All the snowmen that make their appearance on this site are usually sugary sweet in form, so I’m always intrigued by savory versions. Who knew stew could be so cute? Find the how-tos for making Snowman Stew HERE at Cute … Read More...
Hand-embroidery giveaway at The Curious Pug
Get in on the sublime giveaway on The Curious Pug blog. The prize includes a La Petite Embroidery Kit (hoop, needle, scissors, floss, and more) and your choice of a pattern pack, all from Sublime Stitching. Go to the … Read More...
Nellie’s unraveled
Unraveled by Nellie of Nellie’s Needles. Awe. Some. See her post.
Lots of free Valentine’s Day designs
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has posted a rockin list of valentine freebies for your stitching pleasure. See her post.
Free: 2011 Cross Stitch Calendar
Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor at About.com, has an awesome treat for us: the 2011 About.com Cross Stitch Calendar. In addition to space for notes about appointments and stitching projects, it includes a free monthly cross-stitch pattern. … Read More...
Felt Projects: 6 Free Felted Knitting Patterns from Knitting Daily
This is an awesome find from Knitting Daily! Just enter your email and download 6 FREE delightful felting patterns. I knitted the Dumpling Bag and it is adorable. Make it in bright red for Valentine’s Day or green for … Read More...
Tutorial: Checkered chain stitch
Kim of bigB demos checkered chain stitch. See the tute.
S-twist vs. Z-twist thread
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread explains the difference between S-twist and Z-twist embroidery thread. She says,
… Read More...In most commonly used embroidery stitches, you’re not going to see that much of a difference between the way the stitch looks, whether
3D Food Printer
So apparently, this fancy new 3D food printer, wherein a syringe “prints” dimensional objects by movements determined by a computer, will eventually allow home chefs to “design and print their own food constructions.” I have to admit I’m having trouble … Read More...
Signs of the Apocalypse in Arkansas
You may or may not know that, although CraftGossip is based in Australia, I live in the state of Arkansas in the USA. That is, I live about 30 miles from the town of Beebe, where about 5,000 blackbirds dropped … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Calendar
Check out this stunning stamped calendar at Melissa’s Paperie blog, isn’t it lovely!? She’s stamped each month with a floral design from Papertrey Ink, her coloring is just wonderful!
-Heather
Top 100 Wedding Blogs for 2011!
Bingo Pops
If you check out my prior post, Party Monday: Bingo Night, you’ll see a comment from Kara with a link to this picture of her BINGO cake on a stick. I think we can all agree that this … Read More...
Photography: Last Suppers
I’m so intrigued by this thought provoking series of photographs documenting the last meals of Death Row prisoners by photographer James Reynolds. (spotted at manmadecreation.com)
Sweater Pillows
I just adore these cozy sweater pillows! Makes me want to reach out and snuggle up with them, I can just imagine the warmth they must add! Megan from The Brassy Apple will now only show you how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet Silhouettes wall hanging and pillow cover
April from Prairie Grass Patterns shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Sweet Silhouettes wall hanging or pillow cover. Get the how-to.
[photo retrieved from Moda Bake Shop]
Shabby Chic Rose Frame
Isn’t this lovely? Biljana found this ornate framed mirror, painted the mirror in a beautiful rose design, and painted the frame of the mirror to give it a shabby chic look. Such a pretty before and after! The site is … Read More...
Problem Solving with Bullseye Glass
Over at the forums at Bullseye’s web site you can post a question and someone will help you find a solution. That’s a really good thing. So, someone is having difficulties with the edges of their glass. Not only did … Read More...
Winners Have Been Chosen…
The two winners have been chosen for the first giveaway of the year…emails are going out in mere minutes. How exciting. Keep checking back for more giveaways…
Making a dollhouse
I love this dollhouse that Sutton Grace has made for her daughter. She documents the process well in several posts (here’s the first in the series) and then also posts more detailed plans here. This doll house … Read More...