It’s amazing what you can do with simple stitches and a well-chosen yarn. Or, in the case of the White Caps Cowl from the Purl Bee, a couple of well-chosen yarns.
This striking cowl is simple stockinette stitch, with a … Read More...
How to make a recycled placemat clutch
Sometimes a bit of home decor just screams to be turned into something else. Check out how Marja of the blog Tousled Day took a placemat and turned it into a stylin’ clutch.
Day 4 Winner
It was so exciting to me to see all the enthusiasm for top-down knitting yesterday! It is a really great technique, and if you haven’t tried it, there are many wonderful books out there on the subject (in addition to … Read More...
Welcome from Agi Project
This project from Agi is welcome – and it is a Welcome project too. It has a Quaker style to it. You can stitch it in blue as shown or chose your favorite color. Check out the free chart.
Breaking: F+W Media to Acquire Interweave Parent Company
I just saw on Twitter news first reported by Publishers Weekly and confirmed via a press release from F+W Media that the company, which publishes craft titles under imprints such as North Light Books, Krause Books and Memory Makers Books, … Read More...
Felted Darling Fish free pattern “I’m kind of a big deal”
Amanda of “Delicious Stitches” lives in Pennsylvania and has this sweet felted fish downloadable pattern and tutorial for us to make. Amanda also sells her patterns on Ravelry, so check out her work. Amanda is a knitter, crocheter, and … Read More...
Vogue Knititng Live Registration Open for Charlotte
Remember when I told you that Vogue Knitting Live was going to do a pop-up show in Charlotte in September? Well, registration is now open for the vent, and it sounds like it will be a lot of fun.
Knitters … Read More...
Tutorial: Tie-dyed layered skirt with handkerchief hem
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make this little girl’s tie-dyed skirt. I think this turned out really cute! Her tutorial shows how to tie dye the fabric and then sew it into a layered skirt with a handkerchief … Read More...
Tutorial: Add or take in an elastic waistband
My little girl is built thin, and was particularly skinny when she was a preschooler. Rarely did we find any clothing from the store that fit her in the waist straight off the rack. Sound familiar? If you’ve got a … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched notebook paper gift tags
With back to school time just around the corner, Trish from Uncommon shows how to make a stitched notebook paper gift tag. The tag itself is cut from paper so it’s easy to write on with a marker, but the … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lace cutaway to the back of a denim vest or jacket
Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitcheryshows how to add a lace cutaway to the back of a denim vest or jacket. She used a shape that is similar to the logo for her favorite motorcycle brand, but you could do this … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pencil sleeve
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how to sew a pencil sleeve. The fabric pouch will hold 6 pencils. It would be a cute way to hold your colored pencils for art, or regular lead pencils for school. Get the how-to… Read More...
On-line Stamp Club: Jellypark
Jellypark stamps has a new FREE on-line club, here’s what they had to say:
“We have just launched the Jellypark Club! Free to join with lots of member benefits, Jellypark club will have a member only area on the … Read More...
If Only…..
If only I lived closer to this place. If only there were more days in the week. If only I had a gazillion dollars to follow all my yarn and beading dreams.
This shop is a wondrous place! I think … Read More...
Don’t Miss this Giveaway!
This review and giveaway got buried in some of my earlier posts so I want to make sure you don’t miss your chance to win. Go to the original post and leave a comment to enter!
Wimpy Kid Cakes
Yet another example of the clever art you can craft from store-bought snack cakes. It’s amazing how perfectly a Sno-Ball lends itself to this kid. The resemblance is just uncanny. Find the how-tos to make Wimpy Kid Cakes HERE at … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats School Desks
I know, we’re still hanging on to July by a thread, and yet the Back to School talk is already starting. I, for one, can’t wait for school to start. To have those glorious few hours a day where I … Read More...
Pretty Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These chocolate raspberry cupcakes are just so very pretty in pink, yes? And who knew they made raspberry M and Ms? The piped M and M flower lends just the right amount of frosting on top, and it looks easy … Read More...
Tip: Get patchwork seams to match perfectly
All that time piecing a block and you notice your seams are off, so vexing. Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares a technique on her blog so pesky patchwork seams will she says, match up perfectly every time. Get the … Read More...
