Check out this free tutorial on our sister site Craftbits.com for making your own gift tin from a CD tin.
Free pattern: Thanksgiving CQ block
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART blog is sharing another of her beautiful crazy-quilt block bases. This one incorporates a Thanksgiving image from a vintage postcard. Janet says, “Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric… Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidering on fleece
This embroidered fleece Christmas stocking looks so perfectly soft and inviting. Jennifer Stern of CraftStylish walks us gently through the steps of machine embroidery on fleece (a tad bit tricky) and stocking construction. See her post.
Looking for more … Read More...
Super Chic
I LOVE scarves. They have always been apart of my “look” and something I add to any outfit to add a bit of chicness.
Amy Butler’s Sash With Beaded Fringe most definitely fits the chic bill! All it takes is … Read More...
Chihuly on Drawing.
One of the best known glass blowers in the world today is Dale Chihuly.
At this link there is a video of him talking about the role that drawing/painting has in his work. It’s interesting to hear him talk about … Read More...
The Gingerbread Architect Sweepstakes
Enter to win "The Gingerbread Architect" from Ladies Home Journal.
SUCH A GREAT IDEA! WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF IT??
Have you seen this crochet pattern book? I’ve had it in my hands several times, wondering if I wanted to buy it. The last time I looked at it, I FINALLY SAW what the patterns were! They are just crocheted … Read More...
Wrap Them in Love
With the Holidays fast approaching, this is a great time to give Thanks for all the fabulousness in your life! And also a perfect time, to give back!
Wrap Them in Love Foundation is a wonderful organization that donates handmade … Read More...
Fused Glass Thanksgiving Indian Corn Tutorial
Fall brings in all kinds of images. Fallen leaves, pumpkins and Indian corn. Now you can make your own. Check out this tutorial for fused glass Indian Corn at Glass Fusing Made Easy. Use microwave kiln
for little projects … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns: Scotties!
This week’s free vintage patterns from doe-c-doe are two trios of scotty dogs. I know several readers who are always happy to discover another scotty. (Waving at Patty.) And these little guys in the boat are irresistable! Get the patterns… Read More...
Knitting Retreat Scheduled!
Are you totally stressed out? Too much to do, overwhelmed and not getting your knitting done?
Here’s an idea… why not sign up for a knitting retreat? This time next year you’ll be so relaxed and mellowed out you’ll be … Read More...
CAN YOU CROCHET WITH THIS YARN?????
I had the opportunity recently to visit a LYS that I haven’t been to in about two years. When I walked in and greeted the owner, my eye was immediately drawn to the yarn shown here:
It’s lovely stuff … Read More...
Incredible Mosaic-ed Room
I’m not quite sure of the scope of this project since the blog post at Mosaic Art Source doesn’t explain it at all (and I don’t follow mosaic artists well enough to know these kinds of things) but I think … Read More...
Next Stop, Christmas
As soon as the Thanksgiving table is cleared and the last piece of pumkin pie had, most Americans start thinking about Christmas. Why not get a head start on your Holiday decor (after all the stores are already loaded up … Read More...
Ideas for a Gorgeous Thanksgiving Table
For years, my boyfriend and I have spent Thanksgiving up in the mountains having a picnic. This tradition has been so relaxing and to me such a great way to beat the stress (and excessive food) of this Holiday. But … Read More...
Free Christmas embroidery patterns
floresita of Vintage Transfer Finds blog is sharing two sets of seasonal embroidery patterns! Shown here is one of the adorable tree ornaments she made last year with some of the motifs. See the pattern sheets.… Read More...
Passage quilt: A tool for transition
Whether or not you’re a quilter, you’ll want to see Passage Quilts. The site by Sherri Lynn Wood documents and invites participation in “an active bereavement and transition process utilizing the clothing and materials of life.” In a workshop, … Read More...
It’s All About The Stockings!
While meandering around the net this morning (couldn’t sleep – again) I found these. Christmas Stocking Place Setters. Aren’t they cute? Love em!
Do I hear another project just waiting to jump on the needles? It’s not like i don’t … Read More...
Candy Apple Recipes
Make candy apples with any of these great recipes.
Minnie is the new Indie CraftGossip editor!
Hello all you indie craft hounds!
I’m very excited to introduce myself as your new indie crafts editor, I can’t wait to share all the fantastic indie artists, crafty how-to’s and mini interviews of crafters that I find on the … Read More...