For years, my boyfriend and I have spent Thanksgiving up in the mountains having a picnic. This tradition has been so relaxing and to me such a great way to beat the stress (and excessive food) of this Holiday. But … Read More...
Free Christmas embroidery patterns
floresita of Vintage Transfer Finds blog is sharing two sets of seasonal embroidery patterns! Shown here is one of the adorable tree ornaments she made last year with some of the motifs. See the pattern sheets.… Read More...
Find other quilters on line
If you love quilting blogs, you’ll find links to lots of them at Just Us Quilters. In fact, you should add your own site to the growing list of nearly 200 quilting bloggers.
Passage quilt: A tool for transition
Whether or not you’re a quilter, you’ll want to see Passage Quilts. The site by Sherri Lynn Wood documents and invites participation in “an active bereavement and transition process utilizing the clothing and materials of life.” In a workshop, … Read More...
November giveaway from Mary Corbet
Each month, Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog puts together an embroidery-stash giveaway. They’re always wonderful, but this month’s prize is especially drool-worthy. It includes gorgeous threads, a couple of classic blank cotton towels, gold ribbon floss, beads and … Read More...
It’s All About The Stockings!
While meandering around the net this morning (couldn’t sleep – again) I found these. Christmas Stocking Place Setters. Aren’t they cute? Love em!
Do I hear another project just waiting to jump on the needles? It’s not like i don’t … Read More...
Candy Apple Recipes
Make candy apples with any of these great recipes.
Minnie is the new Indie CraftGossip editor!
Hello all you indie craft hounds!
I’m very excited to introduce myself as your new indie crafts editor, I can’t wait to share all the fantastic indie artists, crafty how-to’s and mini interviews of crafters that I find on the … Read More...
Alice Benvie Gebhart Painted Glass
Have you ever seen painted glass? We’ve all seen store windows painted during the holidays or sales plastered in the windows but have you ever seen ART painted glass? Alice Benvie Gebhart works in mixed media glass combining fusing, painting … Read More...
Giveaway: Laurence’s embroidered “art square”
This gorgeous little artwork (10 cm x 10 cm) could be yours. It’s the creation of Laurence of Le blog de Laurence, and she’s giving it away to celebrate the first anniversary of her blog. Although Laurence is based … Read More...
Homemade hair remover recipe
I came across an interesting and easy recipe for a homemade hair remover on bellasugar using ingredients you can easily find in your kitchen. I’m not quite brave enough to try it out myself yet, but if you make it, … Read More...
The Funky Felter Nuno Felted Scarflette Contest!
Shalana, The Funky Felter is offering our devoted readers a chance to win this lovely designer scarf “pictured” and this is a prize you do not want to miss. I have done articles on her and she has some of … Read More...
Applique artistry: Dream Anatomy
Check out the amazing work in the Etsy shop of Rachel Wright (aka Toolgrrl). She’s taking applique to a whole new level with her Dream Anatomy series of art dresses!
Free pattern: Needlepoint snowflake ornament
Kristin of Craft Leftovers blog is sharing her original pattern for this needlepoint snowflake ornament, which is just as beautiful and interesting from the back as from the front. Download the pattern.
Make Your Own Fortune Cookies
Learn to make your own fortune cookies.
Good Fortune to you!
I found these whilst searching some flickr pool or possibly etsy…
Anyway, I’m slightly obsessed with gocco right now and I love these cards by Laurie Coyle. They are cheerful and holiday-esque without being too twee. Her other cards are … Read More...
Stained Glass Pendants on Mintd.
I just came across a selling venue that I’d heard of before but never really looked into.
It appears to be Etsy-like in that it features handcrafted, artists works in an Indie-like presentation. Look at this great pendant… Read More...
Free pattern: Plastic canvas trinket box
This sweet plastic-canvas trinket box may be the perfect wrapping for that special holiday gift. Get the pattern from FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend Annie’s Craft … Read More...
Free patterns from Pimp Stitch + Sublime Stitching
Pimp Stitch is featuring a guest artist in November, and it’s none other than Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching! Run over to Pimp Stitch and read all about Jenny. And while you’re there, be sure to pick up the … Read More...
Free patterns from Pimp Stitch + Sublime Stitching
Pimp Stitch is featuring a guest artist in November, and it’s none other than Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching! Run over to Pimp Stitch and read all about Jenny. And while you’re there, be sure to pick up the … Read More...