May
10
Cross-Stitching Skulls
May 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Jamie from Twisted Textiles shows off her cross stitched skulls in this blog post about how she used this
skull pattern freebie to create her own skull inspired projects.
May
7
Faye Malone Designs
May 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Daisy Head Maisy brought this designer FayeMaloneDesigns to my attention in her recent post on her blog.
I was going to post a picture of one of her handmade bags that are in the style of a handmade crazy quilting, but then her new logo image is beautiful it just caught my eye and I can not stop looking at it…
Check out fayes bags which sell for around $24.00 or her stunning dresses which sell fro around $125.00 in her ebay store.
May
6
WIN pillow kits from Mellow Needlecrafts
May 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment
WIN pillow kits from Mellow Needlecrafts and Cross Stitch Crazy - worth £160!
5 chances to win a scented sleep pillow kit!
Mellow Needlecrafts is a new website specialising in classic cross stitch and tapestry kits. We have five of their Cleopatra’s Needle ‘Herb Pillow’ kits to give away to lucky readers, worth £32 each! The pillow is worked in half cross stitch and the kits contains everything you need to make a scented sleep pillow, including soothing potpourri and wadding. Kits come in attractive presentation bags, so they make excellent gifts too!
For further details go to www.mellowneedlecrafts.co.uk
Closing date: 01/06/2008
Source: Cross-stitching.com
May
6
Win A Handmade Ipod Pouch
May 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Thanks to Craftbits.com you have the chance to win this beautiful hand stitched ipod pouch.
The pouch has been handmade by etsy designer Suezybees
Apr
27
Kate Knight
April 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Kate Knight is a young contemporary designer from Scotland, her designs feature on a large quantity of products from stationary, posters to (our topic today) Cross stitch kits. Superstitcher.com has her latest releases on sale.
Kate’s design studio can be located at Bread Street, Edinburgh
Apr
23
Top Cross Stitch Sites
April 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Vote for this blog in the top 100 cross stitch and Needlework sites.
Apr
20
The Stitches And Craft Show Brisbane
April 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Brisbane
Dates: 30th April - 4th May 2008
The Stitches & Craft Show is Australia’s longest running craft event specialising in craft ideas, craft projects and craft supplies. With over 100 craft suppliers under the one roof, and from paper craft essentials to sewing machines and exquisite handcrafted beads, the Stitches & Craft Show inspires and educates amateurs and enthusiasts alike.
It’s only on once a year, so don’t miss your chance to stock up on the latest products and freshest ideas (e.g christmas crafts, mother’s day crafts, father’s day crafts or easter craft ideas) from industry experts.
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg St, South Bank QLD 4101
Admission: Adults $15, Concession (Aged & Invalid) $12, Children (5-16 yrs) $7, Family $35
Parking: Available under Convention Centre
Apr
18
Bikes & Cross-Stitching
April 18, 2008 | 1 Comment
Are you stuck at home while your partner goes out riding? can’t seem to share his passion for bikes? or he can’t share your passion for cross-stiching then this is the perfect compromise.
How About You Stitch Bike patterns…..
Apr
16
Product Reviews
April 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Do you have a needlwork website or store? Would you like me to review your website and blog about it ? or do you know
of a store or product that we should review and want to tell me about it ?
You can submit your Link suggestions to me directly at needlework@craftgossip.com or use the “Suggest A Link” button at the top of the blog page.
Apr
14
Textiles From The Royals
April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment
SNAPSHOTS IN TIME: 150 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
A joint exhibition between the Royal School of Needlework and the Royal Opera House.
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden - 10th March to 4th August 2008.
A new exhibition celebrating 150 years of the current theatre on the Royal Opera House site is to go on display from Monday 10 March. The current theatre, the third on this site, opened on 15 May 1858 and has seen many legendary performances.
This exhibition focuses on key events and historical periods of the theatre’s history represented through costume and photography. The exhibition is in association with the Royal School of Needlework who are lending examples of historical textiles from their Collection, including items associated with the Royal Family.
Source - Royal School of Needlework
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