Marilyn Patrizio is having a sale at her Etsy Shop this month. All pink items are 25% off. Shop Now!
Birthday giveaway at Nini Makes
Joanie at Nini Makes is celebrating her blog’s birthday by offering one of her fabulous giveaways. The roster of gifts is as long as it is charming and includes patterns, lots of vintage items, and some of Joanie’s beautiful work. … Read More...
SWEATER SURGERY??
Sweater Surgery: How to Make New Things from Old Sweaters (Domestic Arts for Crafty Girls) (Hardcover)
by Stefanie Girard (Author)
Here’s a book I really want to buy. It combines two of my favorite things – crochet and recycling. Actually, … Read More...
Simplicity Times 2
While scouring the web for a cool belt pattern, somehow I stumbled upon another cool project though is completely unrelated. The web reminds me of when you were a kid looking up a topic in your World Book encyclopedias and … Read More...
Cinch Belt Fascination
I hated the 1980’s honestly. As a teenager in the 80’s, I was obsessed with the 40’s. I would wear these fabulous high-waisted pants with gorgeous little tops and even turban-like head wraps. Seriously, I wish I had those now- … Read More...
Eastern Inspirations
A little visual inspiration for the weekend. I’m so digging these motifs at the moment.
I found an amazing stamp collection on Etsy from artist, Allison Fromich of Tigerlillyshop. It’s called Garden Pond and features designs of a Koi, Tigerlily, … Read More...
Time to knit a red carpet!
A HUGE congratulations to my friends over at PBS’s Knit and Crochet Today: Brett Bara (host), Candi Jensen (producer), and the folks at Coats & Clark (underwriters)! The show’s been nominated for a regional EMMY! I’m so thrilled not … Read More...
Martha Stewart on Candle Mold Making
Martha Stewart and Kelly Ripa show us how to make our own candle molds with OOMOO 30 silicone rubber from Smooth-On.
Martha makes it looks so easy in this mold making video and walks us all the way through with … Read More...
Pimp Stitch site coming soon
I’m watching eagerly for Pimp Stitch to launch. You can bookmark the site now: http://pimpstitch.com/. The front page claims that “your new source for cute…is coming summer 2008.” And cute looks like the right word for this new stitchery … Read More...
Pre-order Posie’s new book at a discount
One of my favorite needlework bloggers, Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy) has a book coming out this November: Stitched in Time: Memory-Keeping Projects to Sew and Share from the Creator of Posie Gets Cozy. I cannot wait… Read More...
Winter Garden Shibori Scarf
Enjoy this excellent pictorial tutorial on applying the Shibori technique to recycled wool sweaters. This is a lovely scarf that is eco friendly and fun to make. Betz combines the ancient technique of felting with today’s cast-away sweaters to … Read More...
Bead Museum DC International Juried Jewelry Competition
The Bead Museum of DC is having their 1st Annual International Juried Jewelry Design Competition. This will be the Bead Museum, Washington D.C.’s largest fundraising event in the museum’s history!
There are 12 media categories for the contestants … Read More...
Learn rolled hems
When my sewing buddies say the words “rolled hem,” I smile and nod as if I know what they’re talking about. And I do understand the result. I’ve just never been able to produce a satisfactory example. I think I … Read More...
Lyrical
Talk about wearing one’s heart on one’s sleeve! Theo Wright not only does that with his AMAZING Fair Isle sweaters– he also, wears lyrics on his chest! This one you see here is a tribute to Richard Thompson’s “1952 Vincent … Read More...
Lifetime Gets Crafty!
Lifetime TV’s website has started featuring crafty projects on their webseries: Crafted. Needle Arts expert (and Craft Gossip’s very own Knitting Editor!) Vickie Howell will be featuring fabulous projects for every season.
Her first project has gone live today … Read More...
A substitute for Needle Necessities threads
Were you addicted to Needle Necessities overdyed threads and stranded floss? If so, you were probably pretty disappointed when Needle Necessities ceased being produced. But you can satisfy your craving for these lovely threads with a worthy substitute: ThreadworX. Willow … Read More...
Scrapbooking Sales
Save up to 25% off Scrapbookingitems at Addicted To Scrapbooking.com
Scrapbooking warehouse at yahoo has some tools on sale.
Addicted to stamps has 10% off sale
Sizzix.com has a stack of items in its clearance section
Two Peas In … Read More...
Pearls of Wisdom
Polymer clay flowers and pearl necklace by Barb Fajardo.
The Art Bead Scene is hosting a new monthly challenge for June. The theme this month is Pearls of Wisdom. Along with the chance to be a featured designer, (the … Read More...
Making candles with dried flowers
Making candles with dried flowers is a beautiful way to add a touch of nature to your home decor or to create thoughtful and personalized gifts. With just a few simple materials and some creativity, you can make your own … Read More...
Free petal apron pattern
tipnut.com has posted a free pattern for a 1959-style petal apron, based on a design found in an old WorkBasket magazine. If you’re crazy for the apron craze, stitch up one of these vintage beauties, complete with embroidered pansies.