Cross-Stitch

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Blackwork Basics

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Blackwork is one of my favorite styles of embroidery – of course, I usually just use backstitch when I am doing it because with cross-stitch, it’s all the same, right? Well, not really, and I read a post recently that Read More ...

WhiMusical Stitcheries

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When I list my favorite Cross Stitch Designers (it’s not really supposed to be in caps, but that’s the way it is in my head because they are so important), Tracy Horner of Ink Circles is high on my list. Read More ...

Cheeky Monkey

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Charles Craft Plush Pet - Madison the MonkeyHave you seen the latest in cuteness from Charles Craft? Their new plush pets made me squeal like a little girl. My husband and the dog are still a little freaked out. Madison the Monkey, shown here, is joined by Read More ...

Cross Stitch Moustache Ring

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I know it’s silly, but I love that Geico commercial where the three guys do goofy things with their cell phones. The bro-stache line gets me every time.

So, when I saw Sarah Fordham’s MaMagasin shop on etsy, I was Read More ...

Q-bert Needlework Project

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Qbert Needlework ProjectPhoto Courtesy Ellen Schinderman of Schindermania

Game-based stitching projects are so kewl.  It used to shock some of the kids I babysat, but I actually remember before video games were invented.  I even remember when we moved from Pong to Read More ...

Let Me Introduce Myself

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Hi! I am Connie Barwick and I will be taking over as the Cross Stitch editor here at Craft Gossip. I am really excited to be a “Gossip Girl” now – sorry for the lame joke, but that’s what I Read More ...