How cute is this?? Use two strands of worsted weight and #6 needles. Quick and easy!
The pattern is free, from our friends at CraftBits! Just click on the link, you know what to do….
Giveaway! New England Knits
What do you think of when someone says “New England”? Myself I think of storm swept beaches and rocks jutting out into the ocean, snowy landscapes, rolling hills in every color imaginable, big red barns, and of course cozy fisherman … Read More...
Mark your calendar for this cross-stitch festival
Here’s a rockin invitation from Angie of Counted Wishes:
… Read More...The Counted Wishes Cross Stitch Festival is coming!
Please join us Aug. 1-7, 2010, for our online Fall Showing by talented Cross Stitch Designers. What we have in store for
Shisha embroidery from Portugal
Marjo of Erratic Needle shows off her take on shisha embroidery with this beautifully stitched felt brooch. See Marjo’s blog.
Inspiration: lilla lotta
Here is how Anna of lilla lotta passes the time while she waits for the daily mail. I think this amazing piece is machine-stitched onto a paper background. And look at the layers of textured stitching in the hair. Lovely. … Read More...
Hiding the thread
Tatter Jane Eborall answers the question, “How do you finish the end so there is no thread dangling?” If you want to tat jewelry, you’ll want to know the answer. See Jane’s post.
Another Free Baby Cocoon Pattern
This is another Snuggle Sack pattern, from TwinCityKnitties. The pattern is free here
Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting Patterns Only group to get, well, knitting patterns, ask questions and gain inspiration for what to knit next.
Looking … Read More...
Video tutorial: Muvvala kuttu part 2
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas has posted a new video tute — “the second part of Muvvala kuttu.” See her post.
Free Tutorial: Felted Pouch
This is a new way to felt a pouch form Quince and Quire and this is something you can do with the little ones this summer that is good clean fun. What would be more fun for the children than … Read More...
Donkey Lover Knits Donkeys!
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...