Photography © John Polak Photography, from Around the Corner Crochet Borders © by Edie Eckman, with permission from Storey Publishing Around the Corner Crochet Borders by Edie Eckman is a wonderful crochet resource with 150 crochet edges and trims to help spruce up any craft project. The book starts off by showing you the various […]
Instructables user Mickiswing shares her technique for creating a fluffy big hooded baby towel, which she suggests makes a great baby shower gift! I like these so much better than most store bought baby towels. They’re cheaper to make, averaging around $10 per towel, and they’re much bigger, thicker and softer. My almost six year […]
Calling all crafty knitters! Don’t you love our new top-down knitting pattern for the perfect summer cardigan? Our That Girl! Summer Jacket by Nikol Lohr is a retro-inspired cropped summer jacket goes from sunshine to summer nights or chilly air-conditioned offices. Starting next week, join Nicole and I in our special knit-along to make this […]
For embroidery folks, the French knot tends to be a stitch you love or hate. (I’m in the “love” camp, primarily because of the trick I learned from Jenny Hart for fool-proof French knots) I love seeing French knots worked in interesting ways, because they create fantastic texture and depth, especially when they are used […]
I love this brilliant reuse project from Regina of Creative Kismet. She turns pillowcases in to stylish pajama shorts for her kids, utilizing the pre-made hem to cut down on sewing time.
The bold design and colors on these gorgeous wool felt floor pillows make them a fun addition to your decor. See Molly’s Sketchbook over on the Purl Bee for instructions and a pattern for creating the Hawaiian-style applique cushions.
Knitted toy master Anna of Mochimochi Land fame has just come out with a fabulous book, Knitting Mochimochi. I got a sneak peek at it around the time of the Lost at Sea plush show, and it looks totally incredible. Knitting Mochimochi has big pictures, clear instructions, and awesome little creatures to learn to knit. […]
