Knit Conductive Thread into Your Gloves
Still chilly? Never fear, you can knit conductive thread into your gloves and keep your smartphone fingers warm.
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Winner of Modern Log Cabin Quilting
Congratulations to Jacklyn of Jackson, New Jersey, winner of Susan Beal’s Modern Log Cabin Quilting. Thanks to everyone who entered! Be sure to follow along with the rest of Susan’s blog tour for more information on the book, and more ways to win a copy of your own.
How-To: Simple Skirts
Summer skirts are one of my favorite things to make. Last year, a good friend and I set up an assembly line-type sewing session and made an entire wardrobe of skirts to wear for the summer in just two days. It was so much fun and so satisfying. Dana from Made shares how to make […]
How-To: Portable Chalkboard and Dry Erase Art Roll for Kids
Sara at The Split Stitch shows you how to make a portable chalkboard and dry erase roll for kids. It’s the prefect little travel toy for little ones when you are on the go!
How-To: Sew Perfect Corners
I’m not usually in to perfection, but I am in to helpful sewing tips and this short tutorial on sewing perfect corners from Eerika of Rag Pets looks to be highly useful. You’ll also love reading about her elementary school textiles class, complete with a “sewing machine driver’s license.” Awesome. [via Hazelnuts]
Machine Knitting by Lisa Anne Auerbach
Lisa Anne Auerbach makes these delightful sweaters and dresses on her knitting machine. Incredible!
How-To: Boy’s Bowtie
The cute factor in these wee-sized boy’s bowties might be almost too much to handle. They are perfect for Easter or any time your little guy feels like getting spiffed up. Jessica of Living the Swell Life shares how to make them over on Papernstitch.