Show & Tell | Circle Garland
By Francine Clouden on 05 Jun 2013 09:00 pm 
Liliana from sol da eira shares these two circle garlands that she made using wrapping papers and thread. A quick and simple way to beautify a space! Click here to see more.…
Continue Reading » Tent and Campfire Treats
By Meaghan Mountford on 05 Jun 2013 08:35 pm 
Going camping any time soon? I’m sure not. It’s very much not my thing. It is, however, my daughter’s and husband’s thing, so I’ll happily send them off into the spider-filled, uncomfortable woods once a year. These no-bake tent and campfire treats are more my speed. Also, they make “caramel apple wraps”? Make tent and campfire treats HERE at She …
Continue Reading » Feature: Featherpick Fashions Etsy Shop
By Mardi Robyn on 05 Jun 2013 03:30 pm 
Look at these earrings! Aren’t they cute? I ordered them from Featherpick Fashions a shop owned by Lori Martin from Walnut Cove, North Carolina. Lori runs her shop on etsy and has a variety of guitar pick jewelry designs to choose from. I am a Southern Girl and I like cherries, so I ordered this pair of earrings. Shipping was …
Continue Reading » Waveform Jewelry – David Bizer
By Rosie Bromberg on 05 Jun 2013 03:18 pm 
If you’re on the hunt for a present for the music lover in your life–or anyone else who appreciates thoughtful quirky gifts, then you must check out waveform jewelry by David Bizer. The jewelry is produced by 3d laser cutting beads in different sizes, which when strung together, form the exact pattern of an audio file waveform. Essentially, you …
Continue Reading » DIY Word Bracelets
By Mardi Robyn on 05 Jun 2013 02:34 pm 
Check out this tutorial and learn how to make a woven Word Bracelet.…
Continue Reading » A Special-Tie
By jd wolfe on 05 Jun 2013 02:11 pm Father’s Day is upon us again and we are all looking for a way to crochet something wonderful for Dad. Well, that’s pretty hard to do. I know that the men in my life have all the caps and scarves and fingerless mitts they want from me. They will graciously receive something like a laptop cozy from me, but they …
Continue Reading » Be a part of The Dream Rocket
By Denise Felton on 05 Jun 2013 10:18 am 
I’ve mentioned The Dream Rocket before: The brainchild of Jennifer Marsh, the project seeks to engage people (especially students) to create and donate art (especially fiber art) to wrap an entire Saturn rocket! The project now has a Kickstarter page; so even if you don’t want to participate by donating art, you still can help the project meet its …
Continue Reading » Review: Silhouette Heat Transfer Starter Kit
By Heather Holbrook on 05 Jun 2013 10:15 am 
I know I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again, I really love my Silhouette Portrait die cutting machine! There are just so many different things you can cut with it. Lately I’ve cut not only paper but chipboard, fabric and now heat transfer material. This fun material comes in smooth and flocked (it’s fuzzy! 
) and …
Continue Reading » Yoyen: New source of silk-ribbon embroidery kits
By Denise Felton on 05 Jun 2013 10:00 am 
I got this note from a new producer of silk-ribbon-embroidery kits:
Yoyen Designs is a start-up small family business that specializes in offering handmade gifts and products. It is all about art and handmade creations! These embroidery kits are great gifts for the craft lover.
So I checked out their online catalog, and I find their designs sweet and accessible. …
Continue Reading » Free pattern: Time's a-ticking
By Denise Felton on 05 Jun 2013 09:51 am 
Monique Jivram is a London-based illustrator who collages ink drawings, urban embroidery, and vintage fabrics to create unique artworks. She’s sharing some of her art with all of us in the form of this charming free embroidery pattern. This is the first design of Monique’s I’ve seen; I sincerely hope we’ll see many more. Go to her blog post to …
Continue Reading » Crewel-ty in the Netherlands
By Denise Felton on 05 Jun 2013 09:43 am 
Jessica Grimm wrote us:
I thought you might be interested in the finished crewelwork projects of the first group of Royal School of Needlework students in the Netherlands. Their work is stunning!
I couldn’t agree more. Lovely! Go to Jessica’s blog post to enjoy the eye candy.…
Continue Reading » How to photograph miniatures
By Denise Felton on 05 Jun 2013 09:33 am 
How do they get great photos of miniatures — especially tiny needlework? Janet Granger tells all in the latest issue of Artisans in Miniature, a free ezine. She says,
I’ve got an article which spills the beans…on the secrets involved in taking a good, close up picture of teeny tiny doll’s house items, and the economical (some would say ‘cheapskate’)
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Continue Reading » DIY Home Decor – Wall Name Garland
By Linda Lanese on 05 Jun 2013 09:32 am 
Litsa, Zina,Evi are mothers, employed women who just love creating stuff host “Ef Zin Creations” out of Athens. Today she sharing her Home Decor Project: Create your own “Wall Name Garlands” with felt. She is currently preparing for special visitiors to her beloved island of Crete and she is making something simple and beautiful for two children very dear to …
Continue Reading » Stitch a clever saying
By Denise Felton on 05 Jun 2013 09:19 am 
Rachael of Imagine Gnats has put together some embroidery patterns to wittify the decor of your sewing space. She says,
love the sewing sayings but running short on time to stitch up your own set? no problem! the pdf pattern includes a set of high res printables suitable for printing and framing. or size them down and use on greeting
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Continue Reading » Pajanimals Partyware Giveaway
By Shellie Wilson on 05 Jun 2013 09:12 am 
The Jim Henson Company has partnered with BirthdayExpress.com, the authority on kids' party supplies and planning, to introduce a new line of Pajanimals-themed disposable party products, including tableware, personalized banners and wall décor, party favors, piñatas, cupcake wrappers and boxes, and even a t-shirt (costs …
Continue Reading » 30% of at "The Wool Room"
By Linda Lanese on 05 Jun 2013 08:59 am 
Dianne, from “the wool room” is holding an amazing sale through the 9th of June with 30% off EVERYTHING bedding and fibre. The Wool Room™ was born when some like-minded people got together to change the way that the world sees wool products. We passionately believe that products made from wool fibre can help us all live a better, …
Continue Reading » Recycling Business Cards
By Shellie Wilson on 05 Jun 2013 08:56 am 
Unsurprisingly there are a lot of people that have a whole lot of business cards and don't know what to do with them.
Did you ever try up-cycling them? Here's how you can reuse your old business cards.
Business cards have a long history and appear for the first time around the 15th century. In China the …
Continue Reading » DIY Braided Jersey Necklace with Suede Detail
By Mardi Robyn on 05 Jun 2013 08:48 am 
I like the look of jewelry made from fabric. I have yet to try making any, but my stash of fabric is building up. Check out this fun tutorial and learn how to turn your old t-shirts, or fabric collection into a wearable necklace! This DIY Braided Jersey Necklace with Suede Detail is a perfect project for teens to …
Continue Reading » Giveaway: Mason-Dixon Knitting
By Sarah White on 05 Jun 2013 07:00 am 
I didn’t have anything on the schedule to give away this week, so I’m going with the first book that came to hand, which is Mason-Dixon Knitting by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne. I happen to have an extra copy of this book because I met them last year and they gave me an autographed copy (made out to me, …
Continue Reading » Giveaway: Silhouette Portrait Die Cutting Machine
By Heather Holbrook on 05 Jun 2013 06:36 am 
Here we go again, another Silhouette giveaway! We’re giveaway away a Silhouette Portrait electronic die cutting machine to one more lucky Craft Gossip reader!! The folks at Silhouette are beyond fabulous! This machine will die cut shapes from paper, cardstock, fabric, vinyl and more, it’s a must have tool for any paper crafter. I can’t live without mine!
To be entered to win leave …
Continue Reading » How to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow
By Stefanie Girard on 05 Jun 2013 06:01 am 
I could see getting totally addicted to making these little scrap fabric embellishments. Pop on over to Mel Designs for the full tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow.…
Continue Reading » Inspiration Tuesday: Two Strand Bright Bead Necklace
By Mardi Robyn on 05 Jun 2013 05:52 am 
Check out this Two Strand Bright Bead Necklace made by Fonda from Southern Scraps. She was inspired to create this knock-off necklace from a Anthropologie necklace she saw. Take a look at her post to learn more.
Would you like your next jewelry making project to be featured on the jewelry making blog? Feel free to send me a photograph …
Continue Reading » Enter for a Chance to Win a Royal Baby Kit from Toft Alpaca
By Sarah White on 05 Jun 2013 04:40 am 
British knitwear and fiber company Toft Alpaca has an adorable new line of knitting patterns celebrating the upcoming royal baby. The line includes knit and crocheted crowns and a jump suit, jumper and tank all featuring crowns on the front. They’re the perfect thing for any baby you’d like to treat like royalty.
Toft is celebrating the royal baby with …
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By Connie Barwick on 05 Jun 2013 03:45 am 
I like to stitch large projects, but I also like to mix small, as one of my friends used to say, “wee-tiny” projects in with the larger projects to give myself a sense of accomplishment. This project from Magali – Lili.HR definitely qualifies as a tiny project. It is a sweet little sampler that is so small it would really …
Continue Reading » Catching up on Giveaways
By Sarah White on 05 Jun 2013 03:36 am 
May was a super-crazy month in my life, so I’m sorry I wasn’t around here as much as I should have been! I’m now two weeks behind on announcing giveaway winners, so let’s get on with that, shall we?
The winner of The Knitted Home was respondent 27, Denyalle, who says she has knit washcloths and crocheted afghans and she’d …
Continue Reading » Does Knitting Hurt? Try Yoga
By Sarah White on 05 Jun 2013 03:30 am 
Apparently the heady days of knitting all-nighters are over for at least some of the newer wave of knitters, who are turning to yoga to ease the aches and pains caused by too much knitting. That’s the news according to the Guardian, which reports that yoga can not only help with the aches and pains associated with turning too many …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Ruffled sundress
By Anne Weaver on 05 Jun 2013 02:58 am 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she created this ruffled sundress for her daughter. The skirt is made from pre-ruffled fabric, so you won’t be basting and pulling row upon row upon row of gathers. I’m loving the purple striped ruffled fabric she used! Go to her blog for the tute.
[photo from Scattered Thoughts …
Continue Reading » Free pattern: V-neck maxi sundress
By Anne Weaver on 05 Jun 2013 02:45 am 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews posts in her 30 Days of Sundresses series with a free pattern for making a maxi sundress. It has a deep V-neck and cinches under the bust. Her pattern will fit someone with bust sizes 32-36 inches and waist from 25-30 inches. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Melly Sews]…
Continue Reading » 50 Unique and Not-So-Unique Flavors to Infuse Vodka
By Meaghan Mountford on 05 Jun 2013 02:02 am 
Are you still downing boring, plain vodka? Infusing vodka is apparently not that hard. You just need a bottle, some vodka and stuff that has cool flavors. Savory or sweet, herbs, fruit, candy, even nuts and vegetables. Some of the more interesting flavors? Bacon, conversation hearts, fennel, Skittles, horseradish, coffee… I want to try and cherry and cinnamon. Here are …
Continue Reading » The Best Rainbow Pinata Cake Ever
By Meaghan Mountford on 05 Jun 2013 01:57 am 
Yeah, and it’s filled with candy. I know it’s not the first rainbow cake to take the internet by storm. And I know it’s not the first piñata cake. But it’s got to be the first rainbow pinata cake. And I feel comfortable declaring this sweet awesomeness the best rainbow piñata cake ever. And it looks pretty manageable to …
Continue Reading » Hobbit Door Ice Cream Sandwiches
By Meaghan Mountford on 05 Jun 2013 01:33 am 
Hmmm… I see a new Monday “trending” post coming. Ice cream sandwiches. I’ve already posted on ice cream sandwiches, but I’m thinking the big thing this summer may be clever, cool (groan for the pun) ice cream sandwiches that push the limits of tradition. Kind of like popsicles have been the last few years. I think because of this …
Continue Reading » Sea Glass Candle Holder
By Heidi Gustad on 05 Jun 2013 12:53 am 
Summerize your home decor with this cute sea glass candle holder. Happy Happy Nester put this idea together and walks you through making your own sea glass here.…
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Lined lace skirt with invisible side zipper
By Anne Weaver on 04 Jun 2013 11:23 pm 
Stef from Girl. Inspired. joins in the Skirt Week series hosted by Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous lace skirt. It’s fully lined and has an invisible zipper in the side. Want!! Go to her blog for the tutorial.
[photo from Girl. Inspired.]…
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Printable fabric luggage tags, plus a freebie
By Anne Weaver on 04 Jun 2013 11:03 pm 
If your summer vacation plans involve air travel, these fabric luggage tags by Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair will make it easy to spot your bags on the carousel. Go to her blog for a free printable and a tutorial for making the fabric tags.
[photo from Polka Dot Chair]…
Continue Reading » Tutorial | Photo Coasters DIY
By Francine Clouden on 04 Jun 2013 11:00 pm 
Julie Blanner from Coordinately Yours, shares a step by step tutorial for making these lovely photo coasters. You can make a set as a Father’s Day gift in under 30 minutes. Click here to go to the tutorial.…
Continue Reading » A Good Oldie For You!
By jd wolfe on 04 Jun 2013 10:50 pm This is the updated and revised 2012 edition of Donna Kooler’s classic reference book that is in the hands of many crocheters. I just ran across this at my public library and decided to share my review of it with you.
This book is a real find. I especially like the part of the book covering the history of our …
Continue Reading » 8 Edible Dinosaurs
By Meaghan Mountford on 04 Jun 2013 10:21 pm 
I have two daughters. My brother has two daughters. My sister has two daughters. I have two step-nieces. My step sister has a daughter. I’ve no little one obsessed with dinosaurs. I consider my own daughter’s obsession with trains, and subsequently, Dinosaur Train, close. But I’ve had no excuse to throw a dinosaur party. If you have boys or girls …
Continue Reading » Ta Dah!: Bow Tie Medallion Quilt
By Scarlett Burroughs on 04 Jun 2013 10:12 pm 
Karen of Quilts…etc. is celebrating finishing 140+ hours of hand stitching this Bow Tie Medallion quilt. Whoa, that’s a lot of time invested, but oh so worth it. You can see here she just released it from the quilt frame where it’s been residing for seven months. Visit her blog post to see more great photos and a closeup of …
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