Crochet Graffiti in Seattle
When I read the review Goli posted of the new book Yarn Bombing, I remembered that I found some yarn-fitti in Seattle. I was in town for the Urban Craft Uprising, and there was some great mural art near our hotel.
Month: September 2009
Cyrillic Cross-Stitch Alphabets
I took two years of Russian in high school, and another two years in college, and was lucky enough to visit Russia back in 1992. Among the many things I love about the Russian language is the beautiful Cyrillic alphabet. These vintage Cyrillic cross-stitch alphabets are making me swoon with inspiration. Russian isn’t the only […]
Find an Old Sewing Machine on Which to Learn
Instructables user MargueritaM gives some excellent tips about learning to machine sew using an old machine. She points out some basics that make it easy to get up and running. Old Sewing Machines are Hidden Treasures
Paper Jewelry By Hila Rawet
This is just one of the most stunning pieces of paper jewelry by Hila Rawet that I’ve ever seen. Ann Martin at All Things Paper showcases pieces from her Kipul collection. You can see more Hila’s jewelry on her web site. (via Twitter @SisterDiane)
Crochet-Along Starts on Tuesday
Don’t forget, Tuesday September 8th at Noon is Lesson #1 in our Crochet-Along with Tamie Snow. You’ll learn how to make this adorable Fuzzy Panda Amigurumi! Check out the list of materials and download the pattern today. Also, join the CRAFT Crochet-Along Flickr Group to upload your photos and to join in on discussions. We’ll […]
Maker Shed weekly wrap-up
Summer is almost over, the kids are going back to school, and our summer clearance sale is about to end! Scoop up some great deals while you can, especially a few of our $3 T-Shirts!
Book Review: Yarn Bombing
When I first picked up a copy of Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti (Arsenal Pulp Press), I thought it was going to be a pretty coffee table book filled with colorful images of clever street artists of the yarn persuasion. Being a fan of the subtle but calculated subversiveness of yarn […]
