Face it, I know one of your resolutions this year was to use up more of your stash. Personally, I don’t do this, as then I’d have to replace it, but that’s just me. If you are one of the … Read More...
Free Projects Using Your Stash!!
Face it, I know one of your resolutions this year was to use up more of your stash. Personally, I don’t do this, as then I’d have to replace it, but that’s just me. If you are one of the … Read More...
Digi Kit Review and Giveaway!
Jodi Watson has created an adorable digital scrapbooking kit called Oh Boy! I have heard many mothers of boys saying that there aren’t enough boy themed products available, so this kit definitely fits a need. As an about to be … Read More...
Crochet Easter Egg Covers
HOW CUTE ARE THESE?
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Seeing these got me interested in looking for other Easter treats to crochet. So, here goes.
For a metamorphosis, try making this one:
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Continuing on the metamorphosis theme, isn’t this one a cutie?
Tips for sewing faux fur
Sewing faux fur can be a real challenge. I’ve only attempted it once, and let’s just say it was less than spectacular. BurdaStyle has some tips to help make it a little easier. Get the tips!
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Glam Media and NY... my hosts for the day.
An Awesome Wedding Present!
While playing around on the internet, looking for knitting patterns, admit it, you do that too, otherwise why would you be here??. Anyway, I came across this really pretty afghan. Composed of a number of different cable patterns, I think … Read More...
An Awesome Wedding Present!
While playing around on the internet, looking for knitting patterns, admit it, you do that too, otherwise why would you be here??. Anyway, I came across this really pretty afghan. Composed of a number of different cable patterns, I think … Read More...
Video of Glass Art in Murano, Italy
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I recently posted about a millefiori ring from Murano, Italy. The site owner left a comment with a link to a great youtube video that shows the process of making a glass pendant and also some of the … Read More...
Betz White’s tutorial on felted teacup pincushions!
I think most of you have heard of Betz White. I found Betz doing a tutorial on the Martha Stewart show. Betz shows us how to make these adorable felted teacup pincushions. If you remember she had a … Read More...
Winner-Rainy Day Craft Caboodle
The winner of the surprise giveaway from Sleepy Sillys is #83–Sandy!
If you didn’t win the Craft Caboodle, you still have a chance to purchase your own or anything else that you loved from Sleepy Sillys!! Head on over … Read More...
“Create Jewelry Glass: Brilliant Designs to Make and Wear” Book Review
Create Jewelry: Glass: Brilliant Designs to Make and Wear
(Create Jewelry series) by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett.
- Paperback: 120 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (April 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680679
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680678
Another addition to the “Create Jewelry” book … Read More...
Free patterns at A Vintage Collection
Patty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great resource for free vintage embroidery patterns, A Vintage Collection. Some of the posts are fascinating old items such a vintage book pages; but many are scans of needlework patterns … Read More...
Free patterns at A Vintage Collection
Patty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great resource for free vintage embroidery patterns, A Vintage Collection. Some of the posts are fascinating old items such a vintage book pages; but many are scans of needlework patterns … Read More...
Free patterns at A Vintage Collection
Patty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great resource for free vintage embroidery patterns, A Vintage Collection. Some of the posts are fascinating old items such a vintage book pages; but many are scans of needlework patterns … Read More...
Free patterns at A Vintage Collection
Patty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great resource for free vintage embroidery patterns, A Vintage Collection. Some of the posts are fascinating old items such a vintage book pages; but many are scans of needlework patterns … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew your own bean bag chair
Bean bag chairs are so much fun! Michael Miller fabrics has a tutorial to make your own, so now you can have one made in the fabrics you love. Get the tutorial from their blog, Making it Fun. [found via … Read More...
Lining a Hat
Wool can be itchy. Wool is warm. Ahhh, a dilemma! How to take advantage of a warm wool hat and lose the itch?
Linda Permann did an article on How To Line a Knit or Crochet Hat, using fleece, here: … Read More...
The Winner of Rachel’s Think Outside the Box Personalized Heart Contest
Rachel picked a winner! I want to thank Rachel for holding this contest on Craft Gossip Felting. She is a warm and lovely person and I am sure that our winner will be thrilled. Be sure to continue to check … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a set of soft baby blocks
When she was a baby, some of my daughter’s favorite toys were the soft fabric blocks my mother gave her. She loved the texture and the patterns, and I loved the fact that she could chew on them all day … Read More...