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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...
Goodness! I hate it that so many giveaways and other juicy bits slipped by while my blog reader had amnesia. But there are some posts with info that doesn’t go out of style in a month. Like these:
(1) CC… Read More...
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a sweet Sunbonnet Sue embroidery pattern. Doesn’t the kitty make your stitching fingers itch to get started! Get the pattern. (Note: Because of the page’s audio file, the site takes … Read More...
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing this embroidery pattern for a couple of classic Sunbonnet Sues feeding their hen and chicks. Too cute! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been … Read More...
Austrailian Designer and TV Host Allison Whitlock is truly a Domestic Diva. I have been lucky enough to appear as a guest on the show Uncommon Threads and was SO excited to talk to Allison about ALL (and there are … Read More...
You’ve probably seen posts in recent weeks about CraftGossip’s new flickr pool. If not, Hey! CraftGossip now has a flickr pool!
You can upload photos of your creations. And in your profile, you can let us know how to find … Read More...
Jennifer Stern of CraftStylish explains the embroidery term “baste in the hoop.” And if your machine doesn’t have this feature built in, you can download free basting stitches from Jennifer’s site! (See the post for the link.) Thanks, Jennifer!
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Photos from “My Favorite Felt Sweet @2008 Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd and Joie, Inc.”
Good things come to those who wait! If you are a crafter, I am sure you have seen the adorable Japanese craft books on crafting … Read More...
Indie Fixx blog is celebrating its second anniversary with a great contest – The Indie Fixx Craft Off. Craft something in any medium. Incorporate the number 2. Submit your entry between August 6 and September 6, 2008. And stand by … Read More...
It’s probably not fair to use the term “old sheets” for the source fabric of this lovely quilt. Judging from the patterns used, the sheets were vintage finds. Still, the concept would work for any lightweight sheeting-type fabric. See what … Read More...
If you have a soft spot for Sunbonnet Sue, you’ll love the July 29 blog post from tipnut.com. It includes links to Sunbonnet Sue paper dolls, free quilt-block patterns, and other goodies.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern … Read More...
If machine embroidery is your thing, you’ll want to see this video by Eileen Roche about some handy placement tools and how to use them. Thanks to Sewforless.com for sharing this resource.
Check out more “In The Hoop” patterns like … Read More...
With Independence Day coming up in the U.S. on Friday, patriotic patterns seem to be on everyone’s minds. Here’s a great free cross-stitch pattern with a seasonal flair. Thanks to designer Erica Michaels and Rainbow Gallery web site.… Read More...
Suspended Flight Necklace by SingingSky
Join me each Sunday for a crafty link round up from some very talented designers. I’ll also feature a favorite polymer clay creation from Etsy or Flickr, like the beautiful bird above.
Aileen’s Musings
The … Read More...
Okay, I admit it, I adore pincushions. I’ve been known to make these for gifts and have even demonstrated how to make them on TV. I have 5 or 6 gracing my sewing table at any given time (I know … Read More...
I love finding books that I have not covered here on Craft Gossip and I located “Nordic Felted Knits
” I just love the cover purse the form and color is so unique. I could not find any reviews … Read More...
Jeanette lives in Singapore and had to quit her job last year to be a full time home maker, mainly due to a difficult pregnancy and is waiting for the little bundle of joy that is … Read More...
Make It Mine Magazine
(MIMM) has been on our local news stands for a couple months now. With the holiday rush over, I have had a chance to read the magazine in depth. It is published by well known Kalmbach … Read More...
This is an excellent, just released book for embroidery fun! Below is a quoted description from Amazon.com;
“Asian-inspired lampshades embellished with flying fish. Canvas sneakers decorated with pink and white swirls. A pretty pillow adorned with a sleeping bunny, sweetly … Read More...
