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This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs. Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s … Read More...
Join the domino craze with Knit to Be Square! Vivian Høxbro shows you how to combine modular squares into blocks of varying sizes that become the base for a variety of eye-catching two- and three-dimensional projects. Combine these geometric patterns … Read More...
Here comes another fun juvenile fabric line from Michael Miller. This times it’s Messy Hands, a collection of with bright geometric patterns in primary colors. See the blog post with example projects made from this fabric, or view … Read More...
I am pleased to tell you that Interweave Press sent me” Knit to Be Square: Domino Designs to Knit and Felt
” to review and I am going to give it away to one of you. I tried a square … Read More...
WRAPPED IN CROCHET: Scarves, Wraps, and Shawls by Kristin Omdahl
As promised, here is a preview of some of the outstanding patterns available in this book. Omdahl shows the depth of her designing skill with this array of projects.
“Labyrinth” … Read More...
I ran across this book, ‘Knit One, Stripe Too’ by Candace Eisner Strick today at the library. This book is a gem! I only wish the author had considered crocheters in her notes on self-striping yarn. It’s all about knitters. … Read More...
What a wonderful addition this book would be to anyone’s crochet library! I’m in love with this book and will be buying a copy after having checked it our from my local library to give it a good once-over. Well, … Read More...
We all like to wear stylish clothing and carry chic purses. To some of us, this is far more important than it is to others. Like me. I’m not really into style. If I’m ever actually ‘in style’ it’s a … Read More...
The Lotta Jansdotter Book Opening at Craft Gym was a wonderful turn out. Attendees got to make sample prints from lino cut and carved vegetables. Lotta had a great table-side manner and would encourage people to experiment with their designs. … Read More...
These cute earrings are music to the recycled crafter’s ears. Shannah at UpCycleMart upcycles discarded CDs into pairs of cute and unusual earrings, like this geometric-themed pair made from the printed side of the CD. She also works with the … Read More...
Nanette Blanchard has self published a knitting glove booklet which is available for $6.88 via Download.
Nannette sent me her booklet for a personal review, and I must say it was my pleasure, gloves are something I love to hate … Read More...
Have you seen this excellent book?
Geometrics, A New Way To Crochet by Ruthie Marks.
The concepts in this book are mathematical and are not new – but are presented in a way that even an innumerate mathphobe like … Read More...
Kapula candles began in the sixties and Ilse Appelgryn’s aunt and mother used Wedgewood and Delft porcelain designs initially for inspiration.
As they expanded and grew more daring, designs used for these Kapula candles began including bright geometric patterns, camouflage … Read More...
Pillows here pillows there, pillows, pillows everywhere! The thought of nestling in for the winter makes my mind turn to home décor. Piles of soft pillows surrounding our body offer a feeling of comfort, warmth and beauty. The pillows shown … Read More...
First time stitcher or experienced, it doesn’t matter. I found during my long years of embroidery nothing beats a good quality fabric. It makes embroidering so much easier and so much more fun. Good fabric can be a little more … Read More...
Yep, you heard me right…you can even spark your child’s creativity in the bathtub! These products are sure to make bath time more enjoyable for your child…therefore making bath time more enjoyable for you!
The Artist in the Tub paint … Read More...
