Or, Perhaps I should say Ferrarri as I’ll start ya off with the price- a whopping 9 G’s. But ohh- it is a damn dreamy sewing machine. Here is a blurb about it:
Brother’s Quattro 6000D has arrived. This “Mega … Read More...
Needle Felting 101 (Video)
There are some very good instructional videos on You Tube. And this instructor is a beginning needle felting and turned out an awesome embellished sweater. The young lady who does this video is RICË FREEMAN-ZACHERY from MIDLAND, TEXAS, UNITED … Read More...
Free download: Machine smocking
I adore smocking on children’s clothing, but I’ve never had the gumption to try it myself. It seems too precise for my skills and too time-consuming for my schedule. SWAKembroidery.com has an answer for folks like me. They’re offering machine-embroidery … Read More...
Free chart of the week
The free cross-stitch chart of the week from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this adorable design from Jenny Barton. Download the chart. And be sure to look at the whole Happy Hippo series.
Effortless Vintage!
Hi Everyone:
Photo cards have been a trend waiting in the wings. The last 2 paper craft mags has featured special editions of
photo cards and photo projects..
As scrapbookers we take tons of pics, why not use some of … Read More...
Stage Glow Candles
Stage Glow Candle’s containers come apart so for each burn you start with a shorter fresh candle. What a great idea for a clean burning candle!
They’re made from soy wax with cotton wicks and have three different stages. You … Read More...
FREE PATTERN TODAY 8/22/08
This chair pouch that is today’s Free Pattern at www.anniesattic.com is extremely easy to reproduce in crochet. You can make it one-sided or two sided. Be sure to use sturdy buttons sewn on with the same yarn as you make … Read More...
Hoodies!
I took a few picturess of the hoodie I’m working on desperately trying to finish right now. (really need to mess with the settings on this camera so I can get good indoor pictures). I started to knit this in … Read More...
Teacup Candles
Featured on Apartment Therapy, teacup candles are a great idea for anyone who not only loves to collect unique items but loves to have a candle burning in their house at all times.
But don’t think you need to … Read More...
Oh, My Clay Heart!!
Okay get your drool rags ready, this artist’s hearts are going to make your mouth water. 
MaryMary’s chunky hearts are gorgeous. They are hand formed from polymer clay in a beautiful array of custom mixed colors. You can see the … Read More...
Ice Cream Sundaes at Gelluminations
These Sundaes look so real and you can make your own with an ice cream sundae gel candle kit from Gelluminations.
The kit makes six differrent sundaes and includes the dishes, embeds, toppings, ice cream scoops and wick. Other … Read More...
HERE A PONCHO, THERE A PONCHO – Crochet Patterns
Everywhere, I still see ponchos. I never cease to be amazed at the creativity of crocheters everywhere. Check out these interesting photos and links.
They are in no particular order, but I have a few comments here and there.
This … Read More...
Use applique patterns for needlepunch
Pipers Girls blog posted a great idea for needlepunch lovers. “There are not as many patterns available for needlepunch,” the blogger says, “so I like to use the many that are meant for applique. This is a small quilt that … Read More...
Book Review: Create Jewelry: STONES
“Create Jewelry: Stones – Stunning Designs to make and wear” by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett
This book is the 3rd in the “Create Jewelry” … Read More...
Model Citizen: White Tigers & Pop Star Baby Sitters
WHERE ARE YOU: South Austin – where everything is just better
COMPANY NAME: Model Citizen
WEBSITE: www.modelcitizenclothing.com
BLOG: www.goodgirlsandgeeks.blogspot.com
CRAFT TOOL YOU CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT: currently? scissors & my toaster oven! I am seriously addicted to … Read More...
An embarrassment of embroidery riches
I just stumbled across a perfectly amazing blog: Christmas Ornament Stitch-A-Long. Did everyone know about this site but me? The project claims a huge crew of needleworkers, listed in the sidebar. (Lots of great blog-hopping there.) Each month, the … Read More...
Another Sweater ALMOST Done!
I’m coming down to the wire on my granddaughter’s sweater, a hoodie, with a simple to do yet looks more complicated cable.
This is a picture of The Casual Hooded Pullover from The Complete Knitting Collection, House of White Birches… Read More...
Free exclusive design from CorgiPants and Make-Do Mercantile
Jenna Z of CorgiPants blog is making this sweet border pattern available exclusively on Needlework News at CraftGossip! (Just right-click the pattern and save it to your hard drive.)
She’s also sharing free chicken-scratch patterns (for personal use) in celebration … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched angel greeting card
You can make this sweet embroidered-angel greeting card. Get step-by-step instructions on CraftBits.
Fall is here !
Hi Everyone:
Well it’s not quite here yet, but it will be here in a month..I for one can’t wait, leaving in Fl it’s mighty hot and when it falls into the 70’s it’s bliss..
Which bring me to this … Read More...