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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 ... 
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 ... 
I am so truly grateful to have my studio space. As someone who spent a lot of time living in tiny apartments in San Francisco, I used to dream about the day that I would have an inspriring place that… Read more ... 
Sometimes it’s just easier to buy online. As a sewing instructor, there are sewing items that I always need to replenish- mainly zippers. I started thinking of the concept of buying sewing supplies in bulk. I came across the Zipperstop… Read more ... 
Remember when you were like 16 and your dreamy crush made you a mixed tape? Well what could be better than that? What about a mixed tape and Sewing! Mixtape is an all things crafty zine fused with music. Their… Read more ... 
I am currently redoing my studio. I have a day bed that definitely needs some sprucing up- so have been on the lookout for easy but cool throw pillows.
These modern pillows are just what I’ve been looking for. Easy… Read more ... 
I adore shoes! I also love embellishing shoes. I was being featured on a show on the DIY Network and the topic was Weddings. As I’m always the dressmaker, never the bride, I thought why not create a fun project… Read more ... 
I adore all things French and am always inspired by the French way of living. A friend recently bought me a fabulous book called The French-Inspired Home by Kaari Meng. Meng is the owner of the Los Angeles based store… Read more ... 
I love quaint little footstools and have quite a few throughout my house and studio. But this darling little fringed ottoman is just so absolutely adorable retro. I think I need just one more !… Read more ... 
I had a new student come to class the other day and she had the most darling sewing basket to hold all her supplies. I amused to the tackle box / vintage lunchbox / Chanel box / whatever I can… Read more ... 
I was having a small dinner party the other day. As I was setting the table, I realized that I did not have placemats. I remember when I was growing up my mom had a variety of mats to choose… Read more ... 
Just because your scissors may be just a pair of scissors, doesn’t mean it can’t be a bit jazzy! Embellish your sewing supplies with these cute decorative ideas.
It’ll make your sewing so much more fun!… Read more ... 
I LOVE clutch purses! This simple little accessory adds so much class and pizazz to an outfit. The fabric used in this purse or clutch pattern is a true statement piece.
This fun little retro clutch is the perfect Summer… Read more ... 
I love baseball as much as I love to sew. So, how can my two favorite pastimes be combined? This link is to the archives but it is for a Baseball wallet made from an upcycled baseball.
These super cute… Read more ... 
Quilting has always kind of gotten a bad rap in the modern crafty world. Visions of red, white and blue Americana themed quilts tend to cloud people’s minds as to really what can be done with this historic craft.
Denyse… Read more ...