Starting today and running through December 12th, the generous folks at Where Women Create blog will be giving away a prize every day. Go here for entry details.
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Book Review – THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CROCHET TECHNIQUES
This little gem of a book was another gift I snagged during my recent visit to India. I’m a fan of Jan Eaton’s, so when I saw this book, I grabbed it quickly to take a look. I assumed that … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder
The Studio Calico Homefront Giveaway ends tonight! Click here to go to the giveaway post to enter.
Visit our online Amazon store for a curated selection of must-have tools, embellishments, and supplies. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, … Read More...
Powering Up My Dremel 4000
We here at CraftGossip.com were lucky enough to be sent the new Dremel 400o tool kit to review. I assumed this tool would be like all my other Crafty tools good for some things and not so great for others. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour: Mimi Leinbach
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Corning for the Holidays!
‘Tis the season for holiday fun and shopping. After all tomorrow is December 1st. Egad!! So I’m going to be traveling around the cyberspace country pointing out activities and shopping opportunities within the glass world. Fisrt stop Corning, NY. We … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil pouch for your purse
Kate from Two Little Banshees shares a tutorial for making a pencil pouch for your purse. That way, your pens and pencils will all be together when you need them. No more fumbling around in all the mess in the … Read More...
Pattern: Church Cat quilt
This cat’s home is in a church. You can make this feline friendly folk art quilt size 18 x 31 with a pattern available for purchase at quilts by cheri.
Tutorial: Add a shank to a flat button
For the times when a sewing project calls for a shank button when you’ve only got flat buttons, Gail Patrice from Gail Patrice Designs has the answer. She shows three methods for adding a shank to a flat button – … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric laundry hamper
If ugly plastic laundry hampers are getting you down, how about sewing a fabric replacement? Christine from Christine Sews tells how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, laundry, bag, tote, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric laundry hamper
If ugly plastic laundry hampers are getting you down, how about sewing a fabric replacement? Christine from Christine Sews tells how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, laundry, bag, tote, … Read More...
Hannukah Crafts for Kids
Inna’s Creations has a great selection of different Hannukah crafts for kids! She is very creative in her Menorah’s…I especially love this one.
How about making a simple Hanukkah lantern?
She also lists many other links to help you … Read More...
Book Giveaway Kaffe Fassett’s Quilt Romance
The designs and designers in this book are so spectacular you will want to leave it out just to page through it. I am not a quilter but I am a fiber lover, this stunning book “Kaffe Fassett’s Quilt Romance” … Read More...
Free patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Cupcake Sushi
I’ve seen many sweet versions of sushi (and have dabbled in cookie sushi myself), but these cupcakes from Not So Humble Pie are at the top of my list of the best. Find tips on how the blogger created them … Read More...
New Release: Cats Life Press Stamps
Cats Life Press rubber stamps have release a few wonderful new winter themed stamps, there label and calendar stamps are always so unique. I love the “You’re Invited” stamp circles, very clever! Click here to see all the new releases.… Read More...
Hang your ornament on the Ackworth tree
A remarkable invitation from Needleprint blog:
… Read More...Here is a chance for a stitched item by you to have a place in [the stitched archive at Ackworth School] and to hang on the Ackworth School Tree. Simply stitch one of Steve
What happened to hippie embroidery?
Don’t miss Arlee Barr‘s article on hippie embroidery and its comeback over on MrXStitch. Oh, the nostalgia. I remember a Christmas in the early 1970s when I embroidered a chambray work shirt for each member of my family. … Read More...
How To Wear A Shawl
This video, from the Yarn Market Blog, shows you different ways to wear a shawl!
Very cool! Who knew? http://yarnmarketnews.com:80/blog/?p=472
Looking to chat about Knitting and Patterns? Check out our Facebook Knitting page and our Facebook group dedicated to … Read More...
HEN launches NEEDLE
The first issue of NEEDLE e-zine is live. The inaugural issue of this publication from the Hand Embroidery Network includes features about a number of fiber art luminaries, stories of projects and trends, pieces on topics from quilting to stumpwork, … Read More...