I am so excited to be Craft Gossip’s new Sewing Editor! I’ve been sewing for over 20 years and am just ecstatic over the resurgence of this fabulous craft.
As a Sewing Instructor and avid sewer, I am always on … Read More...
Heaps of Competitions
Cross Stitching.com is giving you the chance to win heaps and heaps of stuff in there monthly prize draws.
*Win £1000 of brand new fabric from Zweigart
*FREE Ticket Giveaway from ICHF
* FREE ‘Precision Cutting’ Giveaway from Fiskars
*FREE … Read More...
Basic Ball – Knitting Pattern
The design is easy to follow and only requires basic knitting skills, making it a great project for those just starting out with knitting or for children. The wool type yarn used in the pattern gives it a soft and … Read More...
Beach Chairs Candles (From Me 2 You Candles)
From Me 2 You Candles is a new candle company just starting to get the word out about their products.
They have the most delicious sounding fragrances such as Macintosh apples (my favorite), cranberry marmalade, violet lime and tons more.… Read More...
THEY’RE STILL TRYING TO GET US TO BUY THOSE EYELASH YARNS!
Or – the Trouble With Tribbles (with apologies to Star Trek fans everywhere)!
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=&PRODID=prd19292&source=search
Eyelash yarns have their place – away from me!! Actually, I don’t hate them. I just hate crocheted projects that contain only them, with the single … Read More...
ScrapDragons
Are you up for a challange? If life isnt challaneging enough then how about challenging yourself to a little
scrapbook contest at Scrapdragons. There are lot’s of prizes up for grabs and the challanges change regularly so if you … Read More...
Are you feeling the call yet?
Hi Everyone:
The butterfly call that is……I am luving butterfly right now, I have incorporated butterfly in almost everything I’ve created.
I have a free butterfly template for you to download to use in all your crafting.
Here’s a scrapbooking … Read More...
Candle Artisan Retreat in Canada
If anyone is around St.Marys, Ontario in Canada, Village Craft and Candle is hosting a candle retreat that features classes, workshops, shows and events.
Some of the classes include Candle Fundamentals, Mold Making, Eco-Friendly Beeswax, Fruit Cocktail Candle, Dipped Tapers … Read More...
Get ready for Spring
Hi Everybody:
I luv it when I get to use my stamps for more than just creating cards..
Sherrie created this cute kitchen ensemble by using her stamps..
Instructions here
What other ways have you use your stamps for you … Read More...
Polymer Clay Pod People
 Okay, no one has switched bodies with your favorite polymer clay artists, but thanks to Allison Lee at Craft Cast you can listen to amazing interviews with some of the tops names in polymer clay.Â
I recently discovered Craft … Read More...
Polymer Clay Pod People
 Okay, no one has switched bodies with your favorite polymer clay artists, but thanks to Allison Lee at Craft Cast you can listen to amazing interviews with some of the tops names in polymer clay.Â
I recently discovered Craft … Read More...
Polymer Clay Artist Sends Hope Around the World
Australian Etsy artist, Amanda Hunt is using her polymer clay powers for good. Through the month of April her shop proceeds will go to help send unprivileged children to camp La Joya in Peru. You can read more about the … Read More...
Life is a Stitch Rockome NCCS 2008
Rockome Gardens 2008 National Counted Cross-stitch Show
Rockome Gardens Arcola, Illinois
June 6th – 15th.
This year’s show theme is “Life Is a Stitchâ€
There’s a great lineup of classes for you to choose from. Taking classes in Rockome’s relaxed … Read More...
BearyPatch Inventory Sale
Spring Candle Holder Project Ideas
We decorated a few pastel colored votive holders today with some colorful spring themed rub on transfers.
They’re so easy and cheerful and inexpensive. You could rub the transfer directly on to the candle as well but I like it … Read More...
FINDING CROCHET BOOKS ON THE WEB
I’m always on the lookout for newly released crochet books as well as older crochet books that may have passed me by. I just found this great resource for finding titles and comparing prices:
http://www.cheapestbookprice.com/IM/?keyval=crochttp://www.cheapestbookprice.com/IM/?keyval=crochet&submitbut=Search&submit=1&key=keyword het&submitbut=Search&submit=1&key=keyword
There are pages and … Read More...
Junk Mail Bookmark
Good grief, this is simple — but genius. Junk Mail Gems shows readers how to create a corner bookmark from junk mail. Be sure to check out Junk Mail Gems’ other goodies, including wallets, buttons and magnets all created from … Read More...
FireFox Sillyness
Ok I am not a tech junkie or even a computer enthusiast but this one gave me a slight little giggle.. you know a crack of a smile.
Yiotas XStitch is giving you a free pattern for, yes, it is … Read More...
Candle Quotes
Here are a few fun quotes on candles I found to share with you. Enjoy.
“Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.â€
Chinese Proverb
Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid … Read More...
Spring is here!
Hi Everyone:
In my case it’s Summer living in Florida the temp is in the middle 90’s today.
I created this invitation using my new [tag]stamp[/tag] from Hero Art Mara Johnson line. Instructions here
Creating this fun invite is very … Read More...