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Jane Greenoff has a NEW Cross Stitcher’s Bible book due out November 7, 2007. The first version was released in February 2003. Below is a quoted description of the new book from Amazon.com:
“Features more pages, all new project designs … Read More...
“In August 2004, Forestprints Design was officially brought into this world by Singaporean designer, Lynda Lye, with her need for more quirky, odd and colorful things with spunk and personality.” Her web shop Little Odd Forest launched that same year. … Read More...
My friend and world renowned mixed media jewelry artist Susan Lenart Kazmer has written a book on jewelry making!!!
The book titled “MAKING CONNECTIONS
“ is scheduled to be released Oct 2007, pre orders are $40, after Oct … Read More...
ElementsBathandBody.com has a wide variety of supplies, packaging & ingredients for your creative needs. Best of all – they don’t have a minimum order! Be sure to sign up for their newsletter so you can find out about their sales … Read More...
How can you not love the infectious Love from the Lizzie Kate Designs. Every single one makes you smile, and I mean EVERY one!!!
Her site is a wealth of information. She has a wonderful full color catalog with all … Read More...
Harlequin Beads is having a sale on Swarovski!!!
 In celebration of the arrival of Fall Weather to the Northwest all Swarovski Beads & Window Crystals are on sale for a very limited time. Take advantage of the Fall … Read More...
Yarn market have turned knitting into creative footwear with these fun flip flops.
The pattern is free and uses Splash wool from crystal palace.
It has been assigned an “easy” level making it a fun project for newbies, especially teens … Read More...
The Bead & Button Show — the world’s largest consumer bead show — returns to Milwaukee’s Midwest Airlines Center June 1-8, 2008. Attendees can register for any of the Show’s 500 classes and workshops available for all skill levels June … Read More...
Here is a cute idea for an unusual holiday gift, which will be here before we can throw the Pumpkins into the trash. Her web blog Wool Pets will tell and show you all about Laurie Sharp and her felting. … Read More...
If you’re in the Boise area, be sure to catch the first-ever Second Chance Recyclable Art Show, an exhibition and auction of art created from recycled materials, scheduled to take place in downtown Boise’s Linen District September 22-29.
A grand … Read More...
Ok, so I first thought who doesn’t know how to use a needle threader and what’s the point of this article?
but then I realized my husband didn’t even know what it was let alone what it did.
Debbie Colgrove … Read More...
I’m not sure how to describe the charts here, other than to say, you REALLY have to see them to believe them. I will say that once you stitch a HAED pattern you will probably never stitch anything else … Read More...
September 15th-22nd 2007
Scrapbook stores in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky will host a Scrapbook Store Shop Hop.
what’s a Shop hop I here you say ?? It’s like a progressive dinner, where you shop and hop around a variety … Read More...
Here’s a fun cheerful project from Crafter’s Touch. All you need is a candle, acrylic paint, paint brush and dish detergent. Apparently the dish detergent helps the paint stick to the candle better. You can also buy paint specially made … Read More...
Joan Hawleyis the Quilting Editor here at CraftGossip.com. But long before I knew her from here, I knew her from her adorable, easy and SEW functional sewing patterns. I took a class from my local quilt shop back in … Read More...
History of samplers and embroidery stitches used long ago have always been an interest to any needleworker. A Maryland Sampling: Girlhood Embroidery, 1738 – 1860 by Gloria Seaman Allen should definitely be of interest. It is scheduled for release October … Read More...
Christopher L. Smith created Refreshing Aromatics over 3 years ago but plans to further his company were put on hold as he was deployed to Iraq. Being a big supporter of our troops whether they’re deployed overseas or back here … Read More...
Craft Zine is on the cutting edge of technology! A while ago they started delivering free patterns over iTunes. This week’s pattern is my favorite to date! Pictured here is the adorable plush mouse pattern by the talented Theresa … Read More...
Writing this Felting column has allowed me to discover and visit with, via the net, many of the fascinating felt artists from around the world. Lori is one of these artists. Her work is a treat to the eye … Read More...
Laptop sleeves abound, but do you really want to pay the high prices for such a small piece of material? I found this detailed laptop-sleeve tutorial linked from Craft magazine’s e-newsletter. Lined with sweatshirt material, creator Sam made the sleeve … Read More...
