My friend, Michelle, posted a link to this awesome pattern for a knit Jack Russell Terrier on my Facebook page, and I couldn’t resist sharing it. The pattern excerpt comes from the new book Best in Show by Sally Muir and Jo Osborne that contains more than 25 different patterns for different breeds of dogs. […]
Caffaknitted shows us her clever design for knitting a boombox that holds mini speakers and your iPod or iPhone. While she doesn’t have a knitting pattern, per se, seeing how she made hers and working off of your own measurements, you can whip one up too and let the warm and fuzzy beats flow.
Our friends at Lion Brand Yarn Studio point us to this handy online amigurumi pattern generator. You can adjust the size, shape and placement of the parts of the figure and once you are satisfied, a simple click generates the pattern for the amigurumi. It looks like it could be a good place to get […]
BurdaStyle shows you how to use regular thread to make simple crocheted loops for button or belt loops for your sewing projects.
Last weekend I had the chance to check out the American Sewing Expo here in Novi. Every year it’s a great mix of beautiful fabrics and notions mixed with hands-on workshops. While I didn’t have a chance to stay for a full workshop, I did walk around the show floor to get a feel for […]
I loved this truck-inspired tote from Julie Hyde-Edwards’ Modern Made offering at the DIY Street Fair in Ferndale. No stranger to the auto industry, Julie took her inspriation right from the industrial materials we see on cars and trucks every day. What kind of everyday items inspire your crafting?
Kim at True Up points us to this amazing quilt from Sherri Lynn Wood. She started a quilt along for the Mod Mood Quilt during the summer, but the archives are still active, so you can go back and learn how to make your own.
