you don’t even need to make a … Read More...
Blogging Basics retreat in Queensland
Nova from a cuppa and a catch up is going to host a workshop, The Basics of Blogging at The Circle Quilt Retreat in Buderim, Queensland on September 3, 2011. The photos of this place make me wish we had … Read More...
Polymer Clay Game Pieces
This one is a subject near and dear to me – even while I started with making game pieces I jumped right in to making Settlers of Catan pieces from clay. You should check out Mary Dimercurio Prasad’s Evo pieces… Read More...
Melanie gives her thoughts on snark
We’ve come full circle on the firestorm that hit the quilting community of bloggers awhile ago. It was a comment Melanie made (she blogs at A Sewing Journal) about the pinwheel block (9 shown here on point) in a … Read More...
Pamilli Review
Founded in 2007 here is an excerpt from Pamilli’s website with detailed information on how it all began written by company founder Pamela wright.
Pamilli was born out of my love for all things flowers and fragrances. For many years … Read More...
Muffin Candle With Crayon Topping Tutorial
Lata Tokhi, founder and editor of Dot Com Women shared this fun muffin candle tutorial at Daily Organized Chaos.
I love the crayon bits touch for the topping. You could crumble different colors together for a more festive look.
If … Read More...
Reminder about our fabulous giveaways
Here is a roundup of what you can win on CraftGossip. But hurry, a lot of these giveaways are ending soon!
1. The big one – Cricut Expression 2 Anniversary Edition.
2. Fiskars Summer squeeze punches
3. 8 … Read More...
Tutorial: Binky Leash and Bag from scrap fabric
Need to make a quick project for a baby shower? How about a Binky Leash and Bag? The fabric strap helps keep up with a pacifier, and the little drawstring bag keeps it protected from germs and fuzz when not … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Lucy Tunic with painted stripes
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Lucy Tunic for litte girls. The simple tunic top is made from a woven cotton fabric with custom painted stripes. Her tutorial shows how to paint the stripes on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Butterfly Shrug from an old t-shirt
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Butterfly Shrug out of an old t-shirt. The front corners of the gathered shrug are cut at an angle to create a loose, drapey feel. She … Read More...
DIY Cupcake Wrappers with Bling!
Sparkly cupcake wrappers with DIY instructions are just one element of a gorgeous orchid-inspired bridal shower shoot created by Kim of Something Floral/Something Spectacular and featured at Brenda’s Wedding Blog! Click here for creative ideas with a purple and … Read More...
Mermaid Wands
Here on the East Coast of Florida, there is no shortage of sand. I can’t wait to pile some into a bucket, take it home and make this craft! My girls and I were actually pretending that we were mermaids … Read More...