Need a last minute decoration for the 4th of July? These can be used for Memorial Day and Patriot’s Day too, or really any day you want to display your patriotism. They are simple and fun and impressive to look … Read More...
Free Pattern: American Flag Pin
Here’s another quick knitting pattern for the 4th that you still have time to knit: an American Flag Pin from About.com Knitting (yes, that’s me!). Worked in tiny bits of red, white and blue, you can stitch one up in … Read More...
The Sketch Book Project
I wanted to share with our readers a little about a cool art project currently happening called The Sketch Book Project. It’s sponsored by The Art House, an independent, Brooklyn-based company that organizes global, collaborative art projects. Here’s how … Read More...
Tutorial: Add Smocking After You Knit
Sometimes we knit something in plain stockinette and then decide that we don’t want it to be so plain after all. There are lots of ways to embroider or embellish the surface of a knit object, but if your garment … Read More...
Beach Themed Topiaries
Beachy projects are always a favorite and a great way to toss some summer decor into your home. Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows us how to easily put together a beach themed topiary use a Styrofoam cone. Get the … Read More...
Find: Tiny Recycled Light Bulb Lantern
These sweet lamps are made from dead mini G16.5 incandescent bulbs. They are so adorable and a great use of otherwise-unneeded materials. Check ’em out.
Free Pattern: 4th of July Napkin Rings
Need a last-minute project to spruce up your table for the 4th? Why not stitch up a few of the 4th of July Napkin Rings from Lion Brand? Each one uses tiny bits of yarn (they call for Vanna’s Choice … Read More...
Loofah doll friend
Rohan shared a fun idea for sculpting a doll from a loofah
. Pop on over to her blog Butterfly Handicraft to see more photos of her darling creation.
Knit Scarves Play a Piano Wirelessly
Here’s a cool use for both knitting and technology: an electronic music composer, challenged to come up with a more exciting MIDI controller, knit conductive thread along with yarn into scarves connected wirelessly to a piano. When the person wearing … Read More...
Project: simply stitched felt star pin
I think this project is so cute and something we can all make. Mollie of “Wild Olive” has complete instructions for her fun star pin and you can make in any combination of felt and thread colors really making this … Read More...
Fergie and Fergus Cross Stitch Project
Kinkavel Krosses always has such cute projects and this one is no exception. Don’t miss out on any of Lady Kell’s latest cuties – be sure to scroll back over some of her latest blog posts to find more freebies. … Read More...
Special Olympics Stops Scarf Project
Many knitters for the past couple of years have contributed knit scarves to the Scarves for Special Olympics project, which had knitters and crocheters making scarves for participants in the state-level winter games. But the program has been discontinued, with … Read More...
Fabric Covered Bulletin Board
Pretty and fashionable can be oh so easy to make. Don’t be intimidated, just dive in! This pretty cork board can be easily put together. Head over to Crazy Little Projects to see the Fabric Covered Bulletin Board.
4th of July Robot Centerpiece
I love this centerpiece for the 4th of July. It’s so random (a robot?), yet practical (filled with cookies and picnic utensils). Find the how-tos HERE at Family Fun.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out. … Read More...
Woman Knitting at Wimbledon Causes a Stir
All eyes were on center court for the dramatic conclusion of the Wimbledon tennis match in which Andy Murray defeated Marcos Baghdatis in a contest that ran into the night, but the commentators were briefly more interested in a mystery … Read More...
Tutorial: Skirting the Issue project for girls in foster care, plus a skirt sizing chart
Skirting the Issue is a month-long event at SSimple Simon & Co. The goal is to encourage sewists to make skirts and donate them to girls in foster care. To inspire you, they’ve lined up 40 guest posts for … Read More...
Tutorial: Lady Tee with oversized bow
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s plain white t-shirt with an oversized bow, creating her Lady Tee. How cute is that! … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace embellished onesie
Trish from Uncommon shares a tutorial on her blog for using a strip of lace to embellish a onesie. It’s a quick, easy project and would make a sweet gift for a new baby. I’m loving the white on white … Read More...
Tutorial: Beat the heat with a cooling neck scarf
Feeling the heat this summer? Jona from Fabritopia and Jona G Pattern Co shares a tutorial on her blog, Stop Staring and Start Sewing, showing how to make a cooling scarf. Get the tute.
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Tutorial | Season Keeper Mini Album
Here’s another idea for a travel journal! Josie at Fine and Feathered shares her take on making a mini album to document a trip and also keep paper ephemera. She calls it a Season Keeper. Click here to go … Read More...