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Thread Bangers Ball

June 25, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

A friend recently turned me on to Threadbangers on YouTube. It is a super cool channel for people who make their own clothes. They profile hip Indie designers as well as feature innovative projects.They also have a fun website. Hosts… Read more ...

Secret History of the Bra

June 21, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I just stumbeled upon the National Geographic Channel feature tonight: Man Made- Secret History of the Bra. From the history to consruction techniques, this show promises to delve into an area that half of the population wears yet few… Read more ...

Organize your Sewing Supplies!

June 20, 2008 by candi canncel 3 Comments

West Elm, the swanky modern furniture retailer gets crafty! They have just came out with an adorable craft-inspired storage solution. These lidded round nesting boxes have craft tools printed on them.The set of 3 boxes feature scissors, ruler and… Read more ...

Scrub Patterns For Doctors and Nurses

June 19, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I was at a party the other day and met this guy who was so super fun! He also looks exactly like the new lead singer of Journey but that’s another story. Anyway, he was telling me that 7 out… Read more ...

Halston, Gucci, Fiorucci

June 16, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

One of the joys of growing up in Miami in the late 70’s /early 80’s was all the crazy opulence abound. People were making insane amounts of money and living in a seriously materialistic world. One of my favorite displays… Read more ...

Happy Dad’s Day!

June 15, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad in Seattle! It was him who bought me my first sewing machine (that I still have, I might add!) Thanks Daddy!! Father’s always seem so harder… Read more ...

New Built By Wendy

June 14, 2008 by candi canncel 3 Comments

I am SOO excited to report that the fabulous Wendy Mullins has come out with some fantastic new patterns for Simplicity. These super stylish new pieces are for knits. Ah- but working with knit fabrics can be a bit of… Read more ...

The Joys of Cupcakes

June 13, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Especially when paired with Sewing! Made by Simplicity, pattern #2990 features a number of whimsical pincushions. From a vintage shoe, to the cupcake, these pincushions have to rank up there with the positively most adorable sewing… Read more ...

The Handmade Button

June 11, 2008 by candi canncel 6 Comments

I have always collected buttons. I adore vintage ones made of mother of pearl in unique shapes- they are my favorite!

I found a bunch of fun websites that sell handmade buttons. From gorgeous European glass to tiny garden themed… Read more ...

Modern Sewing

June 10, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

I am always on the lookout for fun new sewing pattern resources. I just happened upon Modern Sewing. This site has some interesting sewing patterns available and they are free! From a corset to panties, to men’s jackets… Read more ...

Interview: Kristen Rask of Plush You!

June 9, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on my newest obsession with Plush Toy making. I had a chance to talk with Kristen Rask, author of Plush You! and owner of the cute Seattle, WA toy shop Schmancy .… Read more ...

Simplicity Times 2

June 6, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

While scouring the web for a cool belt pattern, somehow I stumbled upon another cool project though is completely unrelated. The web reminds me of when you were a kid looking up a topic in your World Book encyclopedias and… Read more ...

Cinch Belt Fascination

June 6, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I hated the 1980’s honestly. As a teenager in the 80’s, I was obsessed with the 40’s. I would wear these fabulous high-waisted pants with gorgeous little tops and even turban-like head wraps. Seriously, I wish I had those now-… Read more ...

Lifetime Gets Crafty!

June 4, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Lifetime TV’s website has started featuring crafty projects on their webseries: Crafted. Needle Arts expert (and Craft Gossip’s very own Knitting Editor!) Vickie Howell will be featuring fabulous projects for every season. Her first project has gone live today… Read more ...

Socktopus and Friends

June 2, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

The long lost cousin of the famous Sock Monkey, Soctopus is an eight-legged creature made from traditional red heel socks and button eyes. Friends of Socktopus features adorable Do-It-Yourself Kits that are super affordable and very easy to make. Or… Read more ...