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This is an excellent, just released book for embroidery fun! Below is a quoted description from Amazon.com;
“Asian-inspired lampshades embellished with flying fish. Canvas sneakers decorated with pink and white swirls. A pretty pillow adorned with a sleeping bunny, sweetly … Read More...
 More charity opportunities.Â
Friends to Seniors site matches stitchers to needs from the elderly in their area. According to the literature they are branching out to other areas. There are several different ways to help. Check them out!!!
I wanted to bring this to your attention. It’s the best beanie pattern I’ve seen – and it’s free once again, thanks to the croshay lady. Please visit her site to obtain the free pattern:
http://oscrochet.blogspot.com/
And, here’s her website … Read More...
I’m just popping in to show you these beautiful candle holders from Unusual Gifts.
Shown here is a Moroccan style star shaped candle lantern. I love the stained glass and the fact that you hang it. You can put … Read More...
Tammy Jones of HGTV.com approached the world-famous Highway 127 Corridor Sale with crafting in mind, and came up with some unique creations.
“The key to yard sale crafting is to try to envision an object’s potential — brightened with a … Read More...
Owner Lynn Li of Etsy shop Red Sheep Yarn proclaims “I provide a bevy of handspun yarn, woven items, bath products and the occasional redneck leather goods. Sometimes I might throw in an occasional sewn item, such as quilts. I … Read More...
Owner Lynn Li of Etsy shop Red Sheep Yarn proclaims “I provide a bevy of handspun yarn, woven items, bath products and the occasional redneck leather goods. Sometimes I might throw in an occasional sewn item, such as quilts. I … Read More...
I love speciality rulers for my quilting projects. I’m a bit of a notion nut. If you are, too, check out this Curved Corner Cutter ruler
from Creative Grids.
It never … Read More...
Wonderful charity stitching Quilts 4 Kids!!!
This is a great source for all their stitching opportunities. They make quilts containing cross stitch squares for kids from infant to age 19 who are suffering from illness .
There are tons … Read More...
Be sure to check out Belle Armoire’s Jewelry Volume 3, on newsstands now. It features quite a few polymer clay projects like creating faux china pattern jewelry and hammered “metal” lentil beads. These special issues are always full of … Read More...
One of the simplest way to use essential oils in aromatherapy is in an oil burner. Many of them use a tea light candle to burn the oil above them. A few drops in the burner bowl with some water … Read More...
This ‘Plain Jane’ book is a true gem! The copy I have from my library is bound in orange with white lettering on the spine. This is no indication of the wealth of information that is within the covers. While … Read More...
The Creative Bazaar is looking for people to donate promotional items for their upcoming events. They will be giving away items in 100 goodie bags to registered attendees of justBe…Connected and at a promo table set up at The Creative … Read More...
The Creative Bazaar is looking for people to donate promotional items for their upcoming events. They will be giving away items in 100 goodie bags to registered attendees of justBe…Connected and at a promo table set up at The Creative … Read More...
Jeanne Rose, aka The Grande Dame of AromaHerbalism has a free online newsletter titled “Jeanne Rose News ~ Online!”
You can subscribe to the newsletter by visiting HERE. There’s a wealth of information on aromatherapy and herbalism in the … Read More...
Hello,
I am excited to get started as the CraftGossip Needlework editor. I looked up the definition of needlework and this is what I found;
Noun; 1. a creation created or assembled by needle and thread, 2. work (such as … Read More...
The Chinese Lantern quilt block is a versatile design element. And it’s darn cute, too. Imagine the possibilities, all decked out in pumpkin fabric.
Why not start planning your Halloween quilting projects with this block? A few blocks would make … Read More...
Recycling artist Emily Kircher creates fabulous rugs and more from salvaged fabric. Take this adorable crocheted cupcake rug ($38), available at her Etsy store: The “cake” was made from brown corduroy dress, the frosting from a thrift store remnant and … Read More...
Tiny Warbler is a charming Etsy shop run by Vancouver artist Kate, enjoys making things by hand.
By day she is a freelance photographer’s assistant and by night a maker of these soft and whimsical animals. Her hand stitched details … Read More...
I have seen flameless candles but have never seen grubby ones. These candles are highly scented and a silicone bulb sets off the scent.
Rainbow gifts sells a special ribbon grubby candle. For every purchase, ten dollars is donated … Read More...
