Craft Gossip

Independent craft blog since 2007

We Did It! The All-New CraftGossip App Is Here (And Yes… It’s FREE!)

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I’m going to say something a lot of long-time bloggers probably won’t admit…

Keeping up with the times is hard.

CraftGossip has been around since 2007 (which still feels wild to say out loud), and over the years we’ve watched everything change — how people browse, how they find inspiration, and especially how much time we all spend on our phones.

Meanwhile, we’ve been over here happily sharing thousands of craft ideas… mostly designed for desktop browsing.

And I kept thinking…
 we really need to fix that.

So we did.

 Introducing the CraftGossip App (finally)

After a lot of behind-the-scenes work (and a few “why didn’t we do this sooner?” moments), we’ve finally launched the CraftGossip App — and yes, it’s completely FREE.

Now you can:

  • Browse craft ideas easily on your phone
  • Scroll through projects while you’re mid-make
  • Save your favorite tutorials for later
  • Discover new inspiration without jumping between tabs

It’s everything you love about CraftGossip… just made for real life.

 Designed for How We Actually Craft

Let’s be honest — most of us aren’t sitting at a desk when we’re crafting.

We’re:

  • Sitting on the couch with yarn everywhere
  • At the kitchen table with fabric scraps piling up
  • Halfway through a project and quickly Googling “what comes next?”

The app makes it so much easier to:
 Find what you need quickly
 Jump between categories like knitting, crochet, sewing & more
 Keep all your ideas in one place

No more digging through bookmarks or trying to remember where you saw that one pattern.

 A Little Favour (From Me to You)

Now I’m going to ask something small…

If you download the app and enjoy it, we would really appreciate you leaving a review.

Not in a pushy way — just in that honest, “this helps small creators keep going” kind of way.

Because the truth is:
 Building something like this is a big step for us
 Keeping up with changing tech isn’t always easy
 And your feedback genuinely helps us improve and grow

Plus, it helps other crafters find the app too.

 Ready to Try It?

If you love:

  • Craft ideas
  • Patterns and tutorials
  • Saving inspiration for later
  • Having everything in one place

Then this is for you.

Download the app, have a browse, and let me know what you think.

Free to use, Free to download.  Get it in your App Store here.  

Android Version Coming Soon!!!! 

Have you read?

Christmas Stick and Stitch Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review

I am a little bit in love with these kinds of stick and stitch embroidery designs, because they are exactly the sort of project that gets you started straight away instead of sitting in a pile while you overthink thread colours and transfers for three weeks. The Christmas Stick and Stitch Embroidery Pattern from HoopArtStitch is a water-soluble peel-and-stick hand embroidery transfer, not a machine embroidery file, and Etsy lists it under craft supplies with fabric stabilizer and ink as the materials.

What makes this set especially appealing is how approachable it looks. The listing images show a pack of 12 Christmas-themed designs including a tree, ornaments, mug, pudding, reindeer, presents, mittens, mistletoe, bells, a poinsettia, and a car with presents on top, with the motifs shown at around 1.5 to 3 inches. That size feels very manageable, which is often exactly what helps people stay motivated. You can actually finish one, feel clever, and then want to do another instead of burning out halfway through some giant “character building” hoop.

I also think these are a great option for beginners because the hard part of getting the design onto the fabric is already sorted. You just peel, stick, stitch, and wash it away when you are done. That simple setup is a big part of why stick-and-stitch packs are so satisfying. They remove a lot of the fuss, which means you get to the fun part faster, and that alone can make hand embroidery feel much less intimidating. This is an inference based on the product format shown in the listing.

The shop side looks reassuring too. HoopArtStitch is marked as a Star Seller, which Etsy says means the shop consistently earns 5-star reviews, dispatches on time, and replies quickly to messages. The item reviews shown on the page are also very encouraging, with buyers calling it “very easy to apply, good designs for a first timer,” “exactly what I needed and excellent quality,” and “I really love this product.”

Another nice little sign that people are genuinely drawn to it is that the listing was posted on 15 January 2026 and already has 1,585 favourites, which is a pretty good indication that this style of project is resonating with hand stitchers.

Overall, this feels like one of those easy Christmas embroidery projects for beginners that is genuinely motivating rather than aspirational in a stressful way. It is cute, practical, and has that instant-start appeal that makes you actually want to sit down and stitch. And honestly, I completely get why you are in love with them. Sometimes the best craft supplies are the ones that make it easier to begin.