As soon as I saw this picture over on Pinterest, I immediately recognized the pattern as one of Carina’s. Instead of floss stitches on fabric, though, this design was executed using sprinkles on the frosting of a cake. Stephanie of Clockwork Lemon used one of Carina’s embroidery patterns as inspiration for the delicate placement of […]
Every once in a while, I see a craft that makes my inner 10-year-old squeal, “Ooh, that’s COOL!” and this reverse appliquéd zippered beaker pouch from Cation Designs is definitely speaking to my younger science geek self! My favorite part of the post: though the pouch isn’t really meant to hold actual beakers, she still […]
I love the idea of using a styrofoam wreath base for building up a cool crochet wreath. It seems like the possibilities are endless for creating cool designs and variations. See how Lisa of Good Knits created this beautiful crochet wreath over on her blog. [via Amy Gleason on Pinterest]
It seems like kids tights are are always in need of replacement. Between runs, holes, and stains, they tend to make it through about one wear—two if you’re lucky—and then they’re so unsightly that they’re relegated to the bottom of the drawer. It seems like the knees, heals, and toes are always the first to […]
Shauna Richardson crochets beautifully crafted sculptures of animals that she calls “crochetdermy.” She uses crochet to sculpt realistic life-size animals – uncanny taxidermy-like forms. Crochetdermy combines themes such as objects, collecting, craft and realism and experiments with accessibility and audience. Her work is currently in the exhibition, “The Power of Making” at the Victoria and […]
I love this cute and sturdy crochet rope basket from Katherine of Making Chicken Salad. She’s used nylon rope to create a chunky and durable basket, and shares the pattern over on her blog. [via @papernstitch]
Something magical happens when a scientist switches out her lab coat for a sewing machine. When creative sensibilities are combined with a scientific approach to problem-solving, you get ideas that are at once innovative and completely logical. This printable bias tape maker by Carla from the Scientific Seamstress Blog is a perfect example of what […]
