Independent craft blog since 2007
There is something about a bubble of glass magnifying and image below that is captivating. These glass pebble magnets were submitted to the craftgossip Flickr group by Daisy Mae Designs. There are many other pebble magnets there and you’ll … Read More...
I was looking for more nature-inspired crochet when I ran across some sites I think my readers will enjoy. They don’t all offer free patterns, but they all offer great eye-candy and patterns that may well inspire you even if … Read More...
Matryoshkas are very much the rage in the crafting world right now. maya*made takes the matroyshka to a new level with her family of Peartroshkas. Yes, PEARtroyshkas. Half pear, half human, 100% adorable. I love this so much! Read her … Read More...
That’s the caption on this Batman lamp that was submitted to the craftgossip suggest a link. I’m not sure what the rusted metal reference is as I believe this lamp is stained glass. Maybe the creator will come here … Read More...
I’m sure you’ve seen the felted rocks or stones around the Internet if you’re into felting. I have tried them on different occasions using a wool batting and then needle felting over the batting. This Liz’s tutorial shows you how … Read More...
Elizabeth of oh, fransson! blog is sharing her advice about the best materials to use for sashing a quilt. See the run-down of her favorites and their sources.
Sue Bleiweiss and Terri Stegmiller have joined forces to publish their first book together: Creative Ways with Fibre & Stitch. I can’t wait to get my hands on this! Get a peek inside plus all the details for preordering from … Read More...
This boxy zippered bag by Patchy Apple reminds me of the old-school shaving kit that my grandfather used to have, except girly and modern instead of brown and vinyl. Make your own with kicky fabrics using her Boxy Bag Tutorial… Read More...
Knit Whits, operated by, Tina Whitmore has many different felting artist’s designer patterns and you can purchase the patterns email via PDF printable files, mail or order the entire kit for some projects. They carry patterns for: Wool Hats, Knitter’s … Read More...
Have you seen this book? I can’t believe I’ve overlooked it for years thinking it was the similarly titled “Blue Ribbon Afghans”. This book contains afghans – but also fashions, baby stuff, dolls and toys, home dec, and ‘heirloom masterpieces’ … Read More...
On a whim I recently bought a handcrafted fused night light at an art show. We have kids and we have to have night lights so why not let it be a piece of art in your home right?
I … Read More...
The Sierra Club will be leading a hike along the John Muir Trail, Yosemite National Park, California from September 21-25, 2009 that includes a scrapbooking component. Part of the trip involves journaling along the way and creating a scrapbook of … Read More...
Most sewing machines come equipped with an automatic buttonhole feature. But if you want to try a buttonhole on your own, without the automatic feature, Bari J shows you how. Get the tutorial.
In 2009, I thought it would be fun to do “mini interviews” so we can learn a little about alot of different people!
Our first artist to grant a mini interview is Katie Hacker. Katie presents Beading Lessons on each … Read More...
Follow the blogs of the Karen Foster Design team to see projects using the new lines. Alice Golden and Tania Willis have already posted peeks of the Baby Girl and Equestrian lines respectively. Francophones can check out Josée Rouleau’s blog … Read More...
I recently hosted an open studio event at the Fire and Friends Z art studio in Peoria, Arizona. It’s a wonderful space that is building its classes as well as being available for teachers to come in and teach their … Read More...
Is the lining on your purse looking a little worse for wear? Maybe a few ink pens have leaked, or perhaps a forgotten candy bar melted a little? Don’t trash the bag. Do a little lining switcheroo instead with this … Read More...
deRomilly of Stitching with a Shimmy blog is giving away a copy of The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch by Barbara Hammet. To be in the running, post a comment in answer to her marketing question. The … Read More...
The new Ministrone collection from Jillibean Soup.
See some other Jillibean Soup projects by Kimber McGray here
