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5 Free Rose Corner Embroidery Patterns for Handkerchiefs and Linens

April 6, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There is just something timeless about a rose embroidery corner.

Maybe it is because these little floral corners feel so beautifully old-fashioned. They remind me of embroidered handkerchiefs tucked into drawers, pretty pillow slips edged with lace, and table linens … Read More ...

Mystical Stitches – Book Review And Giveaway

September 22, 2021 by Shellie Wilson 15 Comments

 

Christi Johnson’s Mystical Stitches (June 2021) is a beautiful embroidery book with over 100 unique patterns influenced by a vibrant folk-art aesthetic and imbued with metaphysical meaning. Readers may mix and sew each symbol to create unique embroidered items of … Read More ...

Hand Embroidery Tutorial – Lavender

October 20, 2018 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This Needlework tutorial shows you how to create Lavender flowers. This Embroidery tutorial can be used for hoops samples or other Embroidery projects. The tutorial shows you with step by step photos how to create this Embroidered flower by hand.… Read More ...

The Benefits of Joining A Stitch Club

February 20, 2018 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Are you a regular at your local yarn shop? I am too. You won’t find a better place on earth for all of the sights, sounds, and feels of beautiful yarn. The best part about heading to the shop is … Read More ...

Exclusive Pfalzvilla Craft Shelves Giveaway

August 6, 2017 by Shellie Wilson 159 Comments

Thanks to Pfalzvilla.com you have the chance to win this amazing set of 4 craft organization shelves.

 

The Pfalzvilla Atelier Line wall shelves can be hung directly next to each other or spread across the room.

The shelves can host … Read More ...

Are You A Stitch Queen?

July 25, 2017 by Shellie Wilson 2 Comments

We love our stitching ladies so much that we designed a t-shirt just for you. Well actually we designed a few Sewing t-shirts aimed at the handmade Sewing Lady. This is our latest design. The STITCH QUEEN T-shirt!

Along with … Read More ...

Book Review and Exclusive Interview – The Hand Stitched Flower Garden

November 19, 2015 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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Yuki Sugashima’s THE HAND-STITCHED FLOWER GARDEN is filled with ideas for creating beautiful and practical handcrafted gifts. The 20 projects are quick-and-easy to make; incorporate the dozens of floral designs showcased in the stitch galleries; and range from a cell … Read More ...

Win 100 State Line Bags!

August 28, 2012 by Denise Felton

State Line Bags Co. and CraftGossip have teamed up to give one of our readers a stash of 100 6″ x 8″ drawstring muslin bags. What are you supposed to do with 100 little bags? Here are some ideas from … Read More ...

Win a Fork & Talk prize!

May 7, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Stacie de Klerk, CraftGossip’s jewelry-making editor, has posted a list of links to our guests’ articles about their Fork & Talk experiences. So much fun to read! And she’s giving away a bit of the Fork & Talk loot … Read More ...

You should have Forked & Talked!

April 23, 2012 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

If you came to the Spring 2012 Fork & Talk Blogger Meetup sponsored by EK Success and CraftGossip: Aren’t you glad you did! If you didn’t make it this time, these photos by Sewing Editor Anne Weaver will probably … Read More ...

Don’t forget to apply!

March 29, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Did you mean to apply to attend CraftGossip’s next big Fork and Talk blogger meet-up? It’s April 21 at Trio’s restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. You’ll get a swank free lunch, hours of crafty fun, and a ton of … Read More ...

Discount for our readers: Tapestry–A Woven Narrative

February 2, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Check out this amazing offer for CraftGossip readers from Black Dog:

Tapestry: A Woven Narrative is a review of contemporary tapestry design, discussing the progression from early designs to tapestry production today. The book investigates the current tapestry scene, in

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Artist sighting: Susan Lenz

August 23, 2011 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

Remember when I told you that Susan Lenz is doing an artist residency in my home state of Arkansas? CraftGossip’s sewing editor, Anne Weaver, and I drove to Hot Springs to meet her last Saturday.

Susan was sitting … Read More ...

Birthday presents for you!

August 2, 2011 by Denise Felton 274 Comments

For me, September 2 will be one of those birthdays that end in zero. I kind of hate to see this decade end. It has brought so many wonderful things into my life, including this gig at CraftGossip, which still … Read More ...

WINNERS: Needlework News Helping Japan Auctions

April 8, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Sincere thanks to everyone who bid on CraftGossip’s Helping Japan auctions! I can’t wait to hear the total amount raised by CraftGossip for the Salvation Army’s relief efforts in Japan.

While we’re waiting for the total, here are the winners … Read More ...

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