There just aren’t enough new candlewicking patterns around these days. So I was excited to see that Connie G. Thomas, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is offering a sweet new Christmas ornament design (for personal use). Get the … Read More...
Craft Events
Is there a craft event we should know about that is taking place in your area?
If you know of a crafty craft event that would interest our readers then make sure you drop us a line and let us … Read More...
Knit and Fused Purses
Lorna Miser is never without her yarn. She wrote this book Knit & Fused Purses
. In her book she shares her clever technique of fusing cotton fabric to the inside of her knit purse designs so they don’t stretch … Read More...
1 Kit 80 ways
Hi Everybody:
It is so amazing on the number of things you can do with a digital kit, from simple elegant cards to elaborate cards and everything in between..
I created this card using the digital kit, Martha stewart punch, … Read More...
Broken Glass Fused Plate
Learn the basics of how to make a fused plate by breaking the glass and reassembling. Glass artist Christine Masters shows other examples of the plates that her husband, Dave, is also making in this series.
FLIKR-ING BY…
momwithahook has created what may be the perfect picky toddler meal!
FLIKR has rought us a great way for us to look at each other’s art. There are quite a few folks who have joined the craftgossip flikr group, including … Read More...
Limited Edition Missoni Candle
Thanks to Vie from Vie Couture’s blog I found this beautiful limited edition Missoni candle. Burning time is apparently up to 80 hours.
If you’re a big Missoni perfume fan you might not mind dropping $150 for this pretty candle. … Read More...
Jack O Cat Polymer Clay Pendant
Jack O Cat Polymer Clay Pendant
Interview with Sarah Moran on Strands
Be sure to check out the newest interview with glass bead maker Sarah Moran at Strands.
Project Runway Sewing Accessories
Pincushions, pins, tracing wheels, oh my! Joanns has started selling the Project Runway line of sewing accessories. Spawned my the super popularity of the show, these are must have items for any seamster. In addition to basic sewing goods, … Read More...
Buried Treasure
So I bet you didn’t know that today is the official talk like a pirate day….seriously, it is and, it is a global made-up holiday. I am waiting with baited breath for a new line of “Talk like a … Read More...
Etsy find: LoveLaurie
These charming ladies are pin cushions. That’s what I said. Their creator says, “Each Sewl Mate stands 14 inches tall, so you will always be able to spot her over all of the stuff on your craft or sewing table. … Read More...
Etsy find: Billy Sue Textiles
The handwoven scarves of Billy Sue Textiles are luxurious to the eye and, surely, to the touch.
Etsy find: TotusMel
The tatted works of TotusMel will thrill Gothies, lovers of Victoriana, and…well, just about everybody!
Patterns on Sale at Joann’s
Today and tomorrow (9/19 and 9/20) all Butterick patterns are on Sale at Joann’s for just $1.99. Now, I usually don’t recommend Butterick patterns as I used to think of them as super dated, but I just scoped out their … Read More...
Etsy find: For the Love of Smocking
See For the Love of Smocking for hand-smocked children’s garments that are almost too pretty to wear.
Endless Glassy Eye Candy on Glassartists.org
If you haven’t browsed GlassArtists.org you’re missing out. GlassArtists.org is a site where glass artists can upload their images for free. Good for them, good for you and me too because we can browse all we want.
The bead shown … Read More...
Etsy find: BadBabyQuilts
You’re going to want a whole collection of sugar-skull mini-quilts from BadBabyQuilts.
Bath puff and back scrubber patterns
Priscilla Hewitt has easy crochet patterns for a bath puff and back scrubber here.
The puffs and scrubbers work up really fast, but do take about an ounce more yarn than is recommended in the pattern.