Artist Crochets Anatomically Correct Heart from Wire
Not your typical crochet done with yarn! It’s wire. And it’s 3D. This artist uses crochet to make us think about illness in a whole new way.
Yarncraft
Flashback CRAFT Pattern: Parsimonious Toe Up Socks
By Kristin Roach par⋅si⋅mo⋅ni⋅ous – /adjective Characterized by or showing parsimony; frugal or stingy. And that is how I feel about my sock yarn – especially hand dyed sock yarns. I had less than a full skein of four different sock yarns that I had dyed myself. I wanted to use them to make a […]
Sewing Hacks: Change a Zipper to a Button Closure
Whether zippers are on your list of sewing horrors, or maybe you just don’t have a zipper in the right length or color on hand, sometimes it’s nice to have options. Luckily, this sewing hack will show you how to change a zipper to a button closure without causing you stress or ruining your garment. […]
Beach Beauty: Barefoot Crocheted Sandals
Have fashionable feet even when you’re hanging out in sandy, sunny paradise with a pair of pretty barefoot crocheted sandals! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, partying on the patio, or just hanging out in your backyard, you can’t go wrong with these super-cute summertime accessories. Ready to give those freshly-tanned feet a stylish floral […]
Refashion Colorful Denim into a Gorgeous Upcycled Jeans Quilt
If you’ve got colorful old or outgrown denim taking up room in your closet—or access to a good thrift store or flea market—you can turn that unused fabric yardage into a durable one-of-a-kind blanket that your whole family will want to use! If you love your Levi’s, you’ll definitely want to add this gorgeous upcycled […]
Flashback CRAFT Pattern: Lazy Weekend Sweater
By Nikol Lohr With the slouchy, comfy fit of your favorite old t-shirt and a removable hood that can be worn independently, this oversized short-sleeved sweater is perfect for three seasons of layering. Designed in textured reverse stockinette, it’s knit inside out to avoid excess purling. But because it’s worked seamlessly in the round, it […]
Sewing Tips: Install A Truly Invisible Zipper
If you’re in pursuit of sewing perfection, installing an invisible zipper that blends seamlessly into the background of a perfectly matched fabric pattern will definitely take your garment stitching skills to the next level! I swear by the humble glue stick for all kinds of sewing projects (especially English paper piecing), and the glue-basting pattern-matching […]
