It seems now more than ever, being busy is a plague on our creativity. I know that around here over the past few days, if it wasn’t for computer quirks, power outs, flooding, and some nasty weather, I’d be a … Read More...
Busyness
It seems now more than ever, being busy is a plague on our creativity. I know that around here over the past few days, if it wasn’t for computer quirks, power outs, flooding, and some nasty weather, I’d be a … Read More...
Dallas Kitschy Jewelry Fun with Jennifer Perkins
If you live in the Dallas area or will be there on Sept 20th, be sure to check out this fun event.
Jennifer Perkins from Naughty Secretary Club will be teaching a jewelry-making class @ Make Shop & Studio in … Read More...
Subversive Seamster
As I had mentioned, Stitch Lounge in San Francisco has closed it’s doors. But you can still benefit from their crafty wisdom.
Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture by Melissa Alvarado, Hope Meng, and Melissa Rannels is … Read More...
Next Generation Computer Key Necklace
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Originally uploaded by Capitola Girl
Continuing the trend of posting all the lovelies you’ve been posting to the Craft Gossip Flickr Pool, here’s a gorgeous necklace, thanks to Capitola Girl.
I love that she took computer keys and upcycled … Read More...
Road Trip!!
Grab the jerky, gatorade and your portable guide to knitting on the go. Knit 1 For The Road includes 10 beginner and intermediate projects, all using the same size 8 needles and a small, standard assortment of accessories. This book … Read More...
American Gothic inspires Glass Artists
Master paintings have inspired artists for ages. I like the spin that these two bead artists put on American Gothic.
First, Marcy Lamberson:
And Jennifer Geldard’s:
Feather and Fan Knit A-Long
Jane Thornley. I first was introduced to Jane’s innovative “free knitting” techniques on Ravelry. She was knitting a beach! Yup! A beach. And not only that, there were lots of others knitting beaches too! Hmmm. Fascinating. That one I couldn’t … Read More...
Flow Magazine: Women in Glass
There’s still time to send your image submission to the Flow Magazine for the Women in Glass Issue. Deadline is September 20, 2008. If you’re a woman in glass (torch-working, in this instance) you won’t want to miss it.… Read More...
Reclaiming a damaged quilt
Nicki of Nicki Lee’s RavioLee Dreams found a piece of a quilt at a yard sale and upcycled it into these swank Christmas ornaments. Embellished with beads, threads, ribbon, and bits of her hand-dyed lace, they have become keepsake treasures. … Read More...
French knots anyone?
Hi Everyone:
Add a bit of elegance with this fun technique, Faux French knots by Charmaine..
At first i thought there’s no way I can do this, it seems complicated, then I tried it and it was easier.
The hardest … Read More...
NEEDLE FELTING CONTEST-NEW FELTERS-ENTER NOW
NEEDLE FELTING CONTEST-NEW FELTERS-ENTER NOW
Where is My Yarn Store???
Whils’t wasting time surfing the net for cool and interesting stuff, I found this:
What is “this”? You might ask?
Just type in your zip code and it brings up all of the yarn stores in the vicinity! Going on
… Read More...Coco Chanel on Lifetime
Lifetime Television presents “Coco Chanel“, premiering Saturday September 13th at 8:00pm. This epic true story stars Shirley MacLaine. (hmm, not really the first actress that would come to mind to play Coco but she was really good in … Read More...
Glass casting at its finest.
Glass casting is a process in which glass objects, either functional or artistic, are produced using a mould. This technique has been used since the Egyptian period, and objects produced this way are referred to as “cast glass”. Modern cast … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns: Bluebirds
This week’s free vintage embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe blog are these charming cross-stitch bluebirds by Laura Wheeler Designs. Download the patterns. And while you’re over at doe-c-doe, stop and admire what she’s doing with the covers of vintage sewing … Read More...
Magazine Review: Bead Trends
Bead Trends is more than a magazine, much more. I just got the Sept/Oct 08 issue and was really suprised to see how thick this issue is, it’s really like a softbound book. Their love of creating jewelry is evident … Read More...
Come swing with me!
Hi Everyone:
This week we are showcasing the most engaging ang generous designers and invite you to visit their blogs and leave them a note we send you..
The wonderful charmaine has created this wonderful tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Post or light a candle to remember 9/11
At Firefighter Nation they’re posting candles on their profiles to remember 9/11.
It’s a great gesture and important we don’t forget about all the brave people who died trying to save innocent victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
You … Read More...