Candi has decided to set sail, Literally! and is off to become a pirate.. ok she is off to work on a cruise ship.
So we need a new sewing editor who is dedicated and devoted to being and Editor.… Read More...
Glass Gift for the Candle Lovers in Your Life
I’ve made the commitment to buy handmade again this year and I thought I’d pass on to you some of the great gift ideas that I come across on line.
Most of you probably know someone who is a candle … Read More...
Blanket Statement
I obviously LOVE the idea of recycling as much as possible in my craft time (don’t let my buying of new yarn recently fool you). And so when I heard that Vicki Haninger has self-published a book on the very … Read More...
Thanksgiving Pilgrims and Indians Costume Patterns
Why not get in costume this Thanksgiving?
Simplicity Patterns #3723 is a perfect Pilgrim costume.
McCall’s also has a woman’s and girl’s Pilgrim Costume.
Simplicity offers a pattern for Men’s and Women’s Native American garb.
Here is a great… Read More...
Great idea: Christmas Recipe bag
Julia Ribbonwiz of Julia’s Place blog put together this lovely gift bag for a swap. But I think her idea would work for anyone on your holiday list who enjoys cooking. Into her embroidered bag she’s putting the ingredients for … Read More...
How do YOU kill a Twinkie?
A fun look at Cakespy's attempts at Twinkicide.
Don’t be a turkey
With Thanksgiving Day fast approaching in the US, you might be looking for some last minute ideas for paper crafts or home decor. Here are a few links that might help
Video: Paper Piece a Turkey
Turkey … Read More...
Celebrating with a thankful heart!
Hi Everyone:
I am thankful for you coming to this blog and making us a success.
As a thank you I created this card to celebrate YOU! for coming to this blog.
This Thanksgiving, I want to wish you all … Read More...
Sweet Turkeys
Perhaps Tom would prefer you nibble on these turkey desserts rather than the real thing! Here are some ideas and links to how-tos for cupcakes, cakes, and more to celebrate turkey day.
The first is the most complicated of the … Read More...
Thanksgiving soap molds
In honor of the the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday … Use these turkey or pumpkin molds to make easy melt and pour gifts for friends and family whom you celebrate with!
The molds are available at Milky Way Molds.
The perfect gift for that someone that has everything.
Do you have someone in your life that seems to have everything, and every year you rack your brain trying to figure out what to get them for the holidays? Fret no more. I have your answer:
Glass Slugs
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Needle felted Turkey
I found this adorable needle felting turkey in Karen Krafts ETSY shop!
Karen Chmielewski, is the artist behind KarenKrafts. She have been needle-felting since 1999 when her grandmother taught her what she had learned in a class; She fell in … Read More...
Thanksgiving Turkey Applique
What says Thanksgiving better than a Turkey? Here is a great Applique Pattern for wall hanging, quilt or even fabulous for Holiday cards. This Thanksgiving, why not make a cute Holiday heirloom to be cherished for years to come!
Looking … Read More...
Free pattern: Tatted turkey
The pattern for this elegant tatted turkey is available free from the Portland Lace Society. Get the pattern.
Turkey Earrings!
In honor of our CraftGossip Turkey Theme day and Thanksgiving celebration this week, I bring you some realistic roast turkey earrings! By polymer clay artist Krisi, these are available on etsy and are so real I want … Read More...
Free embroidery pattern: Turkey and gravy
Quilter’s Muse Virtual Museum offers this redwork pattern free for personal use. The design was enlarged from a nineteenth-century catalog and is intended for outline-stitch embroidery. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Turkey cross-stitch
You still have time to finish this cute bird before Turkey Day. Stitch fast! Get the free pattern by Connie G. Thomas at About.com.
Free machine-embroidery turkey
November’s free machine-embroidery design at Apex Embroidery Fonts & Designs is this charming, goofy turkey. You know you want to embroider him. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
You’re Such A Turkey!
So, for us Americans, Turkey Day is right around the corner, complete with all the trimmings, and of course, the obligatory filled to the brim feelings and a nap after the dishes are all done.
So, what are you doing … Read More...
Quick and easy felt finger puppets
Stitch up a few of these adorable felt finger puppets to brighten your kids’ place settings at the Thanksgiving table. Or better yet, let the kids help! See the tutorial on Skip to My Lou blog.
Looking for more … Read More...