Cathe Holden of The Right at Home blog has a whole “menu” of ideas for recycling and up-cycling recipe cards into fun home decor projects including framing them in geometric checked patterns, boarders, and transferring them to fabric. Pop on over…
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Tutorial: Kasuthi embroidery
You’ll love the guest tutorial on Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Jayashree walks us through the Indian embroidery technique known as Kasuthi, a geometric style that results in lovely works such as this one. Get the tute.
Feed Dog’s Spot quilt is spot on
Another Giveaway!! Knit To Be Square
Up next… Knit To Be Square by Vivian Hoxbro and Interweave.
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…
Inspiration: Swirl temari
Oh, my goodness. I’ve never before seen a temari with anything other than an obvious, straight-sided, geometric design. But Jane of World Embroideries has produced this gorgeous swirl temari that fools the eye. She says,
If you follow the longest thread on each section,…
WAYS TO USE A MOTIF
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What is a motif? Dictionary.com defines motif as:
| 1. | a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work. |
| 2. | a distinctive and recurring form, shape, figure, etc., in a design, as in |
Sneak Peek: Jewel Tones fabric from Michael Miller
More sneak peeks from Michael Miller! This times it’s of their new Jewel Tones fabric group. Dots, stripes, flowers, geometrics, even owls – all in bold jewel tones and jet brown. Mmmm…. See more of this fun new fabric … Read More...
More New Techniques
As promised, here are some more ideas for you to try. Spice things up and crochet something different! Start with one of these, maybe:
Freeform is a favorite technique of mine. If you haven’t tried it, lose the rules and … Read More...
Desiree’s at it Again – Fish Cane Tutorial!
If the polymer clay world had a medal for “Helpful and Cool Tutorials, Tips, and Techniques,” Desiree McCorey would surely be at the top of the list for receiving the honor!
She is constantly experimenting with techniques and tools for … Read More...
Neglected but delicious needlework tidbits
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...
More free quilt patterns
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 a … Read More...
Quilt patterns…free free free!
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...
Domino Knitting and a Free Scarf Pattern
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...
Sneak peek: Messy Hands fabric line
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...
Book giveaway! Knit to Be Square: Domino Designs to Knit and Felt
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 – PART DEUX
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...
THE DOWN LOW ON SELF-STRIPING YARN
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...
BOOK REVIEW:VOGUE KNITTING STITCHIONARY4, CROCHET
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...
‘VINTAGE’ GOODIES
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...
Lotta Prints: Recap and Book Review
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...