Craft Gossip

Independent craft blog since 2007

Recycling Unworn Sweaters

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Everyone’s got sweaters they no longer wear. Either it’s got holes, it’s gotten too small, or it’s just not something you like anymore. And thanks to Neauveau Fiber Arts, you don’t have to let that sweater linger in your closet, … Read More...

Nancy Zieman pattern giveaway

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Sewforless.com‘s latest Free Embroidery Stuff giveaway is a copy of Nancy Zieman’s Two in One Embroideries. Sewforless notes of these machine-embroidery patterns, “Two in One Embroideries…offers foolproof positioning—design and placement outline are merged into one embroidery.” Cool! To … Read More...

HOLDING YOUR HOOKS – IN STYLE

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We all need a way to corral our crochet hooks.  I have several hook holders at home.  Most fall into the broken handled mug category.  That is, the container was originally intended for some other use – coffee, tea, plants, … Read More...

Mosiac holiday ornament

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mosaic ornamentThis colorful ornament would be great in anyone’s home this year, no matter what the celebration was !  I just love the rainbow of colors that were chosen for it. I wonder if I can dig out room in a … Read More...

Make your own fabric labels

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Needlework and photo by Sewtakeahike blogSewtakeahike blog has posted a top-notch tutorial for making fabric labels for your fabric projects with an inkjet printer and a prepackaged fabric sheet. This rocks! Go see!

And thanks to Michelle Kempner of Craftzine.com for pointing out this … Read More...

Snowy Creek Roller Felting Machine

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When the appliance companies begin developing machines for a craft, we know that this craft has become very popular.  The snowy creek roller felting machine is an exciting looking appliance for nuno felting and will save us much time and … Read More...

More Mittens from Vogue

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I picked up the newest copy of Vogue Knitting yesterday. Now, normally this isn’t something I would do (vogue +northern redneck just aren’t two concepts you’d normally find together) , but the cover caught my eye. Mittens!! And with our … Read More...

Learn ribbonwork from Helen Gibb

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Design, needlework, and photo by Helen Gibb RibbonworksThe latest issue of Ribbon Snips, the newsletter of Helen Gibb Ribbonwork, includes this exciting announcement:

Ribbon Retreat with Helen Gibb
Louisville, Colorado
October 3rd and 4th 2008
Learn how to use all styles of ribbons to
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Clay Heart Tea Light Holders

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This is a fun simple project for families to do together. Here’s an example of an easy way to decorate a  candle holder.

It was made by rolling sculpey clay and cutting the heart shapes with cookie cutters. Just bake … Read More...

Birthdays and Favors

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Today I am throwing a birthday party for myself! It is also a screening party as I am going to show off a TV show pilot that I created and recently shot (wish me luck!).

I’m taking a short break … Read More...