Patterns, projects and techniques
http://www.handmadebyannabelle.blogspot.com/
This is actually too pretty to hang in the shower or scrub with. I can ‘see’ them hanging as ornaments in my craft room! What about Christmas tree ornaments? Annabelle gives us a basic free pattern, so pick some … Read More ...
First is this little Coats and Clark book
from 1967. It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens. The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine. These are not in mint condition … Read More ...
I bet you’re like me and have a lot of partial skeins of yarn hiding in your stash. I’ve been given a lot of partial skeins, too. Some of these I’m able to pass along to a couple of friends … Read More ...
I have a new LOVE! I found this yarn today at Hobby Lobby while I was looking for some baby yarn. I would love to hear if others have purchased it, for what projects, and how is it to work … Read More ...
http://stitch-story.blogspot.com/2010/03/stitches-that-heal.html
How about some ‘New Age” (actually ancient) healing?
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=934630
Here’s a nice brief story about another little item that has healing powers. It’s a crochet Fuzzy Whazzit. Take a minute to read this story to learn how you might … Read More ...
Do you like old crochet and craft books? I do! I have a house full of them. When I find them at a garage sale or thrift store, I grab them and buy the whole lot. When I get home, … Read More ...
Most everyone has a preference for a color – pink or blue, green or yellow, lavender or orange. Some people are really talented at combining colors, taking some simple color choices and creating something spectacular with them. The impact of … Read More ...
Winner of these two yummy balls of yarn is:
Lindsey at Kindred Spirit Mommy
Lindsey, please email me this weekend with your snail mail address so I can get the yarn in the mail to you!
Thanks to all who … Read More ...
Some people are way more into recycling (upcycling) than others. Some people are creative and inventive. Then, there are those few souls who are inspired – who can take a little nothing and make SOMETHING out of it. How about … Read More ...
Michelle Obama
, of course. She’s so chic yet her wardrobe is very sensible and typically from reasonably priced stores – not counting her ball gowns and such.
Wanting more Michelle Obama Crafts? Check these out on Etsy.
Here’s … Read More ...
This Giveaway is over. The winner has been announced here.
Editors Note: We at CraftGossip are honored to have Norah Gaughan present her list of top ten crochet blogs for inspiration. In celebration of this post, we have … Read More ...
Allegro Madil is a bulky boucle yarn composed of 85% wool and 15% nylon with 82 yards per 50 gram ball. The color in this picture is a bit brighter than the skein I have in front of me. I’d … Read More ...
Have you ever heard the name Alice Fowler? I just heard of her for the first time today!
http://www.alicefowler.com/fowler/index.html
She designed many, many lovely things for baby. None of her patterns is in print at this time, but thanks tot … Read More ...
http://elsasdesign.blogspot.com/
I ran across this little cutie on a blog. You’ll need to cut and paste the link to google.com and click ‘translate this page’ to get the blog in English. Scroll down about 1/3 to find this cute storage … Read More ...
Allegro Madil is a bulky boucle yarn composed of 85% wool and 15% nylon with 82 yards per 50 gram ball. The color in this picture is a bit brighter than the skein I have in front of me. I’d … Read More ...
