This evening knitting artist Magda Seyag unveiled her latest project Plan Ahead, a 600-foot installation under the Williamsburg Bridge. Located on Kent Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets, the installation is a partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation’s Urban Art Program and The Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn.
Layered rainbow cakes have been making the internet rounds for a while now, but I love this fun fresh take on them from Meredith of One Sheepish Girl. See how to make your own slice over on her blog. [via Lion Brand Yarn]
I met Luke Haynes this week at Etsy Labs for Brett Bara’s Sewing in a Straight Line book signing. While it was immediately obvious that he was a quilter—the expertly appliqued “LUKE” down the front of his shirt gave him away—I really wasn’t prepared for the subjects of his quilts (Obama, 3D hammers, french fries). […]
We’re still sweltering down here in Texas, but I hear that in other parts of the U.S., folks are actually starting to mutter the F-word (Fall, that is). Some yarn crafting is certainly in order for the change in season, and this pear amigurumi pattern from Planet June is a perfect place to start. A […]
When I was a kid, I used brown paper grocery bags to cover my school books. Before long, they were covered in doodles and stickers and rarely made it through the first semester of school. Fabric book covers were new to me when my kids started school. I see the appeal, but a lot of […]
Leanne from Elle Apparel shows you how to make a lovely layered lace pencil skirt, using a well-fitting skirt that you already have on hand as a template. Check out her Lace For Days Skirt tutorial to find out how to make your own!
This Magical Story Puppet Pouch from Whipstitch is such a brilliant idea for traveling with kids! I love toys that spark the imagination and encourage creativity, and the tiny puppets in this pouch are perfect for telling a specific story or making up your own on the fly—wherever you are! You can download the pattern […]
