A donkey lover from Bristol has shown her support for The Donkey Sanctuary by knitting more than 40 cuddly donkeys.
Pat Whiting donated 44 knitted donkeys, in all shapes, sizes and colours to the charity. They will be sold to … Read More...
Inspiration: Wren and Stitchy
The hoop framing this embroidery is 4 inches in diameter! Think how tiny the stitches must be in this intricate design. Glenda of Wren and Stitchy created this work for a swap from an Urban Threads pattern. The French knots … Read More...
Stitched poetry by Checkout Girl
Look what Melissa Crowe (Checkout Girl) has been up to. The words — from an original poem — sent me on a lovely daydream trip. See more, learn how and why, from Melissa’s blog post.
Tutorial: Sandcastle Necklace
This “Sandcastle’ Necklace comes from Ornamentea and is perfect for hot summer nights on the beach. It is light as a breeze and yet still eye catching and looks like it is fairly easy to make.
You can find the … Read More...
A New and Improved Gin
As a gin and tonic drinker myself, I was compelled to post on not martha‘s first stab at making gin HERE. Well, she tried it again. Find the new recipe HERE.
[tags]gin, DIY, cocktails[/tags]
Silhouette Cookies
I’m loving that silhouettes are making a resurgence the past few years, and I’m loving these silhouette cookies found by Gordon Gossip. Find tips on making them HERE at The Good Apple.
[tags]silhouettes, cookie decorating[/tags]
Arlee puts herself into her work
I love Arlee Barr so hard! I’ve always thought we were kindred stitch-spirits. But after reading her post on MrXStitch today, I know we were separated at birth (a decade apart — time travel probably was involved). If you have … Read More...
Tutorial: Beautiful Bib Necklace
We all know bib necklaces are the rage at the moment and so are fabric floral elements and I have posted a fair share of tutorials about these topics on Craft Gossip already, but I really had to post this … Read More...
Tutorial: Nature Walk Bracelet
I can’t help but post this project featured on Skip To My Lou and create by Maya at Maya Made.
I am just in love with the idea of taking a walk in nature with your little one and … Read More...
Baby Cocoons, Snuggle Sacks……
This cute snuggle sack is knit with worsted weight yarn and size 13 needles. How cute is this??
And it is simplicity itself to make.
The pattern is free, from NittiNeedles, here.
Looking for more Cocoon Patterns for babies? Check … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Toddler’s summer sundress with a large front pocket
Priti from Arm Candy For You shows how to make a summer sundress for a little girl. I love that big pocket in the front – perfect for all the treasures that come home from the park or a walk … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach Themed Minibook
Nathalie Kalbach has posted a tutorial to make this beach themed mini book perfect for this time of year! She uses a variety of products from Tatteredd Angels as well as inking and painting techniques. Click here to go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Doll crib bumpers
Chris from Pickup Some Creativityposts a tutorial on her blog how to make a set of crib bumpers for a dolly’s bed. This is so insanely cute!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Pickup Some Creativity]
Read all about it: Sewing machine needles and what all those numbers mean
I’ll admit that I’m fairly ignorant when it comes to sewing machine needles. I know to change the needle every now and then, and I know to match the description on the package to the type of fabric I’m using, … Read More...
Burn Baby Craft-How to singe the eges of satin and organza to make flowers
Over at the blog Little Birdie Secrets there are a who bunch of different styles of flowers made by singing the edges of satin and organza. Pop on over to see the different styles and the how-to. What a great … Read More...
Online Class: Love Your Pictures, Love Your Pages
Shimelle Laine will be holding a summer online class called Love Your Pictures, Love Your pages. The class will focus on photography and scrapbooking, and will include 24 lessons in PDF format. Class begins July 5th, and runs for four … Read More...
Tutorial: Spruce up your towel with polka dot appliques
Vanessa from V and Co shows an easy way to spruce up a plain towel for some pooltime cuteness. She appliques circles cut out of another towel to make giant polka dots. Get the how-to for making your own.… Read More...
FOR YOUR CROCHET APPLIQUES
One of my favorite products has been hard to find. But, I just found where to purchase it! I haven’t used this website yet, so I can’t speak to their worthiness, but the fact that they carry Aleene products … Read More...
Online Class: It’s All About the Dress
Lisa Pace has opened registration to her new class It’s All About the Dress. The class will cover how to alter a dress form album, and begins June 28th and will be conducted on a private blog. Cost for … Read More...
Free pattern: Redwork Pansies
There’s nothing prettier than a bed of pansies. I found this redwork Pansie pattern at Sues Treehouse. She suggests it for decorating a potholder, but it would look lovely in a quilt. Go here to see more.
Via Freebies … Read More...