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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...
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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...
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...
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:
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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I said I’d bring you some great craft finds from the Craft Gossip Flickr group, and I wasn’t kidding! I’ve already got several photos flagged as favorites, like these decoupaged bracelets from “alli_lucy”.
From … Read More...
One of my favorite sewing techniques is to combine patterns. I love to take an element from one design and mix it with another pattern to create something that is truly unique.
For the dress for my Birthday Party, I … Read More...
