I’ve had a few readers ask me why I never point to the free charts on their sites. They’ve worked so hard to create high-quality designs, and they’re eager for their work to be shared. In each case, the designer … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered CD holder
Urban Threads has posted a tutorial for making an embroidered CD holder to match your personality (or your car’s). The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...How about a slick little car visor CD case to stash a collection of your fave driving
Free DVD and machine-embroidery designs
Here’s some rockin news from SWAKembroidery.com:
… Read More...Ready to do some crafting fun with the grandchildren? We’re thrilled to be able to share with you a BRAND-NEW DVD called “Summer Crafts with Kids” from theDIYdish.com! We’ll present plenty of activities
Shop The Needlework Show
The Needlework Show — known as an online venue for wholesale sales of needlework designs, kits, and supplies — is now open for retail sales. You can place orders directly with exhibitors through the show’s site. The opportunity is fleeting. … Read More...
Men: You could be a stitching star
Country Bumpkin, publisher of (among other wonderful things) Inspirations magazine, is on the hunt for stitchy men. The latest issue of Country Bumpkin Webletter says,
… Read More...In a future issue of Inspirations, we’re featuring a story about male embroiderers.
Free chart: Duckling
The e-newsletter of The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com says,
This sweet baby duck is the perfect way to wish someone a very ‘Happy Birdy’! Stitch him for a friend today!
DIY Wedding Cakes
Find a roundup of DIY wedding cake ideas HERE at Martha, like this sorbet bombe, rose cake or crushed candy cake, with tips how to make each.
[tags]DIY, wedding cakes, royal icing, roses, sorbet, candy[/tags]
Tutorial: Make a bobbin organizer to keep the threads tangle-free
Kim, AKA The Sassy Crafter, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make your own bobbin holder out of plastic tubing. The tube holds the bobbins snug and keeps the threads from getting a huge tangled … Read More...
New Release: My Favorite Things Stamps
My Favorite Things stamps has just released 13 new clear stamp sets with themes like tea party, cars, cute kids, travel, gardening, bears and more and also 4 new dies, I personally LOVE the new banner die! Click here to … Read More...
Another Knitting Daily KAL!
The 500 series of Knitting Daily features a KAL with this awwwwwwww so cute little lamb sock critter. A perfect intro into the world of knitting toys!
Click on this link for your free pattern, from Knitting Daily!
Baker’s Periodic Table
It’s apt to follow my last post with a nerd-themed one: The Periodic Table of Baked Goods. The table, “The Periodicity of Baked Goods in the USA” was created by electrical engineer Michael Ohene for the blog… Read More...
Rainbow JellO Beakers
Yes, this rainbow JellO from Momofuku for 2 is gorgeous (and the recipe is included HERE), but the beakers 
are what caught my eye.
[tags]science, beakers, rainbows, JellO[/tags]
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over … Read More...
That Girl KAL on Ravelry
Hey everyone, isn’t this jacket cute? Well it’s a free pattern over at Ravelry. Join in the KAL and have fun as you knit with others on the same pattern! Bonus. You get a finished project at the end !!… Read More...
Read all about it: Super Stitches is super!!
**I’m reposting this from yesterday, since yesterday’s post had a bad link. My apologies for the confusion!! This is what happens when your Craft Gossip Sewing editor gets too many windows open on her computer at the same time. The … Read More...
Save the Date! 2011 IPCA Retreat
Have you been dreaming of attending the annual IPCA (International Polymer Clay Association) Retreat? Well then, get out your calendars and mark the date:
The week of July 11-13, 2011 there will be pre-retreat classes, and the retreat will run … Read More...
Tutorial: Add flutter sleeves to a plain tank
Melissa from Perry Jayne Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a ruffled flutter sleeve to a plain tank. Paired with a coordinating applique, it makes an awesome summer top!! Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Kitty cat softie, meow meow!
Editor’s Note: This pattern is no longer available, but you can find a similar pattern on the same site for a teddy bear softie. I think this could easily be turned into the kitty cat by changing out the ear … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric treat bags with vinyl windows
Bridget from Everyday Chaos guest blogs over at 30 Days with a tutorial for making these fun fabric treat bags. A clear vinyl window gives a peek at what’s inside. She filled the bags with brightly colored gumballs and paired … Read More...
New Release: Lawn Fawn Stamps
Lawn Fawn has just released two new sweet clear stamp sets, a lovely floral set and a fun summer swimsuit, pool side set. Click here to view them.
-Heather
You can find Lawn Fawn
products here on Amazon and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a mermaid swim tail
Instructables member msaraann shows how to make a super cool mermaid swim tail. A purchased monofin fits in the bottom to give it structure. What a neat idea!! Get the how-to.
[photo from msraann on Instructables]
[via Craft]
[tags]sewing, … Read More...