Isn’t this organza bracelet beautiful? Ekaterina is giving away this lovely piece she calls “Holiday Shimmer” at the Etsy Russian Team Blog. Take a look to find out how you can enter for your chance to win. Katrinshine is … Read More...
Free charts: Christmas
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
The Knitted Mile
The Knitted Mile was commissioned as part of an exhibition titled Gestures of Resistance: Craft and The Politics of Slowness (curated by Shannon Stratton and Judith Leeman) that happened in conjunction with the College Art Association 2008 conference in Dallas, … Read More...
We have a winner!
Congratulations to Rebecca of ladyjaneandthedragon.blogspot.com. She’s the winner of Lark Books Beadweaving Master Class
giveaway! Many thanks to everyone who participated. Don’t forget to check out all the current giveaways happening at CraftGossip for your chance to win. There are … Read More...
Mah Jong Cupcakes
Find tips on making Mah Jong cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings. These are so wonderfully detailed, I have to admit it took me just a quick second to discern the fondant versions in this picture!
Tutorial: Sew curves without pins
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares how she sews curved seams without pins. I’ve found when I sew with pins sometimes it causes distortion, so I am loving this topic. I’ll be trying out her technique. Get the know-how.
Free pattern: Felt Santa beard & moustache
Amanda from Snazzle Craft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt Santa beard and moustache. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Snazzle Craft]
Tutorial: Felt envelope Advent calendar
Jenny B Harris from Jolly Allsorts and Loopsies shares a tutorial for making an Advent calendar with felt envelopes hanging from a garland. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Jolly Allsorts]
If you love sewing and … Read More...
Mini Doughnut Snowman
Snowmen are inherently cute, so it’s not easy to say a snowman is the cutest snowman ever, but this snowman at The Idea Room is the cutest snowman ever. Look, he even has a little perch! Learn how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Christmas tree skirt with fur trim
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a beautiful tree skirt. She uses quilted fabric and adds fur trim and appliques. Get the how-to.
[photo from Schwin & Schwin]
Looking for more sewing patterns for Christmas … Read More...
Freebie: Santa and Reindeer Digital Stamps
Visit the Papiersalat blog for a few adorable Santa and Reindeer digital stamps.
-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...
More Sweet (Cookie) Adventures
Remember not too long ago when I posted about the awesomeness of cookie decorator Sweet Sugarbelle? Well check out her new blog, The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle for more cookie awesomeness, like these oilfield gingerbread men. I’m keeping my … Read More...
Introducing Myself
I was in such a rush to get the week going that I forgot to formally introduce myself!
Hi, I’m Elaine! I live in southwest Saskatchewan, Canada. Currently, it’s very snowy where I am and that is certainly lending to … Read More...
Chutney Recipe from Canning and Preserving
Remember not too long ago when we gave away Canning and Preserving
with Ashley English? As one of our popular giveaways, I thought some of you would appreciate a peek inside with a free recipe from the publisher, available only … Read More...
TWINKY CHAN’S CROCHET GOODIES FOR FASHION FOODIES
What a title for a book! Those of us who have admired Twinkie’s work before are less likely to be surprised by the title – the combining of two of life’s great pleasures – food and crochet. But, what a … Read More...
Etsy Stalking: Peppermint Pretties
It’s Friday night, and that means it’s time for more Etsy stalking! 🙂 This time my keyword was “peppermint” and just look at all of the delicious red and white yumminess I found! I could just drool on Etsy … Read More...
Footstool Pincushion pattern
So cute! Pieced hexagons and red plaid make up this fanciful footstool I found at Sew Take a Hike Etsy. You can make one out of your favorite fabrics by purchasing the pattern. Get it here.
Looking for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Bliss Mug Rug
Ryan from I’m Just a Guy Who Quilts shows how to make this darling mug rug. I’m digging the red and turquoise. Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more Mug Rug Patterns? Check out these Mug Rug Patterns on … Read More...
“Green” Bottles Now in a Range of Colors
The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet is always a good source of information regarding glass and its industrial uses. Art is important but since glass is such a large part of everyone’s life it’s good to pass on information on other … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter Caroler Christmas softie
Virginia from Gingercake and ginia18shares a free tutorial for making a sweet Winter Caroler softie. She’s weighted at the bottom so you can stand her up on your mantel or side table. You can use your own fabrics to … Read More...