With the Holidays fast approaching, this is a great time to give Thanks for all the fabulousness in your life! And also a perfect time, to give back!
Wrap Them in Love Foundation is a wonderful organization that donates handmade … Read More...
Fused Glass Thanksgiving Indian Corn Tutorial
Fall brings in all kinds of images. Fallen leaves, pumpkins and Indian corn. Now you can make your own. Check out this tutorial for fused glass Indian Corn at Glass Fusing Made Easy. Use microwave kiln
for little projects … Read More...
Screamingly wonderful fabric
When I spotted this beautiful new (apparently) floral fabric on the Quilting Adventures blog, I was seized with a bit of stash lust. But when I realized those “flowers” are actually dancers, I let out a little scream of fabric … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns: Scotties!
This week’s free vintage patterns from doe-c-doe are two trios of scotty dogs. I know several readers who are always happy to discover another scotty. (Waving at Patty.) And these little guys in the boat are irresistable! Get the patterns
Many ways to attach conductive thread
Lynne Bruning has been sharing a series of tutes on Instructables for various ways of attaching conductive thread to a garment or project. On November 7, I posted a link to her tutorial for attaching conductive thread with angelina fibers. … Read More...
Knitting Retreat Scheduled!
Are you totally stressed out? Too much to do, overwhelmed and not getting your knitting done?
Here’s an idea… why not sign up for a knitting retreat? This time next year you’ll be so relaxed and mellowed out you’ll be … Read More...
CAN YOU CROCHET WITH THIS YARN?????
I had the opportunity recently to visit a LYS that I haven’t been to in about two years. When I walked in and greeted the owner, my eye was immediately drawn to the yarn shown here:
It’s lovely stuff … Read More...
Incredible Mosaic-ed Room
I’m not quite sure of the scope of this project since the blog post at Mosaic Art Source doesn’t explain it at all (and I don’t follow mosaic artists well enough to know these kinds of things) but I think … Read More...
Next Stop, Christmas
As soon as the Thanksgiving table is cleared and the last piece of pumkin pie had, most Americans start thinking about Christmas. Why not get a head start on your Holiday decor (after all the stores are already loaded up … Read More...
Ideas for a Gorgeous Thanksgiving Table
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...