I’ve been a little mitt-obsessed lately. I think that’s because fingerless gloves are something I use all the time when it’s cold outside. And even when it’s not. My hands are cold a lot and I love to have a … Read More...
Winner of “Circular Knitting Workshop: Master Knitting in the Round”
Farmlady lucky number “32” is the winner of this giveaway “Circular Knitting Workshop: Master Knitting in the Round”. The winner was picked by http://www.random.org/ Congratulations Farmlady! Thanks to all of you that joined in this book giveaway and do enter … Read More...
It’s a Purl Man to Do Live Podcast on YouTube
I have to admit it’s been a while since I’ve listened to any knitting podcasts, but I remember liking It’s a Purl, Man, described by its creator, Guido Stein, as a show “about a guy form Boston with yarn … Read More...
Op Art Felted Totebag Free Knitting Pattern
How flattering is it when someone asks you where you purchased something you created and you can answer “I made it”! I found this stunning pattern on “Noble Knits” and it is free to download. Use all your favorite colors … Read More...
Hancock’s House of Happy Home Sweet Home
This is a sweet little chart that is quick to stitch up and will help you use up scrap floss in your stash too. Celebrate your Home Sweet Home with this free chart from Hancock’s House of Happy. Check out … Read More...
Cheryl from Sew Can Do gives a sewing room tour
Cheryl from Sew Can Do gives a tour of her sewing and crafting space. It’s a small space, but it’s loaded with low cost organization. It had originally been a laundry room with a ktichenette. Check out the ironing surface … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired tie neck sweater
Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies made this tie neck sweater, inspired by a similar sweater from Anthropologie. She used a thrifted sweater and some thrifted fabric, so her version cost just $5 to make. She shares a tutorial on her … Read More...
How to make a recycled sofa chicken tractor
I love when I get to see a fabulous recycled project and learn about something new. Such is the case today. I didn’t happen to know what a chicken tractor was but thanks to Bethany of the blog Craft Foxes … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Organ softies
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shares photos of her latest sewing project – a set of felt organs she’s making for a friend. Her friend is a teacher and will use these in the classroom. So far she’s made a … Read More...
Cookie Monster’s Cookie Recipe
Yes. Cookie Monster has his very own sugar cookie recipe. It was printed in the 1970s’ book, Big Bird’s Busy Book. (Interesting side note, my friend’s father is an artist who contributed to this and many other Sesame Street … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s kimono towel robe
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a child’s kimono style towel robe. It’s a great pool cover-up, or maybe just a robe to wear after a bath. She made hers from a beach towel that had her child’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Stuff a lump-free pillow
Sew4Home devotes a whole post putting the stuffing into a pillow you’ve made. They cover how you should fluff the stuffing before putting it in the pillow, tools for getting the stuffing poked into corners, and how to sew up … Read More...
Product Review: Astrobrights Paper
I recently got the chance to play with several different types of papers from Astrobrights. Astrobrights is just that, bright and bold for a great pop of color on any paper crafting project. It comes in 23 different colors … Read More...
What is Hot on Etsy?
What’s hot on Etsy? Well, there’s lots of crochet there! I found some vendors who have some spectacular crochet offerings. Tell me what you like.
There’s this pretty crochet bracelet at Beach Plum Cottage
Then, there’s this interesting piece… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | My Wish
Tutorial: Simple Kaleidoscope Canes
One of the coolest canes to make has definitely got to be a kaleidoscope cane. And there are more ways to make the parts that any sane person could figure out in a lifetime. The above is a simple, straightforward … Read More...
Wall Sconce Class from Helio Glass
Helios Glass in Austin, TX offers such cool classes as well as fun events and activities. Their panel wall sconce class is one and the Friday night glass swap is another. Go Helios!! The sconce class looks like a really … Read More...
Tutorial: Long A-line ruffles and ridges skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It found some cool ruffled fabric and used it to make a long A-line skirt. The ruffled fabric has stripes made of zig zag texture and short ruffles. It’s fast and easy to turn … Read More...
So You Think You’re Crafty Season 13 Auditions
So You Think You’re Crafty starts its 13th season with auditions from nine talented crafters. You can see their projects and vote for your favorite here.
[photo form So You Think You’re Crafty]
DIY: Nourishing Face Mask
Want to give your face a little extra love? How about a vitamin-rich face mask, from The Glossy Life? Combine some of your favorite foods into something that will make your face glow. This tutorial is fast and easy … Read More...
