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They’re not knitted, I know, but how cute are they? These are done in Vanna’s Choice yarn, from Lion Brand, but you could also use up your scraps. Think metallics……
Anyway, this pattern is at LionBrand Yarns, here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90206AD.html?noImages=&utm_campaign=3528&utm_source=54596&utm_medium=email&letterId=54596
…She Sells Seashells Sale - Whether you get to take a trip to an island paradise or staying close to home and your backyard pool this summer, you can create your sea themed jewelry with the Artbeads.com She Sells Seashells Sale!
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Summer’s coming. At least that’s what the calendar says. The freeze we had last night begs to differ, but at least we got enough warning to cover sensitive plants.
So, back to summer, which would be great if it ever got…
Slouchy “boyfriend-style” knits were a big hit on the winter runways and you have to admit nothing makes you feel so warm and fuzzy especially one handmade with love by nanna. If you’re handy, dust off the knitting needles, invest…
This isn’t your grandmother’s bazaar. The Indie Banditas Handmade Bazaar showcases new and inventive art and goods from local Northwest vendors. Their second show will feature over 50 artists from Seattle, Portland, Bellingham, Poulsbo , and as far away as California.…
I came across this pooping dog on flickr uploaded by spsandsteel and I couldn’t resist blogging about it, especially when I knew that we have the Amigurumi Poo (with free instructions) to go with it on our sister site CraftBits.com.… Read More...
The Bench Jewelers Television Network is an online television network with different channels of interest to Bench Jewelers. You’ll see Master Jewelers explaining their techniques & tips on repairing and making jewelry.
Click this link to see a free video on making a…
photo copyright Turtlebay Jewelry
I love wire cage beads but couldn’t figure out how to make them. Someone recently sent me the link to this Wire Cage Bead Tutorial from Danielle at Turtlebay Jewelry. She makes it look so easy!
For over 22 years the Original Creative Festivals has offered a world class craft buyers market. Open to the public, the festivals feature the latest traditional supplies, hands on classes and hard to find gadgets in the sewing, quilting, needleworking, and…
I came across this lovely set of pendants in a monochromatic color scene by Leila Bidler on Flickr today. Click here to see more of her elegant work!
This is the kind of sweater that you could toss on over jeans, or dress it up a bit and wear it to the office! I must be on a bamboo string, because I can see it in a swingy, drapey…
Isn’t this too cool? Perfect to string along the deck or porch. The designer, Patternbox.com suggests putting a battery operated tea light inside.
Add some fun to your outdoor parties with this swiss darned and then felted cutie.
Here is the free…
A new kind of event scrapbooking event is about to open for registration on June 3. DSE, or Digital Scrapbooking Experience, is a two-day, three-night conference aimed at teaching you about the art and science of digital scrapbooking, brought to you…
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Thanks to the rest of you that commented - there are some interesting projects brewing out there…
Serendipity Needleworks in Tuscaloosa, AL has come up with a way to use college rivalries to help infants.
The owner, Ellen Johnson, challenges other nearby Yarn Shops to knit and crochet caps for infants. So far this program has netted 3,284…
These are just gorgeous! Who wouldn’t want a pair?
Very pretty, these might have to be next on my to do list.
From DreamWeaver Yarns, here: http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/heartstrings-patriotic-socks-pattern-a80p-p-2909.html
How cool is this? A group of 7th graders in Galesburg, IL is knitting caps for cancer patients to help ease the embarrasment of patients who lose their hair due to chemo treatments. Go here to read the whole story:…
I found this on niftyknit’s etsy page.
Since I know virtually nothing about meerkats and close to less than that about Star Trek (no, I never joined the trekkie groupies) we’re just going to have to go with her description.
This new design…
This is called “Hush” and it’s designed by Sarah Hatton as an exclusive design to Knitrowan.com from Rowan Studio 15.
Doesn’t it look comfy? I imagine this in a summer weight bamboo blend. Would be just perfect for our cool summer…
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Yummy is not even accurate to describe this wonderful craft store.
I’m simply in luv with all the goodies I’ve found at this Etsy store.
I’ve contacted the owners and I wanted to introduce you to their fabulous store, I simply…
