Hani of Craftionary used an old embroidery technique called couching to create this intricate embellishment on a plain white shirt. She built braids with burlap string, and then attached them to the surface of the fabric with bands of stitching. Combined with some buttons and machine embroidery, the result is dimensional and very pretty. Get […]
If you’re looking for some Harry Potter-themed crafts to comfort yourself now that the last movie is out, look no further! Lion Brand has some fun, super-easy tutorials: a knit Capelet of Invisibility, a crocheted Resurrection Stone ring, and a yarn Elder Wand. They recommend using their shimmery Vanna’s Glamour yarn, which will give everything […]
By Haley Pierson-Cox For me, summer in NYC means two things: 1) I will eventually wear a light skirt into the subway when my hands are full, and 2) on that day, when I step onto the stairs of the station, a gust of wind will come barreling up from below, lifting my skirt and […]
Editor’s Note: We’re thrilled to welcome Julie Jackson back to CRAFT! Her monthly column will feature fascinating crafters from all over the world. When I first discovered the work of Steotch.com, I felt like I had found my long-lost siblings. If I could anoint the next generation of truly subversive stitchers, they would definitely wear […]
Stephanie of Your Phantom Limb shared this Slate article about Ravelry that caught my attention. For all the knitters and crocheters out there, I’m betting that you’ve been loving Ravelry for a long time now…
These iPhone covers come complete with cross-stitch charts, floss and a needle so you can create your own custom crafty covers. I’m in love. [via @subversivexs]
I love the idea of using words instead of solid lines to create the outlines and details in an embroidered portrait. The tutorial from That Lady might just force me to get over my fear of Photoshop so I can try it out!
