The June date for Melbourne’s Paperific Expo is quickly approaching. June 19, 20, and 21 will be “Heaven on Earth for Papercraft Lovers” at the Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale. The Paperific expo is a showcase for a wide range of papercraft…
Free Pattern: Toddler Sweater
Say it with me, you know you want to. All together now….”Awwwwwwww”.
This adorable toddler sweater pattern will turn your little guy into a little man in no time!
The free pattern is here, at LB Yarn Company: http://www.lbyarnco.com/?p=1241
…New Elements Added To The Periodic Table
The total geek in me finds this just fascinating! Why? Probably best not to ask. I really don’t know, but it’s just cool!
A whole periodic table devoted to knitting. And, here is the latest addition to the Periodic Table of…
Free Sock Pattern from Wendy Knits
I like the pattern on these socks, maybe my next pair of socks will have a similar pattern. My current pair, in a pattern I call Breckenridge (because I bought the yarn at a Breckenridge shop) while visiting my brother,…
Another Giveaway!! Knit To Be Square
Up next… Knit To Be Square by Vivian Hoxbro and Interweave.
Join the domino craze with Knit to Be Square! Vivian Høxbro shows you how to combine modular squares into blocks of varying sizes that become the base for a variety of…
Knitty Contest!
From Knitty:
The Knitty 2010 Calendar contest!
Have you knit something from a Knitty pattern? Yahoo! You’re eligible to enter!
We’ve had four gorgeous calendars since the contest began in 2006. It’s a Knitty tradition we couldn’t think of skipping! Now’s your chance…
New Supplies for Handmade Jewelry
Create beautiful jewelry like the fused pendant shown above with supplies from Delphi Glass. They also have pendant settings and wire to create more unique jewerly.
Fast and Easy Ordering at www.DelphiGlass.com! Order online or by calling 1-800-248-2048
Call For A Stamping Editor
Our Stamping Editor Maggie is leaving us as a result we need a new editor. We are on the look out for someone who loves craft, loves keeping up with all the latest news and reviews and has knowledge of…
Make It: Father’s Day Coupon Book
I remember making one of these for my dad when I was younger. The greatest things about coupon books are that they are personal AND cheap to make!! Check out the links for help creating your own coupon books with…
This is the Time of Year For Lightening
And the Barbara Walker Treasury Project Blog concurs! Lacy zig zags jag across your knitting with this yarn over creation. Go here to see this Lightening Pattern:
http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lightning/
Free Pattern – Don!
Not only does this little guy hold your coffee, he curls up in a ball when you’re done with him!
Free from gabybou de puntoa is this ultra adorable Armadillo. His name is Don.
You can get the free pattern here: http://depunto.wordpress.com/2009/05/30/don-the-dillo/
…Holiday Headstart From Knitty
From Knitty:
Holiday Headstart projects are little things that you can start knitting now for gifting later in the year. No big afghans that you can’t even imagine having on your lap as you work in the heat of summer. No…
Spinoff’s Call For Entries
From Amy Clarke Moore’s Spin Off Blog:
Spin-Off is launching a contest to celebrate the International Year of Natural Fiber and the winning entries will be featured in the Fall 2009 Handspun Gallery in Spin-Off! Entry guidelines are posted here. Spinoff has decided to…
New Knitty Is UP!
Knitty is up, Knitty is up!
Go here to read all of the delightful columns, articles and peruse the awesome new collection of patterns!
Herrschner’s Awesome Yarn Sale!
There are lots of yarns marked down to obscene prices on Herrschner’s site. Click on the link below to see the 2.99 sale on SWS yarn by Patons, and while you’re there, sign up for their newsletter!
Objects and Elements Reader Challenge
Objects and Elements has put up their first Reader Challenge: Get Closure: Show Us Your Clasps.
Here’s how to participate. You can make your own clasp OR show them how you’ve creatively used an objects and elements closure (as Design Team Member Kristen…
Make It: Snake Tie
Father’s Day is looming near-still looking for some ideas? How about a snake tie? Take one of dad’s old ties and create a new pet just for him. Wouldn’t it look great wrapped around his computer at work?!?
See full instructions…
Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild Raffle
This lovely caned bowl by Emily Levine is one of the many exquisite artworks that are available in the raffle being sponsored by the Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild!…
Artist Mini Interview – Deryn Mentock
Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock. Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo.
How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) as…
Skate on in!
by All That She Wants
The Stanley Cup Finals are going to a game seven! (That’s the NHL championship for you non-hockey fans)
I went in search of hockey inspired polymer clay art, and found these really cool pendants created by All That…