Craft Gossip

I have had a lot of fun recently using my [tag]PhotoShop Elements[/tag] program. If you have stuck with me through the last few months, you will know that I was actually very frustrated by the program. I could not seem … Read More...

Do the prices for those silicone candle molds make you cringe? Making your own is not that difficult and you definitely have more options than what the store offers. The next time I find a giant strawberry, I’m making a … Read More...

Yesterday a friend of mine asked me how to make a butterfly cake. I made one for my younger daughter’s second birthday, and remember how long it took me to decide how to decorate it. Deciding what kind of cake … Read More...

Candle Bay makes these delicious looking birthday cake candles. I love the one that’s adorned with ice cream cones. They would make wonderful decorations for a birthday party although I would be nervous about having them around younger children because … Read More...

Did you wonder where Interweave Knits Magazine editor Pam Allen was moving to? Well, here is the news:

Classic Elite Yarns is proud to announce that Pam Allen has joined the company as Creative Director. Pam has been a knitwear … Read More...

It depends on what you’re using it for. If you want to make rolled candles, beeswax is best because it’s more malleable than paraffin. Spiral candles are fun and easy to make. You just warm a beeswax sheet a little … Read More...

I am back. I am so sorry. It has been one hectic week. My daughters are done with dance for the summer and now we look to the end of school and give a collective sign of relief. If I … Read More...

If you like grubby rustic looking candles Starla and Lisa’s candle making website offers step by step instructions. A classic primitive country style type of candle is usually made with darker colors on the outside and is achieved by “caking” … Read More...

Here’s a republication of my May 15 post with rules and blocks. You have about TWO WEEKS left to go on this contest.  I have a BUNCH of new crochet leaflets and other mags (& maybe some yarn) from my … Read More...

This isn’t a “yarn” that we normally think of as yarn, a fiber containing natural or synthetic materials. This “yarn” is a plastic material. Jelly Yarn is not new, but I just “discovered” Jelly Yarn and I am very … Read More...

Here’s a quickie, I just had to post this!

Take a look at this video of the line for cupcakes outside Magnolia Bakery in New York’sWest Village.

If I lived there I would have whipped up a batch … Read More...

Webs is celebrating their 33rd anniversary with a yarn sale. This sale is good until May 25th. Nuro Kureyon] new fall colors out and they are available now at Webs.

5th ANNUAL TENT SALE
Saturday & Sunday, May … Read More...

If you enjoy baseball and crochet (or knitting or needlepoint, etc), you might enjoy a day that combines both – stitching at the ballpark! Go to this website for details:

http://www.stitchnpitch.com/

The event is a combined effort of the TNNA … Read More...

If you have ever wanted to learn new techniques but couldn’t find a class at your LYS, and you are comfortable taking classes on line, maybe the [tag]Needlecraft University[/tag] is for you. Students with no experience as well … Read More...

Stacked Shells Doll Blanket (or square, or large afghan, or shawl, or ……….)

Here’s a free pattern for you. I’ve made a doll blanket with it because I needed a quick gift for a neighbour’s grandchild. As far as I … Read More...

SOME SAMPLES OF KIM’S ORIGINAL PATTERNS AVAILABLE ON HER WEBSITE.

Kim Guzman is one of my favorite crochet designers.

Adult jiffy cardigan

Her ‘Jiffy Cardigan’ is the first adult sweater I attempted to make. It’s featured on one of my … Read More...

Summer of Custom Candy Creations sells her candy on her Etsy shop. She also has a local customer base. She has a few people who contact her for every big event & holiday that comes up. Most of the time … Read More...

I am just clearing out my email box and I am finding some great newsletters I have missed.

I received one from [tag]Two Peas in a Bucket[/tag]. They have a great free [tag]downloadable digital scrapbooking kit[/tag]. It is for [tag]Mother’s … Read More...