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HOW TO - Knit a Vlad the Impaler Hat
This knitted Vlad the Impaler hat from The AntiCraft is sure to keep your head cozy on your next foray into battle, what with its bobble rivets and pre-bloodied spike!
Sew-in-Love DIY Notecards
I have a big crush on these pre-punched Sew-in-Love Notecards from Bird and Banner, which come with embroidery floss and an upholstery needle for your DIY stitching pleasure. Who wouldn't enjoy opening their mailbox to find one of these?... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jul 23, 2008 05:00 PM in Bazaar | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Canvas Craft Tool Storage
These would be easy to recreate or customize, of course, but I'm totally digging these crafty storage containers currently on clearance at West Elm. They're made from cotton canvas, with acid-free interiors to protect your supplies.... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jul 23, 2008 04:00 PM in Organization | Discuss (2) | TrackBack
Hine's Hungry Kitty
Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: Hine wows us again with this simple but extremely effective embroidery hoop turned sculpture, featuring a needle-felted kitty hungering after a friendly fish. (Or possibly asking the fish to dance--your call.) Related: •... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jul 23, 2008 03:00 PM in Amigurumi and Toys, Felting, Fiber Art | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
HOW TO - Make a Floor Loom
Simone from Crafty Daisies tips us off to this great guest entry by Bree of Hot Tea Apparel, who shows us how to build a floor loom for weaving. I love the idea of using this to make rugs... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jul 23, 2008 02:00 PM in Tools | Discuss (1) | TrackBack
Heather Bailey's New Website
Fabric designer extraordinaire Heather Bailey has a spanking-new retail website, where you can purchase fabric, sewing patterns, and more. The site's official "Grand Opening" happens August 12, but "Early Bird" site visitors will receive 10% off their orders when... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jul 23, 2008 01:00 PM in Bazaar | Discuss (2) | TrackBack
HOW TO - Portable Patio Cushions
Autum at Sew, Mama, Sew! shows us how to make these handy-dandy portable cushions, perfect for scattering on a patio or bringing to your next picnic.... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jul 23, 2008 12:00 PM in Home and Garden | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Downside-Up Spiced Peach Pots
Jenn at Indie Fixx kicks starts her new column "What's so Indie About Food?" with this delicious looking recipe for Downside-Up Spiced Peach Pots by her friend Laura Cochran.... Read More
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 23, 2008 11:00 AM in Food | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Pimp Stitch Embroidery Kits
The gals of Pimp Stitch now have Pimp Stitch Embroidery Kits ($10) in their Etsy shop. Each kit includes: one fat quarter of Osnaburg (linen-like) fabric, four colors of embroidery floss (colors may vary), needle, and pattern sheet featuring... Read More
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 23, 2008 10:00 AM in Bazaar, Needlearts | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
Guywire Jewelry
Check out these clever bracelets and earrings made from stranded steel cables, usually used for hanging things. I became familiar with it through a computer lab tech job in college, where we used it to lock down computers and... Read More
Posted by Becky Stern | Jul 23, 2008 09:00 AM in Jewelry, Refashion | Discuss (1)
Stuffed Animal Headphones
These stuffed animal headphones by instructables user WurlitzerGirl have Japanese schoolgirl chic, for sure. She made a neat how-to for making your own. This could be the perfect use for those old beanie babies.... Read More
Posted by Becky Stern | Jul 23, 2008 08:00 AM in Amigurumi and Toys, Fashion Tech, Refashion, Technology | Discuss (1)
Hand Sewing Embroidery Hoops
Mithi, a cancer researcher turned illustrator, created hand-sewn illustrations of hand sewing in embroidery hoops. via Whipup.... Read More
Posted by Michelle Kempner | Jul 23, 2008 07:00 AM in Home and Garden, Needlearts | Discuss (1) | TrackBack
Cookie Monster Baby Booties
Craftster crazydavises made these Cookie Monster baby booties from a thrifted sweater, thrifted socks and quilting cotton for a Craftster challenge. I am not sure they look quite like Cookie Monster, but I love them anyway.... Read More
Posted by Michelle Kempner | Jul 23, 2008 06:00 AM in Home and Garden, Kids, Sewing | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
CRAFT Flickr Pool reaches 80,000 images
Today the CRAFT Flickr pool reached over 80,000 images. High fives, everybody! Not familiar with the group? Add photos (and short videos) of your projects and other crafty things to share them with the CRAFT community! It's free and... Read More
Posted by Becky Stern | Jul 23, 2008 02:00 AM in Announcements | Discuss (0)
HOW TO - Pinwheel Coasters
The Long Thread shows you how to make these stylish and useful pinwheel coasters.... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jul 22, 2008 05:00 PM in Home and Garden, Sewing | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
HOW TO - Efficiently Remove Watermelon Seeds
Over at instructables, user cokecola has an interesting technique for slicing up a watermelon which results in easy seed removal. Warning: you may come away from the site with melon on the mind.... Read More
Posted by Becky Stern | Jul 22, 2008 04:00 PM in Food | Discuss (0)
Needlefelted Sheep Tutorial
I'm always amazed with how needlefelted creatures come to life. Here's a great step-by-step tutorial for making a sheep pincushion. (Thanks, Patti!)... Read More
Posted by Becky Stern | Jul 22, 2008 02:00 PM in 101, Felting, Fiber Art | Discuss (0)
Virginia Fleck's Plastic Bag Art
Spotted on Apartment Therapy Chicago: Artist Virgina Fleck takes re-use to a whole other level by creating these colorful mandalas from discarded plastic bags.... Read More
Posted by Jenny Ryan | Jul 22, 2008 09:00 AM in Arts, Recycle | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
The Basics on Hand-Sewing Needles
Diane of CraftyPod has a new article up on CraftStylish that explains the basics on hand-sewing needles where she describes each needle type and which needles to use for your particular sewing project. Diane writes: Sooner or later, most... Read More
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jul 22, 2008 08:00 AM in | Discuss (0) | TrackBack
