I know it’s silly, but I love that Geico commercial where the three guys do goofy things with their cell phones. The bro-stache line gets me every time.

So, when I saw Sarah Fordham’s MaMagasin shop on etsy, I was … Read More...

Hi! I am Connie Barwick and I will be taking over as the Cross Stitch editor here at Craft Gossip. I am really excited to be a “Gossip Girl” now – sorry for the lame joke, but that’s what I … Read More...

Did you know that Mill Hill Beads has a HUGE online store? Well they do!!! You CAN purchase directly from the site, which is wonderful, because you have access to all their inventory. Not to mention their other products! Hurry … Read More...

Don’t forget the Online Needlework Show starts Wednesday 10/15. They are providing consumer pages so be sure to check them out!

I’m really not the right person to talk about needles, I’m still using the same John James needles I bought 10 years ago! I buy tons, but I always go back to these…

It’s crazy but true! I wondered how … Read More...

Sandy’s Needle Nook is having a sale!!! And I know how much you all love sales (me too)! All cross stitch patterns are 25% off. She takes paypal too! Hurry!!!!

Todays blog is a great blog by exactly what she named herself, a stitching scientist! Heather from NC is a new mom, avid stitcher and a professor of biology! Her blog is great fun with candid looks at her life, … Read More...

This great little blog is excellent eye candy!!! The author provides an informational commentary on her own progress as well as wonderful tutorials! Very nice!!

How can you not love the infectious Love from the Lizzie Kate Designs. Every single one makes you smile, and I mean EVERY one!!!

Her site is a wealth of information. She has a wonderful full color catalog with all … Read More...

I’m not sure how to describe the charts here, other than to say, you REALLY have to see them to believe them. I will say that once you stitch a HAED pattern you will probably never stitch anything else … Read More...

Great blog!!! Gill from Australia,provides an amusing and literate veiw into her stitching world. I only wish I stitched as fast as this girl!!! And her work is exquisite,I mean heart stopping. Go check her out and don’t forget her … Read More...

 More charity opportunities. 

Friends to Seniors site matches stitchers to needs from the elderly in their area. According to the literature they are branching out to other areas. There are several different ways to help. Check them out!!!

Wonderful charity stitching Quilts 4 Kids!!!

This is a great source for all their stitching opportunities. They make quilts containing cross stitch squares for kids from infant to age 19 who are suffering from illness .

There are tons … Read More...

Check this out!!!!

Back to school is here!
Remember, no happy dancing in front of the kids.

If you have the itch to stitch, crochet, knit, paint or craft, you have come to the right place. We have hundreds of … Read More...

You really can’t be a cross stitcher and not heard of Donna Kooler. If you’ve stitched very long at all, my bet is you’ve done at least one of her designs!!! Be sure to go check out her website. … Read More...

All stitchers at some point suffer from self isolation! It’s our nature to sit quietly and stitch, often by watching TV, listening to music,watching our children…but alone, alot!!! Why not go to this great siteand see if you have a … Read More...