I will never ever ever tire of Harry Potter. I can’t decide which of these beautifully-photographed Harry Potter themed treats from The Pastry Affair are my favorites: The “cockroach clusters,” the “acid pops,” the licorice wands or the chocolate frogs. … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Music Sheets
Inspiration: Photo Gallery Walls
Need a little inspiration when it comes to hanging your photos? Here are some fun ideas to help get your creative juices flowing. Having a cutting machine is a big bonus for a couple of these designs, but not required. … Read More...
Masking Tape Decorative Glasses
Jazz up your glassware for your next party or barbecue. Great for a wedding or baby shower too. These decorative ideas are not permanent, making clean up easy and allowing you to change the look of your glassware for any … Read More...
Book review: Stash Happy: Patchwork
I received a review copy of the book Stash Happy: Patchwork: 25 Sewing Projects
for Fabric Lovers from Sterling Publishing | Lark Crafts.
Things I love about the book: The projects in this book are imaginative and fresh. Plus you … Read More...
How to Dye Clear Glass Any Color – from Curbly and Craftberry Bush
Here’s a glass project anyone can do. You don’t need a torch or a kiln…all you need is some clear glasses and Mod Podge and food coloring. I found this tutorial first at Curbly but they redirected everybody over to … Read More...
Cookie Decorating Booklet from Sugar and Meringue
While it’s shameful I did not celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day on Saturday with great fanfare, I can at least share with you this stunning and amazing free booklet celebrating the sugar cookie. Created by Emily of Sugar and … Read More...
Giveaway: A Patchwork Rose Zippered Bag online sewing class with Bari J. Ackerman
We’re giving away a registration to one lucky Craft Gossip reader for the Patchwork Rose Zippered Bag online sewing class with Bari J. Ackerman! Go the giveaway post to get yourself entered!
Deadline to enter is midnight EST, July 18, … Read More...
Try out Japan Thread
The Kreinik Thread Blog introduces us to Japan Thread. The blog says,
… Read More...Today Kreinik makes Japan Threads that have a percentage of real metal in them, but are primarily synthetic so that they are long-lasting, non-tarnishing, inexpensive, and easy to
Susan’s prayer for Sendai
In describing her exquisite Hearts and Hands for Sendai quilt block (shown here), Susan Elliott says,
… Read More...I believe that embroidery is a spiritual exercise. I believe that great love and energy has been generated by every person who picked up
Princess Leia Cupcakes
Immediately recognizable and they don’t even look that tough to make. Best kinda cupcakes ever. Find Princess Leia HERE at The Lattimore Acre.
Tutorial: Tufted satin stitch
Kay Hickman has posted an article on Bernina Blog explaining how to turn a machine-embroidered satin stitch into fluffy tufted satin stitch. See her tute.
Cow Marshmallow Pops
Look at that guy just staring at me. Too cute. Learn to make marshmallow cows on a stick HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Stitch an optical illusion
I LOVE this idea from Funk & Weber Designs. See anything wrong with this American flag? Well, just stare at it for a while and then look at a white surface, and you’ll see Old Glory in all her … Read More...
Aunt Spicy’s lanterns quilt for wedding gift
Aunt Spicy needed a design for a quilt she would be making for a friend who is getting married. She smartly used the pattern, Glow Happy Lantern created by Monica of Happy Zombie. She shares a snippet with us … Read More...
How to upcycle a denim jacket with Inkodye
Check out this cool tutorial on how to upcycle an old denim jacket with Inkodye ( a dye that develops in the sun). I really like this idea in that the traditional dying process seems a bit daunting and involved … Read More...
Learn about Palestinian embroidery
I’m so pleased to discover Rimal Publications, a publishing house in Cyprus that specializes in books “that introduce readers to the unique cultural richness of the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean.” Ali Shawwa of Rimal alerted us to … Read More...
Share your dream
Check out this amazing collaborative artwork project: The Dream Rocket. You create a fiber art panel expressing one of the dream themes, and it is combined with the works of other artists from around the world to wrap a … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini design boards
Lori from Bee in My Bonnet shares how she made these mini design boards. The fabric edges make them super custom looking. The instructions are in two posts. Go to Part One. Go to Part Two.
Square Pegs Round Holes FREE Crochet Pattern
Designer felted pillows for you to Crochet and display with pride. Graphic and stunning, this pair of felted pillows will take a room out of the doldrums and give it a definite upbeat vibe. Choose from a vibrant array of … Read More...