It’s definitely spring. One day it’s cold, the next day it’s warm, snow, rain, clouds, sun. While it’s not warm enough here to start planting outside yet, the birds are definitely chirping and building nests and some of the bulbs … Read More...
Kiln Pointers from Paragon
Flipping through the newest issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly, which I picked up in Glass Craft and Bead Expo the other day, I saw a great article on the Thermocouple, which is a very important part of everyone’s kiln. … Read More...
Embroider a clock
Check this from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...Watch the seconds tick by in style! This week, a shiny new tutorial will show you how to make an embroidered clock. Nope, this isn’t a crazy feat of hooping … just get
Tutorial: Sock dog softie
Sarah from Create Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make this sweet little puppy dog softie out of a man’s sock. This is SO SO cute! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Create Studio]
Looking for more Softie toys … Read More...
Janet’s free April calendar
Get the free April desktop calendar featuring the stitchery of Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs. Get the download.
Tutorial: French-knot pillow
Megan of The Crafty CPA creates a rockin home accent with a bit of fabric, some two-color yarn, and a few French knots. And she’s sharing her technique with us! See the tute.
Tutorial: Toddler’s ruffle skirt in 30 minutes
Malory from Snips and Spice made this cute little ruffled skirt for her 1-year-old niece, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This is a quick sewing project. She was able to make one in just 30 minutes … Read More...
THE ROYAL WINNER IS ANNOUNCED
If you’ve been following this Giveaway, you can see that we have many Royal Lovers, but one shines above the rest. And, the numbers and random drawing (really!) confirmed this. The winner of this cute book is ********
YVONNE MICHELSON… Read More...
Tutorial: Framing needlework
Debra of All About Me shows us how to frame needlework using self-adhesive mounting board. See her tute.
Helping Japan Auctions
I’m so happy to see bids coming in already for the Needlework blog’s Helping Japan auctions! The deadline is not until 11:59 p.m. (Central USA time), April 7, so you still have time to participate. Here are the Needlework listings:… Read More...
Grandma Thunderpants
Didgey of Grandma Thunderpants wanted to let us know about her knew shop with her polymer clay miniature food pieces. I think the name she’s picked alone makes it worth a glance. The minis are adorable too! Have a peek … Read More...
Decoupaged Candle With Rhinestones
I found this quick and cute decoupaged candle project on Lisa Leonard Designs Blog. She creates crafts, handmade jewelry and takes beautiful photos!
You’ll need: Mod Podge, tissue paper, rhinestones, a glue gun and paper flowers. Lisa took this … Read More...
Spring Desserts
…a roundup from Parents.com. Shown are the critter cupcakes, a garden cake and an Easter basket cake.
You Can Help Create a Circle of Peace Felt around the World in 2011
This “Circle of Peace Felt” undertaking to create peace around the world with felt sounds like an awe-inspiring undertaking that we all might think about participating in.
PEACE FELT 2011 Registration opened today!
Over 500 participants from more than … Read More...
Technique: Backgrounds with Mica Gloss Inks
Ana Arujo from When Creativity Knocks reports from the Original Rubber Stamp convention on how to use Mica Gloss inks from Judi Kins for fabulous background papers.
-Heather
Helping Japan Auction: Angry Birds
By now I’m sure you’ve read the Craft Gossip announcement about all of the auctions going on this week from each of the different editors. You can bid on books, craft items, kits, jewelry, and now, you can bid on … Read More...
Winner of the Elna sewing machine
Our Elna Sew Fun sewing machine giveaway closed several days ago, and I’m going to apologize right here and now for taking so long to post the winner. I have no excuse other than life in general. That, and some … Read More...
Tutorial: Out To Eat Place Mat
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs at Liberate Creativity with a tutorial showing how to make an Out To Eat Place Mat. The fabric placemat has a small pocket sized just right for toddler flatware, and it all rolls up … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded iPad case from your favorite fabrics
Melissa Mortenson from Amazing Mae and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make an iPad case out of your favorite fabrics. It’s padded to protect it from bumps and bruises, and a zippered pocket on the back gives a place … Read More...
Inspiration: Stitch up some fishy fun
Mrs. Lacer at Feeling Stitchy found this humorous needlework of a fish combined with a quote by Ron Swanson at Completely Cauchy. Brilliant.