Craft Gossip

Pop culture and knitwear? It’s like Entertainment Weekly put together this photo gallery just for me!  Check out 21 pictures covering 50 years of iconic, Hollywood sweater wearing by clicking HERE.

The long lost cousin of the famous Sock Monkey, Soctopus is an eight-legged creature made from traditional red heel socks and button eyes.

Friends of Socktopus features adorable Do-It-Yourself Kits that are super affordable and very easy to make. Or … Read More...

Well hello, there! Welcome to your hub for all that is knitting gossip, I’ll be your editor, Vickie Howell. Wait, as I type this I realize that just because I’m new here, doesn’t mean you are. Hmmm, so perhaps … Read More...

Finally a fun use for my dymo labeler, I am tired of labeling accounts, files and folders now I can SCRAPBOOK with it.. YEAH

Finally a fun use for my dymo labeler, I am tired of labeling accounts, files and folders now I can SCRAPBOOK with it.. YEAH

Father’s Day is coming up on June 15th. Why not shop indie for dad this year?

Click the banner to see what’s currently in the Father’s Day Showcase on Etsy My TOP 5 Father’s Day Picks will be highlighted in … Read More...

Cat Bishop a.k.a. Artsy personifies (or puppifies, in this case) everyday objects with funky assemblage works, including Scottie (shown) made from a vintage xylophone toy, a 50s alarm clock and French tart tins. Check out her Etsy shop for more … Read More...

Suspended Flight Necklace by SingingSky

Join me each Sunday for a crafty link round up from some very talented designers.  I’ll also feature a favorite polymer clay creation from Etsy or Flickr, like the beautiful bird above.

Aileen’s Musings
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I have to blog this because I am a sucker for rainbow colored anything! I love to spin and dye rainbow colored yarns….so it’s only natural that the current Etsy Featured Sellers catch my eye!

Items I would buy now … Read More...

Sometimes it’s just easier to buy online. As a sewing instructor, there are sewing items that I always need to replenish- mainly zippers. I started thinking of the concept of buying sewing supplies in bulk. I came across the Zipperstop… Read More...

We have finished our reviews of these fab books “One Ball Knits” and “Retro Knits“and we are giving away our review copies .

Thanks to Watson Guptill Publication you have the chance to get your hands on this … Read More...

Remember when you were like 16 and your dreamy crush made you a mixed tape? Well what could be better than that? What about a mixed tape and Sewing!

Mixtape is an all things crafty zine fused with music. Their … Read More...

Looking for ways to express your creativity right down to the last detail?  Or maybe creating your own findings is a budget savvy alternative for finishing off your jewelry designs.  Here are four different clasp ideas using the same toggle … Read More...

Polymer Clay Productions is celebrating their 1 year anniversary and you are invited to the party!

Join them June 1st on their website, www.polymerclayproductions.com from 3-5 PM eastern standard time for a LIVE event!  You can participate to win … Read More...