I know what you’re thinking – Putting mouthwash and not whiskey into a crystal whiskey decanter
is pure wrong. Trust me I already thought of adding wine to this and stashing it next to the bath – except I don’t … Read More...
Search Results for: organization
Laundry Powder Storage Makeover
The other day it occurred to me that I spend way too much time in the laundry. I even have my iPhone set to remind me each evening before bed to pop another load into the machine. I try and … Read More...
Tip: Toni’s very smart (and mess-free) bobbin storage
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows her very smart organization for her bobbins. She keeps them handy underneath the matching spool of thread, with plastic covers to keep the threads from unwinding. Instead of spending $$$ on the covers from … Read More...
Vintage fabric hoarders, use your stash!
As I’m cleaning and organizing my sewing room, I’m confronted with the sheer mass of my vintage fabric stash. I collect the fabrics, but feel intimidated at the thought of actually using them. Sound familiar? Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch … Read More...
7 Crafts for Your Office
Times have changed quite a bit and more and more people are working from home or telecommuting. Craftgossip is run off my dining table, I did have an office space but the kids kept finding me, so it seemed easier … Read More...
Sunflower Book Winners, Take Two
Thanks to everyone who shared their moments of organizational embarrassment; I feel a lot better.
Our winners this time around are numbers 1 and 4: Constanza, who shared a story about a scheduling mishap that happened when she had surgery; … Read More...
Utah hosts international lace convention
Whether you’re a lacemaker, or you’d like to learn, or you’re just a fan: heads up! LaceNews announces a world-class event to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in August. The 60th International Organization of Lace, Inc. (IOLI) … Read More...
Idea file: Use binders to organize sewing patterns and inspiration
Karen from Sew Many Ways uses binders and sheet protectors to organize her sewing patterns, templates, and inspiration. It keeps everything together and easily accessible. Go to her blog to read more.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Tutorial: Fabric pocket for an IKEA Fintorp rail
Destri from The Mother Huddle uses a Fintorp rail from IKEA to organize her craft table. You can buy buckets and hooks to hang from the rail (it was designed for kitchen organization), but she created a custom pocket to … Read More...
Once Upon a Treehouse
The more I read about Once Upon a Treehouse, the more I love this shop! All of their beautiful toys are carefully made from eco-friendly materials that meet the highest available standards and have been sustainably harvested. The heirloom … Read More...
Pattern Sales to Benefit Boston Victims
As our minds and hearts go once again to Boston as the news continues to unfold there, yarn company Classic Elite Yarns, which is located outside of Boston, has announced that proceeds form the sale of its White Clover shawl … Read More...
Get Organized | DIY Spring Cleaning Labels
In a Sring cleaning mood? Check out this post at Creative Market showing how you can DIY your own organizational labels. They showcase three different versions. Click here to see more.
The Friesen Project
I’m a little late writing about this because Katie has been knee deep in the Friesen Project for ages now but late to the party or not, here’s the deets:
… Read More...In a nutshell it’s 52 weeks spent devouring Christi Friesen’s
A Tisket A Tasket, Use ‘Litter’ To Make A Basket
I never thought I would see a fantastic way to combine crochet with something as mundane as a bleach bottle. But, here it is! And, doesn’t it look cool – and useful? I can think of a lot of … Read More...
Call for entries: SAQA Urban Textures
Read on if you are interested in becoming a fabric designer and have a heart for doing good. From today’s eQuilter newsletter by Luana Rubin:
One of the best things about my “job” is that I have the opportunity to … Read More...
Smock Parties
Here is an organization that brings art to parties! How great. Kids parties, Ladies night out, even charitable events. Yianna started this venture to combine her two loves, art and entertaining. If you are in the Chicago area, you can … Read More...
Giving you a sneakie peekie of my project this week
I’ve got a craft & sewing project underway this week, and I’m giving you a sneakie peekie. This is what I’m starting with:
I’ve got t-shirts, fancy yarns, pretty ribbons, bells, feathers, pom poms, dowels, cellophane, Velcro, jump rings, and … Read More...
Quilts needed for teenage boys
The non-profit organization Quilts for Kids is putting out a call for quilts that would please boys in their teen years. The patterns they recommend are simple enough for a beginning patchworker. Plus, if your hands are willing but you … Read More...
Organizing Cookie Cutters
Slapping myself on the forehead for this one… Because I’m so singular in focus at the craft store, that is, in heading to the baking aisles, I didn’t think to venture into other sections. I have hundreds of cookie cutters … Read More...
{Wedding Themes} Hot Chocolate
{photo via california closets}
Snow-covered trees and chilly winter temps are making me long for a rich cup of hot chocolate! What better theme is there for a cozy, winter wedding? With that delicious cuppa in mind, here’s some hot … Read More...