MORE TEMPTING ADS – Craft Gossip

Here’s the second installation of my investigation into the ads that inhabit our favorite crochet magazines. Ads are supposed to draw our attention. Some of them are more tempting than others, but all of them intrigue me. I just HAVE to type their addresses into my computer and see what’s there. Here are some more goodies.

If you’re interested in felting, Lamb’s Pride is a really good yarn choice. It’s a good value and comes in a dazzling array of colors. It’s also widely available in local yarn shops. My favorite LYS has the skeins for between $5 and $6, so quite a good price point. This website shows all their colors:

http://brownsheep.com/lp.htm

Who among us couldn’t use this great bag for our projects? I’ve blogged about this company before, but they’ve come out with this great bag that is new to me. Gotta get me one of these!

30 pocket nantucketbagg

http://s330.photobucket.com/albums/l406/nantucketbagg/?action=view&current=IMG_9962.jpg

Another yarn company FINALLY begins to pay attention to crochet – and does so with pizzazz. I’m in love with this lovely car coat. The book containing this pattern has 11 other crochet patterns. You can see the designs at the website.

www.missionfalls.com

http://missionfalls.com/goes-crochet.php

For a breather from crochet, which many of us need from time to time, how about a flower loom? Clover has this new one, “Hana-Ami” that makes 6 different flower shapes. Then, you crochet them together to create something special.

www.clover-usa.com

http://clover-usa.com/product/0/3146/_/Hana-Ami_Flower_Loom

I still have more to share but have run out of time for today. Come back soon to see what other tempting ads we can search out.

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Are you looking for a quick and easy sewing project that not only saves you money but also helps you recycle old clothes? In this tutorial from Adventures of a DIY Mom, you’ll learn how to make a scrunchie out of an old shirt, turning a piece of fabric you no longer wear into a fashionable and functional accessory!

The tutorial walks you through the entire process of transforming a worn-out shirt into a cute scrunchie that’s perfect for tying up your hair in style. Not only is it an excellent way to reuse fabric you would otherwise throw away, but it also gives you a unique, custom accessory that’s completely one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re using a shirt with a fun pattern or a plain old tee, this project is a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your wardrobe.

The instructions are simple, and even beginner sewists can follow along with ease. Plus, the scrunchie can be made in just a few steps, so it’s the perfect project when you need a quick, satisfying DIY fix.

If you’ve got an old shirt lying around, don’t throw it out! Check out the full tutorial here and get started on making your own trendy, upcycled scrunchie today!

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